Principal’s Report
SHANE DUPUY
Mahoney Sports Centre
Upon your return from mid-year holidays, you will have noticed the naming of our new sports stadium, ‘Mahoney Sports Centre’. Glen Mahoney was a long-time supporter of the College. An original Board member, Glen worked tirelessly for the college for well over a decade, taking a lead role in the project management of the construction of many of our buildings. Personally, Glen exhibited all the attributes and values we aspire to instil in our students, respect, inclusivity, service of others and excellence. An extremely humble man, Glen was always approachable, and his engaging personal qualities meant it was always a pleasure to be in his presence. Glen’s passion for providing children with an opportunity to learn in a natural, interactive and engaging environment was unsurpassed. The legacy of naming such a fantastic building in his honour is the very least we can do for all he has done for our college community.
Welcome and congratulations
As I highlighted in my welcome back email to families last week, this term, we welcome Miss Bryony Freedman (Y1) and Ms. Melissa Cleland (Secondary English) to the college. These 2 ladies have a vast amount of experience in their areas of expertise and are a fantastic addition to our staff. Similarly, Mr. Chris Maker has moved from his role as PBC IT Manager to Secondary Digital Technologies teacher. Chris has over 15 years teaching in school settings and students under his tutelage have achieved outstanding results. From conversations I have had with students this past week, all 3 have been warmly welcomed and have already made positive connections with their students.
After a rigorous interview process, I am pleased to announce Mr. Alec Wareing as the new College Coordinator. Alec has been with PBC for 6 years and in that time, has proven himself to be an approachable, organised and community-minded professional. Alec was already working in the role in an interim capacity, but after winning the position from an exemplary field of candidates, is eager to bring about a continued level of consistency and knowledge to role. Congratulations, Mr.Wareing.
As I’m sure will be shared in greater detail in other Emu Chronicle articles, may I congratulate our academy students that have represented the college in competitions during the recent holidays and in the first couple of weeks of school. Both our basketballers and footballers are continuing to achieve amazing results in some very competitive environments. I look forward to hearing similar reports from our netballers and dancers who have competitions in the coming weeks.
School beautification
Although it wasn’t dry the whole time, the holidays did allow our grounds staff to continue with their grounds maintenance and beautification program. New seed has been sown, garden beds have been built and planted out, pathways have been constructed, more bubblers have been installed and filtered water stations have been added to internal spaces. With the reprieve of rain days, our students are finally being given the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful grounds.
2024 Naplan
Next week, you will receive your child’s 2024 Naplan results. Looking over these results with your child is always a valuable opportunity to discuss their academic progress. Whilst it is important to understand that these tests should be viewed as a point in time reference, and that there may have been several factors contributing to the result, it is my experience, they have always been quite accurate. This year, however, as was pointed out via college email at the time, most parents should disregard their child’s Conventions of Language result. This was the assessment that was affected by internet issues that resulted in many students being locked out or unable to hear instructions to complete the test. The appropriate authorities were notified at the time. ACARA, the governing body, have a link parents can access to help explain how to decipher Individual Student Reports (ISR).
(https://nap.edu.au/docs/default-source/naplan/isr-parent-carer-faq.pdf)
Keep up to date
With another busy term ahead of us, parents are reminded to keep up to date by keeping an eye on all avenues of communication from the college. These include emails from teachers, admin and coaches, Facebook posts, newsletters, flyers and assemblies.
Stay safe, ride smart. Every life is precious to our community.
Riding bikes and scooters to and from school promotes independence, is fun, ecofriendly and great for fitness. However, independence for young riders comes with risks, especially when navigating busy streets and intersections. Due to recent tragic events involving young riders within local school communities, we urge students to stay alert and ride with care.
To build a community of responsible riders we can:
- Be vigilant and follow traffic rules. Obey signs and traffic lights. Ride in the same direction as traffic and use hand signals to indicate turns.
- Wear the right protective gear to protect against injuries. A well-fitted helmet is essential.
- Whenever possible, use bike lanes or paths designated for cyclists.
- Demonstrate safe riding habits to set a positive example for younger peers.
- Pay attention to your surroundings. Avoid using headphones that distract you from the road.
- Wear bright or reflective clothing and use lights or reflectors on your bike or scooter.
- Regularly check your bike or scooter to ensure that brakes, tyres, and other components are in working order.
- Be predictable, ride in a straight line and avoid sudden movements. This helps drivers and other riders anticipate your actions and react accordingly.
College Coordinator Report
ALEC WAREING
Welcome Back to Term 3 at Peregian Beach College!
As the new term begins, I am delighted to welcome everyone back to Peregian Beach College. I hope you all had a restful and rejuvenating break and are ready to embark on the exciting journey that Term 3 has in store for us.
This term, our school focus is on our value, Service of Others. At Peregian Beach College, we believe that service is not just about helping others; it’s about cultivating a spirit of empathy, compassion, and community. It’s about recognising the impact we can have on the lives of those around us and striving to make a positive difference.
We encourage all students, parents, and staff to get involved and contribute to our service initiatives. Whether it’s volunteering for a community project, participating in a fundraising event, or simply offering a helping hand to someone in need, every act of service counts and helps to strengthen our community bonds. As we embark on this journey of service together, let us remember that our collective efforts can create a ripple effect of kindness and compassion. Here are a few ways you can join in over the coming weeks:
- Pyjama Day: A fun and cosy way for students to support a good cause by wearing their favourite pyjamas to school and raising funds for those in need.
- Jeans for Genes Day: Students and staff can wear jeans to school to raise awareness and funds for genetic research, supporting children and families affected by genetic disorders.
Student shoutouts:
Congratulations to Layla B. on results in her most recent Distance Education result, which came with a beautiful message from the subject coordinator.
I wanted to email to let you know Layla received A+ for both summative assessments in Music last term.
She is an amazing student with an excellent work ethic. She is so talented and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to her performance pieces. Her investigation assessment was also exceptional and detailed. I was impressed that she understood and linked the purpose of this investigation to her playing and that she felt it was useful. That was very rewarding for me😊
Football: Congratulations to the PBC Year 5 Football squad on successfully progressing through to the next stage of the SEQ Football Carnival. Furthermore, shout out to the under 15 boys’ team who competed in the second stage of the Bill Turner Cup in Brisbane, unfortunately going down 2-1 in a hard-fought match.
Basketball: A 50-point win is how the open boys basketball team kicked-off their Sunshine Coast school’s basketball campaign against Mathew Flinders. The team will play a double header Friday night in Caloundra for round 2.
Welcome back, and let’s make this term truly remarkable through our dedication to the Service of Others!
Library News
Hello Readers
What do you suppose could happen after the students go home and the library closes at the end of next week….
Well, I am hosting our very first Library Soft Toy Sleepover for our Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students. There will be pizza and pizzazz, movies and mayhem, disco and delights, all before a goodnight story to send these cuddly animals off to sleep.
Invitations went home last week with instructions fora happy sleepover. Please encourage children to bring in a soft toy (one that they can live without for a week) to their library lesson next week (Year 2 on Monday, Prep and Year 1 on Tuesday). There is a tag in the invitation for you to tie securely onto the soft toy.
Toys will be returned the following week during library lessons. I am anticipating how entertaining it will be to share with the students what their toys got up to at the sleepover! Students will receive a little booklet of the sleepover adventures and colourful capers.
Issue 5 of Book Club has landed. If you would like to take advantage of their offers (three free books and $5 to spend on Issue 6) orders may be placed in the next week.
I am still on the hunt for pieces of large sized dark fabric (or old sheets/quilt covers) for our annual Book Week, if you have anything that may be suitable please either drop at admin or the library.
Lastly, may I shout out a super massive thank you to the Dawson family for their generous book donations. The community spirit at our College is so wonderful.
Yours in reading every day
Miss Tania
Student Services
We all put safety measures in place for children, from baby gates to sun protection and encouraging road awareness. Now that using digital devices is part of daily life, it’s a good idea to take steps to keep them safe online too. eSafety is a government website that provides advice about how to stay safe online with helpful information and resources. Parents and young people can visit their website 24 hours a day 7 days a week to learn more about safety when using the internet. When you have a few spare moments, check it out: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents
VET and Career Pathways
Spotlight on Careers and VET Pathways
Apprenticeship Sign ons!
I am so pleased to share that one of our Year 12 students, Joseph Preston, has recently been successful in securing a Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling! Joey has been searching for that “right” trade since the start of this year. Tony from MEGT and Bob Morrison from Inscope Training were the legends who have helped make this dream a reality! Dennis is Joey’s Trade trainer and mentor, as well as being the Owner Operator at Legacy Tiling. Joey’s mum, Claire, was there at the sign on and we were impressed with the standard of care and pride in the profession that Dennis has already demonstrated. Congratulations, Joey, in securing a pathway to the next stage in your life – you should be proud!
Jack Wulff Kirgis, our youngest School-Based Apprentice, has just signed on for some diverse experience, with Heath Wheatley, from Heath Constructions. Heath is the Principal Builder and has an experienced team of builders working with him and showing Jack the ropes. Heath is based at Warana but is contracted up and down the whole East Coast. We congratulate Jack for branching out and broadening his experience with a new building team. I am sure he will learn lots of new and useful skills and tricks of the trade with Heath Constructions – Well done, Jack!
Work Experience 2024
At the end of last term, students at Peregian Beach College embarked on an enriching work experience program, providing them with invaluable insights into the professional world. This hands-on opportunity allowed our students to explore various career paths, develop practical skills, and build confidence in real-world settings. Engaging with industry professionals, they gained firsthand knowledge of workplace dynamics, responsibilities, and expectations. This experience not only broadened their understanding of potential future careers but also enhanced their interpersonal and problem-solving abilities. The feedback from students has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting this initiative as a transformative and inspiring milestone in their educational journey.
Locations of student placement included: Sunreef, Sealife, My I.T. Shop, Reed & co Real Estate, PBC, Noosaville Primary School, Peregian Beach Pharmacy, UniSC Sports, Jui Jitsu Noosa, Ramada Marcoola, Duncan Squires Building, Dekor Tiling, Forever Barbers, Crotchet Australia, SJ Landscapes, Belle Property, Coolum, Peregian Beach Dental, and the Zac Hurren Rainbow Room Studio. Thank you so much to those teachers who attended site visits across the Work Experience Week – Mrs Sam Williams, Ms Sam Ryan, Mr James Wright, Mr Alec Wareing, Mr Bernard Evans and Mrs Tracey Dalgliesh.
Jasmine Dances her way into her future!
I am pleased to share some wonderful news with our community. Jasmine Sinclair has devoted some serious time to the theory and practical elements of dance, to complete a Certificate III in Dance over the holidays. Such a wonderful achievement! I caught up with Jasmine this week and she shared with us about her recent qualification:
I had two years to complete the certificate. For me I finished the Cert in just one year, starting February the 3rd of 2023 and finishing February of 2024.There were 12 modules in total that I had to complete, which had in-depth written work and in-depth practical work. Some of the topics involved in the Cert were: Elements and Principles of Dance, Choreography Skills, How to Develop Ideas and Emotions in Dance, Costuming in the Dance Industry, Working Together with Individuals in the Dance Industry, Analysing Famous Works, Creating my Own Choreography, and many more. By completing this Certificate III in Dance, this will help support a possible career for me in the performing arts industry. Having qualifications in this industry is recommended on resumes for auditions, as it shows that I have experience in this field. I hope to be able to attend tertiary education full time after high school such as Griffith University, studying musical theatre/dance to hopefully be able to perform in musicals across Australia and potentially overseas. Jasmine Sinclair, Year 11 2024
Year 11 & 12 Wellbeing Day – end of Term 2
This term, students once again came together for our termly Wellbeing Day for the senior students. Session 1 students participated in an interactive Grow Your Mind (GYM): session with a spotlight on the Character Strength “Resilience”. Session 2 featured our guest speaker, Amalya Harding (pictured right), who shared her personal story of resilience. As a local of the Sunny Coast, and the eldest of 6 children, Amalya spoke of the bravery of her family’s struggles, challenges they navigated, showing great strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Session 3 was spent at Laserzone, and a favourite with the students. This was a wonderful end session to the day, full of team building, negotiation, resilience and most of all fun! I wish to extend may thanks to our tireless staff: Mrs Clifton, Ms Harris, Mr Wright and Mr van Meurs, for assisting with facilitating the day, and joining in with the students. We look forward to our next Wellbeing Day in Term 3.
SET Plan meetings
It was indeed a busy finish to Term 3! Across the last two weeks of term, it was my pleasure to meet with Year 10 students and their families for their SET plan meetings, to discuss their interests, pathways and subject ideas. These planning meetings are crucial for Year 10 students because they help students start thinking about their future career paths and the necessary steps to achieve their goals. This early planning is essential for making informed decisions about subjects and courses in senior school. This is also an opportunity for students receive guidance on selecting subjects that align with their interests, strengths, and career aspirations. Choosing the right subjects in Year 11 and 12 is vital for success in their chosen fields. As well as this, SET plan meetings encourage students to set academic and personal goals, which I will support them in striving towards, as they enter their senior years of schooling. One of the other benefits of SET planning meetings is meeting families. Having parental involvement, fosters a collaborative approach to our students’ education and future planning. This involvement ensures that parents are informed and can support their child’s decisions. By mapping out a clear plan, students can feel more confident and less anxious about their future. This confidence can translate into better academic performance and a more positive attitude toward school. Overall, SET plan meetings play a pivotal role in helping Year 10 students navigate the transition to senior school and beyond, setting a solid foundation for their future success.
University Open Days
Here are the days and dates of key University Open Days this year. I encourage all students from Grades 10 to 12 (and their parents) to take up this opportunity to visit the campus of their universities of interest, to see what they have to offer. Nothing compares to first-hand experience!
| University: | Date of 2024 Open Day: |
| Queensland University of Technology | 28 July |
| Australian Catholic University | 3 August |
| University of Queensland | 4 August |
| University of Sunshine Coast | 4 August |
| Griffith University | 11 August |
Tax & Super Competition!
We have been advised of a competition to win $1000 for you and $1000 for the school. Students are invited to use their creativity to tell us about tax and super. To enter, make a creative project that highlights the topic below. Entries close 27 September 2024. There are two prize categories:
Junior topic (years 7–9) – Explain how, when and why Australians pay tax.
For Seniors (years 10–12) – Explain Australia’s superannuation system and the impact on the community if we didn’t have one.
If you are interested in entering the competition and would like to discuss this, please email me. Please click on the following link, if you would like to find out more information: https://taxsuperandyou.gov.au/competition.
Sunshine Coast Careers Expo
Our non-Academy students in year 11 visited the annual Sunshine Coast Careers Expo at Bokarina this week. This was an excellent opportunity for students to to meet professionals, potential employers, and industry experts. These expos provide insights into various industries, Univeristy courses and roles, helping students make informed career decisions.. Students had the opportunities to speak with representatives from various organisations and locations, across many industries in the job market. Engaging in conversations with professionals enhances communication and interpersonal skills. Additionally, hearing success stories and career journeys inspires and motivates students, while the expos serve as a platform for exploring career options and planning their academic and professional paths.
Careers and VET Pathways Quicklinks
For students to apply for a Certificate course, Distance Ed subject or Uni Headstart course, please click here and complete the form: https://forms.office.com/r/38p1HrFkFM. The form is quite comprehensive, which ensures that you have considered all requirements of the course and of your expected commitment to the additional/alternative course you wish to undertake. This information will be sent to me, and I will contact you about where we go from here.
“Empower your journey, explore your potential, and pave your path to success! Keep striving, keep learning, and keep reaching for your dreams. Your future awaits!”
Mrs Heather Hagemann
Careers & VET Pathways Coordinator
Year 11/12 Advisor
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)
Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019).
Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all students is an essential part of the NCCD.
Data is collected within each school. Personal details, such as student names or student identifiers, are not provided to federal education authorities.
Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes:
- year of schooling
- category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional
- level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial or extensive.
This information assists schools to:
- formally recognise the supports and adjustments provided to students with disability in schools
- consider how they can strengthen the support of students with disability in schools
- develop shared practices so that they can review their learning programs in order to improve educational outcomes for students with disability. See the NCCD for further information. https://www.nccd.edu.au/
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Learning Enhancement Coordinator, Janine Olsen.
Primary: Health and PE – Mr C
Year 3 Health – Plastic Playgrounds – Mr Cahalan
This term in HPE, we are focusing on sustainability, technology, and community health. For their project, students collected rubbish around the school, recorded the material types, and are now designing their own playgrounds using the sustainable material data.
Middle School – FUSE Cup – E-Sports – Mr Cahalan
The FUSE Cup competition saw eight PBC students head to Caloundra to play Rocket League. Despite winning a large percentage of games, they were eventually knocked out in the quarter-final stages. The students did a brilliant job representing themselves, the school, and the e-sport community. The next competition will be Mario Kart, where we will look to defend our Sunshine Coast title. Thank you to everyone who made the day so successful, including the FUSE Cup.
Primary AFL Development Day #2 – Mr Cahalan
Queensland AFL visited last week to promote AusKick. Students had the opportunity to run, tag, catch, dodge, and even kick some footballs at the teachers and AFL coaches. The AFL will be running an afterschool AusKick program starting next Friday, 26th July. The first session is free and offers students of all playing abilities an opportunity to experience the game, move their bodies, and have fun. Please see the flyer below for more details.
Other Sports & Vouchers – Mr Cahalan
Following our Indigenous Workshops and AFL gala days, the Junior School will be having visits from OzTag Australia and Cricket Queensland in the upcoming weeks. All sessions will be conducted during PE lessons and will be free. If you want to enrol your child in an extracurricular sport, remember you can receive a $200 voucher through the ‘FairPlay Program’.
Year 3 Novel Study
This week in Year 3, we continued reading our novel study of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Students used their visualising skills to draw the ‘Great Gum Machine’ based on its description in the book. As a class, we wrote a detailed chapter summary to capture the main events. The Year 3 students had a fantastic time engaging with this activity.
Savannah Davis & Chloe Hetherington
Sporting Academy – Football
Melbourne Tour and Diamond League Tournament
Recently, our U9s to U15s teams had a fantastic trip to Melbourne. The U9s to U12s participated in the prestigious Diamond League tournament, showcasing their skills and sportsmanship. Meanwhile, our U15s squad embarked on a tour, playing against some of the top teams of their age group in Melbourne. This three-day event was a great experience for all the players, filled with competitive matches and valuable learning opportunities.
AFA School Futsal Competition
In the first week of the school term, all our teams from U8s to U15s participated in the AFA school futsal competition. The games were intense and hard-fought, with our U12s, U13s, and U14s advancing to the next stage of the competition. A big well done to all players who have represented the academy over the last month!
SERVICE – My Moon’s Mission
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 8.10 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.