Griffith On-Campus Experience

On 10 August, Year 11 and 12 students had the privilege of attending a wonderful university on-campus experience at Griffith University. The day started with a leadership workshop and team building activities, enabling us to think outside the box and strategize efficiently. After the leadership workshop we were given the opportunity to engage in a Q&A and ask any relevant questions regarding our future pathways. We were very grateful that after the workshops, Griffith provided us with a delicious lunch which we enjoyed whilst viewing the scenery of the campus. Following this, we delved deep into learning and visited the state-of-the-art science labs for some interesting experiments on sunscreen. To end the day, we had the honour of participating in a seminar with Doctor Harry, an inspiring teacher of teachers! He engaged us regarding the world of teaching, leaving us with many reasons to consider teaching as a career path. Everyone involved was extremely friendly and hospitable, making our day at Griffith highly welcoming and enjoyable.

By Ryan Pead and Lily Suttle

Netball – Vicki Wilson Shield

Earlier this year, the Junior girls netball excellence entered two teams into the Vicki Wilson qualifiers competition, one of which made it through to the Vicki Wilson Final Championship held in Nissan Arena, Brisbane. For weeks the girls trained hard to achieve their goal of taking out the Championship. The team started off the first day of competition blistering and ready to compete, winning all games but one. This meant that the girls qualified for the finals, top 8 in Queensland. The girls played the first game of the second day with high stakes to make the semi-finals and steal an opportunity to the grand finale. After a long hard game with injuries and more, the girls came out on top, making it to the semi-finals. This declares the team top 4 in Queensland, an outstanding achievement in itself. The next game consisted of a team that the girls have never beaten, and the nerves had taken over. Unfortunately, the girls lost this game as well as their chance at the grand final. Lastly to conclude the competition the team played off for 3rd and 4th, finishing in the fourth spot. It was an amazing competition for our netball girls, and they played some of the toughest netball many of the girls had ever played. The team showed courage, strength, and integrity and displayed what it means to be a red not only on court but off court as well.

Reminiscing - 50 Years of PBC Arts

Our Reminiscing event is coming up this Saturday! This event is sure to be the artistic highlight event of the year and one you don’t want to miss out on! A perfect 50 years celebration! There will be loads of current students performing with, and alongside, many alumni in a major showcase on stage in our Hall. Prior to this showcase event you can enjoy a tour through our Arts precinct viewing many displays, performances and examples of all the areas PBC has excelled in over the years.

Tickets are limited and just $25 each and all funds contribute to the incredible production of this awesome event.  

Purchase tickets here: EventBrite

It’s time for us to reminisce… Saturday 3 September, 4-8pm.

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

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!

Please share the news of this, the last and final huge celebration for our 50^th year, with all your friends and school connections. We don’t want anyone missing out!

2022 Restaurant Nights! 

There are still spots available on Thursday this week! 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.   

PBC Buy a Tile Fundraiser - Last days to order!

As part of the PBC 50th Anniversary Celebrations, the P&C is running a fundraiser ‘Buy a Tile’. 

Leave your mark on the school with a personalised tile that will form part of a large tiled gallery piece to be installed in the school’s newest building… the Library. 

For a $100 donation to the P&C Building Fund, you can secure a tile and allocate your own text (a maximum of 17 characters – including punctuation and spaces – per line, with up to 3 lines of text per tile). 

All funds raised will go to the school’s building fund and will contribute to making PBC the best it can be today, tomorrow and into the future.

See here for the Order Form and payment details. 

OR click on the below link and purchase your tile online.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/50th-birthday-tile-fundraiser-tickets-345146391147

Thank you for supporting our students!

Is your student returning to PBC in 2023?

If your student is NOT returning to PBC for 2023 and will be instead, working or attending another school / College / TAFE, please notify us by emailing enrolments@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au. We will then contact you to sort out the details. (This does not apply to graduating students)

International Homestay Families Needed

We are seeking new host families who currently have teenagers who may be interested in hosting an international student. We currently need to place a male student who will be here until June 2023.

Do you have 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.

PBC is due to welcome International students back on campus later this year and we are looking for Homestay families. 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

Pre-order your 2022 PBC Optima Yearbook!!

The 2022 Optima Yearbook is being produced and will be distributed to students at the end of November. The cost of this fantastic record of 2022 @ PBC is just $30. This 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 can fit in. Stories from 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.

If your student is in Year 12, you DO NOT need to order a book as your student will receive one as their graduation gift.

Students in Years 7-11 need to pre-order to guarantee you don't miss 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 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

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