Palm Beach Currumbin State High
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Palm Beach QLD 4221
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Email: info@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au
Phone: 07 5525 9333
Fax: 07 5525 9300

Junior Secondary Update

Student Leadership Selection

The process for Junior Secondary Prefects will begin early next term. Now is the time for students to be speaking with current Prefects, Captains and Heads of House about the roles and being redy to complete nomination forms once released.

We wish all of our students well on their leadership journeys.

Students Planners

At this very busy time of year, it is easy for students to feel overwhelmed by the amount of assessment that they need to complete. The easiest way to alleviate this pressure is careful time management using a school planner. This planner should be taken into class every lesson and key dates (due date for drafts, due dates for assessment, returning excursion notes etc.) recorded. By doing this, the student can avoid the last minute meltdown that often drags the whole household into panic. Using class time effectively and accessing teacher help will also help manage academic tasks. Parents are encouraged to check their child's planner and help them prioritise tasks. It's also a helpful way to check the "facts" that a student will often tell their parents (i.e. :"my teacher didn't give me any homework", "I have no assignments due"). 

Please do not hesitate to contact Teachers directly via phone or email. All email addresses can be found on the "staff contact" tab on the PBC website.

The ‘busy end’ of the Term is upon us. It is a good time to check in with your student to see how they are feeling about their achievements so far this term and how they will meet the challenges that remain. While it will include subject assessment, demands might also include sporting finals, musical or drama performances and club activities, not to mention family and social events. 

You can support your child by helping them map out their final few weeks – their commitments, deadlines and plans for revision and study. You can access your child’s assessment calendar here. Breaking large tasks – such as preparing to write a History essay under exam conditions – into smaller tasks – maybe half an hour of practising writing out essay plans – can reveal how achievable the job ahead actually is. This in turn can reduce stress for students – and their parents. 

After the holidays, school recommences on Tuesday 5 October 2021.

Year 10 (2022) Subject Selections

As of last Thursday, all Year 9 students should have completed their 2022 subject selections for next year. This includes completing their subject selections online and submitting a paper copy to Y Block. We thank all of our students and parents who have completed this process and Senior Secondary looks forward to welcoming your students next year.