Year 10 Subject Selection & SET Plan Interviews 

Last week all Year 10 students were sent an email from the Shalom College email address with a link to the WebChoices platform and their individual student access code.  Hopefully by now your student is familiar with this online portal and how they are to complete their subject selections using the online form.   

The SET Plan Interview booking information was also emailed to all Year 10 students and parents on Friday 25 July.  Please use the link provided to select an interviewer and then select a suitable timeslot for your SET Plan interview.  A reminder that when you and your student attend the interview, they need to bring with them their: 

• fully charged laptop 
• green SET Plan Form – A3 folded sheet
• Webchoices link and access code  
• Printed Webchoices form (if already completed) 

SET Plan Interviews will take place all day on 11 August. This will be a ‘work from home’ day for all Year 10 students. No Year 10 classes will run this day. Students can access any required class work through their SIA class page.

Term 3 - Elevate Education Free Parent Webinar Series

Elevate Education delivers high-impact workshops that help to develop student study skills, motivation, and exam preparation. Again, you are invited to register your participation in the term two parent online seminar series. This can help you to support your child at home by reinforcing the skills that will support their learning at school.

Webinars for this term are:

• How To Get (And Keep) Your Child Motivated. August 6, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
• How You Can Make Technology an Ally (& Not the Enemy!). August 20, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
• How To Help Your Child Improve Their Note Taking. September 3, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
• How You Can Support Your Child During Exams. September 17, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)

To register please visit:https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars

Mrs Kate Aplin
Assistant Principal - Curriculum
Catherine_Aplin@rok.catholic.edu.au

Yr7/8 Core Studies Learner Conferences (ie Parent-Teacher Interviews) - Friday 5th September 2025

The second round of Yr 7/8 Core Studies Learner Conferences will be conducted in the Waterford Centre from 8:30am to 3:00pm on Friday 5th September 2025 (Student Free Day). Interviews will be of ten minutes duration. The rooms the interviews will take place in on this day are below. 

Please note that Kaylah Fox and Bree Broadhurst will interview together (ie parents can only book with Bree but Kaylah is present as well). Megan Munckton will be on long service leave and will be unavailable.

Learner Conferences will open for parent bookings through via your laptop Sia > Parent Lounge > PT Interviews or via the Shalom App > Links/Contacts > Links > Parent Lounge > PT Interviews at 8:00am on Monday 25 August and close at 3:00pm on Monday 1 September to allow teachers time to review and prepare for interviews.

Please review the wealth of information about your child’s progress available on Sia before attending these interviews. Your child is encouraged to attend the interview with you.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Learner Attributes

Throughout Week 6 (18 – 22 August), teachers will give feedback through Sia on the learning behaviours of students in each of their classes, as well as PC classes.

Each student will be awarded either an Excellent (5), Good (4), Sound (3), Improvement Needed (2), or Poor (1) in the following criteria:

• Organisation - punctual to class, correct equipment in good working order (academic only), laptop charged (academic only), record book present
• Application - actively engaged in learning/PC activities, appropriate use of technology (laptop, phone etc), homework complete (academic only)
• Presentation - uniform worn appropriately, follows school guidelines for hair, make-up, jewellery etc
• College Values - treats others with dignity and respect, displays a positive attitude, exhibits appropriate behaviour

This will appear on Sia Parent Dashboard under ‘Grades’.

and will appear as a mark out of 20.

More detailed information can be found by clicking on the ‘Learning Attributes – Semester 1’ link on the above screen.

After the initial feedback is published, teachers are able to update these criteria and re-publish them to parents at any time throughout the year and add a comment if necessary. Parents are advised of updates via Notifications in Sia. In this way, reporting on your child’s application in class is ‘live’, improving the quality of feedback for parents. We believe this is a significant improvement in our communication with parents, compared with the previous ‘point-in-time’ reporting.

If you have any questions about your feedback, please contact the classroom teacher. For questions about the Learning Attributes process, please contact me. Brendan Maher Assistant Principal – Administration.

Mr Brendan Maher
Assistant Principal - Administration
Brendan_Maher@rok.catholic.edu.au

Catholic Education Week Celebrations

The four Catholic Schools in Bundaberg joined with the Parish to start the celebration of Catholic Education Week with Mass at the Holy Rosary Church last Sunday. Shalom was well represented in the music ministry, including Year 12 student, Cameron W., leading those present in the Responsorial Psalm. The gathered community included many of our staff, students and families. On Wednesday, we did some gift giving to continue our Catholic Education Week celebrations by surprising some hard-working people in our local community with delicious biscuits emblazoned with the Catholic Education Week symbols. We felt it was important to support those who support others. We visited places such as our Parish Office, Headspace, Angels, the Men’s Shelter, Edon Place and both our Vinnies stores. Finally, our morning prayers throughout the week, and our whole school assembly prayer, reflected the theme of the week – Communities of Faith, Hope and Love.

150th Anniversary of Edmund Rice Ministries in Queensland

Last Thursday, a small group of staff and students travelled to St Stephen’s Cathedral in Brisbane to celebrate this event with a Mass of Thanksgiving. The Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Mark Coleridge in the presence of representatives from the many schools and ministries inspired by Blessed Edmund Rice. Shalom contributed a heart to the banner that was processed into the Cathedral. Students were tasked with expressing our community’s practices that highlight the heart-centred values of Presence, Compassion and Liberation. The ten colours used in our design represent our ten Houses with Rice House, represented in yellow, taking the central spot as they lead the way in upholding & promoting the Edmund Rice charism to the whole school community. The sweeping curves of the design pay a subtle homage to our long connection with the former Edmund Rice Camps Qld, now Edmund Rice Community Services. The smaller hearts symbolise the ‘Big Buddies’ (our student leaders) who, through their presence in a one-to-one ratio, lifts and liberates their ‘Little Buddy’. Our students who attend camp come from across all ten of our Houses.

Year 11 ACTS Camp: A Transformative Journey

Year 11 ACTS Camp was a powerful and transformative experience—three days filled with reflection, connection, and personal growth. Students leaned into community, deepened existing friendships, and explored their values in meaningful ways. Through team challenges, engaging workshops, and quiet moments of self-reflection, many of us discovered a renewed sense of confidence and clarity. We returned to school not just refreshed, but united.

More than just a trip, ACTS Camp offered the rare opportunity to step outside our comfort zones and embrace a clean slate, surrounded by new faces and fresh perspectives. Many of us were surprised by just how deeply the camp would impact our everyday lives and how many friendships we would form—friendships we know will last well beyond this year.

ACTS Camp brought together students from a wide range of towns, cultures, and interests, all united by a shared purpose: to grow as leaders. It was an inspiring experience that highlighted the true meaning of leadership. Through every activity, we learned that effective leadership is not just about taking charge, but about supporting others, listening, and responding to the needs of the moment. It showed us that genuine collaboration and a focus on collective success are key to achieving shared goals.

ACTS Camp reminded us that leadership is about unity, empathy, and purpose—and we are better prepared to lead because of it.

Written by Year 11 ACTS Camp participants.

Masses

Also, if you would like to join in other Parish services, the Catholic Parish of Bundaberg advertises Mass times at https://www.bundabergcatholic.net.au/mass-prayer/

Mrs Sandra Freeman
Assistant Principal - Mission
Sandra_Freeman@rok.catholic.edu.au

Pathways News
HIGHLIGHTS

SHINING STARS

• Erica Harding-Smith, Year 12, 2012 graduate shines bright as an Educational and Developmental Psychologist

CAREER SPOTLIGHT

• How to become an Educational and Developmental Psychologist
• Pathway to a career in Sport

YEAR 12 GET READY

• Last Week’s QTAC visit slide show
• University Entry Step by Step
• University Early Offer Program
• University Bridging Programs

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Pop-up Polo
• Autobarn Bundaberg – Retail Sales Assistant / Till Sales
• ACQ Projects – Trade Assistant

EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

• Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering Workshop
• JCU Heroes- Applications Open

UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS

• Upcoming Uni Open Days
• UniCentral Open Day
• CQU Open Day – Register Now!

UNIVERSITY 

• QUT Advice Night

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Apply now for September/October School Holidays

The Pathways newsletter is packed with inspiration to help you chase your goals, unlock your potential, and shape an amazing future! 

The Pathways Team
Mrs Liza O’Donnell, Mrs Kim Toll, Mrs Carmen Wyatt, Mrs Melanie Bock & Ms Brigette McMahon
Liza_ODonnell@rok.catholic.edu.au
Kim_Toll@rok.catholic.edu.au
Carmen_Wyatt@rok.catholic.edu.au 
Melanie_Bock@rok.catholic.edu.au 
Brigette_McMcMahon@rok.catholic.edu.au

If you would like to submit any sporting achievements about your child/children along with a photo, please email your submissions to Simon_Gills@rok.catholic.edu.au
Please note photo submissions must only include photos of students from Shalom.

You can also keep up to date with anything sport related via our Facebook page - Shalom College Sport.

Shalom Athletics Carnival

Congrats to all that attended the two days of Athletics.  Largest numbers yet with over 1200 students participating.  Congrats to WALSH HOUSE, the 2025 Athletics Champions. Hogan finished 2^nd and Adams in 3^rd.

Congratulations also to our Age Champions for 2025:

Girls
12 yrs    -     Matilda K (McA)
13 yrs    -     Indica O (C)
14 yrs    -     Charli P (R)
15 yrs    -     Courtney K (L)
16 yrs    -     Josie P (R)
17 yrs    -     Lana G (Mk)
18+ yrs  -    Hayley N (McA)

Boys
12 yrs    -     Lyle B (H)
13 yrs    -     Jayden S (W)
14 yrs    -     James P (H)
15 yrs    -     Trey P (A)
16 yrs    -     Blake W (McC)
17 yrs    -     Jack G (Mk)
18+ yrs  -    Freddie C (McA) 

Three new records were set in 2025.

Girls 12yrs 800m: Atlanta D set a new record of 2:45.44.  The old record was 2:45.53 from 2023

Girls 12yrs 3000m: Atlanta D set a new record of 12:30.40.  The old record was 12:54.06 from 2023

Girls 16yrs High Jump: Josie P set a new record of 1.50m.  The old record was 1.49m from 1986 (J Pimm)

BDSSS Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to the Shalom Athletics Team on a successful defence of the Senior and Junior Athletics trophies at the recent BDSSS Athletics Carnival.  Shalom won the Junior Division by 150pts and the Senior Division by 160pts.  Thanks to all the students who competed and in particular the Team Managers Mrs Jenner and Mr McMah for their efforts over the two days.  Special congrats to our District Age Champions:

12yrs Boys: Lyle B
13yrs Girls: Indica O
13yrs Boys: Kain P
15yrs Girls: Courtney K
16yrs Girls: Josie P

Two new records were set by Shalom students.

Atlanta D in the 12yrs Girls 800m with a time of 2:41.28

Elise V in the 14yrs Girls 1500m in a time of 5:12.16

A Bundy District team will now be selected to compete at the Wide Bay trials (in Bundy) on August 25/26.

Motor Cross

Izaak T (Yr 11) has placed 2nd overall in the Sunshine State Motocross Series for 2025 in the Junior Lites 250cc class.  The series was 6 rounds at Kilcoy, Mundubbera, Warwick, Toowoomba, Goondiwindi and Rockhampton, attracting riders from all over the country as Australia's premium competition for his age and class. Izaak rode with a wrist injury in Rockhampton to secure an overall podium finish.

Izaak was selected for QLD to compete in the MX3 class (U19) in the Darwin round of Australia's Motor Cross Grand Prix at Hidden Valley. Congratulations Izaak!!!!

BMX

Congratulations to Shalom student Sophie-Rose B.  Sophie competed in Copenhagen, Denmark last week at the 2025 UCI World BMX Championships. Sophie finished 44^th in the World. Awesome achievement Sophie!!!

Cycling

Congratulations to Elise V for her stellar performances at the QLD State Road Cycling Championships in Bundaberg a couple of weekends ago!

Elise secured 3^rd place in the Criterium, 3^rd in the Road Race, and a strong 4^th in the Individual Time Trial, proving her consistency and competitiveness across all race formats.

These outstanding results, combined with her impressive track record in previous competitions, put Elise in strong contention to represent QLD at the upcoming Australian Road Nationals later this year- a remarkable achievement on the national stage.

We are incredibly proud of Elise’s determination, resilience, and sportsmanship. Her hard work and dedication continue to inspire everyone around her. Keep pushing, Elise- the QLD jersey is within reach!

Cross Country

Congratulations to all the Shalom students that competed at the State Cross Country in the first week of term.  Jayden S, represented Wide Bay at the Cross Country State Championships and achieved 35th place for 13yrs Boys.

 

The Performing Arts Department are proud to announce Dance Night 2025!

Come and support our talented dance students, both curricular and extra-curricular as they take to the stage in a variety of genres and styles guaranteed to entertain young and old.

Shows: Friday 29 August 7pm | Saturday 30 August 7pm

Ticket Prices:
• General Admission $15
• Student/Pensioners $10

All students, parents, staff and members of the community are welcome to attend.

TICKETS ON SALE 9am Monday 11 August

https://www.trybooking.com/DCSFT

Preferred Student Absentee Option 

Parents are able to inform the College of student absentees via Parent Lounge, using the below pathway:

Parent Lounge> Student Details> Attendance> "+Add Absence Notification"

The Shalom College App has now been updated so when parents select "Absentee" it will re-direct to Parent Lounge for the absentee notification to be added.

For Parents that do not already have the College App please click below:

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.

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 Mr Aaron Brown.  Once approved the details will be placed on our School Register.

Term 1: Tuesday 28 January – Friday 4 April (10 weeks)

Term 2: Tuesday 22 April – Friday 27 June (10 weeks)

Term 3: Monday 14 July – Friday 19 September (10 weeks)
Year 12 Formal: Saturday 6 September

Term 4: Tuesday 7 October – Thursday 4 December (9 weeks)

The Shalom Markets are open every Sunday 6am-midday. Come along to purchase your fresh fruit and vegetables, local food products and handmade items. 

Markets BBQ Roster

Office Hours: 9:00 - 1:00 Monday to Friday
Parish Office: Rossolini Place Level 1, 66 Woongarra St
Phone: 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

"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.

Shalom College Families Business and Trade Directory 

To help assist the Shalom College community in supporting local businesses that are run by Shalom families, we have created our Shalom College Families Business and Trade Directory. If you would like to be listed in this directory, please send a copy of your business card to Mr Peter Robinson who will be establishing and developing this directory to Peter_Robinson@rok.catholic.edu.au

Student Travel Rebates 

Would you like to know more about the Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme and eligibility requirements? Click on the link to view the short introductory video here: https://youtu.be/ogWpq7tVaio 

Student travel rebate applications open 1- 31 October for Semester 2. Please click here to check if you are eligible.

Parent Webinar

Parish Ladies Dinner

Blue Light Disco