Welcome

Selective Entry @ PBC

Information Nightfor Year 7 in 2019

Principal Middle School

Anita Sgalippa

• Welcome

• Executive Principal’s Overview

• Middle School Approach

• Academic Program

• Creative Arts Program

• Sports Program

• Application and Enrolment Procedures

Program of Events

How can parents tellif a program is Excellent?

Credibility - The results should justify the claims

Quality of Leadership - The leaders need to be

experts in nurturing talent into performance

Quality of Staff - Teachers need to be highly

skilled and have a passion for working highly

capable students

Nothing but the best

Nil Sed Optima

What is Selective Entry?

• Merit selection system based on

holistic performance

• Takes into account things other

than performance such as effort

and behaviour

Why Does the School Offer Selective Entry?

• PBC has developed quality programs which

nurture highly capable students to reach

their potential

• There are a set number of spaces available

to students who reside out of the school’s

catchment

2017 Performance

• 100% QCE/QCIA

• 19.25% OP eligible 1-5 (32% AcEx)

• 91.3% OP eligible students 1-15 (99% AcEx)

• 80% AcEx cohort achieved 1-10

• 71.7% all students 1-15 OP or Cert III or higher

• 95.9% of 2017 graduates who applied to university received an offer

• UQ Philosothon – 1st Place 2015-2017

• Model United Nations Assembly – 2 PBC students selected for Australian Competition in Canberra in 2016 and 2017

• Gold Coast Debate – Finalists since 2010

• ICAS Years 7-10, English/Maths/Science

2017 –10 High Distinctions Top 1% Australian students 90 Distinctions Top 2-10% Australian students

2017 – Academic Achievements

• 19 Awards Gold Coast Eisteddfod for Dance and Music

• Junior Drama Ex – Gold Coast Drama Festival

• Senior Drama Ex – Best Set & Design, GC Drama Festival

• Most Outstanding School Overall – Gold Coast Eisteddfod –Dance, Drama and Music

• 7 PBC music reps at State Honours Ensemble Program

• PBC Art Gallery Opening

• PBC Student Media work – Swell Festival

• Performing Arts USA tour – 40 students toured their 20min self-devised shows in Disneyland, Universal Studio, KnottsberryFarm and visited various performing Arts schools in California

• Hosted 2017 Musical Celebration Festival and PBC Under the Lights

2017 - Arts Results

• 10 Australian Representatives

• 65 Queensland Representatives

• 135 South Coast Representatives

• 3 State Champion Teams

• 1 National Champion Team

2017 Sports Results at a glance

Middle School Philosophy

A caring, supportive environment enabling students a smooth transition both from Primary School and into Senior School.

Students feel a sense of belonging and in such an environment strong relationships among students and staff are created.

Active participation along with a rigorous curriculum help to cultivate lifelong learners.

• Quality Teaching and Curriculum

• Literacy and Numeracy

• Student Attendance and Wellbeing

• Inclusive Education Catering for All Ability Levels

• Student Leadership and Citizenship

• Positive Education

Middle School Highlights:

2017 NAPLAN – Yr 7 Mean Scores

Green Above National School Standards

Blue Similar to National School Standards

Red Below National School Standards

Reading Comprehension

Writing SpellingGrammar and Punctuation

Numeracy

554.3 528.1 564.2 549.6 568.0

PBC Open Day

Date: Tuesday 27 February 2018Time: 9:00 to 10:45am

Venue: PBC Theatre

Transition Day

Monday 10 December 2018

Academic Excellence

Sally FarrellHead of Department

“Challenges students to reach their highest academic potential through an innovative curriculum creating a unique transition from high school to university.”

Academic Excellence

Challenging students tothink outside the square

• Acceleration and enriched learning experiences

• Access to digital learning environments

• Maths, English, Science, History/Geography

Expert Teaching Staff

• Specially trained

• Commitment to ongoing professional development

• Experts in their field

Collaborative Focus on Individual Achievement

• Learners with similar intent and goals

• Community involvement

• Student leadership

Applications close:

Tuesday 6 March 2018

Year 7 Testing:

Date: Sunday 18 March 2018

Testing begins at 9:00am sharp

Key dates

Selective Entry Academic

Applications 2019 ~ Now Open

Creative Arts Excellence

Loren SkyringHead of Department – The ArtsCreative Arts Excellence Coordinator

• Nurture and encourage students to develop artistically in a high performance culture

• Develop and explore ideas of artistic value

• Foster Growth Mindset

• Encourage self expression

• Strive to launch informed, capable and cutting edge artists to national and international platforms

Creative Arts Exellence

Paving the way for a future career in your chosen field

• Creative, cultural and pastoral development

• Mentoring and leadership

• Post secondary pathways

• Workshops, rehearsal, composition with professionals in the field

• Meaningful and rich showcase experiences

Alumni and mentors

• Anthony Ikin (Ikin Dance)

• Drew Anthony (world renowned choreographer)

• Scott French (Musician and recording engineer)

• Natasha Sunde (vocal and performance artist)

• Anna Johnston and Kira Stray (Professional alumni)

Creative Arts facilities

Students are able to design, create and rehearse using industry standard equipment and resources

• 300 seat theatre

• Two recording studios

• Two dance studios

Showcase Opportunities

• Creative Generation “State Schools Onstage “ – Brisbane Convention Centre televised on Channel 9

• State and National Competitions and Eisteddfods - Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sydney

• PBC Dance Showcase - Gold Coast Arts Centre

• Tours, workshops and performance experiences in USA (Disneyland, California)

• Community and cultural events – Musicals, Under the Lights,

Dance Showcase, Music Festivals, Jazz nights, School Ceremonies, Music Concerts

• Master classes with expert mentoring and tuition

• Concert bands, string orchestras, stage bands and choral groups

• Featured musicians, singers and dancers at Creative Generation

• School Outstanding Achievement Award –Gold Coast Eisteddfod

• 16 Awards (4 Gold, 5 Silver, 1 Bronze and 6 Highly Commended)

• 7 PBC Musicians – State Ensemble Program

2017 Music and Dance Excellence Results

Applications (with supporting materials) close:

Thursday 29 March 2018

Selective Entry Dance Auditions:

Thursday 19 April 2018

PBC Theatre at 3:00-5:30pm

(arrive at 2:30pm to warm up)

Wear appropriate and tidy dancewear and bring a water bottle

Key dates

Sports Excellence

Neil MackayHead of Department

“An elite training and coaching

program developed for gifted and talented sporting students.

Students are supported through mentoring, training and education from nationally accredited coaches.”

Sports Excellence

A National Leader in Sports Education

Targeted sports offered:

• Boys AFL• Girls AFL• Basketball• Netball• Rugby League• Surf League

• Boys Soccer• Girls Soccer• Tennis• Track short/Track long• Girls Touch football• Surfing

Focus on IndividualOutcomes and Development

• Diary goal setting

• Sport specific development plans

• Specialised coaching programs

• Industry standard fitness testing

• Time management, sports nutrition and psychology, strength and conditioning support

• Participation in elite competitions

Empowering students to pursue their sporting dreams

• Students realise full sporting and academic potential

• Pathways to QAS and AIS Programs, Olympic Sports, Club and Professional Sports and USA Colleges

Applications close: 25 May 2018

Year 7 Trials

Thursday 7 June 2018

Monday 11 June 2018

Tuesday 12 June 2018

Key dates

Selective Entry Sport Applications

Application Process

Tara Gonzales-JuddExcellence Enrolments Officer

Selective Entry Application Process

• Lodgement – submit application and supporting documents as hard copies

• Include supporting documentation

• Birth Certificate (for non EQ students)

• Last 2 Semester school reports

• Naplan results

NB: All applications are requested to be submitted as hard copies direct to Front Office or sent to PBC Enrolments, Locked Bag 1, Currumbin QLD 4223

Enrolment Management Plan

• PBC is an enrolment managed school and has an application and acceptance process

• Full policy details are on our websitewww.pbc-shs.eq.edu.au

• Check if your address within PBC Catchment zone

• This zone may change without notice so please check using the link on our website

Visit the PBC Website:

1. Enrolments tab

2. Catchment area

3. Click on the EdMap website link

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Excellence Programs

• You can apply for more than one program. Ensure you complete a Selective Entry Application Form for each program being applied for

• A prompt for this form is on the main Application Form

Applications Close:

Academic: Tuesday 6 March 2018

Creative Arts: Thursday 29 March 2018

Sports: Friday 25 May 2018

Other Key Dates:

Academic Exam: 18 March 2018

Creative Arts Audition/Interview: 19 April 2018

Sports Trials: 7, 11 and 12 June 2018

*Date may be adjusted once final applications are assessed

• All Excellence programs attract a fee

• You will find FAQ page on our website:

www.pbc-shs.eq.edu.au

• Any questions – email:

enrolments@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au

FAQs

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