Gold Coast 5 Cluster Day 3

Soccer

Another great day out at Coplicks soccer grounds with the year 7 A and B teams. Team A won all 3 whilst team B won 2 and lost 1. The only loss was when we played against the 7A team. A fiercely competitive game finishing 5-3 to the A team.

Drama

The Drama Excellence and Drama Students were treated this Cluster day, to an exciting workshop from acclaimed director and performer, Clint Bolster, from Homunculus Theatre Company. Exploring all things Zanni and Pantalone, the students were treated to 2 workshops on the theatrical forms of Commedia Del Arte and Physical theatre. 

The experiences were an incredible success and thanks must be given to Ms. Joubert, Mr Sarasola and Mr McDonald for organising the experiences for our talented students.  

Academic Excellence - Integrated Learning

The Year 7 Integrated Learning Class spent Tuesday in the mangroves behind the school carrying out fieldwork. They put into practice skills they have developed this term in reading dichotomous keys and food webs and learnt a lot of new detail about the function and role of mangroves in our local and global ecosystems. They also had great fun getting their hands dirty, playing outdoors, and enjoying the beauty and diversity on our doorstep.

Reds get Grateful

Growing Good Humans

As part of our Growing Good Humans project we have recorded 4 amazing young people’s story as video podcasts. These are raw and honest discussions about the challenges these phenomenal young people have faced very early in their lives. Students will be engaging with these as part of their CARE curriculum this term and will explore concepts like GRATITUDE, Forgiveness and Resilience as they hear each of these stories.

The second of our PODCASTS features Harmony Conrades a recently graduated Year 12 student. https://youtu.be/CuGwO-mY8qU 

Student Feedback

This week is very literal from the kids. We wrote down exactly what they said when we asked them to name a staff member they were Grateful for and why:

• Ms Hyatt - Just Cool and Funny
• Mr Poirrier - “He is so cute when he smiles”
• Mr Walsh - Great all round
• Mr Roberts - He asked if I was ok
• Ms Chalmers - “She’s a sick lad”, again this is apparently highly complimentary
• Ms Branton - She works so hard for us
• Ms Christensen - so dedicated!
• Mr Saunders - Really supportive
• Mr Hulme - Legend bloke!
• Mr Pasley - He puts up with me
• Mr Ashenden - “Red or Dead” with a finger snap
• Mr McPherson - Strict, nice but also chill
• Mr Moakes - Great teacher
• Ms Chalmers - Outfits are amazing. Love the matching earrings
• Ms Woodcock - Really nice and a great maths teacher
• Mr Larter - Really handsome from the eyebrows down
• Ms Benigno - Always nice
• Ms Seabrook - Best replacement teacher I’ve ever had.
• Mrs Todd - Lovely lady/teacher
• Mr Kennedy - Always goes the extra mile.
• Ms Haidley - Best teacher ever
• Ms Wahlin - Like….Really bubbly and nice
• Ms Joubert - We love her
• Mr Lane - Great at everything
• Mr Griffin - “You are so funny…more mock trials”
• Ms Ottaway - She is the G (not sure but I’m told also highly complimentary)
• Mr Maas - My favourite teacher
• Ms Kent - Really kind and knows her subject
• Ms TG - Makes English fun (hard to do)
• Mr Hamilton - Legend but says “Tonight” too much
• Ms Kent - Helps with our art and emotions
• Ms Hage - Best teacher always, love her!
• Ms Withington - Kind and helpful
• Tucky Ladies - Best food and best smiles
• Cleaners - Love that they clean our school- undervalued!

PBC is turning 50!

Calling all PBC alumni, past students, teachers, non-teaching staff and parents. If you have had any connection to PBC over the last 50 years please help us create some amazing events to celebrate our 50th birthday in 2022. Please spend a few minutes responding to a survey we have created that will help us in our planning.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HGLGQZD

If you would like to get in contact regarding the planning of these events please email Heidi at news@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au

The Red Pages

The Red Pages is the place to go to find businesses that are part of the Palm Beach Currumbin State High community. PBC families that own local businesses are invited to list their business here so that others in our school community can support you, and the listing is free of charge. Visit our school website to find this page.

Another great business directory is the PBC Alliance Business directory where you will find various special offers from our greatest supporters. Visit www.pbc-alliance.com to check it out.

If you are a PBC parent or alumni and would like to have your business listed here email the contact details, a short description and logo to Heidi Wallace at alliance@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au.

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 Fundraising

There are a number of options available that allow parents and caregivers to support PBC and raise funds for school projects to benefit our students. There is an option to suit everyone. Thank you for supporting our students and our school.

Water Fountains

Monday 14 June is the last day to support our P&C’s mission to install six, foot-operated, refrigerated, filtered, twin water bottle filling stations around the school over the next school holidays for our 2600+ students.

These hydration stations will save our students $1000s on buying bottled water from the canteen every year, so we are asking you to dig deep to save our environment and help Hydrate the Reds.  

Thank you  to those that have already contributed! We are currently at $4506 out of our target of $7000 so please help us reach our goal!

A free 12 month Entertainment Book membership valued at $69.99 will go to one lucky donor. The Entertainment Book offers thousands of dollars’ worth of savings on groceries, dining, entertainment, travel and much more.

Please click on the link below to make your tax deductible donation today.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR STUDENTS’ SCHOOLING EXPERIENCE.

https://www.pozible.com/profile/pbc-p-and-c

Reds Sports Towel

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

Entertainment Books

Thousands of 25% off savings and '2 for 1' offers for health and beauty, shopping, activities and yes even florists. Purchase a Membership for yourself, give it as a gift OR share a Membership with your mother across multiple mobile devices.

Click here to purchase: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/14425k9

2021 Chaplaincy Dinner

The Southern Gold Coast Chaplaincy dinner is coming up - June 17 at Currumbin RSL. Tickets are only $30, this includes dinner and entertainment. There are wonderful raffles and your chance to bid on some fantastic auction items.

The guest speaker will be Shiike Vanderwerff, Shiike draws on a vast pool of life experience and a 25-year career in health and well-being, helping people to lead a more fulfilled life.

RSVP to secure your spot as soon as possible.

THANK YOU to all everyone who has attended this night in the past. We are very grateful for your support. Contact our Chappy John Catteral for more info at jcatt32@eq.edu.au 

Dates to Remember