Tennis Excellence News

PBC Girls make State Final! PBC took 2 boys and 2 girls teams to the Regional Tennis Finals as they battled against a number of other schools to try and reach the Qld State Championships in Rockhampton later this term. All 4 teams played some amazing tennis and were really tested by the other schools involved. The PBC Boys 1 made the final and lost in a tough match against TSS. PBC Girls 1 made the final against St Hilda’s School and it came down to the last doubles with the girls winning it and booking their place in the State Finals! Congratulations to all players involved today and good luck to our girls in Rocky!!!! #GO REDS

Queensland All Schools Cross Country

Well done to our amazing athletes who competed in the All Schools Cross Country in Ipswich. Luke, Thomas (35^th), Zach (30^th), Charlotte (9^th), Max (13^th), Hunter (6^th), Sienna (2^nd), Ethan. Sienna will go on to compete for QLD at the National Cross Country. Fantastic effort Team RED!

Skills Studies and Transitions

A group of Year 12 students recently met with representatives from the Young Workers Hub. The objective was to inform young people on their rights at work. At the end of the session the students were empowered with the knowledge to protect themselves and their workmates in the workplace. The session was tailored to the group’s existing knowledge and included themes that covered the World of Work and Workplace, Health & Safety modules.

Gold Coast Changemaker Challenge

Last week a group of innovative Year 9 girls spent the day participating in the Gold Coast Changemaker Challenge. Cat from Young Change Agents introduced the students to design thinking, social entrepreneurship, prototyping and pitching. Students identified problems present in the Gold Coast community and pitched solutions to a panel of judges. Two teams from the day will pitch their ideas later this term at Southern Cross Uni alongside other schools. Congratulations to our winning teams Hydrangea House and Switch Fit. 

Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Class Clowns 2022

With hundreds of registered teen participants, heats and state finals took place across Australia. 13 finalists from around the nation recently took to the stage in front of a live audience and a panel of industry experts to perform stand-up, sketch and parody for their chance to be crowned the funniest teen (or teens) in the country. The standard was incredibly high. 

Registrations for next year’s Class Clowns are now open.

Class Clowns is more than just a competition; it’s a gateway into comedy for hundreds of young people. Participants from Years 9-12 are given access to professional comedians as mentors, taking part in workshops and performing in front of live audiences at a local, state and national level. Head here for more info on Class Clowns.

Opportunities for students to explore and develop their comedy chops are available at PBC. After the huge success of the last two Reds Go Riot showcases with Mandy Nolan, students can join in on the action at Lunchtime LOLs on Friday lunch 1 in N11.  Bendigo Bank Tugun Community Branch's generous sponsorship over the past two years has been a tremendous support to comedy endeavours at PBC - we have some amazing comedy talent here at PBC, so why not have some fun making others laugh and learning a new skill - it takes guts but it's well worth it! Students should speak to Mrs Erin Hull ebhul0@eq.edu.au to find out more about comedy at PBC. 

The Kidnap Game

Theatre night Tugun will be on Friday 14 May at 7:30pm with all proceeds going to the PBC Instrumental Music program.

Parents are invited to book a table of 5 at $20 per seat. No cash for tickets will be accepted on the night only for the raffle. BYO drinks and nibbles. To book please contact Mary Flynn on 5598 8733 or email flynn10@bigpond.com.

The play is: The Kidnap Game written By Tudor Gates and Directed By Lachlan Mitcherson.

Synopsis: Paul Kendon is a highly-successful international businessman whos world is turned upside down when a man claims to have kidnapped his daughter. Although Kendon is prepared to quietly pay the ransom, his security officer calls in the police in the form of the cool, intelligent Inspector Joy Hart. Kendon must take a back seat as Hart engages the kidnapper in a battle of wits, leading to the exciting climax with unexpected twists.

Reds Get Grateful

Here’s who the kids said they were grateful for this week:

• Ms Logan - Involves everyone in fun activities. Our Class feels like a family

• Ms Masia - Really Nice and supportive

• Mr Pato - Encourages us to do our best. Nice and really funny

• Mr Zacharia - He’s cool and chilled, he’s the best teacher always helps us.

• Ms Joubert - She’s nice, fun and caring

• Mr Moakes - Just a good maths teacher

• Mr Lane - “Fun as”, he always helps me

• Mrs Thomas - Funny and kind and just really nice. Forgiving too

• Mrs Hillcoat - Very prepared and very kind

• Mr Jenkins - He’s a nice guy

• Ms O’Kane - Really helps you understand. I used to hate Maths  now I love it

• Ms McGovern - She makes the work interesting

• Ms Abbey - Really helps me with my problems

• Ms Frisoli - “She savage” (a good thing apparently) Keeps the boys in line

• Ms McCormack - Helps us to be the best touch players we can possibly be

• Ms Warren - Always supportive and helpful

• Ms Hyatt - Care, really nice

• Ms Thomas - Supportive

• Ms Hyatt - Bubbly and great at sport

• Ms Schatz - Great training sessions

• Mr Hage - Helps me get organized

• Mr Byron - Helps me understand my work

• Canteen ladies - Helpful, supportive and caring

• Mr Roberts - Always supportive

• This from one of our staff:
  “There is something very moving about listening to the students speak of their gratitude for PBC Teachers.  In particular, four of my Year 7 boys spoke about their love for Mr Zimmerle, with the words – “We love Zimmo”, so touching and heart felt.”

• Mr Roberts - Good Mentor

• Ms Bell - Always goes out of her way to help

• Ms Woodcock - Just the best teacher

• Ms Haidley - Always helps out

• Ms Apanui - Just an amazing person

• Mr Monaghan - He’s a lovely person

• Ms Joubert - She’s the best

• Mr Moakes - Always helping out

• Mr Hart - He’s really funny

• Mr Howard - Such a good teacher

• Mr McCullagh - Really engaging

• Mr Peters - Great stories that actually help us learn

• Mr Griffo - Really good teaching style. Knowledge and Humour

• Ms Binnie - She’s nice

• Ms Wyatt - Just the best! So supportive

• Ms O’Kane - Dedicated, cool and caring

• Asho - He’s an all-round legend

• Mr Dixon - “Cause he’s a lad”

• Mr Babovic - Great Construction teacher. He’s easily my favourite teacher

• Ms Benigno - She’s amazing, funny and happy

• Ms McGuire - Caring and really listens to you

• Ms Dufty - Super kind and always helping

• Mr Wells - Always helped my brother and I

Follow PBC on Social Media

Our social media accounts are the best way to stay connected with the daily happenings of our school. We will upload any important messages, reminders, student achievements and general action. With posts every day this a great way to celebrate our awesome school. If you have any news about your student that you would like to share please message us via Direct Message on Instagram, Messenger on Facebook or email to news@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au.

Instagram @PBCSHS

Facebook @PalmBeachCurrumbinStateHigh and @PBCAlliance

PBC School Council

Election – Declaration of Result

Non-Teaching Staff Member Representative
We are pleased to announce that Elaine Braniff, Link and Launch Manager, has been appointed as the new Non-Teaching Staff Member Representative for the School Council.

Student Representative
We are pleased to announce that Lilly Suttle, Year 11 student, has been appointed as the new Student Representative for the School Council.

Parent Representative
We are pleased to announce that Philip Follent has been extended in his role as Parent Representative, by vote of the School Council, for a further 12 month period.

Congratulations to our new and continuing School Council Members!”

PBC Fundraising

Water Fountains

The PBC P&C is on a mission to install six, foot-operated, refrigerated, filtered, twin water bottle filling stations around the school for our 2600+ students to access and is asking for help. 

The money these hydration stations will save our students on buying bottled water from the canteen for one year would pay for these to be installed, so we are asking you to dig deep to save our environment and help Hydrate the Reds.  The initial campaign has a target that will see 2 of the 6 stations purchased and installed as soon as possible. It will close at 5:00pm on 15 June.

Thank you  to those that have already contributed! We are currently at $3856 out of our target of $7000. We have raised enough to pay for one station but need to reach the target to install 2.

Please click on the link below to make your tax deductible donation today. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR STUDENTS’ SCHOOLING EXPERIENCE.

The PBC P&C Association have produced a fantastic 'PBC Reds' Sports Towel for our latest fundraiser. The towel features the PBC Reds logo and are a perfect size for all our students to use during their training activities. The towel has ultimate absorbency, is lightweight and quick drying and looks great! At just $25, these towels are available now at the PBC Uniform Shop.

The money raised through the sales of our Reds Towel will go towards more chilled water bubblers for our students.

Towel size 50cm x 110cm

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PBC Chaplaincy Fundraiser

What a fantastic time was had at Saltwater last Wednesday at the Fashion Parade morning tea Fundraiser to support the PBCSHS Chaplaincy program.

Mr Capra spoke brilliantly about how Chaplaincy benefits PBC and of the incredible work that Chappy John does to support our students and staff.

Attendees loved the many tasty treats put on by Saltwater and the amazing clothes from Treasured Interiors. The Gold Coast singing sensations The Ladybirds entertained us with their exceptional singing and the guests bid loudly and enthusiastically for all the items donated for our auction. Take some time to look at all our happy snaps from the morning.

A big thank you to everyone who attended and for everyone who donated incredible items for the auction. See you in Term 3 for our next one.

Mary-Ellen Klem, Chaplaincy Committee Chair and MC of this amazing function

Dates to Remember

11 May - NAPLAN starts

11-13 May - Parent Teacher Interviews

13 May - Clontarf Mothers Day Breakfast

13 May - Student Study Skills Seminar

18 May - Year 12 Optima Awards

18 May - P&C Meeting

19 May - Road Safety Presentation Year 12

28 May - PBC Alliance Breakfast

25 June - Last day of Term 2