Reminiscing - 50 Years of PBC Arts

It’s been 50 years since Palm Beach Currumbin State High opened on the banks of the Currumbin Estuary. 50 years of dances, musicals, exhibitions, stage shows, eisteddfods and concerts. 50 years of state, national and international representation on stages, television screens, galleries, concert halls and festivals across the world. 50 years of amazing memories, innovative productions and stunning performances that have inspired and continue to inspire those of us who were there, and the next generation of those who hope to follow in their footsteps.

It’s time for us to reminisce…

Join us on Saturday 3 September for an Arts spectacular, celebrating 50 years of the Arts at PBC.

Featuring the best that PBC has offered over the last 50 years, we will be reminiscing the work of our best and brightest from PBC’s artistic foundations, seeing where they are now, and looking ahead at what the future holds for the next 50 years.

Be entertained by current creative arts excellence students, past practitioners and alumni on multiple stages and in multiple venues, including:

- Art galleries
- Film installations
- Street theatre
- Site-specific dance
- Buskers
- Concerts
- Cash bar
- Food trucks
- A complimentary drink and appetisers on arrival

The evening will culminate in a major showcase celebrating the performance highlights of the last half a century at PBC.

Featuring appearances by Courtney Monsma (Anna, Australian production of “Frozen – The Musical”); Cassidy Mackie (The Voice Australia 2022); Sheldon Riley (Eurovision 2022); Emily Monsma (Glinda, “Wicked – The Musical”); Vivien Carter (Lead Performer on The West End, London) and many more past and present PBC Arts students!

Tickets are just $25 and are limited for this once-in-a-half-century event. All our current Arts students will love to attend this show and be inspired by who has gone before them. Purchase your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/reminiscing-50-years-of-pbc-arts-tickets-391392895687

We invite you to reminisce with us…

2022 Restaurant Nights! 

Our hugely popular Restaurant Nights are back! Book your tickets to this wonderful evening of being hosted by our hospitality students and staff for an amazing 3 course meal. Restaurant Nights will be held on Wednesday 31 August and Thursday 1 September with three sitting times. Tickets are just $45 and drinks are available to purchase on the night. Email Ms Maher on tjame60@eq.edu.au to secure your places.

2023 London CAX Tour

PBC Arts Excellence is excited to announce the 2023 London CAX Tour to be held in the last 2 weeks of Term 4 2023. The tour is open to current Arts Excellence students in years 8-10 from Dance, Drama, Visual Arts and Music and selected Film and TV students. 

An information evening will be held Week 9, Tuesday 6th September in the Theatre. If you are interested in this opportunity please collect an ‘Expression of Interest’ form from the C Block Arts staffroom. The tour will provide diverse and rich opportunities for your student  to participate in workshops, visit galleries, museums, historical and cultural landmarks, UK schools and Universities. Your son/daughter will be immersed in the thriving London Arts scene and will be an exciting once in a lifetime opportunity.

2022 QATSIF Graduation

On 1 August our year 12 QATSIF scholarship students attended a Graduation ceremony at Bond University. These students have been receiving support through QATSIF to assist with completing their QCE. The money is funded by the interest earned on the money from the Stolen Wages of Queensland workers. Tanu Nona was one of the hosts on the day and Eleanor Fay and Ky Ferguson took part in the ceremony by lighting the Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal candles. Congratulations to the following Year 12 QATSIF recipients who have worked hard to maintain their grades and attendance and are almost through their high school journey. 

• Asha Strang
• Ashley Hayes
• Asia Khan
• Bailey McConnell
• Bella Montagnese
• Caitlin Wallace
• Charli Smith
• Corben Atanasovski
• Eleanor Fay
• Hayley McKinley
• Jakeem Thompson
• Jett Forbes
• Kane McKinley
• Ky Fergusan
• Lillian Behan
• Michael Roberts
• Oscar Woods
• Ruby Collister
• Seth Griffiths
• Taj Wood
• Tanu Nona
• Tyrell Appo
• Zali Riley

PBC P&C Association

Fundraising

Buy-a-tile!

PBC Staff Raise Money for Cancer Council

On Friday 10 June PBC held a special event to support the Cancer Council, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. It was wonderful to see many staffrooms support this special cause. In total PBC raised $529.00, well done to all of the staffrooms who got involved.

School Opinion Survey

All parents/caregivers would have received a link to complete the School Opinion Survey via email. If you haven't already, please complete this survey which will help our school make changes to best suit our students and our community.

Link and Launch

Got a plan for after school with work and study?

Leaving school after graduation from Year 12 can be both exciting and scary. There are a lot of opportunities for study, work and training, but it can be confusing to work out what you want to do and how to make it happen.

Link and Launch is a school-based program funded by the Queensland Government that is here to help you start, stay on track, get support and see results for a successful post-school transition.

Your PBCSHS Link and Launch Manager Elaine Braniff assists you to navigate a range of post-school education, training and work options in line with your individual goals, aspirations, skills and strengths.

Want some help?

The totally free Link and Launch program can help you find out what’s available and how to get there. Through Link and Launch we can help you weigh up your options and work with you until you are successfully linked to your future pathway. You can contact Elaine on 0467 951 239 or email ebran61@eq.edu.au to make an appointment and get started.

Who can attend? 

You can!

As a current Year 12 student looking to graduate soon – we can steer you towards your ideal post school transition pathway.

‘Call or text today to talk about ‘your tomorrow’

PBC Optima Magazines!

50 Years Optima Magazine

The 50 Years Optima magazine is just $30 and is now on sale. There are 40 pages of PBC history all in one place and definitely a great keep sake for every RED!

These are available to purchase/collect from our Finance office or Uniform Shop. Huge thank you to PBC alumni Tahlia Moana and Michelle Hardwick plus PBC teacher Courtney Underwood for all their help getting this Optima together Thanks also to all the amazing PBC alumni, staff, ex-staff and community supporters that all contributed photos and memories.

2021 Optima Magazine

If your students didn't already pick up a copy of the 2021 Optima magazine, it is not too late. At just $30, this fantastic record of 2021 PBC action is on sale from the Uniform Shop and from our Finance Window. Grab your copy today.

2022 Optima Magazine

The 2022 Optima Magazine is currently being put together and celebrates PBC in 2022. All the action, success, celebrations, students, staff and happy memories will be covered and is an excellent keepsake for every Red.

The pre-order form is below, if you haven't already, complete this form and pre-purchase your student's copy before they are printed in November 2022. Your student will receive their copy via their care class mid November. 

Please note that Year 12 students will receive a copy as a parting gift and do not need to purchase it!

International Homestay Families Needed

Got a spare room? Ever thought of being a Homestay host? Homestay families come in all shapes and sizes... they are married couples with or without kids, singles, singles with kids and grandparents too. Everyone has an opportunity to play a part in sharing their life, home and provide memories and cultural experiences to an international high school student.

Get paid more than $320 a week caring for one of our International high school students in your home.

Community Homestay Event Details

• Gold Coast Alliance
• Monday 8 August
• 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm followed by a light evening refreshments and networking
• Quest Robina: 3 Centreline Place, Robina QLD 4226

To register please contact Justin Roberts (justin.roberts@qed.qld.gov.au) or 0406 751 047 or via this registration link.

Please contact Corinne Vanput at PBC for more information at cvanp1@eq.edu.au. Find out more http://bit.ly/eqi-homestay-host

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

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

Dates to Remember

9 Aug - Year 10 SETP Information Night

9 Aug - Year 12 Pathways Information Night

10 Aug - GC5 Cluster Day

15 Aug - Year 10 SETP Interviews

16 Aug - P&C Meeting

19 Aug - PBC Alliance Breakfast

26 Aug - Gold Coast Show Holiday

2 Sep - Student Free Day

3 Sep - Reminiscing - 50 Years of PBC Arts 

Tuesday 17 May P&C Meeting at the Currumbin RSL