Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Term 1 finishes this week with most of the students submitting assessment items and sitting end of unit exams. Thursday is a standard day of school with lessons as normal except for Years 10 and 12 who are on exam block shut down. School recommences on Monday 19 April. 

It has been great to witness this term the return of subject specific camps, excursions and sports after close to a year of extra-curricular shut down. The students have generally demonstrated a high level of effort and behaviour throughout the term. Term 2 will see the next GC5 Sports Gala Day, ANZAC Day assembly and other additional activities.

When school recommences, the expectation is that students will be in full school uniform including being compliant with the school’s expectations are jewellery. Page 8, which is titled Uniform Code, in the Student Diary outlines the expectations for how the school uniform is to be worn and what jewellery is allowed. The students have been made aware that when school returns, we will be expecting their appearance to be consistent with the Uniform Code. Please ensure that your students remove excess jewellery before the commencement of Term 2.

The Link & Launch Program which is aimed at assisting former Year 12 students from 2019 and 2020 to successfully transition into employment or education has started with significant success. Elaine has already assisted over 64 students. Elaine’s main support strategies so far have included; sourcing apprenticeships, writing up Resumes and CVs, securing places at Southern Cross University and finding jobs. If you would like to access Elaine’s services, please ring 0467 951 239 or email linkandlaunch@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au.

Vaping continues to be a trending issue for most schools, including PBC at present. The Year 7 to 9 students have had assemblies which (1) educated them on the harm of vaping as presented by Youth and Drug / Alcohol Counsellor (2) discussed peer pressure and (3) outlined the Student Code of Conduct and probable consequence of using and / or distributing vaping products. 

Enjoy the school holidays,

Chris Capra
Executive Principal