28 February 2022

Principal’s Reflection

Thich Nhat Hanh was a Buddist Monk who died recently. He was an amazing character and a really inspirational figure. The world is less for his passing. Happily, his writings will live on. A few that are pretty pertinent at the moment –

“Preventing war is much better than protesting against the war. Protesting the war is too late.”

“If I don't understand you, I may be angry at you, all the time. We are not capable of understanding each other, and that is the main source of human suffering.”

“By the way we live our daily life we contribute to peace or to war. It is mindfulness that can tell me that I am going in the direction of war and it is the energy of mindfulness that can help me to make a turn and to go in the direction of peace.”

As I write this, we are watching a disaster unfold in Ukraine. War is just an awful reality and in this one, as in all others, the victims will be mostly the innocent. Pope Francis wrote something last week as he prayed for all involved –

“My heart aches greatly at the worsening situation in Ukraine. Despite the diplomatic efforts of the last few weeks, increasingly alarming scenarios are opening up. Like me, many people all over the world are feeling anguish and concern. Once again, the peace of all is threatened by partisan interests. I would like to appeal to those with political responsibility to examine their consciences seriously before God, who is the God of peace and not war; who is the father of all, not just of some, who wants us to be brothers and not enemies. I pray that all the parties involved refrain from any action that would cause even more suffering to the people, destabilising coexistence between nations and bringing international law into disrepute.

And now I would like to appeal to everyone, believers and non-believers alike. Jesus taught us that the diabolical senselessness of violence is answered with God’s weapons, with prayer and fasting. I invite everyone to make next 2 March, Ash Wednesday, a Day of Fasting for Peace. I encourage believers in a special way to dedicate themselves intensely to prayer and fasting on that day. May the Queen of Peace preserve the world from the madness of war.”

Ash Wednesday is this week. This marks the start of the season of Lent. We will all share a liturgy on Wednesday. In our Catholic tradition, Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and abstinence from meat. The menu in our canteen will be restricted along those lines.

Year 7 2023 Information Night is on at 7pm on Thursday this week in the Performing Arts precinct. All parents who have a child currently in Year 6 are warmly welcomed to attend this function. Please pass this message onto other parents you may know who might be interested in enrolling their child at Shalom in 2023.

Tonga Appeal – please consider supporting this important appeal to aid the Tongan community. How to donate:

Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
McmahonD@shalomcollege.com

Newsletter Articles

Student Welfare and Information

Information on Bullying and Conflict

Bullying is an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power, or perceived power, over one or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening. Bullying can happen in person or online, via various digital platforms and devices and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert). Bullying behaviour is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time (for example, through sharing of digital records). Bullying of any form or for any reason can have immediate, medium, and long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders. Single incidents and conflict or fights between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying.

Bullying has 3 main features

It involves a misuse of power in a relationship
It is ongoing, deliberate and repeated
It involves behaviours that can cause harm
Bullying needs to be reported to Mrs Austin-Campbell, Mr Robinson or the House Coordinators.

Report

This is very important as it won’t stop. However, we do need to be mindful of the language we use – I often hear that the person does not want to “dob” or “snitch” on people and therefore is reluctant to speak out. Using these words is not helpful as it implies that the person being bullied is doing something wrong if they speak up and ask for help to solve the situation.

We need our students to REPORT/speak up.

The process

In the first instance of bullying being reported we do meet with the student/s and they are given a warning that whatever they are doing must stop. We go through the policy so that they are in no doubt that the situation will become worse for them should they bully the student/s anymore. All situations are thoroughly investigated.

Bullying needs to be reported to Mrs Austin-Campbell, Mr Robinson or the House Coordinators.

Those of us who deal with bullying stress that if bullying doesn’t stop, then the student must come back and let us know – this is crucial.

The Anti-Bullying Policy can be found on Page 30, 31, 32 of the Student Record Book.

Conflict

Conflict is something that we do have to deal with at times – these are single incidents and conflict or fight (not physical, but verbal) between equals.

Behaviours that do not constitute bullying include:

Mutual arguments and disagreements (where there is no power imbalance)
Not liking someone or a single act of rejection
One-off acts of meanness or spite
Isolated incidents of aggression, intimidation, or violence
At times our young people need assistance if conflict occurs so that it can be resolved and so this situation is addressed and resolved.
The Anti-Bullying Policy can be found on Page 30, 31, 32 of the Student Record Book.

Ten Strategies to assist students to develop Resilience

Please take the time to read this information – good advice.

Resilience is the ability to ‘bounce back’ from life’s difficulties. For many young people it is vital to help them develop resilience strategies that promote well-being and develop coping mechanisms. Many resilient teenagers are seen as resourceful and are emotionally and mentally balanced.

Andrew Fuller is a clinical psychologist and Generation Next speaker - he describes resilience as “the happy knack of being able to bungy jump through the pitfalls of life – to rise above adversity and obstacles.”

Tips for building resilience in children*

1. Make connections
Teach children how to make friends and develop empathy. Encourage them to be a friend in order to get friends. At school, watch to make sure that one child is not being isolated. Connecting with people provides social support and strengthens resilience.

2. Teach children to help others
Children who may feel helpless can be empowered by helping others. Ask for help with a task they can master. At school, brainstorm with children about ways they can help others.

3. Daily routine
Following a routine can be comforting to children, especially younger children who crave structure in their lives. Encourage children to develop their own routines.

4. Take a break
Although it is important to stick to routines, endlessly worrying can be counter productive. Show children how to focus on something besides what’s worrying them.

5. Self-care for children
Teach child the importance of making time to eat properly, groom themselves, exercise, and rest. Children need ‘down time’ to relax, so make sure that not all free time is filled with a scheduled activity.

6. Goals
Teach children to set reasonable goals and move toward them one step at a time. Moving toward that goal and receiving praise for doing so will focus children on what they have accomplished.

7. Nurture a positive self-view
Help children remember ways that they have successfully handled hardships in the past and how this can help them handle future challenges. Help children learn to trust themselves to solve problems and make appropriate decisions.

8. Be optimistic
Even when children are facing very painful events, help them look at the situation in a broader context. A positive outlook enables children to see the good things in life and keep going even in the hardest times.

9. Self-discovery
Change and tough times are often when children learn the most about themselves. Help children to see that this is a good time to find out “what they are made of.” Change can be scary for young people, help them to see that change is part of life.

10. Make home a safe haven
In high school, taunting and bullying can intensify – home should be a haven, especially as your teen encounters more freedoms and choices and looks to home to be a constant, safe, and emotionally secure place in his or her life.

I do hope this information assists you.

Mrs Elizabeth Austin-Campbell
Deputy Principal
AcampbellE@shalomcollege.com

Administration

Sia is here !!

Shalom is very excited to introduce parents to Sia. Sia is a unique all-in-one online community portal and teaching and learning environment. Sia provides the tools for you to take part in your child's learning journey and our school community. Staff, students, parents and groups can communicate in one place improving the flow of information, fostering teamwork and connecting people throughout our school community.

By now, you would have received a letter with instructions on how to access Sia, the login details have been emailed to all parents/ carers. Sia gives you access to all the information you need including links to your child’s assessment due dates, assessment results and teacher comments, timetables, co-curricular groups and resources such as the school calendar – all with one login.

Best of all, Sia will have has a phone app associated with it (a preview is above on the right)! This allows easy access for parents to be able to catch up with school news, see your child’s results, email absences to the school etc, all while having coffee on the lounge!

Our students have been using Sia in their classes in 2021 and we are super-excited that Sia has now been rolled out to parents. We hope you are excited as well!

Year 12 Exam Block – 25 February – 1 March

Year 12 students will participate in an exam block from 25 February – 1 March. The Exam Timetable for this exam block is attached. Please note this is a change from the original dates advertised on the school calendar. It was decided to move the exam block a little later to accommodate the delayed start to the school year.

Students participating in this exam block will undergo Unit 3 assessment. This assessment is summative and as such will contribute towards the ATAR score. Students need only attend school for the exams that they are sitting in this period.

During the exam block, students not involved in exams are expected to be involved in home study. Students who are behind in their schoolwork may also be required to attend school to complete outstanding work. If this is required, these arrangements will be communicated by individual class teachers.

Please remember that normal school rules regarding uniform and behaviour continue through the exam block.

We wish our students all the best with their studies.

Mr Brendan Maher
Assistant Principal – Administration
Brendan_Maher@shalomcollege.com

Mission

Ash Wednesday

This Wednesday is an important day in the Catholic Church’s calendar – Ash Wednesday. It marks the start of Lent. On Ash Wednesday we stop to reflect on our lives and bring to mind things we have done that may have hurt others. The signing on the forehead with ash represents that we are aware we are not perfect, we have areas in our lives that we can do better, especially in relation to how we interact with others. This symbolic action comes from the tradition of years ago when sinners were banished from their cities and towns and had to wear sack cloth and mark their foreheads with ash. When they had repentant they were allowed to re-join the community.

This year COVID requirements have prevented us signing our foreheads with ashes and gathering in Houses, so we will hold a virtual Ash Wednesday Liturgy. We will encourage everyone to think about something they can focus on this Lent. When I was a kid we were encouraged to give up something we liked, to Fast. Often my choice was chocolate, and later in life, alcohol. But really giving up chocolate or alcohol doesn’t encourage me to be a better person. Pope Francis has given us some suggestions on how we can Fast during Lent.

Fast from hurting words and say kind words.
Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
Fast from anger and be filled with patience.
Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.
Fast from worries and trust in God.
Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.
Fast from pressures and be prayerful.
Fast from bitterness and fill your heart with joy.
Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others.
Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
Fast from words and be silent so you can listen.

Please note Date Changes

15 March - Year 12 Induction 10 am
1 April - Bishop’s Inservice Day (Pupil Free Day)

Mrs Mary Taylor
Assistant Principal – Mission
TaylorM@shalomcollege.com

Change in Gym opening hours this week

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Gym will be closed in the morning this week (Monday 28 February - Friday 4 March). The Gym will also be closed during the afternoon except for Tuesday and Thursday.

2022 Student Residential Address and Other Information Collection

Student residential addresses are collected annually by the Australian Government and used to inform school funding calculations.

The Government has announced that the 2022 Student Residential Address and Other Information Collection opened on Wednesday, 16 February 2022 and will close on Wednesday, 16 March 2022.

Please find attached the 2022 Student Residential Address and Other Information collection notice distributed by the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment. This data is routinely used to inform Commonwealth school education policy, and to help ensure that Commonwealth funding arrangements for non-government schools are based on need, and are fair and transparent.

Could you please ensure that your address and contact details are up-to-date through the Parent Details tab in Parent Lounge to ensure accurate collection of this data?

Date Claimers

2022 Immunisation program for Year 7 and Year 10

COVID vaccines are NOT part of the School Program

School Immunisation Program & COVID-19 Vaccination

Please be advised that the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have updated their clinical advice regarding the timeframes between the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines, including routine childhood and adolescent vaccines delivered as part of the School Immunisation Program.

The guidance is that there is no longer a required timeframe to wait between the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines. This means if your child has a COVID-19 vaccine planned for a similar time to the vaccines given as part of the School Immunisation Program they can be co-administered (that is, given on the same day.)

Please find information below from ATAGI regarding clinical guidance on the use of COVID-19 vaccine in Australia in 2022 and timing of administration of other vaccines, including influenza vaccine.

Australian Government Department of Health Clinical recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccines Timing of administration of other vaccines

See copy of information below:

COVID-19 vaccines can be co-administered (that is, given on the same day) with an influenza vaccine. Studies demonstrate the safety and immunogenicity of co-administration of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.

COVID-19 vaccines can also be co-administered with other vaccines if required. This includes routine childhood and adolescent vaccines. The benefits of ensuring timely vaccination and maintaining high vaccine uptake outweigh any potential risks associated with immunogenicity, local adverse reactions or fever.

There is limited evidence on the safety and effectiveness of co-administering COVID-19 vaccines at the same time as other vaccines. Providers need to balance the opportunistic need for co-administration with giving the vaccines on separate visits. There is the potential for an increase in mild to moderate adverse

events when more than one vaccine is given at the same time. Co-administration or near administration (e.g. within days) with another vaccine may also make it challenging to attribute potential adverse events. Providers should ensure that parents/guardians of young children receiving COVID-19 vaccines are aware of the increased potential for local reactions.

If you have any queries regarding this information, please don’t hesitate to contact your local Ozcare School Immunisation Program Team.

Shalom College is participating in Queensland Health’s annual School Immunisations Program. All Year 7 and Year 10 students will be offered free vaccinations as recommended on the National Immunisation schedule to protect against vaccine preventable diseases. In 2022, Year 7 students will be offered human papillomavirus (HPV) and diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (whooping cough) vaccination. Year 10 students will be offered meningococcal ACWY vaccination.

The consent cards will be given to all our current year 7 students via House Coordinators/PC Teachers early in Term 1. Participating students are required to return the completed forms to Student reception by today, 14 February. Any late forms will need to be returned to Ozcare directly. Only students with a signed and completed consent card, indicating ‘Yes to Vaccination’ will be vaccinated.

If you do not wish your child to be vaccinated, or your child has already been vaccinated with the offered vaccines, please complete the ‘No to Vaccination’ section on the consent card and return the consent card to the school within one week.

The Public Health Act 2005 requires the school principal to disclose student and parent information for eligible Year 7 and Year 10 students to the school immunisation provider if requested. This information will enable the school immunisation provider to determine those who have and have not consented, and directly follow-up with parents of students who have not returned a consent card. This direct follow-up ensures all parents are offered the opportunity for their child to participate in this important school health program. It may also assist you in making decisions about your child’s immunisation needs.

Parents or legal guardians who have indicated ‘No to Vaccination’ will not be followed up by the provider.

School immunisation providers will be bound to comply with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld). This Act stipulates the requirements for the secure collection, use, storage and disposal of personal information to be followed by school health program providers.

The vaccinations will be conducted by a team of authorised registered nurses and/or a medical practitioner. Parents or legal guardians are encouraged to ensure their children have an adequate breakfast on the morning of vaccination.

For further information about the School Immunisation Program please call 13 HEALTH (13432584) or visit the link below.

The Shalom College 2022 clinic dates are

Round 1 - Year 7 HPV1 & Year 7 dTpa – Tuesday 8 March and Thursday 10 March
(note, due to the large number of students this clinic is over two days)
Round 1 - Year 10 Meningococcal ACWY – Wednesday 9 March
Round 2 - Year 7 HPV2, Term 4, date to be advised

Parents are encouraged to ensure their children have breakfast on the morning of the vaccination.

For further information about the School Immunisation Program please call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit the link below.

The Public Health Act 2005 requires the school principal to disclose student and parent, legal guardian or authorised person information for eligible year 7 and 10 to the immunisation provider if requested.

Student Drivers

Parents and Carers of Year 11 & 12 Students

If your child has obtained their Provisional Licence and wishes to drive to and from school you are required to fill out a Permission to Drive Form and return it to Student Reception for approval by Mrs Elizabeth Austin-Campbell. Once approved the details will be placed on our School Register.

Thanks to those Parents who have already completed this form for their child.

Mrs Amanda O’Mara
Executive Assistant to the Principal/ Enrolment Officer
amanda_omara@shalomcollege.com

Absentees

FOR ALL ABSENTEES

Preferred option is Email absentees@shalomcollege.com or Phone Absentee line 41558181

ALL student absentees should be notified to the office by 9am each day. If no notification has been received, an absentee text message will be sent out to parents to advise of the student’s absence.

Year 8 Outdoor Activity Schedule

Year 8’s having fun at Chaverim

Pathways

How are Drones used in the Workplace

Drone Pilots are in demand and the range of industries that are using drones is fast expanding. Recent reports predict that drones will create 5,500 full time jobs every year for the next 20 years! Start preparing now to get into this exciting and growing career space!

Some of the areas that you can work in may include:

Film Sets

If you have a passion for film, consider becoming an aerial cinematographer. The film industry has fallen in love with drones - they are used the get beautiful aerial shots in most blockbuster films these days such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Aquaman and Westworld.

Photographers

If you are already a photographer, getting a drone and adding aerial photography and videography to your list of services is a natural progression for your business. In Real Estate, aerial Photography has become an integral part of most property marketing campaigns.

Inspecting Assets

There are thousands of structures across the country and they often require a maintenance inspection at least once a year. Examples include buildings, roofs, communications towers, and bridges, all of which can be assessed with drone photography.

Search & Rescue and Disaster Management

Drones can be used to locate lost hikers in a national park, assist life savers in patrolling beaches or aid firefighters in inspecting the stability of roof structures. Drones are also used to access hard-to-reach areas in natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods.

Mining and Construction Sites

Drones fly over construction and mining sites to measure and digitise many aspects of the site such as distances, areas, slopes and cubic metres of stockpiles.

Agriculture

Crop farmers use drones to fly over their crops with a special sensor and then generate maps that shows what areas of the crop require more water, nitrogen or other treatments.

Defence Force

Fly the latest generation unmanned surveillance aircraft by remote control, to provide battlefield intelligence and the information required to direct troop movements.

In partnership with Skills Compliance, we are offering the following course to students interested in obtaining a qualification within the aviation industry or drone skills.

Courses are designed to be delivered and completed in one academic year and are VETiS funded for eligible students. A fee of $200.00 is paid for students enrolling in the Remote Pilot course to cover the processing fee for the licence and drone purchase.

Students in Years 10, 11 & 12 are eligible to apply however Year 10 students will need approval from the Principal. Please see the Pathways Office to register your expression of interest. Courses are to commence mid-March.

Year 12 CQ University Experience Day

Year 12 students are invited to experience a day in the life of a CQUni student on Friday, 18 March, to get a taste of what post-school study is really like.

Students can choose two study areas of interest and participate in interactive, hands-on sessions delivered by CQU teaching staff. On the day, students will:

Learn about our early offer options and other pathways to uni.
Discover study support and scholarship options.
Get to ask our friendly CQU staff and students questions.
Meet students from other schools with similar interests.

Study areas on offer will be:

Be quick as places are limited. Applications close Monday 7 March.

Employment Opportunities Available Now – Seajay Boats

Locally owned Bundaberg business, Seajay Boats, currently have a number of full-time positions available which would be suit current students or 2021 graduates interested in working in the boat building industry. Find out more about Seajay Boats here.

See the attached description of positions available. Interested applicants should see Mrs O’Donnell in the Pathways department to apply as soon as possible.

Career Pop Up – FREE PIZZA!

A representative from Alliance Airlines, Rockhampton, will be visiting to talk about Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering apprenticeships that will be on offer at the end of 2022 in the new maintenance and repair hanger currently under construction in Rockhampton.

Find out more about Alliance Airlines

WHEN: Wednesday 9 March
TIME: Lunch Time (11.25am - 12.05pm)
WHERE: Makerspace

(Come straight to Makerspace as soon as the bell goes - BYO food if you don't like pizza)

Save the Date

16 & 17 July 2022 – Tertiary Studies & Careers Expo, Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane

The Pathways Team
Mrs Liza O’Donnell, Mrs Kathy Laing & Mrs Julia Fox
Liza_ODonnell@shalomcollege.com
LaingK@shalomcollege.com
Julia_Fox@shalomcollege.com

Quiet Achiever

This week in McCormack House we are very proud to recognise two remarkable students as Quiet Achievers. Year 10 Student Kaydyn Vollmerhause along with Year 12 Student Max Hore.

Kaydyn is modest and kind. She is always more than happy to do anything asked if her to support her teachers and classmates. Kaydyn has big aspirations for her future but never seeks public recognition for her achievements. We are so happy to recognise Kaydyn as our first McCormack Quiet Achiever.

Max has gone above and beyond, helping out not only his buddy, but the other students in McCormack 7. He is always willing to help out and comes up with creative ways to involve himself in McCormack House. Max sets a high standard for other young men to follow. He is kind, thoughtful and consistent. McCormack House is proud to recognise him.

Ms Karli Lancaster
McCormack House Coordinator
Karli_Lancaster@shalomcollege.com

Instrumental Music

We’re all aware of the music that we hear around us on a daily basis: on the radio, in the shopping centre, or on our phones, but have you ever stopped to think about how some music is really uplifting and other songs have you sobbing into your afternoon cup of tea?

Music is wired into our brains, and the act of playing an instrument or singing fires up a host of endorphins and electrical impulses throughout the brain. It is one of the few activities that humans do that uses a combination of multiple brain centres at once. For this reason, making music has the ability to lift mood, boost intelligence by making connections across the corpus callosum, and develop social skills such as empathy.

Our talented teachers regularly play around town in professional performances, and listening to live music can also help to lift your mood. On Saturday 5 March, you can hear three Shalom teachers (Mrs Connolly, Miss Davis and Mrs Strohfeldt) playing a program of uplifting and joyful music in their string quintet called Bella Canna. The concert is called Elevate and the program has been chosen specifically to spark joy. If you’d like to hear them, you can buy tickets here.

Mrs Nicole Strohfeldt
Instrumental Music teacher – Strings
Nicole_Strohfeldt@shalomcollege.com

From the Library

A big thank you to Kallee Jansen (Year 10) who happily donated her time in the last couple of weeks of the school holidays in January to assist the Shalom library service to prepare new books.

Kallee scored a neat little $100 voucher for covering close to 200 books for us so that they could be ready for all the returning students.

Well done, Kallee, thank you very much.

Ms Denise Harvey
School Librarian
Denise_Harvey@shalomcollege.com

Wide Bay Trials – Tennis Success

Shalom should be extremely proud of their representation in the Bundaberg tennis team. Of the eight players who made the Bundaberg tennis team, four were from Shalom. The Shalom players who represented Bundaberg at the Wide Bay trials were Zain Ali, Lachlan Campbell, Taj Wilson, and Sophie Maher. Each of these students are talented tennis players who should be proud of their efforts in making this team.

Congratulations go to Taj Wilson and Zain Ali who subsequently gained selection in the Wide Bay Boys Tennis Team. Lachlan Campbell was on the cusp of making the team and played some impressive tennis. These boys have a number of years yet to gain selection with the oldest being in Year 10 and will be hard to keep out of the Wide Bay team in years to come. Sophie Maher played some good tennis however missed selection this year. She is certainly a chance of gaining selection in future years.

Good luck to the boys at the State Titles in March which this year is played at Caloundra. It should be a fun and challenging trip.

Mr Brendan Maher
Shalom Tennis Coach
MaherB@shalomcollege.com

Summer Sport

Table Tennis

There were mixed results for our Shalom Table Tennis Teams in the first round our summer sports. It was a hectic and busy start with this season including the most number of schools and the most number of teams ever involved in Wednesday afternoon secondary school table tennis.

Our Shalom 1 team – Lincoln Carter, Jessica Carter, Christina Lee and Zac Morrish – defeated Bundaberg Christian College 2 in a fairly comfortable win, six matches to three.

Unfortunately, our Shalom 2 team – Hannah Lee, Michael Richardson, Isaac Maas and Millie Pohlner – were trounced by St Lukes 1 and, while mostly competitive, were unable to win a game. I am sure there will be better days ahead for this team.

Shalom 3 – Lachlan Bowden, Oscar Buckley, Bailey Worrad and Jake Wall – had a bye, so honed their skills by playing each other.

St Lukes 3 had to forfeit against Shalom 4 due to insufficient numbers. Eli Sewell graciously joined the St Lukes team for the day to ensure a competition, playing against his team-mates Will Savage, Harry Laing and William Cole-Bloore. While technically a forfeit, Shalom 4 also won six matches to two.

Congratulations to all students on their behaviour, and to many ‘first-timers’ who quickly learned the ropes on game-play and refereeing for the competition.

Mr Troy Braund
Team Manager
Troy_Braund@shalomcollege.com

Rugby 7s in 2022

Any players interested in participating in Rugby 7s at Shalom in 2022, please complete the google doc.

Rugby Sevens Sign On 2022

Ideally this year, we are looking to establish teams in multiple age groups that can compete over a number of tournaments, and participate in regular coaching sessions to keep skills current. A list of proposed tournaments is in the table below.

Shalom College (proposed) Rugby 7s Calendar - 2022

Mr Troy Braund
Coach
Troy_Braund@shalomcollege.com

Catholic Schools Race Day 2022

Tickets are now available for purchase at the link below.

Uniform Shop New Extended Opening Hours

Leanne
Uniform Shop Co-ordinator
barkerl@shalomcollege.com
Phone : 41 558 121

Term Dates for 2022

Term 1: Monday 7 February - Friday 1 April (10 weeks)
Term 2:Tuesday 19 April - Friday 24 June (10 weeks)
Term 3: Monday 11 July - Friday 16 September (10 weeks)
Term 4: Tuesday 4 October - Friday 2 December (9 weeks)

Parent and Carer Tuckshop Volunteers

At the start of each school year we ask parents to indicate their availability for volunteering in the College tuckshop.

Life is busy and forever changing, so for this reason we have set up a booking system that will not only accommodate our very much appreciated regular volunteers, but also families who may not be able to commit on a regular basis and who may have a day here or there throughout the year to come along and lend a hand and support our students. The beauty of this system is that you can select your day and manage your booking, so if something comes up, you can quickly and easily go online to reschedule or cancel. Your booking will generate a confirmation email with links to manage your booking, it can be synched with your calendar and an SMS is sent the day before as a reminder. Of course, we are also here to help - simply contact Shalom College on 41 55 8111.

For those of you who are regular volunteers your shifts have already been added to the schedule for this year and you should have received an e-mail for each booked shift.

Shifts last from 2 to 3 hours (school drop off to around 11.30 am).

No experience required!

Tuckshop

Breakfast

Breakfast is now available in the tuckshop for purchase each morning 8:00am – 8:30am.

Please note new photos

Items include

Bacon & Egg Muffins - $3.50
Ham & Cheese Croissant - $3.50

Porridge & Cereal - $3 (self-service option with milk and bowl & cutlery are supplied)
Fresh Fruit - $1 (seasonal fruits such as; Bananas, Apples, Mandarins etc.)
Plus, the already available items of Yoghurt Pots, Up n Go drinks & Flavoured Milk

Students who train before school need to consider utilising the breakfast menu to replenish energy lost during their training sessions, however must be dressed appropriately before entering the tuckshop and must not be late for class.

Shalom Sunday Markets

Shalom Markets will continue to operate (with restrictions) until further notice!

• Fresh food stalls fruit, vegetable & local food products
• BBQ and tuckshop are operating, social distancing practices are in place
• Social distancing to include gaps between stalls (all outdoors)

SHALOM MARKETS 6AM TO 12PM EVERY SUNDAY!

Markets Tuckshop Roster

New volunteers are DESPERATELY required for the Markets Tuckshop or BBQ, if you have any queries please contact Leanne via email – barkerl@shalomcollege.com

Markets BBQ Roster

Community Notice Board

Shalom College App

Shalom College Families Business and Trade Directory

Online Workshop

Webinars

Youth Support

Headspace

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The Catholic Parish of Bundaberg

Office Hours: 9:00 - 1:00 Monday to Friday
Parish Office: Rossolini Place Level 1, 66 Woongarra St
Ph: 07 4151 6666 PO Box 79 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: sbundaberg@rok.catholic.net.au
AFTER HOURS: Anointing of the sick for medical emergencies
phone 4151 6666 and follow the prompt
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF MARY MOTHER OF CHURCH

Current Parish Bulletin

Letter from the Bishop

GOOD NEWS

CURRENT ROSTER (Term 1 2022)

LENT

Fr Sijo George
Associate Pastor

Lent is a remarkable season for Christians (2 Chro 7:14), which begins with Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 days. It’s a season of grace because it offers an opportunity to purify the heart (Mt 22:37), renew the spirit and regain the grace of God in the journey of life.

God gives us today another chance to return to Him (Zec1: 3b), to return to the beauty and innocence of our baptism (Acts 2:38). “Turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel.” With these words, Jesus gives us the guide to reaching the goal of this season, which is repentance, conversion, and faithfulness to His word (Acts 3:19). It means to turn our eyes towards God and follow Him with courage and determination.

Prophet Joel called his people to repentance with a loud voice saying: Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God (Joel 2:12-14). Further, in Psalm 51, the Psalmist asks God to wash away our guilt and cleanse us from our sins.

The Gospel teaches us Prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and works of mercy are our Christian way of intensive Spiritual exercises, especially in this Lenten season (Mt 6:18). When we pray, pray from our heart and in spirit and truth (Mk 11:24), when we fast, fast from sin, bad habits, material pleasure ( Jam 4:7), and when we share, share what we have with the needy secretly (Lk 6:38); those practices make us reach out to God as well as to our neighbour.

Let us turn away from sin and be faithful to God. Let us “Do the right thing with the right intention.” Wishing you all a very fruitful Lenten Season.

Project Compassion
Sunday 26 & 27 February

Please take home a Project Compassion box and a set of donation envelopes to support Caritas Australia this Lenten season and help support vulnerable people around the world, now and For All Future Generations. With your support, Caritas Australia has been able to support vulnerable communities around the world to tackle poverty, food security, education, water and sanitation and disaster risk reduction to build a better future for all.

Together, we can help vulnerable communities face their challenges today and build a better tomorrow For All Future Generations.

You can donate through Project Compassion donation boxes and envelopes available from your Parish, by visiting lent.caritas.org.au , or by calling 1800 024 413.

C A T H O L I C I S M

Come on a virtual tour with Bishop Robert Barron to many places including Ireland, Calcutta, Uganda and Jerusalem - places steeped in the rich and deep culture that point to the universality of our Catholic Church.

Come and join us over a ‘cuppa’ and enjoy the powerful words of Jesus Christ, the Apostles, Church Fathers and Doctors, Popes, Bishops and Priests, Saints and Martyrs, mystics and theologians, poets and novelists and others. His second focus, in a complementary way, is to show how artists, architects, sculptors, painters and musicians have used their talents to express and convey the beauty of God and His creation, the glory of the Gospel and the mystery of the Church.

The Catholicism series runs for ten weeks and includes topics from:
· Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God becoming One of Us through to
· World Without End: The Last Things

Come and enjoy our Catholic Faith, learning together with this engaging and comprehensive series. And if you like, bring a friend. All Welcome.

Please note Government Covid registration and restrictions will apply.

"Good News Magazine 2021"

"The annual parish "Good News" magazine is now available in all churches for a Gold Coin Donation.

As you read our in-house publication of the Good News magazine this year, discover the ways in which our parish vision statement is being made clear.

Catholic Youth Groups

Blaze Youth is held every Friday night During the School term. At Blaze youth we provide a delicious dinner catering to different dietary requirements, play some great games and talk about topics of faith and life that are relevant to teens.

Please remove old Blaze poster and replace with this one that is also in the Misssion section at the top of the newsletter.

Triple P

The State Government is funding free access to Triple P, which is the world’s most evidence-based parenting program and has helped more than four million children and their parents around the world develop closer, more positive relationships.

Please click on this link, which will take you to the website where you can access information relevant to your situation.

This link will remain in our Newsletter with Triple P sending us regular updates and helpful tips.