18 July 2022

Principal’s Reflection

Regardless of our interests, age, or backgrounds we all follow the news in one form or another. If you’re like me, you most likely read the paper or watch the morning or evening news on TV. Many young people follow the news online. A quick look at our phone at any time of the day can give us point in time updates.

It’s important that we educate ourselves on what is happening in our world. This could mean knowing what happens internationally such as Ukraine’s defence of their homeland against Russia. Or it could be nationally since May 21 we have a new Prime Minister.

A lot of people are more interested in local news. Knowing what is happening in our community is important.

In following the news however, it is important to realise that what we are reading or seeing is a point of view. What we see has been chosen by a journalist. That choice has the capacity to influence our attitudes and opinions. The way an issue is presented will determine how we view people and what we think of them.

Take for example the ways young men are shown in the news. In many stories the focus is on the negative rather than the positive. That is not to say that stories portraying males at their worst are false. But the danger is that the story creates a view that the behaviour of young men is poor. At times it is. However, such a choice of subject matter can be unbalanced. The majority of young men are decent and focused, and it is important that this aspect is given just as much exposure.

A good example of a story which portrays the best in young men appeared in a column recently in “The Weekend Australian”, author Nikki Gemmell and published March 19 – 20, 2022.

“After the Fall”

“A first night gathering of uni students in a freshly rented share-house warehouse in a city too far away. Excitement and larks. A ladder, a skylight, a roof. A fall. An early morning phone call that will never be forgotten.

"Mum, I'm in hospital. I almost died. I'm about to have an operation." Then the addendum: "My phone is almost out of juice."

The volume of history we have with this boy……our first born.

I wake his brother, 19 months younger, who springs from his pillow with a guttural cry of anguish and ownership - "My brother!" This is the practical one. He texts the flatmates whose numbers he has, to fill in the jigsaw pieces· of the scant news we have got.

The day unfolds with details slowly coming in. Our boy's wrist had caught the metal rim of the ladder as he fell through a skylight and the skin had peeled away. Nerve, tendon damage. He had also dislocated a shoulder and the kids at the scene were so focused on this agonizing injury that they didn't at first realize the seriousness of the hand situation with copious blood loss. Until they did. And staunched the bleeding themselves.

Just before the operation he texts, "Going in now," with a thumbs-up emoji.

Meanwhile, our wildly beating love, through all the harrowing waiting, waiting, for news. Alongside the flatmates, lads he's known since Year 7 who aren't allowed in the ambulance but head to the hospital with a bag of supplies including a phone charger; this beautiful band of brothers who've just dealt with a catastrophic wound they've never seen before.

And now. The scar will be big and there'll be a helluva story to tell for all the drinks in all the bars to come. Meanwhile, there's boundless gratitude for the paramedics who came mercifully quickly, the compassionate nurses at Royal Melbourne Hospital and its gobsmackingly brilliant surgeons who operated for a very long time - and saved our boy's hand. Yes, I've been thanking God a lot.

And there's gratitude for all the beautiful kids on their first night together in that share house. Do we talk, enough, about mateship among boys? The loyalty, tenderness, laughs; the alchemy of support that can exist within those tight bands of brothers, groups that seem so much less complicated than tricky, drama-filled girl gangs.

The mateship of men forged from both my boys' school days is the greatest gift they took from those times. It's a love I cherish, as a mother.

All these boys have been in a fulcrum between childhood and adulthood over the last few years as we parents have watched on, hearts in mouth, hoping for the best. And on that first night in their new home, they grew up. Magnificently. Together. And saved the life of one of their own. They didn't need parents. They got my boy through, as men. The gratitude for that…. and the letting go.”

What an inspirational story. One that portrays the finest qualities in young people. Isn’t it great to be able to admire the mateship and commitment that we as Australians respect so greatly. The response of the boys in the story is one that all of us can admire. It is a model to which all young men should aspire. From my experience over many years of working with boys, their reaction to a friend in need and their calm measured response which saved his life is an example of the decency and humanity that most young men display on a daily basis.

NAIDOC Week:

NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is celebrated by all Australians and is a great opportunity to recognise and learn more about the history and culture of Indigenous communities.

NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced back to the Aboriginal rights movement, when on Australia Day 1938, protesters marched through the streets of Sydney to highlight the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Today, it is a week-long celebration held in July that consists of a range of traditional and contemporary activities.

NAIDOC Week is an important event that helps build positive relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. It enables a deeper understanding of our differences and similarities. It is an opportunity for all Australians to eliminate bias and discrimination by reflecting and reconciling the wrongs of the past to facilitate hope and build a fairer future.

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

Newsletter Articles

Curriculum

QTAC Information Session for Parents & Students

This information session, to be held on Thursday, 21 July from 3.30pm-4.30pm in Loyola, is for parents and students in Year 12 who are interested in going to University. A representative from the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC) will be available to talk to students and parents about applying for higher education and ATAR information. They will also be able to answer any questions you may have with regards to the tertiary admissions process, including preferencing methods. This is a must attend for students intending to pursue a tertiary pathway. Please mark this date on your calendar!

Tutoring Timetable

The Term 3 Tutoring Timetable has been uploaded to the College website and is available for both parents and students in the Services & Support Dashboard in SIA.

Year 10 Personal Futures

Today students attended a briefing for their Personal Futures Day on Friday 22 July. Students will spend the whole day gathering information to assist them in making decisions around Year 11 subject choices to assist their future pathways.

2022 Senior School Subject Selection Information Evening

The Subject Selection Information Evening be held Tuesday 26 July in the Performing Arts Precinct commencing at 6.30pm.

During the evening there will be presentations outlining the new QCE system and the ATAR in Queensland. As well as an explanation of the online subject selection process for Year 11. The process is very similar to that used last year for selections of Year 10 subjects, with the online portal open from Tuesday July 26. It is hoped that all online submissions will be finalised by Monday 15 August.

Afterwards Learning Area Coordinators will be available in the foyer to discuss the variety of subjects on offer and to answer questions that parents may have. Initial questions such as the content and structure of courses and details of assessment are easily answered by reading of the Senior Subject Selection Guide 2023. This document is available on the College website.

It also can be accessed by students in SIA via the Subject Selection Dashboard in the Year 10 Personal Futures tile. There is a variety of resources in here that students will be using on Personal Futures Day.

SET Plan Interviews

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9 August. After Personal Futures Day an email will be sent to parents with information about how SET Plan interviews can be booked for their student.

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

Mission

Masses

Now the COVID restrictions have eased we are able hold Masses again. We have reopened our 8am Wednesday morning Masses to the wider community. Each RE class is allocated a Mass in the year where they are can participate by reading or bringing forward the gifts. You are welcome to attend any of these Masses on a Wednesday but we particularly encourage you to attend when your child’s class is rostered on.

The Masses for this term are:

We have also recommenced our House Masses. These are held during House Assembly time. So far this year we have had Lingiari, Chisholm, MacKillop and Rice House Masses. Later this term we will have Damien, Adams, Walsh and Hogan Houses.

We also hold Masses for special occasions such as sending off our QISSN and QISSRL Teams before the holidays. Fr Peter blessed the students, coaches and uniforms before they headed off.

Mass is a big part of our Catholic Identity, so it is wonderful to be able to celebrate again.

Catholic Education Week Mass:

You are also welcome to join us at Holy Rosary Church for the Mass to celebrate the beginning of Catholic Education Week. This will be held on Sunday 24 July at 5:30 pm.

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 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

QTAC Information Session for Parents & Students

This information session, to be held on Thursday, 21 July from 3.30pm-4.30pm in Loyola, is for parents and students who are interested in going to University. A representative from the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC) will be available to talk to students and parents about applying for higher education and ATAR information. They will also be able to answer any questions you may have with regards to the tertiary admissions process, including preferencing methods. This is a must attend for students intending to pursue a tertiary pathway. Please mark this date on your calendar!

Personal Futures Career Expo

Shalom is excited to again be hosting the Personal Futures Career Expo this Friday, 22 July. It will be open to Year 10 students as part of their Personal Futures Day in Period 2 and then students in Years 10, 11 and 12 will have access to attend during lunch. Parents are welcome to also attend from 11.25am to 12.05pm. This year’s event is even bigger and better hosting over 32 exhibitors representing upwards of 100 different career roles as well as representation from a number of universities.

TAFE at School Enrolments for 2023

The TAFE at School 2023 course guides have arrived, call into the Pathways Office to collect the booklet or access it online here . Students wishing to enrol in a TAFE course must see Mrs O’Donnell.

White Card

Students wishing to enrol in the upcoming White Card course through TAFE (25 July) can do so here .

2023 Ergon Energy Queensland Apprenticeships

The 2023 Energy Queensland Apprenticeship Recruitment campaign has commenced and is now open for applications until Monday 25 July.

Information on apprenticeships with Ergon Energy Network and Energex can be found on the following websites: Ergon Energy Network and Energex . Interested students can apply here .

QUT Early Offer Scheme

Thinking of attending QUT? Want to receive an early offer for study in 2023? QUT’S Early Offer Scheme includes more than 50 single and double degrees from a wide range of study areas. Find out more about eligibility criteria, how to apply and other important information here .

JCU Brisbane Early Offer Program

The James Cook University Brisbane (JCUB) early offer program is now open. Available courses at the Brisbane Campus are - Bachelor of Information Technology , Bachelor of Social Work , Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business .

The early offer program is available to current Year 12 students who are keen to start making plans for next year. Find out more here .

Bond University Scholarship Applications Open

Bond University Scholarship applications for high achieving Year 12 students are now open.

Some of the scholarships on offer this year include:

Vice Chancellor’s Elite Scholarship – 100% tuition remission
Vynka Hohnen Scholarship (WA only) - 100% tuition remission
Excellence Scholarship – 50% tuition remission
Leadership Scholarship – 25% tuition remission
Bond University Indigenous Scholarship – up to 100% tuition remission
Sporting Scholarships – up to 100% tuition remission
Transformer Scholarship – 50% tuition remission
CoLab Industry Scholarships - 25% tuition for any of the four Transformation degrees offered in the Transformation CoLab

Please be aware that different scholarships can have different closing dates. Find out more here .

APA 2023 Apprenticeship Program

APA is a National Energy Infrastructure Company with around 1900 employees in regional and remote locations.

Applications for the 2023 Apprenticeship Program will open late July, 2022 for positions in Mount Isa, Brisbane, Northern Territory, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. Find out more here .

Upcoming Events

24 July – University of the Sunshine Coast Moreton Bay Campus Open Day
30 July – Bond University Gold Coast Campus Open Day
31 July – QUT Open Day

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

SCASA

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

SCASA Sign Up Form

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

Times

3.00 pm - School lessons completed.
3.15 pm - Roll Call and afternoon tea (supplied) at the 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 and Basketball with Eliza Boge (SC or Hangar)
Option 2 - Dance with Keeley O'Mara (Dance Studio)
Option 3 - Running Training with Mat Grills (Oval)

Tuesday

Option 1 - Minor Fun Games with Oliver Collins - eg. Bombardment (SC or Hangar or Oval)
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 - Beerarlem 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 (New to SCASA) - 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.

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 3, 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.

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

Quiet Achiever

Ben Trebbin RICE 5 successfully passed his sergeants’ course in the Army Cadets over the holidays. This is a big deal that isn’t commonly achieved by cadets.

He is a quiet young man who never blows his own trumpet.

He engages extremely positively with his PC peers, particularly the younger males, with whom he has an excellent rapport. They genuinely look up to him.

Mr Scott Whitelaw
Rice House Coordinator
Scott_Whitelaw@shalomcollege.com

Team & Group Photo Schedule

Please see the Term 3 photo schedule below – including Music Groups, Sporting Teams, Chess etc.

Students are to make a note in their record book of their photo day and time.

As usual most photos will be taken at the back of MacKillop 2 during lunch time, or before school and students are to wear full formal uniform (*with a couple of exceptions).

Mrs Georgia Halpin
Community Relations Officer
georgia_halpin@shalomcollege.com

Aquatic Practices

Ocean to Plate to Seafood Cook-Up

Year 12 Aquatic Practices students have been investigating how our seafood is produced – wild caught and farmed – and in particular looking at sustainability aspects of the seafood industry. As part of this unit, students visited The Red Shed where they were educated on the retail side of the industry. They were also fortunate to be on the jetty when a commercial line fisherman docked to unload his catch, and was happy to answer questions.

As part of their assessment, students researched a seafood dish, and then had the opportunity to cook this dish for themselves. Thanks to Tony and Marguerite Mills from The Red Shed for showing the students around their business. Their seafood was used in the cook-up, and it was an educational, enjoyable and delicious way to end Term 2 for the students.

Mr Troy Braund
Aquatic Practices Teacher
Troy_Braund@shalomcollege.com

Everett Christen with pan-fried coral trout with Caesar salad.

Harrison Johnson created a crumbed calamari burger.

Mitchell Tarda with crumbed coral trout on a bed of stir-fried rice.

Cooper Herwig with his creamy garlic scallops and chips.

Dylan Theuerkauf and his creamy garlic prawn pasta.

Kasey Stone and Ethan Maas with pan-fried king prawns.

Bundaberg Mayoral Telstra Innovation Awards

Nine Shalom College students participated in the Bundaberg Mayoral Telstra Innovation Awards this year.

The purpose of the awards 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 awards:

• Nurture the knowledge base that exists among the young people of our region
• Inspire students to be innovative and collaborative
• Encourage teamwork between students
• Give students an opportunity to present their ideas and concepts to a wider community audience
• Recognise the efforts and achievements of students.
• Highlight the importance of study in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields for the future of the Bundaberg Region – building a knowledge-based economy.

The teams presented an initial idea to the judging panel before entering phase two. During the second phase they attended 6 mentoring sessions to develop and market their ideas. These were very valuable sessions that challenged the teams in the progression of their innovative ideas.

On Wednesday 15 June the three teams presented their final pitch to a judging panel of three. Although the Shalom Teams did not place in the top three I am sure that they would tell you that they have enjoyed the experience and learnt a lot over the past few months.

Results for 2022:

1st Place = Wellbeing Warriors (Bundaberg Christian College)
2nd Place = Eco Monitor (St. Lukes’ Anglican School)
3rd Place = Team Techno (Kepnock State High School)

The three Shalom Teams were:

Bio- Zoom: Amelia Tu, Charlie Aslett, Bailey Balfour
Water, Waste, Retaste: Isabel Arnedo Adriaens, Vivian Blemings, Hunter Lane
Community Shop: Thomas Brandon, Ethan Kenny, Callum Macann

Mrs Debbie Bishop
Science Teacher
bishopD@shalomcollege.com

2022 Science Ambassadors

Shalom College’s eleven UQ Science Ambassadors have been busy during Term 2. They have been working in small groups to run Science Club each week during Tuesday lunch breaks. The club is run for Year 7 – 9 students to encourage their love of science through exciting experiments and quizzes.

This term they will play an important role in organizing and running Science week activities from the 15 – 19 August.

To recognise their contributions to promoting science within their school environment the students were awarded with their Ambassador badges, supplied by UQ (University of Queensland).

Thanushi Weerasinghe, Yangyang Lu, Libby Boas

Cooper Leeson, Jalah Bakker, Tai-Marie Meade, Erika Ravalo

Molly Sellers

Students absent - Stacey Ruthenberg, Bailee Baldwin, Prue Ongkili

Debbie Bishop
Science Teacher
bishopD@shalomcollege.com

Past Shalom College Students

Nicholas Cahill – Ranked Number 1 in Lawn Bowls

This December, Nicholas (graduated 2019) will be representing Australia in the Lawn Bowls Under 25 World Championships in Belfast. Nicholas currently ranks in the top spot for men’s lawn bowls in Australia after the conclusion of the 2021/22 national rankings period. Congratulations Nicholas and best of luck in Belfast!

Aleena Greenhalgh – Queensland Women’s Rugby Team

Past student, Aleena (graduated 2009) currently represents Women’s Rugby as part of the St. George Queensland Reds team. Since 2020, Aleena has been part of the Wallaroos Player of National Interest squad, and previously represented Bond University. Aleena is now a qualified physiotherapist after graduating from The University of Queensland. Well done Aleena and we look forward to watching your career grow in Rugby and Physiotherapy.

Michael Lemura – Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Arts

Last year, Michael (graduated 2016) completed his Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and Bachelor of Arts from The University of Queensland. Michael is currently teaching at Emerald State High School, and is enjoying spending his time in Emerald. Congratulations on becoming a Teacher Michael – what a great addition to the profession.

Michael at his university graduation

From the Library

New books, new books, new books!

We are always adding new books to our collections to promote literacy at all levels. For the younger readers we have just included, among others, the “Secret Unicorn” series, the “Mallory Towers” series, the “Virginia Mysteries” plus an exciting new fantasy series called the “Lunar Chronicles” by Marissa Meyer.

For the older readers, the fantasy dystopian genre is still relevant but on a more sophisticated level. Lynette Noni has arguably become Australia’s number one young adult fiction writer with her fantasy series, “The Medoran Chronicles”, followed by the award winning “Whisper” series. She then launched her “Prison Healer” series culminating in its third and final novel, “The Blood Traitor” which was released in June.

The mark of a good young adult author is the ability to provoke engagement on a deep level, to challenge belief, (and disbelief), and inspire creativity and imagination. As well as these characteristics, a book that resonates on a personal level with the adolescent can provide reassurance that they are not alone in their thoughts and fears.

In curating relevant and appropriate collections for the recreational reading of Shalom’s students, I invite input. Please feel free to make suggestions and call my attention to any little ‘nuggets’ of literary genius that you happen to come across and I will add them if possible.

Ms Denise Harvey
School Librarian
Denise_Harvey@shalomcollege.com

Sport

Hockey Queensland State Championships

During the school holidays we had a number of students from Shalom participate in various Hockey Queensland State Championships. From those Championships a number of students were selected in respective Queensland teams and squads.

Samuel Aitkenhead, recent past student Jake McCaig, and a few other students from Shalom played with the Bundaberg Representative Team at the U/18 Men’s State Championships. This team played in the Division 2 Grand Final and were very unlucky to go down in that final after Sam got them off to a cracking start with a superb goal in the opening minutes of the Match. Sam was awarded player of the Division. Sam and Jake were selected in the U/18 Qld Squad.

Courtney Kendall, as well as many other Shalom students, played with the Bundaberg U/13 Girl’s Representative Team that won the Division 2 Grand Final at the State Championships in Ipswich. This was an amazing feat in itself as it has been a very long time since a Bundaberg team has achieved this. Courtney gained selection in the U/13 QLD team that will travel to Hobart in the September school holidays to participate in the National Championships.

Hailey Kendall represented Bundaberg as the Team umpire. Hailey Kendall umpired the Queensland Championships Division 1 final and received the “Kim Thomasson and Julie Ashton Lucy Young Aspiring Umpire Award” for her flawless umpiring.

Tully Dorgan and Connor Castelli, as well as other Shalom Students, played with the Bundaberg U/13 Boy’s Representative team that travelled to Gladstone for the State Championships. Connor and Tully gained selection in the U/13 Boy’s Queensland team that also travels to Hobart in the September school Holidays to participate in the National Championships.

We have a lot of talented hockey players at Shalom College. It is great to see them gaining selection in Queensland teams and getting the recognition they deserve for all their hard work and dedication to the sport.

Susan Kendall
Learning Support Teacher
susan_kendall@shalomcollege.com

Central Queensland Regatta

On the first weekend of the school holidays, Shalom Rowing had 19 of their rowers compete at the annual Central Queensland Regatta, this year held in Rockhampton. Racing against tough competitors from Townsville, Whitsundays, Rockhampton and Bundaberg, all rowers achieved excellent results despite the challenging conditions on the Fitzroy. The two days full of heats, semi-finals and finals, every rower fought to try get a place on the podium, many coming quite close.

Congratulations to Sophie Evans on placing 2nd in her single scull and to Sophie and Lily Bielenberg on 3rd place in their double.

All our rowers and their families had a great weekend away with some spare time for exploring and socializing.

Written by Emily Evans

Rodney Silcox
Rowing Coordinator
rodney_silcox@shalomcollege.com

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.

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.