23 May 2022

Principal’s Reflection

For those of you with younger children at St Joseph’s, you have already read this reflection. I have unashamedly stolen this from the reflection shared by Principal Monica White this week. I’ve read this before but I certainly believe it is worth sharing. For educators and parents, it has a great message –

Service Awards – at our Assembly last week, Assistant Director, Stephen Dale was on hand to present service awards to a number of our long serving and very dedicated staff. We are lucky at Shalom to have such an experienced and committed staff. Awards were given to the staff pictured below:

Stephen Dale with Ann Benson (24 years), Kim O’Shea-Hard (20 Years in leadership), Jenny Wedemeyer (50 years), Karen Miller-Smith (20 years), Helen Stanley (40 years), Mary Taylor (30 years) and Brendan Maher (23 years).
Absent: Brett Hoskins (21 years) and Cheryl Peterson (21 years).

NAPLAN is done and dusted for another year. I am very grateful to Ms Megan Munckton for the hours of work she has put in to ensure this process went smoothly for our young people. More importantly, I look forward to the useful data that will be shared as a result of the testing.

Learner Conferences are on for students in Yr 10-12 tomorrow night. If possible, have your daughter or son in attendance for these meetings.

SIA App – our data would suggest that we have only had about 40% of eligible parents at Shalom download the App. I would strongly encourage all to do so. The App gives parents a much better and easier path for communication. I love immediately being able to see my kids’ results as soon as they are posted. As well, notifications of upcoming assessments or school activities are really useful. In last week’s Newsletter, there were really handy videos that will assist parents making the most of SIA.

The Shalom Formal is on Saturday evening. Undoubtedly, it will be another wonderful event and a very proud moment for parents. Every best wish to all involved.

Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
McmahonD@shalomcollege.com

Newsletter Articles

Student Welfare and Information

Punctuality in school life builds the path to success in a student's life by enabling them to plan ahead, making an efficient routine, and be prepared for their tasks. A punctual student is better equipped to deal with their day-to-day tasks than a person who leaves it for the last moment.

Develops long-term positive habits – when students show up on time to school every day, they develop the habit of being punctual with important commitments.

Tardiness affects not only your child's attendance record and ability to learn, but it also interrupts other students' learning as the teacher and students stop whilst the student makes their way to their seat.

Student Guide: Six Tips for Being Punctual

1. Adopt a New Mindset. ...
2. Plan in Advance. ...
3. Pack Ahead. ...
4. Leave Time for Delays. ...
5. Set the Clock Ahead. ...
6. Go to Bed on Time.

There will always be extenuating circumstances where late to school is unavoidable and not a regular occurrence but, often I am seeing the same students arriving late. Can I ask that you write a brief note in your child’s Record Book indicating the reason they have come in late. That way I am assured hat you are aware of their lateness.

You will find that over the next few weeks either your child’s House Coordinator, or myself, will be in contact with you about absences that are unexplained, absences that are far too frequent or punctuality if that is an issue. All absences need an explanation. Absences due to illness are always taken into account.

FORMAL:

Nearly there now……

• Parents – you will need your tickets on the night – they will be scanned at the door.
• Parents have a separate entrance to the students.
• The arrivals of the students will be live streamed into the ballroom
• Best to make your way into the ballroom and sit in comfort to watch the students arrive.

It will be a wonderful night and one we are all looking forward to.

Mrs Elizabeth Austin-Campbell
Deputy Principal
AcampbellE@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 24th May 2022. Interviews will be of ten minutes duration and bookings are now closed.

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

Mission

The Three World of the Text:

The Bible is one of the places we seek to find God. However when reading Biblical text it is very important to understand and ask questions about the text being read. We encourage our students to think about the Three Worlds of the Text when engaging with a piece of text.

The first is the World Behind the Text. This requires them to learn about the context in which the text was written. The cultural world at the time, the specific community the text was written for, who wrote it, why it was written, are just some of the important pieces of the puzzle when it comes to fully understanding what the text is communicating.

The World of the Text. This is the actual piece of text. The type and structure of the text, what comes before and after this piece of text, the characters, key words and phrases, who speaks and who is silenced. All of these lead to a greater understanding of the text.

The World in Front of the Text is the final aspect and asks who and how this text might be relevant for today. Are there messages we can take from this text and bring them into our own lives? Is there anything in this text that might be open to challenge or questioning by a modern reader? How might gender, culture or life experience affect the way a modern reader might respond to the text? How might a modern reader gain a deeper awareness of the text?

All Three Worlds overlap and interact with each other. Biblical interpretation is incomplete if one world is unduly emphasised or neglected. We bring our questions to the Biblical text and it – the Word of God – in turn questions us.

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

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.

Pathways

STUFFit Student Film Festival 2022

STUFFit is a film festival competition on the Sunshine Coast, run FOR high school students BY high school students. The competition aims to discover new talent and springboard students into the creative industries.

Entries are now open to any high school students within Australia or internationally. The winner and runner-up for each category will receive an awesome piece of film equipment for their prize.

Short film entries made on mobile devices are highly encouraged! No professional experience required. Find out more information on categories here. Entry fee is $20 and the closing date is 5 July, 2022.

Careers in Nursing

With the events of recent years and the first global-scale health crisis, the role of healthcare and medical professionals has never been more crucial.

International Nurses Day has just been celebrated on 12 May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.

If you are thinking of becoming a Nurse, in Australia, there are two key pathways:

Registered Nurse (RN): It takes longer to qualify as an RN, as the role generally has more responsibility. RN’s can become unit/ward managers, team leaders and also work within medical administration. RN’s work in private and public medical organisations, mainly hospitals, across all medical departments.

Enrolled Nurse (EN): EN’s work under RN’s, and the qualification pathway is slightly shorter but still requires a strong commitment. They observe, measure and record their patients’ condition, reporting changes to the RN or the doctors. EN’s can work across various medical and health organisations, including hospitals, aged care, and community health.

If you are unsure if you want to commit to a full degree to become an RN, consider these roles which can help you decide if nursing is the long-term role for you. Consider these three entry-level positions:

Assistant in Nursing – work under the supervision of an RN or EN
Aged Care Worker – support elderly people by assisting with daily activities and personal tasks
NDIS Support Worker – assist people living with a disability to lead independent lives

Find out more about these careers in health care, as well as average salary, industry grown and qualifications and entry pathways here.

How to Tackle a Lack of Experience on Your Resume

A lack of relative experience is the biggest challenge young people face in not securing the roles they apply for. It tricky – you need experience to get a job, but you need a job to get experience!

There are a few strategies that you can use to help overcome this issue. More and more employers state that they would rather recruit someone with the right attitude and mindset over someone with years of experience. If you have genuine enthusiasm and awareness of your relevant or transferrable skills for the role you are applying for, you will definitely stand out – you just have to demonstrate this in your application.

Remember to focus on all the skills that you do have such as involvement in school projects, team sports, babysitting or volunteering.

Keep it short and simple. For young people with less work experience, employers are not expecting a 2 or 3 page resume. One side of A4 is more than enough to detail your experiences and create a really clear idea of who you are and what you can offer.

The Travel Industry is Taking Off – Get On Board

In partnership with Torrens University Australia, Flight Centre Travel Academy (FCTA) facilitates the Diploma of Travel and Tourism whilst also providing employment opportunities and networking connections to set you up for a successful career in travel. Join with FCTA staff as well as a recent graduate of the diploma who is now kicking goals with Ignite Travel Group to discuss all things FCTA. This webinar will include:

• What is the Diploma of Travel and Tourism
• Career and Education Pathways
• Further Information on the Work, Study + Play Programs
• A Graduate’s Story
• Plus Q & A

Click here to register for this webinar on 26 May at 5.30pm.

For even more insight to working in the exciting world of travel, watch these videos on how you can start your career in travel.

Studying in Brisbane in 2023? Consider Union College

Union College is the optimum home away from home study experience in Brisbane and provides everything you need to enrich your study experience. Benefit from three meals a day with all utilities and your own modern private room.

In addition, you will live in a community rich with a variety of cultural, social and sporting events. Union College is set within lush grounds close to the University of Queensland, St Lucia and welcomes people studying at other universities aside from UQ, including QUT, Griffith and ACU. Find out more here.

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

I nominate Phoenix Warner for the Quiet Achiever Award. Phoenix is always willing to lend a hand and has never done anything for the sake of being recognised. She shows initiative and is a perfect example of someone who ‘Pays it Forward’.

Mr Joe O’Driscoll
Adams House Coordinator
ODriscoJ@shalomcollege.com

From the Library

Writing competition - Years 7, 8 & 9 students

Students in Years 7, 8 & 9 are invited to submit either one poem and/or one short story. You can write something new or enter something you have previously written. You can enter both categories.

• Closing date is Friday the 22 July

Prizes are 2 x $100 Dymocks vouchers and your winning entry will be published in the Shalom Anthology.

Categories are:

• Poetry
• Short Story (up to 500 words)

Hand in your entries to the Library team at either Library and don't forget to put your name on the entry! See you in the Libraries

Writing Competition - Years 10,11 & 12

Students in Years 10,11 & 12 are invited to submit either one poem and/or one short story. You can write something new or enter something you have previously written. There are different sections for General, Essential & Literature English students.

• Closing date is Friday the 22nd July

Prizes are 6 x $100 Dymocks vouchers and your winning entry will be published in the Shalom Anthology.

Categories are:

• Poetry - General English students
• Poetry - Essential English students
• Poetry - Literature students
• Short Story (up to 1000 words) - General English students
• Short Story (up to 1000 words) - Essential English students
• Short Story (up to 1000 words) - Literature students

Hand in your entries to the Library team at either Library and don't forget to put your name on the entry! See you in the Libraries

Mrs Kim Toll & Mrs Louise Hume
Library Officer & English Learning Area Coordinator
Kim_Toll@shalomcollege.com
Louise_Hume@shalomcollege.com

New Editions To The Library

Two fun new books have been added to the nonfiction section of the Beerarlem Junior Library that aim at teaching kids coping skills.

“You can live on the bright side: the kids guide to optimism” by Lucy Bell is a colourful, exciting guide to optimism and positivity. The book is crammed full of easy activities and strategies to boost confidence and to inspire and empower kids to live a healthy life. The author aims to help children develop the abilities to entertain themselves and discover what makes them happy in a way that is unique to them.

“Life skills: how to be the best you can be!” by Keilly Swift, is an awesome resource for a clear and entertaining discussion on children’s feelings and emotions and understanding those things in others too. The book also gently explores sadness, grief, and stress and how to develop lifelong coping skills. The section on finding calm through mindfulness and breathing is exceptional, with recommended techniques such as nostril breathing, balloon belly, feather flutter, and body scan.

Books such as these are excellent tools for the young to build resilience in the face of the problems of the world. Practical advice for thinking things through properly and developing skills in communication, decision making, and problem solving will undoubtedly serve our children for facing what life has to throw at them for years to come.

These books will be held in the Beerarlem library in the nonfiction section.

“Life skills: how to be the best you can be!” 158.1 SWI
“You can live on the bright side: the kids guide to optimism” 158.1 BEL

Ms Denise Harvey
School Librarian
Denise_Harvey@shalomcollege.com

Uniform Shop

Performance Vests are new in stock at the Uniform Shop. Due to cost increases, the vests are now priced at $75. We do have some vests in stock from the previous order which will remain at the previous $60 price.

We also recently introduced new Uniform Shop hours with the shop open after school 3 days a week.

Showcase Evening 2022

A reminder that tickets for Showcase 2022: A Night at Theatre are still on sale, however selling fast!

Our students are busy rehearsing and are excited to share their performances with a live audience.

Please see the following information below about our event:

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 3rd & Saturday 4th June, 2022
7pm at the Shalom College Performing Arts Precinct
TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW! $15 Adults & $12 Students/concession

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

Chess Success!

Congratulations to the players who represented Shalom at the Inter-School Chess Competition held on Tuesday 17th May at Walkervale SS. Four teams of keen chess minds represented Shalom fantastically on the day with plenty of impressive chess played and fun for all.

The Shalom Black team of Callum Macann, Kahn Ashmore, Charlie Emms and JJ Werchon displayed some excellent chess skills and finished in 2nd place to earn a silver medal. Callum once again showed his talent earning a merit ribbon for winning 5 out of his 7 matches and was supported well by his team-mates who each won 4 of their 7 matches.

Shalom Red displayed the depth of chess talent we are lucky to have at Shalom, missing out on a bronze medal by 0.5 of a point. The team of Rafe Marschke, Seth Newport, Joon McMahon and Viv Blemings also each won 4 of their 7 games – an impressive effort.

Shalom White, our young guns, Cameron Holznagel, Thomas Rach, Luca Baretta and Tobias St Ledger, and our Shalom Blue team of Jonathon El-Azzi, Jacob O’Brien, Thomas Brandon and Jack Shears, also competed hard on the day with some impressive wins between them.

To see the results in their entirety, follow the link:

If you are interested in playing or learning chess, then you are more than welcome to join us at chess club on Tuesdays at 11.25am-12.00pm in Beerarlem. The more the merrier!

Chess joke of the day: Q: What does Arnold Schwarzenegger say at the start of a chess game? A: I'll be black.

Brendan Maher
Chess Coordinator

Let’s Go Rowing

Rowing is a sport that works out your entire body, promotes team-building skills, leadership and cooperation. Rowing Australia’s Riggers programs provide the opportunity for students to experience the fun of rowing in a safe and healthy environment.

Shalom Rowing in conjunction with the Shalom College After School Activities (SCASA) are offering an introduction to rowing. The course has been designed by Rowing Australia and is delivered by our fully accredited coaches every Thursday after school.

Any queries to Mr Silcox rodney_silcox@shalomcollege.com
Mr Rod Silcox
Rowing Coach
rodney_silcox@shalomcollege.com

Rugby Scouts for 2032 Olympics + Training Sessions

The Queensland Government is coming to Bundaberg 16/17 July 2022 to scout talent for the 2032 Olympics here in Queensland.

Waves Falcons Rugby Club are hosting a 9 week fitness and agility program focusing on fitness, speed, core athletic skills, and agility training in preparation for the trials. This is aimed at students in the 13 - 18 years age bracket.

Participants will be timed, measured and assessed throughout to show improvements prior to the 16/17 July trials.

Sessions commence this Friday 20th May at the Waves Sports Complex from 4-5pm. Field two (one in front of the cricket nets).

Everyone welcome. All sessions are FREE (however there is a $15 insurance registration fee required if not already signed up to a club).

For more details, please contact:

Jeff Messitt - Club secretary
0459 203 596
jeff.messitt@gmail.com

Mr Troy Braund
Aquatic Practices Teacher
Troy_Braund@shalomcollege.com

Sport

Australian Softball 18 Years Team

Congratulations to past Shalom student, Hannah Leggett, who was selected as part of the Australian Softball 18 Years team. Last month, Hannah travelled to Sydney, New South Wales to play at Australia’s Capital Softball Stadium, Blacktown International. Hannah represented Queensland Softball and her team won the 18 years Women’s National Championship going through undefeated. Hannah will now travel to Vancouver, Canada in June 2022 with the Australian 18 years Softball Team and play other countries including Mexico, Canada, Japan, USA and others.

Wide Bay U12 Soccer

Congratulations to Corin Driver, Cale Stayte and Lucas Cunningham who were selected in the Wide Bay Schools U12 Soccer side after the trials in Hervey Bay. The U12 Bundaberg Football side was undefeated at the Wide Bay Section Trial Carnival, winning all five fixtures. As a result, every player in the 14 man squad was selected for Possibles and Proabables fixture. From this seven players were selected in the Wide Bay side to contest the State Championships in late July, including Corin, Cale and Lucas.

Well done boys!

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 our generous QISSN Sponsors.

Call in and see Alex and Paul Bramley for all of your podiatry needs. Hinkler Podiatry is your locally owned and operated podiatry clinic. As Medibank Private Members Choice providers, we are passionate about treating your foot pain, leg pain and improving your injury recovery times. Our team will offer you and your family a choice of the latest evidence based treatment and management options, working with you to achieve your treatment goals.

You do not need a referral unless you are a DVA (Department of Veterans Affairs) card holder, or you have been placed under an EPC (Enhanced Primary Care) plan by your doctor.

You don’t have to put up with foot pain.

We have experienced clinicians providing a complete range of care of people’s foot problems.

Rose Consulting and Finance is a local consulting and finance business owned and operated by Shaun Rose. RCFS is aimed at assisting small & medium business on various matters including financial matters, strategy, and planning in the Wide Bay, North and South Burnett Regions. RCFS is completely independent of all financiers, and we operate solely with our clients’ requirements in mind. We are also happy to outsource and connect clients with different professionals and other businesses where those introductions can potentially benefit all parties involved.

Services provided by RCFS:

• Business Consulting including process improvement, business planning, profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow analysis
• Business Finance specialising in Asset Finance
• Bank Applications, Annual Reviews and or Ongoing Relationship Management

Shalom’s QISSN team is grateful for the support provided by Alex, Paul and Shaun in assisting the teams to get to the Mackay carnival.

Mrs Nikki Somerfield
QISSN Manager
Nikki_Somerfield@shalomcollege.com

Hogan Movie Night

Year 7 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 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

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

GOOD NEWS

"Good News Magazine 2022"

"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

Breast Screen Queensland

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.