Week 2 of Term 4 saw the gathering of the school for the annual House Cup Assembly. The race for the House Cup for 2022 was the closest in years with a very small margin separating finishing positions. However, after tallying all points from carnivals, interhouse competitions, Instagram competitions and Optima Points the final house tally for 2022 was as follows:

1^st – Phoenicians (4^th year in a row – did someone say dynasty?)

2^nd – Athenians

3^rd – Vikings

4^th – Spartans

The assembly also recognises the teachers and students that go above and beyond for their house throughout the year. The House Spirit Award recognises two students from each house who have shown outstanding loyalty to their house, given their all in every event this year and are the definition of the house spirit we cherish at PBC.

Athenians House Spirit – Amayah Frawley 

Athenians House Spirit– Cloe Coombes 

Phoenicians House Spirit – Olive McCagh 

Phoenicians House Spirit – Jett Lindsay 

Spartans House Spirit – Marnie Lambert 

Spartans House Spirit – Sharmily Hallett-Wharewaka 

Vikings House Spirit – Baeden Black 

Vikings House Spirit - Charlotte Hart 

We also took the time to acknowledge teachers that have gone the extra mile in 2022 with a Most Outstanding Teacher in House & Care Award:

Athenians JS Care Teacher – Mr Semple 

Athenians SS Care Teacher – Ms Wahlin 

Phoenicians JS Care Teacher – Ms McGuire 

Phoenicians SS Care Teacher – Mr Hage 

Spartans JS Care Teacher – Mr Robb 

Spartans SS Care Teachers – Mr Darnett 

Vikings JS Care Teacher – Mr Patison 

Vikings SS Care Teacher – Mr Larter 

The final set of awards were presented to students who have provided unwavering assistance and shown genuine effort in developing their respective House this year. These students were presented with the Excellence in Leadership for 2022.

Athenians Leadership Award – Xalia Smith 

Athenians Leadership Award – Lily Suttle 

Phoenicians Leadership Award – Leilani Nield 

Phoenicians Leadership Award – Lilly Findlay 

Spartans Leadership Award – Sienna Farrell 

Spartans Leadership Award – Jaymee Fahey 

Vikings Leadership Award – Layne Brown 

Vikings Leadership Award – Beth Brown  

We also chose this time to present the school’s 2022 charity with our fundraising efforts. This year “You Choose Road Safety” was the chosen charity. As a school $7,000 was raised through all fundraising events. This non-profit organisation raises awareness about youth driving in Australia and have made a major impact this year on our school community and in particular our year 12 cohort. A massive congratulations to the Student Council who have guided all fundraising events for You Choose this year!

The race for the 2023 House Cup Champions begins now… will anyone be able to stop the Phoenician reign??