Transition Day

On Monday 5 December we welcomed over 430 enrolled Year 7 (2023) students to the PBC community. Transition Day supports the Year 7s as they move from their Primary School to Secondary School. On Transition Day, students were assigned to their core classes and experienced lessons with their teachers. They were also introduced to their very first Inter-house Challenge. We thank the numerous parents who also attended Transition Day, as we understand that the key to a successful education is the relationship built between the family and the school.

Term 4 Reports

Term 4 reports will be emailed home on Friday 9 December. Please be sure to share the report with your child, so that they can receive important feedback on their work this year and set goals for 2023.

2023 Core Classes

The 2023 timetable has been constructed to provide maximum opportunities for students across PBC to study courses of choice, in our large and diverse school. Year 9 core classes are driven by electives that have been chosen and there is little flexibility. Parents should be aware that, with the exception of Academic Excellence classes, their child will be with a different group of students next year, and prepare to support them through this change. Coping with changes such as these are important for building resilience – an important quality for success in life.  While there is no opportunity to swap classes due to friendships, the usual range of support will be available to all students and their parents to help them through this change.

Good Luck Year 9

Farewell to our Year 9 cohort who are transitioning to the Senior Secondary Phase of Learning. Our very best wishes for continued success! A special mention to Mr Andrew Jordan for his work with this cohort over the last two years. For senior secondary this group of students will be led by Mr Jarrod Wells. 

Fight 4 Youth

During Term 4 PBC has successfully engaged in an 8 week program with a local youth centre Fight 4 Youth based at Currumbin. The program led by Leisa Logan focussed on self-regulation, life skills, respect and community service. Highlights from the student feedback included the weekly boxing, feeding the homeless and having mentor guest speakers.

Congratulations to our successful program graduates – Sari Bretagne, Oscar Fenwick, Billy Nichols, Kobi Rees, Mikey Robson and Jesse Townsend.

We look forward to continuing the partnership with Fight 4 Youth in 2023 Term 1.

Year 9 Dance News

From a Student Leader: 

3 years of memories, fun, games, and a touch of the '80s was shared by staff and students at the Year 9 Dance Dinner held at Currumbin RSL on Monday 28 November. The Year 9 student leaders worked collaboratively with the organisation and running of the evening where staff and students enjoyed dinner, dancing, trivia, and various games. The '80s theme and music created a fun-filled atmosphere that was enjoyed and shared by all. Congratulations to the Year 9 students for the successful completion of your junior schooling. We wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you next year as you enter the school ground as seniors.  

Year 9 Dance Certificates were handed out to:

• Jayden Locher – 2022 - 98.97% Attendance
• Julia Remington – Most likely to represent Australia in swimming
• Annabelle Harvey – Leadership and mentorship - Iris Auxilium

Year 9 Home Economics 

Seasons Greetings

In this, the last newsletter of the year, we would like to wish all readers a safe and happy holiday.