Principal’s Report
SHANE DUPUY
Welcome to the New Term
Welcome back to all our new and returning students and families. We are excited for the term that lies ahead and the many opportunities it will bring for learning, growth, and connection within our college community.
Term 1 gave us plenty of reasons to celebrate. We saw outstanding student achievements across a wide range of areas, embraced rich learning opportunities, and enjoyed a variety of excursions and whole-school community events. It was also wonderful to have some time over the break to reflect on these positive experiences and the strong start to the year.
A heartfelt thank you must go to Mrs. McDuff, Mrs. Olsen, and Mrs. Schlotterbach, who worked tirelessly to create the first PBC international immersion experience to Japan for our students over the Easter break. The positive feedback I received when meeting with students earlier this week reinforced the dedication, care, and organisation of these staff members. Their efforts ensured the trip was a truly memorable experience, one our students will look back on fondly for years to come.
All parents should now have received correspondence regarding our new Learning Management System, Sentral. Thank you to those families who have already logged in and set up access. This transition is a significant undertaking and will continue to evolve over the coming months. Congratulations to our ICT Manager, Mr. Aaron Brown, along with Mr. Wareing and Mrs. Shae Watson, for their leadership and commitment in rolling out this platform to our community.
As we move into the term, please keep an eye on notifications, social media, and emails for upcoming events. With camps, work experience, parent-teacher interviews, JET/SET planning, and a wide range of sporting carnivals, trials, and competitions on the horizon, it promises to be a busy and rewarding time.
I look forward to seeing our students continue to grow and realise their academic, sporting, cultural, and community potential.
Let’s RISE!
College Coordinator Report
ALEC WAREING
Over the break, I found myself watching an all-time classic, The Karate Kid, which many of you may be familiar with. A story that, on the surface, is about learning martial arts, but at its core, is really about patience, persistence, and trust in the process.
In one of the most memorable parts of the film, the main character, Daniel, is asked to complete simple, repetitive tasks. “Wax on, wax off.” At the time, these tasks seem pointless and frustrating. It’s only later that he realises they were building the skills he needed all along.
There is a strong parallel here with learning at school.
Not every lesson will feel exciting. Not every task will seem immediately meaningful. There will be moments when students question why they are practising a skill, revising content, or completing what feels like repetitive work. However, like Daniel, it is often through these small, consistent efforts that real growth occurs.
Term 2 is where this mindset becomes especially important. Success is not built overnight, it is developed through persistence, effort, and a willingness to trust the process, even when the outcome isn’t immediately visible.
We encourage all students to stay committed to their learning, to embrace challenges, and to recognise that every step, no matter how small, is contributing to their development.
As always, we thank our staff for their ongoing dedication and our families for their continued support. Together, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to grow, improve, and succeed.
I look forward to a focused and productive Term 2.
Primary School Coordinator Report
NICOLA KERIN
Primary News – Term 2 Begins
Welcome back to Term 2! I hope all of our families enjoyed a relaxing and refreshing break. It has been wonderful to see students return to school settled, positive, and ready for a fantastic term of learning and connection.
A special moment for our community will take place tomorrow as we commemorate ANZAC Day. We are proud to have students representing Peregian Beach College at the Coolum-Peregian RSL Dawn Service, and this year marks a significant milestone as our first Primary School Leaders are given an official role in the ceremony by laying a wreath on behalf of the College.
This is a meaningful opportunity for our students to demonstrate respect, leadership and gratitude as they honour those who have served our country. I look forward to sharing the morning with our Primary Leaders, and any other student wishing to attend, as we show our respect and presence in the community.
Our Prep Transition Program is now in full swing, and it has been a joy to connect with our 2027 families. I recently spent the morning attending the Prep Readiness Parent Information Sessions at our PBC Early Learning Centre and shared the strong and meaningful transition program we have built at the college. We also look forward to welcoming children and families to our much-loved Prep Storytime sessions and InitiaLit ‘Sounds Great’ parade at the end of term and will also be running a parent information session here at the College. In addition, we will be visiting other local Kindergarten settings to share the incredible learning programs and nurturing environment we are so proud of at PBC. These experiences are invaluable in helping our future Prep students feel confident, excited, and ready for their school journey.
Term 2 is also shaping up to be an exciting one beyond the classroom, with a range of new clubs and groups beginning to take shape. There is a particular buzz around the performing arts, with opportunities emerging for students to explore drama, music and performance. We look forward to sharing more details soon — watch this space!
Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support. We are looking forward to a vibrant and engaging term ahead.
Secondary Coordinator Report
NIGEL MCDUFF
Welcome Back to Term 2
It was great to welcome our secondary students back to school this week. We welcomed a few new faces to our college and also some excited faces following the Japan trip over the break.
Now that we have been through a whole term at the school, can I remind students and families of the uniform expectations, especially regarding long hair and jewellery. Hair longer than the shoulders should be tied back from the time students arrive at school until they leave at the end of each day. Jewellery is limited to a watch, and sleeper/stud earrings. No necklaces, bracelets, anklets are permitted as per our uniform policy. Socks are also an area of concern – socks can be plain white or plain navy blue. A hat is also part of our school uniform and must be worn when outside at breaks and during HPE lessons. Our college staff are constantly reminding and reprimanding students for not adhering to our uniform policy and we ask families to do the same at home before students leave for school each day.
Anzac Day 2026
On Friday 24th April we held an Anzac Day Commemoration at PBC. It was great to have the whole school at this service and was also great to have the primary captains and Mr Dupuy give an address on this assembly. Our Prep to Year 6 classes also did a great job of creating class wreaths and laying them at our cenotaph as part of the service.
Mr Dupuy, Mr Wareing, Miss Kerin and I will be joining our school/ primary captains and a small group of school students at the Dawn Service on Saturday morning. All students and families are invited to attend, and we ask that students wear their school uniform and participate in the short march to represent the school.
Important Dates for Secondary in Term 2
April 24 – Anzac Day Commemoration at PBC
April 25 – Anzac Day Dawn Service at Coolum RSL
April 28 – Parent-Teacher Interviews 3pm-6pm in the library
May 4 – Labour Day Public Holiday
May 20 – Year 7 and Year 10 Immunisations
May 26 – Year 8 Subject Selection Evening
May 27 – Year 12 100 days of school remaining
June 1-5 – Year 8 Camp Week
June 2 – Year 9-11 Subject Selection Evening
June 3-10 – JET and SET Meetings for Year 9 and 10
June 11 – PBC Athletics Day
June 15-19 – Year 10 Work Experience Week
June 19 – Last Day of Term 2
UNISC Headstart Information Evening
Guidance Services
HAYLEY CLIFTON & JACQUI VOS
Starting a New Term: Finding Balance in the Busyness
As we step into another school term, it’s common for life to quickly become full – calendars fill up, routines return, and the pace of school and family life can feel like it accelerates overnight. While this busyness can be exciting, it can also place pressure on students as they navigate learning, friendships, extracurricular activities and personal challenges.
At our school, we recognise that wellbeing is just as important as academic success—not as an “extra,” but as a foundation for learning.
Why Wellbeing Matters (What Research Tells Us)
Research consistently shows that when students feel supported emotionally and socially, they are more likely to:
- Engage in learning
- Build positive relationships
- Demonstrate resilience when facing challenges
- Achieve stronger academic outcomes
In fact, school-based wellbeing and resilience programs help reduce anxiety and improve overall mental health, while also supporting academic success.
How Our School Supports Students
We take a whole-school approach to wellbeing, supporting students not just during challenging moments, but through every stage of their journey.
🌱 Grow Your Mind – Primary Students
Through Grow Your Mind, students develop:
- Understanding of how their brain works
- Strategies for managing emotions
- Skills in resilience, mindfulness and compassion
- Healthy friendships
- Mindset
This program is grounded in research from positive psychology, neuroscience and social-emotional learning, helping students build lifelong mental health habits (growyourmind.life).
💛 The Resilience Project – Secondary Students
Through The Resilience Project, students engage with practical strategies built around:
- Gratitude
- Empathy (Kindness)
- Mindfulness
These evidence-based approaches support:
- Emotional literacy
- Confidence and self-esteem
- A sense of belonging and connection
- Reduced symptoms of anxiety and stress
Importantly, these are not one-off lessons—they are embedded into everyday classroom experiences, helping students practise skills in real-life contexts.
A Simple Strategy to Try at Home
The image below shares a practical wellbeing activity you might like to try as a family. This activity encourages a family walking meditation, where you:
- Focus on your breathing
- Notice each step (heel, ball, toes)
- Pay attention to how your body moves
Afterwards, you might reflect together:
- Did this help you feel calmer or more focused?
- When else could we use this strategy?
Even small moments like this can help children slow down, regulate emotions, and reconnect with the present— important life skills.
A Shared Commitment
As a school community, we are committed to ensuring that every child feels:
- Safe
- Supported
- Connected
Because when students feel well, they learn well.
We encourage families to continue these conversations at home and explore the resources shared. Together, we can help our young people not only manage the busyness of the term—but thrive within it.
Parent Support
Jump Rope for Heart
Jump Rope for Heart kicks off this term at Peregian Beach College!
Jump Rope for Heart is the Heart Foundation’s primary school skipping challenge that helps kids move more, have fun, and raise funds for life-saving research and programs.
This year we’ve got an audacious goal to see our student Heart Heroes at Peregian Beach College to log 40 hours of skipping throughout the program!
Register your child online, so they can receive the full benefits of the program and participate in online fundraising, simply follow the link below to get started. www.jumprope.org.au/parents
Students will be skipping during Week 5, 6. 7, 8, 9 in PE lessons and will be able to skip during Friday lunch break in the Quad. During this time, you can share their online fundraising page with family and friends to help raise money for this great cause.
We will hold our school Jump Off Day on Thursday 18 June, this will mark the end of the program and is a chance for everyone to come together to skip and show off their newly learned skills.
Thank you for supporting the Jump Rope for Heart program!
The safety of our students, families, and staff is our highest priority, and we ask for your support in ensuring our carpark remains a safe environment for everyone.
We have recently observed an increase in vehicles travelling at higher speeds within the carpark, particularly during busy drop-off and pick-up times. With many young children moving through this space, often unpredictably, it is essential that all drivers remain vigilant and drive slowly at all times.
Please remember to:
- Adhere to the designated speed limits (walking pace only)
- Be alert for children crossing between vehicles
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Use designated pick-up and drop-off zones correctly
- Avoid using mobile phones while driving in the carpark
A moment of patience can make a significant difference in keeping our community safe. We appreciate your cooperation and consideration, especially during peak times.
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and respectful environment for all.
Kindy Vacancies
Housekeeping
School Administration Housekeeping.
- The email address to use for all correspondence relating to student absences is absentees@pbc.qld.edu.au. You can also lodge an absence via the form on the website located here.
- Correspondence from the College will generally be sent out from admin@pbc.qld.edu.au. 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 8.00 am, alternatively feel free to visit our canteen to order with our staff.
- 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.