Principal’s Report
WAYNE KENNEDY
On Monday 14th November, our Year 12 students and their families and friends attended the 2022 Graduation dinner. The evening was held in the private dining room at Coolum Surf Club, which provide a fitting natural backdrop for students, parents, and teachers to share fond memories and anecdotes of our Year 12’s academic journey. The Graduation dinner was not only a celebration of academic accomplishment but of also a celebration of friendships established by students, parents, and the teaching team over valued years at PBC. Throughout the evening opportunity was provided for students, parents, and members of the teaching team to openly share personal narratives; some were humorous, others reminiscent, others heart-felt and full of sincerity. It was a very fitting Graduation Diner for the ‘Gentleman Class’ of 2022.
On Thursday 17th November the College held the 9-12 Academic Awards/Year 12 Graduation Assembly within the Kelly Library. Thank you to all parents that were able to attend the ceremony and congratulation to all award recipients. Master of Ceremony – Mr Shane Dupuy provided a memorable and fitting farewell to: Kyan B, Noah D, Henry H, Ryan W, Nash W, and Jaidyn W. 2022 Captains Kyan and Nash presented their final speech to the college community. The speeches contained fond sentiment, humour, and parting words of wisdom. 2023 College Captains, Zoe T and Tobias L, and Sporting House Captains Charlee C, Joley S, Harry R, recited the College oath and were presented with badges and blazers by our 2022 Captains. The College clap out, that involved the Year 12 student and families, walking through a guard of honour of all students from Prep -Year 11 was a poignant and memorable finale to a well-respected cohort of young adults. On behalf of the College, I wish all our Year 12 graduates every success for their future academic pursuits and career aspirations.
Today was the last official school day for our Year 10 and 11 students, with a small farewell gathering held early this morning to acknowledge the considerable growth, developments and achievements accomplished throughout 2022. We wish our Year 10 and 11 students a safe and refreshing summer break, and look forward to providing the best academic, social, cultural, and sporting support in their Senior studies in 2023.
Week 9
Week 9 will see our Junior School Celebration of Learning & Award Ceremony for Prep – Year 4 students take place at 1:15pm on Tuesday 29th November, within the Kelly Library. In addition, the Middle School (Years 5 -8) Award Ceremony will take place at 1:15pm on Wednesday 30th November, also within the Kelly Library. All parents are welcome to attend the ceremonies. On Friday 2nd December the Junior School with will have a ‘End of Year student fun day’ which will see Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 being involved in a Giant Movie session, and the Years 3 & 4 having a pool party and sausage sizzle. Also, on Friday the 2nd December, all Year 5-9 students will depart the College at morning tea to attend Aqua Fun Park celebrations.
Week 10 – Transition Sessions
Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th December will see all classes involved in 2023 transition activities. The transitional activities will provide students with the opportunity to meet their 2023 teachers, be provided with insight and awareness of 2023 academic objectives, content, and resources. It is hoped that after the transition days, all students will feel more at ease with the coming of the new academic year. All students will then return to their 2022 classes on Wednesday 7th December to ensure that all is in good order and to finalise the 2022 year.
Sporting Academy – Netball
On Wednesday 23rd November, Melvyn Wilkes (Sporting Director – Sunshine Coast Sporting Academy) announced the appointment of full-time Netball Academy Lead Coach – Natalie Jarrott. The College will welcome Mrs Jarrott to the teaching team in 2023. The Sporting Academy is looking to commence the Netball Academy Program from Term 1 2023.
Class and Teaching Team Announcements
With the inclusion of Netball into the Sporting Academy in 2023, the expression of interest data, from recent Netball Information Evenings, conveying a large percentage of Year 8 girls wanting to be involved in the Netball program. To accommodate, the Leadership Team will be incorporating an additional Year 8 class into the 2023 timetable. With classroom space at a premium, until our new demountable buildings arrive in April/May 2023, the proposed second Prep class will not commence in Term 1 2023. At present confirmed Prep enrolment numbers are at 11 students for each proposed Prep class. Leadership will cap the 2023 Prep class at 22 students, with Mrs Adler confirmed as the single Prep teacher. Proposed second Prep teacher, Chloe Hetherington, will now be appointed as the second Year 1 Teacher, along side Rachel Preston.
The Junior School Teaching team for 2023 are:
Prep – Year 6
| Prep | Teniele Adler | |
| Year 1 | Rachel Preston | Chloe Hetherington |
| Year 2 | Jenny duToit (Friday: Emma Bourne) |
Julia Blahuta |
| Year 3 | Peta Golding (Wednesday: Emma Bourne) |
Savannah Davis |
| Year 4 | Amber Garrett | Alaina Nealand |
| Year 5 | Health Cahalan | Mia Layton |
| Year 6 | Sharon Hemmings | Jeannette Tolomeo |
The Students Services and Inclusive Education Team have been confirmed for 2023. Hayley Clifton (Guidance Officer) will be joined by Jacqueline Vos (Guidance Officer) at the commencement of Term 1 2023. Kimberley Iliffe (Youth Worker) will be stepping down from her role at the conclusion of 2022. I provide my sincerest thanks and gratitude to Kimberley for the vital role she has played in supporting the wellbeing needs of our students over the last five years, she has made a considerable difference to so many of our students. I wish her every success in her future endeavours.
One of our hardest working members of the college team, Alita Carpenter, will relinquish her Inclusive Education role at the conclusion of 2022. Lauren Collins who has vast experience as Head of Special Education Services/Acting Deputy Principal Nambour State College, and as the Principal Advisor Inclusive Education – Education Department North Coast Regional Office will commence in 2023. Alita will remain within the Leadership Team as the Junior School Coordinator. Alita will also be following her passion for teaching Art within the Junior School.
It is proposed that the 2023 Students Services /Inclusive Education Team will introduce the gold standard ‘Grow Your Mind’ – universal wellbeing program into the College. Additional information on this program and the confirmation of the Middle and Senior School Teaching Team will be communicated in the coming weeks.
Year 3
PETA GOLDING, SAVANNAH DAVIS & EMMA BOURNE
Geography Showcase
In Week 7, students from both Year 3 classes exhibited a Geography showcase on a neighbouring country. Well done to all students, parents and teachers involved in putting together such a fabulous ‘travel expo’ showcase!
Housekeeping
School Administration Housekeeping.
- The email address to use for all correspondence relating to student absences is admin@pbc.qld.edu.au, this email address is accessed by all administration staff. Please add admin@pbc.qld.edu.au to your address books so that our emails to you don’t go to your junk email folder.
You can also lodge an absence via the form on the website located here. - Don’t forget to order canteen through the My School Connect app – orders are to be placed no later than 8:40 am.
- When signing students in late or signing them out early please ensure to put a reason in the text box for College records.
- Please ensure students are in their correct uniform, we are going to be checking to make sure that the uniform policy guidelines are being followed, this includes correct footwear with formal uniforms.
Tabitha Finds Her Feet!
Exciting news! One of our prep mums, Rebecca, has written a children’s book called Tabitha Finds Her Feet!
In this heartfelt, coming-of-age story, a tadpole named Tabitha encounters the challenges and triumphs of metamorphosis and realises the importance of staying true to herself as she matures into a frog.
A timeless tale about growth, identity, intuition and destiny, Tabitha Finds Her Feet follows the evolution of Tabitha’s transformation, showing children that embracing uncertainty, overcoming fear and living from the heart can lead to some of life’s greatest adventures.
Poetic and uplifting, this soulful story addresses the inevitable transitions and ‘growing pains’ all children face, showing young readers that new experiences are a natural part of life.
Infused with perceptive wisdom and relatable characters, Tabitha’s metamorphosis encourages children to welcome change, face fear with love, trust their intuition, and walk to the beat of their own drum, even when their legs feel wobbly.
Complimented by beautiful illustrations, this artistic chronicle also introduces young ones to empowering mindfulness concepts in an imaginative way. Ultimately, Tabitha Finds Her Feet urges children to look within and trust the guidance of their heart, above all else.
If you’d like to read more about the book, or order a copy, visit Rebecca’s website: www.rebeccawalker.net