Attendance

Every Day Counts

School Attendance - PBC Attendance target is 92%

Each parent of a child who is of compulsory school age has the legal obligation to ensure their child is enrolled and attends a school, on every school day for the educational program in which the child is enrolled unless the parent has a reasonable excuse.

Approving Absences

Please note that the school will determine whether an absence can be approved based on the Department of Education guidelines. Examples of acceptable and unacceptable absences can be seen below:

Acceptable reasons for absences

• Serious illness or medical conditions (the majority of these conditions should be accompanied by a medical certificate)
• Representative activities including sport, academic and cultural
• Serious family emergencies (these should be rare)
• Sorry Business

Unacceptable reasons for absences

• Holidays outside school holiday periods – PBC will not provide academic work to any student during this time.
• Non-essential activities (e.g driving lessons, non-school functions during the school day)
• Medical appointments that can be scheduled outside of school hours

Uniform Shop Extended Trading

Monday 7/11 - 7:00am-12:15pm

Tuesday 8/11 - 7:00am-12:15pm

Wednesday 9/11 - 7:00am-12:15pm

Thursday 10/11 - 7:00am-5:30pm

Friday 11/11 - 7:00am-12:15pm

Saturday 12/11 - 7:00am-12:00pm

Monday 14/11 - 7:00am-12:15pm

Tuesday 15/11 - 7:00am-5:30pm

Wednesday 16/11 - 7:00am-12:15pm

Thursday 17/11 - 7:00am-12:15pm

Friday 18/11 - 7:00am-12:15pm

Saturday 19/11 - 7:00am-12:00pm 

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.

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 key staff, student leaders and house leaders. Photos, photos, photos and more photos of as many students as we could fit in. Stories from all departments. Excellence Program reports, major events highlights, Champion House news and a Farewell to Year 12 gallery and a PBC 50th Birthday celebration section. The magazine covers all faculties, all year levels and all programs. DON'T MISS OUT!! Stock is available until sold out. 

The Optima is going to print this week so be sure to make sure your copy is counted in the print run! The Optima will be distributed to students on 18 November.

International Homestay Families Needed

Do you have a spare bedroom?

Would you like to share your love of Australian culture with students from many countries?

We are looking for homestay hosts!

Hosting international students in your home can be hugely rewarding. We offer you the opportunity to play a part in sharing your life, home, and to provide memories and cultural experiences to an international student. To form lifelong friendships. 

Increasing numbers of international students are choosing to study at Palm Beach Currumbin SHS and we are looking for local families to host these students. There are short term study tours (under two weeks) as well as long term (6mths-2years) students to accommodate. 

Host families receive remuneration for hosting students. Long term hosts will receive $328 a week. 

Contact our International Coordinator Corinne Van Put for more information and to answer any questions. Email: cvanp1@eq.edu.au or Tel: 0438 191 637

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.

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