General News
PBC Tennis Courts – Available to hire
Love tennis! PBC's tennis courts are now open to the public to book. Our new lights make it a great venue for a night game. Local, inexpensive and convenient.
How To: https://play.tennis.com.au/PalmBeachCurrumbinStateHighSchool
The Final Flood – of PBC Positivity
The comments collected from students in the afternoons, at the school gates this term are a wonderful display of positivity.
Mr Mackay - Loving his Coaching methods
Mr McCullagh - He is just hilarious and he really engages us
Mr Wells - Love MEGA!
Ms Willetts - Really helps us in English, Every day in CARE with her amazing energy
Ms Joubert - “Goated” (Highly complimentary we believe)
Mr Stephens - Great teacher, chilled and funny
Mr Johnstone - Just a really nice guy!
Mr Ashenden- He’s understanding and considerate
Ms Apanui - We really miss her!!
Mr Hamilton - He is actually such a good teacher
Ms Wyatt - Always so nice
Mr Roberts - He’s a legend, always there for us.
Mr Bagnall - He’s such a legend
Mr Brown - Good Bloke and a great CARE teacher
Mr Hamilton - Supportive and he really helps me with my mental health
Ms Schatz- Legend Teacher
Mr McCullagh - Such a great role model
Ms Wahlin - Really makes class interesting
Mr Ashenden - Really good inside and out of footy
Mr Alidines - He’s always nice and calm
Mr Brown - Always helpful
Mr Jesser – He’s just an awesome teacher
Ms Apanui - Balances teaching and having fun in class. She genuinely cares.
Mr lane – Really funny
Mr Robb - He Cares
Mr Morley – Underneath that beard he is a really good coach, nice and he’s funny
Mr Nicholson - Nice and fair
Mr Zimmerle- Really Helpful
Mr Jefferies - He really motivates me
Mr Clarke - Really Good Guy
Ms Condon - Always nice to me.
Ms Joubert - She’s a lad
Ms Murray - “She’s really LIT”
Mr Hurst - Definitely my favourite teacher.
Mr Nicholson - Makes learning fun
Mr Holland - Really good at what he does and caring
Ms Kimber - Helpful and nice and always stops to say hello
Mr Jordan - Always nice, friendly and fair
Ms Logan - Really helps me
Ms Cairney - Excellent feedback, Nice, makes learning fun, such a good CARE teacher.
Ms Farrell - Always willing to help. She is such an amazing teacher.
Ms Gonzales - She is just like my other mum at school. So helpful.
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.
2022 Start dates
In 2022 the following starting dates will apply:
Monday January 24 - we welcome back the new Year7 students as well as Year 11 and 12 students
Tuesday January 25 - we welcome back the remaining students in Years 8, 9 and 10 students.
Year 7 students are to report to the Hall on arrival on Day 1. Students in Years 8-12 head to their CARE classes on their Day 1. All NEW PBC students in Years 8-12 are to attend at the Trade Training Centre on their first day for their induction and to collect their timetables.
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.
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 information. With posts every day, all year, 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
Dates to Remember
10 December - Last day of Term 4
24-28 December - Christmas Public Holidays
1 January - New Years Day
3 January - New Years Day Public Holiday
17 January - PBC Admin Office reopens
17 January - PBC Uniform Shop reopens
24 January - First Day of Term 1 for Year 7, 11 and 12 students
25 January - First Day of Term 1 for Year 8, 9 and 10 students
27 January - Australia Day Public Holiday