Whole School News
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
All parents will receive an email and SMS reminder on Monday 28th April (Week 2) with a link and instructions for booking Parent Teacher Interviews.
These 10-minute interview sessions will be held this year across Tuesday 15th – Thursday 17th May (Week 4). These will once again be held in our Hall across each afternoon, dependent on teacher availability.
Please make note of these dates and look out for an email for further instructions.
CROSS COUNTRY
Thursday 1st May (Week 2, Term 2)
Those wishing to participate will have to sign up (EVERYONE, including SPX students)
Signup sheets will be up in the S block foyer during Week 1 (next term) - Deadline for sign up Tuesday 29th April
Students will also require CONSENT via QParents to take part.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance will be a key focus for weeks 1-5 in Term 2 as there is a large number of days lost due to public holidays and our commitment to Gold Coast sports cluster sees us participating on the 30th April. Maximising the learning days we do have will be essential.
REPORTING
Year 7-10 Term one reporting will be completed by teachers at the end of week 2 and these will be published to parents by the middle of week 2.
Year 12 reports will be emailed home during the week commencing Monday April 12.
Year 11 reports will be emailed home at the completion of Unit 1 during the week commencing Monday June 9. Year 11 students will also have the opportunity to change subjects at the end of unit 1 (subject to timetable availability).
ANZAC Day
Our school community will pause to acknowledge our ANZACs in a whole-school ANZAC Assembly, held in our Quad at 9am on Wednesday 23rd April, 2025. Parents and community members are welcome to attend this ceremony as we pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed. Thank you to our Senior Student Leaders, AirForce cadets and orchestra for their leadership and energy in preparing for what is sure to be a deserved time of recognition and reflection.
A special mention to our School Captains, Sahara Zisti and Isaac Elmore who have been provided the privileged opportunity to speak at the Currumbin RSL ANZAC Dawn Service, held at Elephant Rock on Friday April 25th. The opportunity for Sahara and Isaac to speak on behalf of their generation at such a prestigious service is one we are very proud of and they richly deserve. Our PBC Vocal Ensemble will also be featured as they gather to sing both the Australian and New Zealand anthems under the guidance of our HOD Arts, Ms Tanya Mason. Please support our students by attending the Dawn Service if you can, or tuning in to the national broadcast via Sunrise on Channel 7.
FOOD PROGRAM SUPPORT
The PBC Wellbeing team are excited to announce the launch of an initiative aimed at supporting families facing financial/situational challenges. The team acknowledges that the rising costs of living being experienced are leading to significant impacts for families and communities. As well as this, there are situations beyond control such as grief/loss, change in the family, job related stress, health, and wellbeing, etc.
Starting again this term, the school wellbeing team food initiative will provide:
Breakfast
Evidence shows that breakfast is an important meal for the day. PBC food support will offer cereal, juice, toast, and fruit to students for breakfast from 8.15am in B block.
Pancakes will be available every second Friday outside A block.
Lunch for students experiencing challenges/barriers: Recognising the importance of propernutrition for academic success, we will offer Toasted cheese sandwiches, noodles, muesli bars, fruit, and frozen nutritious meals to students who require food support. Access through B block.
Freshly cooked snap frozen meals:
These nutritious meals are designed to offer convenient and heathy dinner options for families when needed. Meal types will vary throughout the year. These are prepared in the school’s commercial kitchen with qualified staff overseeing senior hospitality students. Access through block wellbeing team. This support will be provided to all family members.