9 May 2022

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Reflection

To all of our mothers and those many others who fill that role, I hope you had a great weekend. Good mothers are irreplaceable and should be celebrated. Take a moment to read this reflection –

My Appraisal – my current contract at Shalom concludes at the end of 2023. To inform a discussion about whether or not I might continue at Shalom, I have an Appraisal process. There is a survey to that effect to be emailed in the coming week. It will go to a representative sample from the Shalom community. That list is not meant to be exclusive and if you would like to participate, please email Mr Stephen Dale by Wednesday of this week and one will be forwarded to you.

Stephen_dale@rok.catholic.edu.au

Parents & Friends AGM was held last week. Mr Paul Wilkinson, who has led our P&F well very well for the past five years, decided to step down from the position. We are very grateful to Paul for his diligent and professional leadership of the group. The new P&F Executive is:

President – Nicole Heinz
Vice President – Lynda Crossett
Secretary – Kylie Hanson
Treasurer – Emma Jensen

Adair Donaldson Presentation. Adair spoke very well to our Year 10-12 students on Tuesday. The link below will take you to a recording of his presentation to parents that evening for those who would like to view it –

School TV this month – Screen Time. As a result of the global pandemic, there has been a noticeable shift in the amount of time people spend on screen-based devices. Families are transitioning back to pre-COVID routines but many are still struggling to re-establish the boundaries and rules around screen use. Some continue to deal with digital conflict and tech-tantrums on a daily basis. The latest research found that 77% of teenagers spend more than five hours on screens per day, but it is important to note that not all screen time is considered equal.

Parents play a crucial role in modelling a positive and healthy approach to using screens and assisting children to navigate the content they watch. It is better to model and mentor screen use, rather than monitor it. Children tend to do more of what they see us do, and less of what we tell them to do. However, it is still important to outline the risks and highlight the benefits of screen use to ensure you keep a balanced attitude. Encourage discussions around the issues that people experience in monitoring their screen time and be honest about your own difficulties.

Parents need to remain firm in their approach to managing screen time. Excessive screen time can be detrimental to a child’s overall wellbeing. Ensuring the correct privacy settings are in place is vital to prevent children from being inadvertently exposed to inappropriate content or online predators. Parents need to also be mindful of the potential impact screen time can have on a child’s social, emotional, educational, behavioural, and even physical domains.

In this edition of SchoolTV, care-givers will be provided with a range of guidelines and strategies to help manage screen time at home. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to this month's edition

Student Pick Up – Can I remind everyone of a few things – The only place to collect students in the Admin carpark is in front of Admin. Please, no collection on the vacant land on the right of Br Hogan Drive.

Similarly, please do not impinge on our neighbours by collecting students at the Church opposite us in Fitzgerald St or in Edenbrook Estate.

Be patient in picking up and dropping off. Alternate entry of cars in converging lanes is good for everyone.

If you are able to delay pick up until 3.15pm, both carparks are much emptier

Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
McmahonD@shalomcollege.com

Student Welfare and Information

I hope all mothers in our community had a lovely Mothers’ Day.

Formal

A reminder that all payments are due today. Please note that a ticket for students must also be purchased. I hope mothers and fathers are being taught the waltz the students have been learning these past few weeks.

We need many “helping hands” on a night such as this and I am incredibly grateful to the staff, Year 11s and the Year 10s who have offered assistance – either beforehand or on the night.

The student arrivals and red-carpet walk will be live streamed.

Absences and Punctuality

We continue to monitor this. It is important that students are at school; it is equally important that students arrive on time. If they are late for any reason, a note from a parent/caregiver is required. Some of our student drivers are arriving late to school so they will be required to bring a note the next day.

Recycling News

Our “Containers for Change” recycling of popper juice cartons, milk cartons and milk plastic bottles is going very well this year. Our students have been recycling these containers quite diligently. At last count we had raised $467.00 which we are donating to the Edmund Rice Camp group.

Well done to our students, particularly the junior grades.

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

Curriculum

NAPLAN

Testing will begin this week. The tests will run across the following days: Wednesday 11, Friday 13, Monday 16 and Wednesday 18 May. Catch up sessions will be run on Thursday 12, Tuesday 17 and Thursday 19 May.

The timetable for the testing is as follows:

We ask that all students try their best in the testing so that we have accurate information. The results from testing are used in conjunction with other data to assess individual and cohort strengths as well as areas to improve on. We review existing initiatives and develop teaching programs to support students based on the data.

Earphones are compulsory for NAPLAN testing. Students who present to the test session with bluetooth earphones or without earphones, will be sold a set - $6 charged to the students’ account. We urged all students to keep the earphones in their pencil case ready for testing sessions. The uniform shop has a small supply of earphones for $6. Earphones must have a 3.5mm standard jack. See images below. Wireless/bluetooth earphones (e.g. Apple air pods) are not compatible.

If you wish to withdraw your student from NAPLAN testing, please contact Megan Munckton, Middle School Coordinator, megan_munckton@shalomcollege.com.

Mrs Gail Norris
Assistant Principal – Curriculum
Gail_Norris@shalomcollege.com

Administration

Year 11 Exam Block 20 May – 24 May

Year 11 students will participate in an exam block from Friday 20 May – Tuesday 24 May. The Exam Timetable for this exam block is attached. 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.

Important Change to School Calendar - Year 11 Home Study Day (27 May) Cancelled

Please note that the school calendar has Friday 27 May, the day after the Show holiday, labelled as a Home Study Day for Year 11&12. With the interrupted start to the year, the school has decided to make this a Home Study Day for Year 12 only. Year 11s are expected to attend school and classes as normal on this day.

Learner Conferences (Parent-Teacher Interviews) – Tuesday 24 May 3.30pm-6.30pm

Learner Conferences for all Year 7-12 subjects (other than Yr7/8 Core Studies) will be conducted in the Sports Centre from 3:30pm to 6.30pm on Tuesday 24 May 2022. Interviews will be of ten minutes duration.

Learner Conferences will open for parent bookings through Sia - Parent Lounge - PT Interviews at 8:00am on Tuesday 10 May and close at 3:00pm on Thursday 19 May.

Our teachers work hard to provide detailed feedback through Sia. This information is valuable, and parents are encouraged to take the time to review their child’s assessment through Sia - My Students - Grades as shown below prior to the interviews. If you are having trouble logging into Sia, please contact Shalom IT.

Students are encouraged to attend interviews along with their parents. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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

ANZAC Day

Year 11 Student Bailee Baldwin marched in the Bundaberg Civic ANZAC Day Parade proudly carrying the banner for the Bundaberg District Ex service Women.

Bailee Baldwin

Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare
High Performance Program
After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com

Tongan Community Appeal

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 and the Shalom App 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.

2022 Senior Induction Photos

The 2022 Senior Induction photos are now accessible via the College Media Store. There is no cost to download these photos.

Instructions for the College Media Store are as follows:

Go to Shalom Media Store >

Students – Please use your Shalom Student Username and Password to log in.

Photos on this website are digital copies only, not a printed photo. Once photos have been ordered, you will receive an e-mail with a link to the digital files. The digital files can then be e-mailed to your family/friends or can be printed at a photo centre if you like.

Parents – The Username is the same as your Parent Lounge login/your registered email with the College. If you cannot remember your password, you can reset this by selecting 'Lost your password?' on the login screen. If you do not have an account, please contact the IT Department via ShalomIT@shalomcollege.com.

Mrs Maddison Westbury
Community Relations Officer
Maddison_Westbury@shalomcollege.com

STEM - Science News

Bundaberg Mayoral Telstra Innovation Awards 2022

The Award's purpose is to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, by helping students in the Bundaberg Region unlock their problem-solving potential and take their big technology ideas to the next level.

The main aims of The Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards are to:

Nurture the knowledge base that exists among the young people of our region

Inspire students to be innovative and collaborative

Highlight the importance of study in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields for the future of the Bundaberg Region – building a knowledge-based economy.

Foster a culture of entrepreneurship amongst the young people in the region

Phase 1 of the awards was held in Term 1 and three teams from Shalom College were successful in making it through to Phase 2.

The teams are:

Shalom Team 2: Thomas Brandon, Ethan Kenny, Callum Macann
Shalom Team 3: Bailey Balfour, Charlie Aslett, Amelia Tu
Shalom Team 4: Isabel Arnedo Adriaens, Vivian Blemings, Hunter Lane

For Phase 1 Students had to present a PowerPoint and Video outlining their innovative idea.

For Phase 2 teams are currently attending 6 mentoring and coaching sessions and a practice pitching session this Term. These sessions will provide the Finalist Teams with access to specialist and technical experience to assist in the development of their ideas.

Phase 2 culminates in students presenting a video about their concept for judging.

If successful Phase 3 Teams will attend the Final Pitch and Presentation Night held on Wednesday 15 June 2022 at the Bundaberg Multiplex Sports and Convention Centre. This event is each team’s opportunity to present their idea to a broader audience and convince the Judging Panel that their idea or concept is the best and has the potential to change the world.

Shalom Team 2: Thomas Brandon, Ethan Kenny, (Absent) Callum Macann

Bailey Balfour, Amelia Tu and Charlie Aslett

Hunter Lane and Isabel Arnedo Adriaens, (Absent) Vivian Blemings

Mrs Debbie Bishop
Science Teacher
bishopD@shalomcollege.com

Aquatic Practices Excursions

Aquatic Practices students have been on a spate of excursions at the start of Term 2.

Year 12 Aquatic Practices participated in a 1770 LARC trip in week one as part of our Turtles and Shorelines unit. While the excursion had a historical focus on Bustard Bay and the lighthouse, it also enabled students to observe different beach and dune formations along the beach between Seventeen Seventy and Bustard Head, including boarding on a sand blow at Jenny Lind Creek.

As part of this unit, Year 12 students also visited the Mon Repos Turtle Centre where Ranger Tanja did a fantastic job in explaining the importance of Mon Repos Conservation Park, how it is managed, her role as a Ranger, and the life of marine turtles nesting at Mon Repos. This information will be vital for students’ assessment task where they role-play a Ranger delivering an informative presentation to tourists at Mon Repos.

Both Year 11 and Year 12 Aquatic Practices also ‘caught up’ on their much-anticipated Lady Musgrave Island excursion in week two. This excursion had been postponed from early in Term One due to continued inclement weather. Year 12 participated as it built on their knowledge and understanding of the Great Barrier Reef (their previous unit of work). Year 11 participated as it gave them the opportunity to apply their snorkelling skills from their first unit in an open water setting. Anyone who has been to Lady Musgrave will know what a fantastic location it is!! The glass-bottom boat and the island walk were both informative and engaging, but the highlight was definitely the snorkelling. The water was extremely clear, and snorkellers sighted approximately a dozen different turtles, along with a good sized grouper and a myriad other reef fish, sealife and numerous species of coral.

Thanks go to our hosts – Kev our guide and Wyanda our skipper on the 1770 LARC Tours, Tanja from Mon Repos Turtle Centre, and the crew on the Lady Musgrave Experience. Thanks also to parents / carers for paying for the excursion(s)!! We appreciate they can be a financial burden, but we aim to offer a variety of different and engaging first-hand educational experiences for the students.

Year 12 Aquatic Practices students in front of the historic Bustard Heads lighthouse.

Ranger Tanja speaking to Year 12 Aquatic Practices students under a shade hatchery at Mon Repos beach.

Arriving at the Lady Musgrave Experience pontoon.

Undertaking the island walk – and keeping an eye out for surprise packages from above!

Boarding the glass bottom boat.

Mr Troy Braund
Aquatic Practices Teacher
Troy_Braund@shalomcollege.com

Pathways

University of Southern Queensland - Head Start Applications

USQ Head Start is the academic extension program for high achieving Year 10, 11 & 12 students. Get a taste of what uni is really like by studying a university subject while working towards your QCE. Applications for Semester 2, 2022 are now open. Not all courses are offered for all year levels so be sure to check individual course eligibility. Please refer to the Head Start website for further information.

The Domestic Recruitment team are available on 1800 269 500 or via email at study@usq.edu.au to assist with any questions regarding eligibility, how to apply, and the benefits of becoming a Head Start student with USQ!

Griffith’s Tertiary Music Preparation Workshop

If you are considering applying for entry into a university music degree, Griffith’s Tertiary Music Preparation Workshop five-day course can help you better prepare for the theoretical and practical requirements of the audition process.

Dates: Monday 27 June to Friday, 1 July
Venue: Qld Conservatorium Griffith University, South Brisbane
Fees: $495 inc. GST

Find out more and register here .

National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) Open Equity Scholarships

After a year break the NIDA Open Equity Scholarship is back, bigger and more exciting than ever! To celebrate NIDA are offering over $50,000 worth of complimentary tuition in 2022 to help young people and adult emerging artists who are experiencing financial or other disadvantage to achieve their full creative potential.

The NIDA Open Equity Scholarships are available throughout the second half of the year and are open to all adult students aged 18+ and primary or secondary school students nationally, regardless of previous experience or professional ambition.

Applications can be made by individuals or by an organisation on behalf of a young person or emerging artist identified as a suitable scholarship applicant.

If you or someone you know wants to experience a NIDA Open course and would like some support to achieve this goal, find out more here .

Full Time Position Available - Administration/Receptionist-Director of First Impressions

Lukerative Accounting is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and motivated person to join their team. You will have the chance to work with a team of people dedicated to providing their clients with a professional service like no other. This role is full time and is aimed at an individual looking to commence a career in administration with future advancement to other areas of the business.

Find out more and apply here.

Ulton Vacation Program – Paid Work Experience

Year 12 students interested in an accounting career are invited to apply for Ulton’s vacation program. These are paid placements and are available between June 2022 and December 2022.

Work with industry professionals and gain exposure to a wide variety of service areas such as Tax Advisory, Business Advisory, Superannuation, Wealth Management and more. Find out details and how to apply here.

External Learning Absences

Students who participate in external learning activities such as Tafe, School-Based Apprenticeships and School-Based Traineeships are remind that they are to notify both the College and their trainer/employer when they are absent from their allocated training/work day.

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

SCASA

UPDATE - NEW THURSDAY SCASA ACTIVITY – TERM 2

ERGO INDOOR ROWING

Option 5 - RIGGERS with Fletcher Crossett, Oliver Jansen and Rod Silcox ( Indoor Rowing ergos in Gym )

* RIGGERS - Designed for individuals that would like to achieve an understanding

of rowing and maintain a fitness level through rowing ergo training programs.

Shalom College is offering students the opportunity to participate in organised after school activities conducted by coaches and teachers. SCASA also includes a light afternoon tea from 3.15 pm for the students and all activities will conclude at 4.45 pm.

Days

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are the 3 available afternoons for SCASA.

Dates

SCASA commences in Week 2 of Term and continues for 8 continuous weeks of Term.

Times

3.00 pm - School lessons completed.
3.15 pm - Roll Call and afternoon tea (supplied) at College tuck shop and set up time for coaches
3.30 pm - Activities/ Coaching starts (various venues within school grounds)
4.30 pm - Activities/ Coaching finished
4.45 pm - Students help pack up and return equipment and picked up by parents at front of school.

SCASA Activities - see below

Monday

Option 1 - Netball with Eliza Boge (SC or Hangar)
Option 2 - Basketball with Oliver Collins (Oval)
Option 3 - Running Training with Mat Grills (Oval)

Tuesday

Option 1 - Dance with Keeley O'Mara (Dance Studio)
Option 2 - e-Sports with Gavin Hill (Computer labs)
Option 3 - Touch Football and Oz-Tag with Riley Dingle (Oval)

Thursday

Option 1 - Next-Jenner-ation Running training with Rebecca Jenner (Oval)
Option 2 - Tennis with Brendan Maher (Tennis Courts)
Option 3 - e-Sports with Gavin Hill (Computer labs)
Option 4 - Beerarlum Club with Louise Hume and Wendy Egan (Beerarlum Library)
Option 5 - RIGGERS with Fletcher Crossett, Oliver Jansen and Rod Silcox ( Indoor Rowing ergos in Gym )

* e-Sports = electronic Sports
* At Beerarlem Club you can read and borrow books and magazines, relax on beanbags, talk about books, play cards and board games, write stories, poems and songs, create comics and much, much more.
* RIGGERS - Designed for individuals that would like to achieve an understanding
of rowing and maintain a fitness level through rowing ergo training programs.

Cost

The SCASA Fee is $20.00 per term for each student.
This is to help cover the afternoon tea and instructors/coach costs.
This flat fee of $20.00 is for one, two or all three afternoons activities.
This is to encourage participation in SCASA activities.

After completing the SCASA sign on google form, at approx. week 3 of term - you will receive an invitation on Parent Lounge regarding SCASA.

Please wait until week 3 of term then login to Parent Lounge to give permission for your child to attend SCASA and pay the $20.00 fee.

Once there click on the ‘Tours and Excursions’ tab and you will find a link to SCASA Term 2 - Here you will be able to give permission for your child to attend and pay the fee.

Please also check your contact details and phone numbers are current, as we will be using this information to contact you if needed.

It is very important that all information in Parent Lounge is current as teachers will use this information in case of an emergency and to support the welfare of your child.

Please make sure that you click SAVE before logging out.

If you require assistance with Parent Lounge login, please contact the College Office.

Other school sporting teams will continue to have their own training sessions as usual under the direction of their coaches e.g Strength and Conditioning training, Rugby League, Netball, Touch Football etc.

This SCASA program is designed to give extra opportunities for Shalom College students to become involved in supervised activities after school.

Please complete the student and parent details in the google form below

Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare
High Performance Program
After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com

Quiet Achiever

Year 11 Chisholm Student Emily Jecs is a superb student and excellent team player. She will always support House activities, share ideas and ensure others feel welcome and involved. While Emily can often be considered quiet, for those of us that know her, she is full of laughter and joy. We are so proud of Emily in Chisholm, she achieves high standards academically and displays great humour and humility in all circumstances.

Mr Aaron Brown
ChisholmHouse Coordinator
Aaron_Brown@shalomcollege.com

From the Library

Suffering a trauma such as a natural disaster can evoke strong, upsetting feelings in a child, and can potentially disturb their development, and their ability to function in their daily lives. All children will inherently possess some strengths to help them adjust and recover from traumatic events. At the same time, some children who experience a traumatic event may be significantly affected.

But the beauty of the child mind is the ability to develop strength and resilience in the face of tragedy.

A powerful and inspirational fiction series has been added to the Junior fiction collection, called “Through My Eyes: Natural Disaster Zones”. This series, edited by Lyn White and written by various authors, tells the stories of children who have lived through major disaster and the impact that it has had on their lives. The messages of resilience, hope, and courage delivered through the juvenile perspective gives an insight into these challenging incidents and the environment and culture of each situation.

Winner of the Best Educational Picture or Chapter Book Category at the 2019 Educational Publishing Awards, the stories include the 2019 Tasmanian bushfires, the 2013 typhoon that struck the Philippines, the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, and the ensuing earthquake and tsunami in Omori-wan, Japan.

These add to the existing series which highlight disaster of a more human kind; the war in Afghanistan, the drug wars in Mexico, the tragedy of Myanmar, the border wars of Kashmir, civil war in Somalia as well as Sri Lanka, and the revolution in Syria.

Ms Denise Harvey
School Librarian
Denise_Harvey@shalomcollege.com

Showcase Evening 2022

The Performing Arts and Instrumental Music Departments are proud to present Showcase 2022: A Night at the Theatre.

With an extravaganza of Shalom College’s best dance, drama and musical acts along with a contemporary visual art display in the Performing Arts Precinct foyer, Showcase 2022 is an arts night not to be missed!

Hear from the 2022 Senior Concert Band, College Choir and String Ensemble along with other big band musical numbers. See an array of dance and drama acts including solo performances and fantastic group numbers. There will be something for everybody!

DANCE | DRAMA | MUSIC | ART

Showcase 2022 is not to be missed!

Friday 3 & Saturday 4 June, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Shalom College Performing Arts Precinct.

All welcome!

Tickets on sale now via Trybooking.

Adults $15 | Student/ Pensioners $12 (+ Booking Fees)

The show starts at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm.

*If students participating in the show would like to watch the performance, they need to purchase a ticket. They will only be able to watch the act that they are not in, as they cannot be entering/exiting the theatre between performances (i.e. if they are only in Act One, they can watch Act Two, but they will have to purchase a seat for the whole performance).

Ms Cassie Hoiberg
Performing Arts Learning Area Coordinator
Cassandra_Hoiberg@shalomcollege.com

QISSN Sponsor Spotlight

In the lead up to the QISSN Carnival being held in Mackay in the first week of the June/July holidays each week throughout this term we will Spotlight one of generous QISSN Sponsors.

As a long time sponsor of Shalom Netball, Ross Gray and the team are here to provide you with high-performing vehicles designed to thrill and inspire you. They service Bundaberg and surrounds and their website contains news and information on the popular range of Holden, HSV, Mazda, MG and Mitsubishi vehicles.

Mrs Nikki Somerfield
QISSN Manager
Nikki_Somerfield@shalomcollege.com

Hogan Movie Night

Sport

Cross Country

Last week numerous Shalom teams competed in the Bundaberg District Cross Country Teams event held at St Luke’s. Shalom won the 12yrs Boys and Girls, 13yrs Boys and Girls, 14yrs Boys and Girls, and 18yrs Boys and Girls. Overall, Shalom finished a close second.

On the back of the Teams event, the Shalom Cross Country Team went to Gin Gin State High School for the Bundaberg District Individual event. Shalom won the Junior Division (12-14yrs) Trophy by 43pts and fell 8pts short in the Senior Division (15yrs+). A total points collation saw Shalom win overall by 35pts.

Congratulations to the Bundaberg District Age Champions from Shalom:

12 years boys – Cale Anderson
12 years girls – Abigail Churchill
13 years boys – Lachlan Wyllie
14 years boys – Jack Gaston
14 years girls – Hannah Parton
16 years boys – Tom Parton
17 years boys – Lachlan Stevenson
17 years girls – Holly Stone

Holly Stone and Lachlan Stevenson holding the winners shield

District Age Champions

Front Row - Lachlan Wyllie, Cale Anderson

Back Row – Tom Parton, Zoe Stone, Lachlan Stevenson, Jack Gaston

Australian Kart Championships

During the recent school holidays Year 7 Student Ky Burke competed in Round 2 of the Australian Kart Championships held at Bolivar in South Australia. There is 5 rounds a year, held all over Australia. Next round is in Puckapunyal in Victoria at the start of June. Ky came 3rd for this round and is now sitting in 7th for the championship. Congratulations Ky! we look forward to following your progress.

Ky Burke

Wide Bay Selection

Following the Wide Bay Rugby League trials on Friday, congratulations to Harry Elphinstone, Kaleb Mauloni, Thomas De Lacy, Kobey Walsh, and Lachlan Rae who all gained selection in the Wide Bay Rugby League Team. Well done!

Harry Elphinstone, Kaleb Mauloni, Thomas De Lacy, Kobey Walsh, and Lachlan Rae

Hockey

Ruby Smith and Hailey Kendall umpired in Hervey Bay at the 10-12yrs Primary school Hockey trials last Thursday and Friday . This carnival was Ruby’s first and she was praised for her developing confidence and growing knowledge. Hailey has attended before and is a confident umpire. Hailey’s efforts were recognized with her selection as an umpire to attend the upcoming Primary School State Titles in June. Well done girls!

Ruby Smith and Hailey Kendall

Wide Bay Trials

Congratulations to the Shalom hockey girls who represented Bundaberg at the Secondary Hockey trials in Maryborough last term.

Ruby Smith, Emma Kendall, Sophie Castelli, Hailey Kendall, Ava McCaig and Gabrielle Aitkenhead

Year 7 Camps Term 2

Year 10 Camps Term 2

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.

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.)
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

Student Travel Rebates

Student travel rebate applications are only open in May for Semester 1 and October for Semester 2. Please visit the link below to check if you are eligible.

Mega Raffle

Youth Support

Headspace

Find Out More below

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 2 2022)

MOTHERS DAY

by: Joe McCorley

This is the Day we pay tribute and thanksgiving to all Mothers.
A mother’s love is endless, patient, unselfish, joyful and enduring.
A mother’s love and devotion to her children can also mean many sacrifices and sufferings at times.

From my own observations, I have been blessed with the lived experiences of two mothers, my own mother and the mother of our five children. Also, my career in education for sixty years brought me into contact with many devoted mothers who always wanted the best education for their children.

As I reflected on these observations, I came to the conclusion that the major component of a mother’s love is SELFLESSNESS! Many mothers model the heart of Jesus in the way he surrendered himself for the sake of love. Jesus lived and died by his teaching of “dying to self to become fully alive!”

As Cynthia Bourgeault writes:
“He horrified the prim and proper by dining with tax collectors and prostitutes; John’s (the Baptist) disciples disapproved of him for drinking and banqueting; the Pharisees disapproved of him for healing on the Sabbath. But Jesus went his way, giving himself fully into life and death, losing himself, squandering himself, gambling away every gift God bestows.” The life of Jesus was love utterly poured out!
For me, this is the selfless love many mothers model for their children.

I relive often the memory of my mother’s dying wish. She called each of us children, one by one, into her bedroom, and her command to me:
“Now, Joseph, when I die, I don’t want any tears. My funeral Mass has to be a great joyful celebration……….for this, is what I have lived all my life for!”

Finally, his love took Jesus to his death on the Cross. Among his last words from the Cross, were his words to his Mother Mary, standing below the Cross:
“Woman, this is your son.” And to his beloved disciple: “John, this is your mother.”

As a result, we are confident we now have a heavenly Mother, who intercedes to her Son for us. I believe Mary continues to give us the same challenge she gave the waiters who ran out of wine at the wedding in Cana:

“DO WHATEVER HE TELLS YOU!”

Happy Mothers Day to all Mothers in our Parish

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