PBC Newsletter

Senior Secondary School

Senior Assessment – Term 3 

Term 3 assessment calendars and exam timetables and schedules for Years 10, 11 and 12 have been published on the school website: here.

 

Students need to know the date, time and room of their assessment and ensure that they are present in full school uniform at least 15minutes before exams commence. 

 

•Year 12 are on full exam shutdown all of week 9 and 10 (September 8 to 19).  

•Year 10 & 11 are on full exam shutdown for week 10 only (September 15 to 19) 

Year 10 SET Planning  

Students had the opportunity last week to attend out Subject Fair to ascertain an insight into what’s included in each of our offerings here at PBC. This week individual interviews with students and parents will take place for students to make their final selections. If families haven’t yet booked in please refer to your emails for instructions. All students must complete their individualised pathway to ensure that they are set up for success across Year 11-12. For anyone in need of assistance or guidance please come in to Y block to speak to one of our SS team members.

Year 12 Update

Thankyou to all parents and students who attended the recent Futures Night Expo. This is particularly vital for our school leavers as they embark now on QTAC applications and preparing for study and training beyond the PBC Gates. Please be aware of a few reminders for Year 12 students:

 

  • Classes in Term 3 will cease on Thursday 4th September, with all students undergoing a 2-week exam block. All mock exams, Applied exams and VET catch-up during our exam block is compulsory, with the final day of Term 3 being the 19th September.
  • Year 12’s will return in Term 4 for 2 weeks of traditional classes prior to Study Week (SWOTVAC) and External Exams. These days again are compulsory attendance for all students.
  • Exam Timetables for all Year 12 students, including the upcoming Term 4 external exams are available on the PBC Website

 

Year 12 Graduation and Formal Dinner

Our Deputy Principal 11/12, Mr Kennedy will be sending out an email before the end of the week to all parents and students with an update on this event including ticketing information and some FAQ’s. Please check your emails for further information regarding this event to be held on Thursday 20th November, 2025.

 

Year 12 Mentoring, Track Ed Profiles & Reports  

Year 12 students will be sent their final report card in the week commencing August 18. This is a cumulative result based on unit 3 and 4 marks so far. PBC does not mark final assessments or issue final results. These are determined by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and results and QCEs are issued into student’s learning accounts in December.  

 

Subsequent to reports in early September Year 12 ATAR students will be sent their Track Ed profiles which provides students and parents with a copy of their numerical data in each of their subjects. Students will also have the opportunity to complete a mentoring session with a Senior Teacher during the first week of September. 

Year 12 External Exam timetable  

To access the External Assessment timetable please visit the myQCE website. The External Assessment Guide has also been published on the myQCE website.

 

Year 12 students also have access to practice exams for all General subjects on the QCAA website. This should be used in preparation for both the upcoming Mock exam and the External assessment.

 

Year 12’s optional Barista Training and First Aide 

 Year 12 students following a Personalised pathway may not have many exams in week 10. These students may elect to complete a short Barista course on Wednesday September 16 to 18. This course is conducted by Aurora College and constitutes 25% of a certificate 3 in Hospitality and will attain 2 QCE points but more importantly may help students with future employment. Any interested students that do not have exams scheduled at this time can register with Sonia Shreeve in Y block. 

 

A final First Aid and Safety course will be conducted at PBC on Tuesday October 21. To register for this course students, need to collect a letter from Y block and ensure payments are made by September 16 ($100). This course also attains 2 QCE points.