Junior Secondary School

Welcome back for 2026.

We always start with a clear focus on our school motto Nil Sed Optima which means nothing but the best - we ask students to set goals to be their best and we will support and assist them every step to achieve those goals.

I wish everyone the most productive and happy year and look forward to working with you as Junior Secondary Principal. I am leading a fabulous team who will support your young people in any endeavours or problems they have.

The key Junior Secondary school team members are:

Tammy Burns – Inclusion Principal

Cameron Williams – Deputy Principal Year 7

Krista I’Anson – Deputy Principal Year 8

Nick Hiron - Deputy Principal Year 9

Will Johnstone – Head of Year 7

Amanda Parry – Head of Year 8

Andrew Jordan – Head of Year 9

Anna Willis – Guidance Officer

Nicole Jones – Guidance Officer

Year 7 Inclusion Co-ordinator - Jane Moana

Year 8 Inclusion Co-ordinator - Ruby Austin

Year 9 Inclusion Co-ordinator - Ash Rainger

Tegan Willmott– Junior Secondary Student Services

Yvette Whittaker – Wellbeing Student services support

Natasha Eenhoorn – Executive support to Junior Secondary Principal

Staff Contacts can be found on the school website.

Enquiries and or concerns can be directed through our central email - parentsupport@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au as these are fielded to the most helpful person to support you.

QParents Reminder

If you haven’t already registered for QParents please find information on our school website. This is essential for excursion and permission slips and finance payments.

Year 7 Parent Information Evening

Year 7 Parents will be emailed an invitation to our Year 7 Parent Information Night on Wednesday 11th February. The night will include some introductions across two alternating short sessions including – laptop use at home and practical tips for parents. Parents attending should bring their child’s Students Guide to Junior Secondary with their student timetable in it.

Assessment Calendar – Semester One

To help students get organised and stay organised, the Assessment Calendar will be published on the PBC website in Week 1 and emailed to parents. Parents and students can easily access this information so that they can predict the busy times and plan for them. Students should also be using their student planners to note homework and important dates.

School Drop Off and School Pick Up Parking

Please do not block the front of school entries or car park areas for arriving / departing staff members – this includes in particular the front of school car park areas aligning the theatre / oval. Thank you kindly.