7 August 2017

Principal’s Reflection

Sadly, again, the threat of terrorism has been very much in the news. The world in which we live is changing and we all have to navigate a path forward as positively as possible. I came across the slide above on Facebook recently and, for obvious reasons, it really resonated. How is it that people can act violently and claim that their motivation is from God? This perversion of religion is not new and Catholicism has its own skeletons in the closet on this issue over previous centuries – happily we have largely grown out of fundamental perversions of faith. If God is not a God of love, there is no point believing. Militant Islam is a perversion of faith and it is having a significant impact on our world and must continually be challenged. In our Church, we have Pope Francis being a sign of hope and claiming regularly that forgiveness and mercy must be the fundamental signs of the Church. But astonishingly, even Pope Francis faces opposition to this message from some highly placed individuals within the Catholic Church. Some still want the Church to focus on who is ‘in’ and who is ‘out’. Not sure what version of the Gospel that they are reading but it is not one with which I am familiar. Faith in a loving God should be evidenced by hope and mercy and inclusiveness. Anything else should be rejected out of hand.

Thank You

I am very grateful to Mrs Austin-Campbell and Mr Knott for filling in for me on the Leadership team of the College for the past four weeks that I have been on leave. I am very happy to be back at Shalom for another very busy Semester.

Student Free Day

Friday 15 September is a Student Free Day which has been added to the calendar. This is the last school day of Term 3 and I ask that you please note it in your calendars.

To assist the teaching staff to prepare for the significant changes that will come with curriculum and assessment changes in Senior schooling in 2019, we will have an in-service day on this day, 15 September.

NAPLAN Data

NAPLAN Data was released last week. Shalom’s data showed pleasing ‘value adding’ for students from Year 7 to Year 9 in the areas of Spelling, Reading, Numeracy, Grammar and Punctuation – the first year this information has been available to us. The report shows that there is work to do with students in writing, but that seemed to be a factor across the country. That may or may not be a reflection on the tool used for NAPLAN this year. Parents will get their child’s individual NAPLAN results as soon as they are available.

Bundaberg Choir & Instrumental Eisteddfod

The Bundaberg Choir and Instrumental Eisteddfod was on last week. There was a huge participation from Shalom students. The Shalom Choir swept all before them with some magnificent performances. The instrumental students also performed pretty brilliantly achieving lots of firsts. Those students and their very talented teachers put in an enormous amount of effort to hone their skills and they deserve all the accolades that they received.

Parents and Friends Association

The P & F Association continue to be an enormous support to the College. At last week’s meeting the P&F agreed to fund the provision of ‘School TV’ as a resource for parents. This is located on our Web page and is an excellent tool for parents working through ‘digital’ issues with their children. This month’s topic on School TV is ‘On-line Pornography’ and, whilst a difficult issue and another of those as parents that we wish we didn’t have to deal with, we do! Please take a look at this resource. One of the disturbing quotes I picked up from one of the interviews was that “On-line pornography is Australia’s leading sex educator.” Parents must involve themselves in this conversation. There are some excellent tips for parents on this site.

Also very grateful to the P&F for their purchase of a new electronic keyboard for the Loyola Centre.

Eucharist – Every Wednesday Morning

Wednesday Morning Eucharist is open to all in the Loyola Centre Chapel each week. We start at 8am and is usually well over by the 8:30am bell. We are getting a great roll up to this simple and meaningful Eucharistic celebration. Everyone is welcome.

Confraternity Rugby League & Netball Carnivals

The Confraternity Rugby League and Netball Carnivals were, again, fantastic experiences for our students during the first week of the last holiday break. Shalom has offered to host both these carnivals in 2019. We will be looking for lots of volunteer support! This will be a huge event for the College and Bundaberg. Almost 2000 students + staff + parents will descend on the town for the five day event – always in the first week of the mid-year break. We are very pleased that ‘Across The Waves’ club has joined us in hosting the Rugby League and we are very hopeful that we will secure a commitment from the new PCYC complex to host the Netball. I would love to hear from anyone who would be interested in becoming involved in the planning for this event. We will be meeting shortly.

Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
Daniel_McMahon@shalomcollge.com

Newsletter Articles

Date Claimers

School Photo Day

School Photo Day is Thursday 17 August, all students and staff will be photographed on this day. A Catch up photo day will be held on Wednesday 23 August for any students who were absent (this has been altered from the date in the College Calendar due to unforeseen circumstances with our photographer).

Last week, envelopes from Academy Photographers were distributed to every student in the College. These envelopes MUST be returned on Photo Day, even if no photos are being purchased.

Family photos are available on request. Envelopes are available from Student Reception, at the main office.

Additional Student Free Day – Friday 15 September

Please add the following dates to your calendar:

Friday 15 September - Student Free Day. This is a new date and was not in our calendar. The last day of Term 3 for ALL students will now be Thursday 14 September 2017.

This Student Free Day has changed the date of a sporting event, please note the new date;

Thursday 14 September - Wide Bay Surf Life Saving Carnival.

Curriculum Notes

Selecting subjects for Years 9 and 10 in 2018

During the remainder of this term, we will be spending some time preparing Year 8 students for entry into Year 9 and Year 9 students into Year 10 in 2018. As part of this process, an Information Evening has been scheduled for Tuesday 22 August in the Performing Arts Precinct Theatre. The evening will commence at 6:00pm for parents of current Year 9 students and 7:00pm for parents of current Year 8 students.

The program for the evening will include a brief introduction to further study at Shalom College followed by the opportunity to meet and talk with individual teachers. Specifically, the evening will focus on issues related to the transition from Year 8 into Year 9 and Year 9 into Year 10 and will include elective module selection information. This is the first time that Year 8 students and parents are confronted with a degree of choice about subjects and pathways for future study. For Year 9 students and parents the evening will focus on issues related to the transition from the Middle School to the Senior School in Year 10.

Learning area coordinators and teachers will be available during the evening to answer specific questions.

An electronic version of the Middle School Subject Selection Booklet 2018 that provides a brief overview of the curriculum to be offered at Shalom College next year will be published on the College Website and the Intranet in coming weeks. The booklet includes basic subject information, a course planner, a stationery list for 2018 and offline subject selection forms. Most students will select their subjects for 2018 online using the WebChoices Student Portal.

I encourage all parents of Year 8 and 9 students to attend this important evening and look forward to meeting with you.

Year 10 SET Plans Interviews

SET Plan interview appointments were issued to all Year 10 students last week through PC. Most of these interviews will be conducted from Monday 7 to Friday 18 August. In preparation for the interviews, students have been asked to complete their SET Plan forms to bring to the interview along with their WebChoices online subject selection receipt. Spare copies of SET Plan forms are available from the College office. Resources to assist parents and students in completing SET Plans are available on the Intranet under the ‘Year 10 Personal Futures Resources’ tab.

Year 10 students who will not be returning to Shalom in 2018 are still required to complete a SET Plan and attend an interview.

Completed SET Plans must be returned by Friday 1 September 2017.

Issue of Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN Reports

All Year 7 and 9 2017 NAPLAN reports will be mailed to parents this week or early next week. If you have not received the report for your child by the end of next week (allowing for slower mail delivery times) please contact the College office. If you have any specific concerns arising from the report, please contact the Middle School Coordinator, Mrs Megan Munckton (4155 8111) or me.

Mr Christian Taylor
Assistant Principal – Curriculum
Christian_Taylor@shalomcollege.com

Mission

Shalom Day – Thursday 24 August

An invitation is extended to grandparents to come along to celebrate our Shalom Day Liturgy, followed by a morning tea. Grandparents are more than welcome to stay for ‘Shalom’s Got Talent’. This is a great day for grandparents to be a part of your day at school in a fun and entertaining way.

Mrs Kim O’Shea-Hard
Assistant Principal – Mission
Kim_Hard@shalomcollege.com

P & F Committee

P & F Monthly Meeting Notes

At our monthly meeting on Tuesday 1 August the committee announced its continuing financial support of the College subscription to both School TV and The Wealth Academy (TWA). These are both valuable resources that are available for our College community, parents and students. Links to these can be found on the Shalom Intranet.

In his Principal’s Report, Mr McMahon discussed the projects that will be taking place over the remainder of the year such as the new car park, tuckshop/canteen upgrade and the solar panel farm at Chaverim. He was also pleased to announce that Shalom will be hosting the Confraternity in the first week of the June holidays in 2019 for both Rugby League and Netball.

A Reminder for all Parents Old and New

As a parent/guardian of a student at Shalom College, you are automatically a member of the P & F Committee. Please feel free to come along to our monthly meetings, details can be found below. These meetings are a great way of keeping up with College events and a good opportunity to meet other Shalom parents.

For further information, see the full meeting minutes on the P & F Page on the College Website. Please forward any comments to the Secretary via email to pandf@shalomcollege.com. If you have an agenda item please address it to the P & F Secretary either at the school office or by email pandf@shalomcollege.com.

Date Claimer

A reminder to all P & F Members that our monthly meeting is held in the staff common room on the first Tuesday of the month. The next P & F meeting will be held on Tuesday 5 September at 5:30pm. All welcome.

Mrs Gail Norris
P & F Secretary
pandf@shalomcollege.com

Quiet Achiever

We have two Quiet Achievers this week. Kurt Munckton and Joanna Bryans – Year 12 Lingiari House.

Our Lingiari captains spent both days of our Athletics Carnival encouraging everyone to get involved by either participating or cheering. They were like streaks of orange, capes flying, as they ran from one side of the oval to the other. Their positive attitudes and enthusiasm for Lingiari is appreciated by all of our house. Thank you Kurt and Joanna.

Mrs Mary Taylor
Lingiari House Coordinator
Mary_Taylor@shalomcollege.com

Introducing Julie Chaplin – Shalom Counsellor

At the beginning of June, we welcomed Ms Julie Chaplin to Shalom. Working in Student Services as one of our three Counsellors, she is accompanied by her Seeing Eye Dog, Oodie.

Julie will be here every Monday and Thursday for the rest of this year. Along with meeting any student who makes an appointment with her, she will also endeavour to conduct informal one-on-one sessions with each student who is new to the College this year. Conversations will focus on things that are going well for them and any strategies or support that we can offer here at Shalom. Sessions will last from ten to twenty minutes and will occur during Core Studies lessons.

With a professional background in psychology and counselling, Julie is also currently working as a School Chaplain at a local primary school.

Please feel free to contact Julie as she is looking forward to meeting your children and perhaps some of you as well. Her email contact is Julie_Chaplin@shalomcollege.com or call Student Services on 4155 8134.

Attention Shalom Seniors 2016!

The 2016 Shalom Year Book can be collected from the College Office. Please contact us by phoning 4155 8111 if you are unable to collect.

We ask that you share this notice in the hope all books can be collected promptly.

Cambodia Trip’s Royal Albert Raffle Winner

Congratulations to Dionne Lee for winning the Cambodia Trip’s Royal Albert Raffle that was drawn on Friday 28 July at our Trivia Night Fundraiser. Thank you so much to everyone who purchased tickets in this raffle. Your support is very much appreciated.

Mrs Kelsie Huntly
Kelsie_Huntly@shalomcollege.com

Vinnies School Sleepout

Due to unforeseen circumstances our Vinnies Sleepover that was to be held last Friday 4 August, will be postponed to Term 4, Week 2, Friday 13 October. Registration forms are still available from myself or Mrs Collins at Student Services.

Mrs Cheryl Petersen
Campus Minister
Cheryl_Petersen@shalomcollege.com

Humanities News: Senior Modern History Seminars

How did the Nazis ensure their control over the citizens of Germany during the Third Reich? What are the conditions that have led to the development of terrorism – both in the past and today?

These questions were posed to the Senior Modern History classes last week when they attended a seminar organised by the Queensland History Teachers Association. Visiting academics, Dr Brian Hoepper and Associate Professor Andrew Bonnell introduced students to a range of primary and secondary evidence on these topics – challenging the students to think critically about the world around them. The seminar was held in the Loyola Centre, with students from St Luke’s Anglican School and Bundaberg Christian College also attending.

The Year 12 students particularly enjoyed the terrorism presentation, which linked directly to their Term 3 unit of study and research assignment. Year 12 students are currently researching the development of terrorism, its use and the response of governments to terrorist threats in the 20th and 21st centuries. As always in Modern History, the aim is to develop students critical analysis skills, ensuring they are informed citizens and experts in interpreting evidence.

Year 11 students Emilee Cameron, Rory Delaney, Dr Brian Hoepper, Associate Professor Andrew Bonnell, Chloe Bewely and Ethan Hooper

Mrs Patricia Allen
Learning Area Coordinator - Humanities & Social Science
Patricia_Allen@shalomcollege.com

Learning Enhancement Unit

The AEIOU Foundation are holding free workshops for parents, educators and health professionals. Please click on the link below for full details.

Mrs Keryn Staley
LEU Coordinator
Keryn_Staley@shalomcollege.com

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education

NAIDOC Art Competition

Before the school holidays we ran a NAIDOC Art Competition for all students to enter. We had a great response and had some very creative art pieces entered. We would like to thank the students who entered and also Mrs Ingall’s Religion classes for their creative efforts.

The winners of the competition entered excellent work. We awarded 1st, 2nd,3rd, and three encouragement awards.

1st – Ella Boas

Encouragement awards – Alice Dolinski, Amber Craven-Hughes and Allana Cassidy

Thank you to everyone who supported and entered the NAIDOC art competition. The winning artworks are on display in the Beerarlem Library.

Mrs Kelli Cory
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education Liaison Officer
Kelli_Cory@shalomcollege.com

Rice House News

Careers News

CQUniversity Bundaberg Open Day

Do you have questions about starting TAFE or University? Come along to CQUni Bundaberg Campus Open Day and get the answers you need. Enjoy study area presentations, interactive activities and chat to expert staff and current students about the course you are interested in.

Event date: Saturday 12 August
Event time: 9am to 1pm
Location: University Drive, Bundaberg

Mr Troy Braund
Careers Advisor
Troy_Braund@shalomcollege.com

Instrumental Music

Bundaberg Groups Eisteddfod (1-3 August)

Results will be published in next week’s newsletter.

Queensland Catholic Schools Music Festival (QCSMF)

A detailed information letter, including bus and accommodation lists will be emailed this week. When it arrives, please check immediately and let me know if your child/ren are on the wrong bus or not on the accommodation list and should be. If you don’t receive the email by Tuesday 8 August, or can’t open it, please let me know.

The Pre Catholic Schools Festival concert for all Senior Groups will be held on Wednesday 9 August in the Performing Arts Precinct Theatre starting at 7pm. Senior Groups are: Choir, two Vocal Ensembles, Senior Concert Band, Rochford and Chamber Strings, Senior Jazz Band and Orchestra. Please come along and hear these groups at their best one week out from performing at the festival where thousands of students from Catholic Schools compete over the weekend.

Term 3 – Dates to Remember

9 August – Pre Catholic Schools Concert – Senior groups only, starting at 7pm
18 to 20 August – Queensland Catholic Schools Music Festival – Villanova College, South Brisbane

Mrs Robyn Edgar
Arts in Performance coordinator
Robyn_Edgar@shalomcollege.com

Resource Centre and Library News

Magical Stories

Looking for something new to read? This week our new fiction display in Beerarlem is particularly magical!

New databases for Students and Teachers at Shalom

This term we have gained access to not one but FIVE new databases which are chock-a-block full of wonderful information and research for assessment tasks. Choose from Modern World History, Ancient and Medieval History, Science Online, Health Reference Centre or World Religions and log in to them through Shalom Library’s homepage. If you’re unsure how to do this just visit us in the libraries and we will help you out.

The 91-Storey Treehouse is on its way!

The latest instalment of the fabulous Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton is on its way with a release date of 8 August! We will definitely have copies in the Shalom Library so stay tuned for all the Treehouse fun.

Ms Wendy Davis
Teacher Librarian
Wendy_Davis@shalomcollege.com

Sports News

Shalom Tennis Success - Qld Secondary School Teams Tennis Regional Finals

On Thursday 20 July, Shalom entered a Boys team and a Girls team to compete in the Regional Finals of the Queensland Secondary School Tennis Teams competition at Rotary Park in Bundaberg. Shalom did exceptionally well on the day with the Boys team winning their division to qualify for the State Finals while the Girls team were narrowly beaten to finish runners-up.

Naomi Jarman showing her impressive service technique

The girls team; Hannah Allen, Naomi Jarman, Caya Akasaka Marshall and Kaitlin Maher, played their final against a strong Hervey Bay State High School team. Hannah played some high quality tennis eventually narrowly losing to Hervey Bay High’s top player in a very entertaining match, while Naomi was defeated by their strong number two player. Wins to Caya and Kaitlin in the singles kept Shalom in touch with the winning school having to be decided by the doubles rubbers. Naomi and Kaitlin held their nerve to claim a victory in the doubles with the overall match tied at three rubbers each. After a countback, Hervey Bay were declared the winners by 49 games to 44. The girls should be extremely proud of their efforts.

Caya Akasaka Marshall, Hannah Allen, Naomi Jarman, Kaitlin Maher

The boys team of Rory Delaney, Kelvin Pimm, Simon Rathbone, Nathan Cook and Isaac Coyne continued their impressive record of winning the Regional Finals holding off challenges from St James Lutheran College (Hervey Bay), Rosedale SS and St Luke’s. The boys won a total of 20 sets (86 games) and only lost four sets (29 games) in a dominant display throughout the day with a combination of impressive skills by the players and depth in the squad.

The boys will go to the State Titles in Rockhampton from 13 to 15 September to take on the best from schools all over Queensland. With this being the last year for Rory and Kelvin, the boys are hoping to send them off in style.

Rory Delaney, Isaac Coyne, Nathan Cook, Simon Rathbone, Kelvin Pimm

Tennis is a sport you can play for life. If you are interested in knowing more about tennis, from beginners to advanced players, please contact Mr Maher. All are very welcome.

Mr Brendan Maher
Shalom Tennis Coach
Brendan_Maher@shalomcollege.com

Wide Bay School Surfing - State Titles

Last week five Shalom students, Kiara Murphy, Taylor Lyons, Ewan Heads, Jackson Lester and Jai Smith were part of the Wide Bay Regional team at the State Surfing Titles (Thursday 27 July to Sunday 30 July) held at Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast. Along with students from Agnes Water, Gympie, Rainbow Beach and other Bundaberg schools, they enjoyed excellent weather and contestable surf conditions throughout the event. Shalom student Taylor Lyons, received an encouragement award for her efforts in her heats as well as her support of other team members. The high level of behaviour, enthusiasm and efforts of the Wide Bay team is always recognised by event officials and other regions staff. Congratulations to all of the Shalom members of the team for representing your school and region commendably.

Mrs Michelle Moller
Shalom Surfing Coach
Michelle_Moller@shalomcollege.com

Winter Sport

All Draws for the Winter Sport Season (as well as BDSSS Athletics results) can be found on the BDSSS website

Netball

Netball Draw – Week 4, 9 August

Round One – 3.50pm
Round Two – 4.35pm
Bye – Year 7 Cup - Shalom Blue (Claudia)

Week 2 Netball Results

Week 3 Netball Results

Mrs Nikki Somerfield
Netball Coordinator
Nikki_Somerfield@shalomcollege.com

Upcoming Events and Information

Sports Information will be placed on the notice board in the Undercover area. When students need to collect forms and other details from me, I am in the Sports Office located at the back of the Loyola Centre opening onto the Undercover eating area.

31 August - Winter Finals Day

Your Sporting Fanatic
Mr Simon Gills
Sports Coordinator
Simon_Gills@shalomcollege.com

Tuckshop Roster

Shalom Sunday Markets

The Artisan Collective 4670

This unique addition to the Shalom Markets will now occur every third Sunday of the month running from 7:00am to 12:00pm in the Sports Centre.

Tuckshop Markets Roster

Markets BBQ Roster

Community Notice Board

S.W.A.G. + Youth Group

The Catholic Parish of Bundaberg – News

Ecumenical Lunch - Helping the Homeless

Join us in the Shalom College Sports Centre for a special event with International Humanitarian and Global Peacemaker Moira Kelly

Lunch will be catered by The Waves and additional entertainment and fundraising activities will be ongoing. Tickets will be available at $55pp or $35pp concession (discounted prices are for aged pension and school students only).

All fundraising proceeds will go towards updating facilities to ensure homeless people have access to showers and washing / drying facilities, as well as conversation and connection with volunteers for further support and referral.

The 2017 Ecumenical Committee is underpinned by CentacareCQ as the auspicing body, and has additionally brought together enthusiastic representatives from the Bundaberg Housing and Homeless Forum, Churches, Local Government, Media, Local Business and Service Groups to help identify and implement projects that will have practical outcomes to those effected by homelessness in Bundaberg.

Every night there are more than 19,838 people experiencing homelessness in Queensland alone, that’s 1 in 200 people Australia-wide, so it was not difficult to facilitate a fundraising campaign that is “Helping the Homeless”.

Please click on the link to follow the event on our Shalom Facebook Page 15th Annual Ecumenical Lunch.

Carers of Young People with a Disability Support Group

WEP Student Exchange

2WayExchange Experience

Triple P Parenting

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