Is your student leaving PBC?

If your Student is not returning to PBC for the 2022 school year, please complete the attached Leaving Form, and advise the name of the destination School your student will attend. If your student is working – please provide a letter from the employer confirming that your student is working 25+ hours per week. If your student is attending TAFE – please provide the Confirmation of Enrolment. Please email back to enrolments@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au. Any queries please do not hesitate to contact us.

2022 Stationery List

To help with preparing your student for 2022 please find below the 2022 Stationery Requirements for all year levels and subjects. Items listed in the list can be found at all good stationery stores and major outlets and are usually on sale early in the school year.

GC5 Interschool Sport Days

After a very successful year of Interschool sport, we are pleased to inform you that the GC5 days will take place again next year. The 5 days will run similar to this year, with Year 7-10 students expected to participate in their chosen activity. Students will be asked to choose an option for the GC5 days during Week 2 in Term 1 next year, via an online survey during CARE class.

Students will have the choice of the following:

OPTION 1:          Participate in an Inter School Sport team – (Trials week 5)

OPTION 2:          Participate in one of the offsite recreational activities

OPTION 3:          Sports Excellence / Creative Arts Excellence students will stay with their class/teacher/coach (CAX students can join an interschool sport team if desired)

OPTION 4:          Join a school-based recreation class

Choices will be made and finalised by Week 5 in Term 1. No changes will occur from then on.

GC5 Date

• Round 1: 9 March (Wk 7 Term 1)
• Round 2: 4 May (Wk 3 Term 2)
• Round 3: 25 May (Wk 6 Term 2)
• Round 4: 20 July (Wk 2 Term 3)
• Round 5: 10 August (Wk 5 Term 3)

Any questions regarding GC5 Sport Days, please email the 2022 School Sport Coordinator; Anya Hart (ajhar1@eq.edu.au)

2022 Class Clowns

The search is on for Australia's funniest teens!

Class Clowns is back for 2022! For over 25 years, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Class Clowns program has helped hundreds of young people develop their comedy potential.

Class Clowns plays a valuable role in supporting the confidence, self-expression and creativity of young Australians. The competition, workshop and mentoring opportunities aim to amplify the voices and perspectives of young people, creating a pathway for emerging Australian talent. 

Think you've got what it takes to take out the Class Clowns crown?  

Registrations are now open! Participants are only required to have 3-5 minutes of original comedy material, be it stand-up, sketch, narrative, solo, group, musical or physical.

Heats will be held around the country in March 2022 and comprise a 2-hour workshop where students will rehearse and refine their act with the help of a professional comedian, then be given an opportunity to perform for a live audience. The funniest entrants go on to compete in State Finals, with the winners invited to participate in the National Grand Final during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The overall national winner receives a cash prize of $1,500 and a workshop package for their school. 

To register: https://comedyfestival.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c611ed722fde323575439c5e4&id=6c5d6f27d8&e=fc1f64c056

2021 PBC Optima Yearbook is available!!

The 2021 Optima Yearbook can be purchased from the Finance Window Tue-Thu 8am – 1pm for just $30. This year there is 138 pages of fun and colourful content! Messages from student leaders, house leaders and key staff. Photos, photos, photos and more photos of as many students as we could fit in. Stories for all departments. Excellence Program reports, major events highlights, Champion House news and a Farewell to Year 12 gallery. The magazine covers all faculties, all year levels and all programs. DON'T MISS OUT!! Stock is available until sold out.

Here is a sneak peak of some of the pages...

Australian Curriculum

Recently the department undertook a Australian Curriculum review. In response to Australia-wide feedback, ACARA has made significant changes to the 'consultation curriculum'. The updated version of the curriculum is yet to be approved and is not yet available for sharing. 

Education Ministers will be making a decision regarding the revised curriculum in December 2021. If approved in December, the revised curriculum will be released on the ACARA website in January 2022. 

A decision regarding Queensland's implementation of the revised Australian Curriculum will be made in consultation with all school sectors and key stakeholders following the release of the final curriculum (Version 9) in 2022.

It is parents, families and caregivers who have the most influence on their children. When families are actively involved in their children's education, children usually enjoy school and achieve better results. 

The Australian Curriculum sets the goal for what all students should learn as they progress through their school life - wherever they live in Australia and whichever school they attend. 

Parents and families are encouraged to visit the Australian Curriculum website and download The Australian Curriculum: an overview for parents to learn about how the Australian Curriculum is organised, including information about the learning areas, general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities. 

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