General News
Dance Night
It is with great pleasure we invite you to our annual PBC Dance Night 2022. This dance showcase is not to be missed and a highlight on our school calendar. Featuring student work, alumni choreography and award winning eisteddfod routines, you and your family will be introduced to all that is dance and be immersed in the creativity and talents of our students. Book your tickets as they are selling fast.
To purchase your tickets visit the HOTA link.
Growing Good Humans - Conversations that Count
Bouncing Forward - Stories of Resilience
PBC SHS and Miami SHS are partnering to present the next "Growing Good Humans" event, "Conversations that Count - Bouncing Forward, stories of resilience". Join us for an evening of quality conversations and hear from our keynote speaker Andy King plus our three guest panelists, for a discussion hosted by Shiike Vanderwerff.
- Andy King is an ex-professional surfer who was the victim of a one-punch attack that left him needing to learn how to surf again and needing a cochlear implant placed. Andy is now a surf coach to the world's top pros including Gabrielle Medina and Tyler Wright. Also, the Olympic Surfing Coach for Australia.
- Lisa Gillard is an advocate for child sexual abuse survivors/trauma. She is a survivor herself and has been speaking for over 20 years through schools, rallies, events and international podcasts.
- Dinesh Palipana OAM is a doctor, lawyer, scientist and disability advocate. He is the first quadriplegic medical intern in QLD. He is the second person with quadriplegia to graduate as a doctor in Australia and the first with spinal cord injury. Dinesh has been an advocate for medical students with disabilities in Australia, where significant barriers existed. Dinesh was awarded QLD Australian of the Year 2021.
- Wayne Rabbit Bartholomew is an Australian world champion surfer, surf sports innovator, community advocate and politician. Wayne is the former CEO and President of the Association of Surfing Professionals and the creator of the Dream Tour format of professional competition surfing.
Tickets are $10 (plus booking fee) and staff/students are free. Be sure to secure your seats today as this event is sure to fill up quick.
To obtain a ticket, please go to: https://bit.ly/3RDADSi
Under the Lights
Staff and Students of the Instrumental and Choral Program wish to extend an invitation to you and your family to attend our end of year celebration concert.
Celebrating 2022!
Friday 21 October
6pm - Gates open at 5:30pm
PBC Main Quad
BYO Food and Drink (no alcohol)
Tickets are $5.00 through EventBrite
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pbc-under-the-lights-2022-tickets-416402149037
Any enquiries please email Kcorl6@eq.edu.au
Reds Go Riot!
Enjoy a night of chuckles and belly-laughs in support of a great cause (Boots for One and All). Featuring an assortment of PBC faces, fresh from the Funny Kids Comedy Writing Workshops and hosted by Mandy Nolan with special guest headliner. ...because laughter is the best medicine!
Tuesday 2 November, 6:30pm - PBC Theatre. Doors open at 6:15pm.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased here: https://www.trybooking.com/CCTME
Alternatively, tickets can be purchased from the finance office payments window at PBC. Cash only.
All money raised will go to Boots for One and All.
Tutoring
Academic Tutoring for students is available on Mondays, Period 4 in the Library. If your student would like to attend tutoring please ask them to turn up to the library 1:55pm Monday.
2022 PBC Optima Yearbook is on SALE!!
Pre-order the 2022 Optima Yearbook today for just $30. This year there is 150 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.
Link and Launch
International Homestay Families Needed!
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
Casual Cleaners Needed
PBC is seeking interest for casual cleaners to commence immediately.
As the cleaner you will:
- Contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the site by providing a high level of cleaning support,
- Ensure that the duties prescribed for the position are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by their supervisor in accordance with the approved school cleaning program.
Cleaners at PBC work both split shifts (morning/afternoon shifts) and straight shifts. Cleaners must be an Australian Citizen or hold a current working visa, must consent to undertaking a criminal history check and also be eligible to obtain or hold a current paid Blue Card. If you are interested in applying please email and submit a resume plus two references to Traci Hayman at thaym12@eq.edu.au.
Upcoming PBC Events
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12 Oct |
Senior Soiree - Music Showcase |
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13 Oct |
Year 12 Walkout (via front gate) |
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17 Oct |
Dance Night @ HOTA |
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18 Oct |
51st Annual Senior Academic Awards Night |
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19 Oct |
Conversations that Count: Bouncing Forward - Stories of Resilience |
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21 Oct |
Under the Lights Music Showcase |
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28 Oct |
PBC Alliance Industry Awards Breakfast |
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28 Oct |
Creative Arts Excellence Awards Night |
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2 Nov |
Reds Go Riot Comedy Night |
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7 Nov |
51st Annual Junior Academic Awards Night |
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9 Nov |
Sports Excellence Awards Night |
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17 Nov |
Year 12 Graduation and Formal |
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25 Nov |
Year 10 and 11 students final day for 2022 |