A huge congratulations to our Junior Secondary students who have represented our proud school both on the stage and on the field in recent weeks, as our creative artists and athletes experience a very busy time! We have had several wonderful performances in the Gold Coast Eisteddfod across our instrumental programs this year – detailed with much greater accuracy in the Arts section below. These results continue our rich history of success in instrumental music and are a credit to our teachers and mentors, Mr Justin Hart, Ms Kayla Latter, Mr Ruben McLean and Ms Nicky Cooper. Many of our wonderful Arts students will be lending their talents again as we celebrate 50 years of success in our upcoming ‘Reminiscing’ celebration of The Arts at PBC. It has been a joy to watch rehearsals of this event and encourage all who are able to grab a ticket and enjoy the show!

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Similarly, congratulations to a host of Junior Secondary students involved in regional finals and meets over the past month in what has been a jam-packed sporting calendar as well. We are so very proud of our PBC Reds and the manner in which you represent our school both on and off the field.

Subject Selections

Both our Year 8 students and our Year 9 students are currently selecting their elective subjects for 2023, with these choices forming an important part of your schooling journey and preparation for the wealth of pathways available in the senior years. We thank you for your diligence in this process and a reminder that should you have any concerns/questions to contact the Junior Secondary Office as directed on your selection form. Subject Guides and information regarding all the choices available to your student can be found on the PBC Website. Year 9 2023 Year 10 2023 

OPTIMA CODE – Be Respectful

One example of following the OPTIMA code of ‘Being Respectful’ refers to how we behave within our local community, including travelling on the bus. Student behaviour is a reflection on PBCs reputation within the community.

It is an expectation for PBC students within the school and community to:

• Speak politely and use appropriate language towards school staff and community members
• Respect the school and community by keeping the environment, vandalism and graffiti free (including placing rubbish in bins)
• Using safe and responsible behaviours

It is an expectation for PBC students for bus travel behaviour to:

• Line up at the front entrance of the school when they see their bus approaching
• Wait for the teacher on duty to direct them to get on the bus
• Communicate respectfully to the bus driver and other passengers
• Act safely and responsibly when travelling on the bus

It is an expectation for PBC students when travelling to and from school to:

• Follow all road safety rules including stopping at red lights and crossing at designated pedestrian crossings on green signal
• If riding a bike, wear a helmet, stay in bike lanes (where appropriate) and walk bike across roads. Park and lock bike in designated bike area near N block (this area is monitored by CCTV footage)

This week from 29 August until the 2 September we celebrate Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week. This is a perfect time to celebrate the wonderful work teacher aides do in schools. Whether it is a thank-you note or showing your gratitude in another way, we have a week-long celebration to acknowledge, appreciate and recognise the positive impact teacher aides have on the lives of students, teachers and families. This year PBC held a ‘Teacher Aide Appreciation Breakfast’ Monday morning to say thank-you to all our teacher aides in making a difference in our school everyday!