Junior Secondary Update
Acting Principal Junior Secondary
I am excited to be joining the Junior Secondary team, as Acting Principal, while Anita Sgalippa fills the Executive Principal role. I have been Acting Principal at Elanora SHS, just over the hill, for the first half of this year and previous to this was their Senior School Deputy. I have also held leadership positions at Ormeau Woods SHS and began my teaching career at Helensvale SHS. I now look forward to this next wonderful chapter here at PBC, an opportunity for me to lead in a large school context and continue to work with the Palm Beach and Currumbin community. Over the next few weeks I look forward to getting to know our students and families as we embark on Semester Two.Jessica Keavney – Acting Principal Junior Secondary
OPTIMA Code – Be Safe
One common expectation in following the Be Safe Optima Code is wearing the PBC uniform correctly and proudly. Student must wear the complete day uniform or complete sports uniform (when applicable) in accordance with school routine. There is no mixing and matching of uniforms.
Students are able to wear their sports uniform to school is they have a sports class for period 1 or wear it home if they have a sports class for period 4. Students are able to wear their sports uniform on Wednesdays. Students are required to wear their formal uniform Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and may wear it on Wednesday if they prefer not to wear the sports uniform.
Junior Secondary Uniform (Formal)
- Solid blue PBC shirt
- Option of Navy blue PBC shorts, skirt or culottes
- PBC REDS socks
- PBC REDS cap or hat
- Black polishable shoes
- Winter (PBC blue jumper, PBC red or blue or the 50 years jacket and PBC navy blue track pants)
Junior Secondary Sport Uniform (REDS)
- REDS PBC shirt
- REDS PBC shorts
- PBC REDS socks
- Sports shoes
Undershirts/t-shirts/singlets can be worn under the school shirt provided it cannot be seen. All undershirts to be short sleeved and tucked it. Track pants are not to be rolled up.
Makeup
- No visible makeup or nail polish is to be worn
- Sunscreen is encouraged to be worn that is of natural tone
- Eyelash extensions and or acrylic nails are not to be worn
Jewellery
- Jewellery is optional and is restricted to a wrist watch
- Earrings must be small and discreet. One earing in each ear only.
- Piercings: There are to be no visible facial piercings. They must be covered or clear. Other piercings and/or tattoos must not be visible.
Consistent breaches of the Uniform Code will result in disciplinary action as per the Student Code of Conduct.
Work Experience
Year 9s have a fantastic opportunity to be involved in work experience at the end of this term during Week 10. We have extended the due date for expression of interest forms until 12 August. If your child is wanting to participate in this opportunity please return the work experience agreement form to Yvette Whittaker in D block Student Services as soon as possible. If you are requiring more details about work experience you can collect an information pack from D block.
Optima Assemblies
We are holding the following Optima Assemblies to celebrate the great achievement of our Junior Secondary students for Semester 1:
- Year 7 (21 July)
- Year 8 (26 July
- Year 9 (28 July)
Parents of award recipients will receive an invitation to attend the award ceremonies via email.
Vaping
Click on the link below to view resources designed by expert health professionals to arm young people and parents with clear and accurate information about vaping and e-cigarettes.
There is also a vaping forum for school families to discuss this important topic with a panel of experts. This event was driven by students as part of their student agency program to address community and global issues. To register, please click on the link https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/vaping-forum-for-school-families-tickets-372551009097
This is a FREE event and held at Griffith University (Gold Coast campus).