Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Saturday Night witnessed the PBC P&C Gala held at the School Hall. The major fundraiser for the new library precinct was an outstanding success with 180 people attending what was a well-run and entertaining evening. The Hospitality Students once again excelled in a real life situation as they move a step closer to having their competencies signed off. The ultimate feedback for the students is when some attendees believed that professional caterers have been hired for the event only to find out that it was our students who were responsible for the food and table service. The Instrumental Music students were also very well received and their performances were of the usual outstanding quality. What was even more impressive is that the majority of the students had just been on an extended three day performance tour of the Darling Downs and were backing up for a Saturday Night at PBC. Well done to all the staff, students and parents who were involved.

Friday will see the annual Track and Field Carnival held on the oval. Students are able to come to school in their House Colours. The day has events for everyone from the serious athlete, to the students who just want to compete, to the students who will engage with novelty events. As a school we are really trying to promote participation and engagement on the day and we hope to see as many students as possible attend and compete.

On the morning of the Track and Field Carnival is the PBC Alliance Breakfast, which is now fully catered for and managed by our Hospitality Students.

Congratulations to the Philosothon students who have once again qualified for the National Finals.

With the school culture remaining strong, the Student Council will run a fundraiser for their charity of choice The Sanctuary Refuge later this term which will take the form of a Free Dress Day with a Wear Purple theme which highlights the issue of Domestic Violence. In Term 3, we will again engage with Daffodil Day. The students will be positing more information about these events in the near future.

Regards,

Chris Capra
Executive Principal