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The English have terrible weather, and their cricket team is rubbish! But, they certainly do ceremony and ritual better than anyone else. I’m not a monarchist but I was one of the millions of avid viewers of the ritual, ceremony and pomp that surrounded the death and funeral of Queen Elizabeth. There were very similar scenes with the crowning of King Charles. Even for us descendants of rebellious Irish Catholics, you have to hand it to the Brits – they do ritual and ceremony so well. The ranks of the great and glorious were very evident at both events. Royalty obviously has its privileges. Interestingly, yesterday, the Church celebrated the feast of ‘Christ the King’. I’m not sure that Jesus of Nazereth, who seemed to spend most of his time hanging around the ‘losers’ of his time, would have felt very comfortable taking a front row or even a back row seat at the recent Royal ceremonies.
We were reminded last week, of the big gaps that will be left at Shalom by Kim O’Shea-Hard and Mary Taylor. It was a really big week at the College with six Academic Awards ceremonies all of which were organized by Kim and a wonderful Graduation Liturgy put together so thoughtfully and tastefully by Mary. Shalom has been blessed to have these two wonderful educators working with our young people for so many years. They will be hugely missed.
Congratulations to all of those many students whose academic efforts and achievements were recognized last week. Thank you to all of their parents who so positively supported their efforts throughout 2022. Job very well done.
Tuition Fees & Levies 2023 – not surprisingly, our school fees will rise next year but well less than the current inflation rate.
The payment of school fees is terribly important for the College to enable us to function effectively. We are enormously grateful to all of those families who are able to pay their fees on time. We will always look to support those families who are in financial difficulties and it is most important for those in that situation to have good communication with the College. As of today, there is just over $1.5 million outstanding in school fees. That is a lot and I would ask that all families who have accounts outstanding to speak to me if there are difficulties of which we are not aware or to attend to the account as soon as possible.
Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
mcmahond@shalomcollege.com
Senior School Year 10 - Academic Integrity Course
During this week’s Year 10 Exam Block students will be given time to complete their online QCAA Academic Integrity Course when they are not in a scheduled exam. We ask that students please bring their device with them so that they can complete this. It is important that all Year 10 students complete this course before they begin their senior studies.
If your student is unable to complete their online Academic Integrity Course during this coming week the instruction guide below will assist them in completing this task.
How to Access the Academic Integrity Course
All Year 10 students by now should have registered for their QCAA myQCE Student Portal Account. If your child has recently commenced at the College and has not completed their registration and needs assistance, please have them contact me at Student Reception.
Next Step Survey - Year 12 Students in 2022
Stationery Lists 2023
The 2023 school stationery lists are now available and have been updated on the college website. They can be found here Stationery Lists 2023.
Mrs Gail Norris
Assistant Principal - Curriculum
Gail_Norris@shalomcollege.com
Year 11 Exam Block
Year 11 students will participate in an exam block from Wednesday 23 November - Friday 25 November. Students participating in this exam block will begin Unit 3 assessment. This assessment is summative and as such will contribute towards the ATAR score. 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.
Year 10 End of Semester 2 Examinations
Year 10 students will participate in an exam block from Wednesday 23 November - Friday 25 November. The Year 10 examination timetable is attached. Please note that Year 10 students must attend school up to and including Thursday 24 November. Students are not required to attend school on Friday 25 November, although there will be supervision at school provided for those students unable to make alternative arrangements.
Students should expect to sit outstanding examinations and complete other outstanding assessment tasks at the direction of class teachers in any available examination session during the examination block, including the following week if necessary (Monday 28 November - Friday 2 December).
We wish our students all the best with their studies and exams.
Mr Brendan Maher
Assistant Principal - Administration
maherb@shalomcollege.com
Year 12 Graduation
A Sports Centre packed with families welcomed the 2022 Year 12 students for their last Liturgy at Shalom College.
The Seniors were reminded that we value their uniqueness and that we pray they go forward, using what they have learnt here, to make the world a better place. The Reading and the Gospel highlighted that God calls each of us, regardless of how imperfect we are, to use our voice for good. Mr McMahon used some great examples of people who have demonstrated, through their integrity and compassion for others, how to stand in solidarity with those who are the most vulnerable. The choir and Mrs McLucas solidified this with their amazing rendition of ‘You’re the Voice’.
This was Fr Peter’s last Liturgy with us as he has been transferred to Rockhampton. He was reminded of his ordination when our Gospel was welcomed with conch shells and carried in so reverently by some of our Tongan and First Nations students.
Fr Peter has been a strong supporter of Shalom College and we are sad to see him go. His strength of character, his compassion and wisdom will be greatly missed.
Congratulations Year 12s
Thank You
On a personal note, as I am retiring, this was my last Graduation Liturgy. I feel very blessed to have worked at Shalom College and this was a wonderful way to conclude my role here. Thank you to all the Shalom students, staff and parents – I am sad to finish but also excited to be able to spend more time with family, especially my two grandsons.
Mrs Mary Taylor
Assistant Principal - Mission
TaylorM@shalomcollege.com
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.
New Preferred Student Absentee Option
Parents are now 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.
2023 Year 7 & Year 10 Girls Appointments
Please note that 2023 Year 7 & Year 10 Girls appointments are necessary during Term 4.
Uniform Shop Hours:
Monday 8:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am to 12:00pm
Thursday 8:00am to 12:00pm
CLOSED FRIDAY
The Uniform Shop is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3:30pm to 5:00pm preferably by appointment only. Year 10 Girls 2023 are welcome to pop in before school or during Lunch without an appointment.
Did You Know You Can Do Work Experience at QPAC?
QPAC, Brisbane, offer work experience opportunities to students to allow them to gain an understanding of how the Performing Arts Industry operates and to receive advice about pursuing a career in the arts industry. The program offer experience across the technical disciplines of production: specifically lighting, staging and sound technology. Placements take place during a 5-day week (Mon – Fri) block. Placements are dependant on show and venue activity. Find out more here.
Santos Science Experience
The Santos Science Experience is a unique program for students in Years 9 and 10. Each program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work. Programs can vary from between 1 to 4 days in length. Programs run throughout the year in multiple locations. For more information Click on the brochure here and see upcoming dates here.
Aspiring Teacher Grant
If you have decided to become a teacher, the Aspiring Teacher Grant will help get you started. If successful, you will receive a one-off lump sum grant payment for $2,500 for general applicants or $5,000 for rural and remote residents during your first semester of study to assist with study-related expenses such as a computer, textbooks and stationery. Click here to find out more and see if you meet the eligibility criteria.
JCU NOW Webinar
JCU NOW is for high achieving Year 11 and 12 students who want to be ready for tomorrow by studying first year university subjects alongside their high school subjects. Find out more at the upcoming webinar where you can explore the range of available subjects, how to participate in JCU NOW and how you can save time and money on your degree while earning QCE and degree credits. Send in your question(s) and JCU will try to answer as many as possible during the live webinar.
Date: Thursday 24 November 2022
Time: 7 pm - 8 pm (AEST)
Join via: Phone, tablet, or other computing device (no webcam needed)
Register to attend here.
Engineering Your Future
The science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sector overall has grown by 85% since the 2000s, and is expected to grow by another 12.9% within the next five years. In particular, the engineering sector is currently experiencing a surge in demand, particularly in areas relating to public infrastructure, natural resources and renewable energy. The truth is that no matter what you are interested in, engineering is likely to play a part - from filmmaking and software development to automation and biomedical devices. Not only that but Engineering graduates are in the top 5 highest paid graduate salaries. For more information, please visit the Engineering Your Future website.
Australian Space Discovery Centre
The Australian Space Discovery Centre is inspiring the future workforce to sustain and grow the national space industry with a goal to triple the size of the sector to create 20,000 new Australian jobs by 2030.
There’s much more to a career in space than being an astronaut. There are many exciting career paths to follow right here on Earth. Space law, medicine, design and manufacturing, robotics and data analysis. A wide range of skills is needed to support the growing space sector. Space is a multidisciplinary domain and needs all sorts of skillsets and types of people.
Read more about the different types of careers in space.
Positions Vacant – Year 12 Graduate
- Ross Gray Motor City are seeking to employ an apprentice motor mechanic. Interested students should send their resume to Maryann Borg at recruityou@westnet.com.au
- Zac's Meats currently have an opportunity for an apprentice butcher. To apply, please drop your resume into the shop at 54 Burnett Street.
- Barolin Physiotherapy Services are seeking applications for an Administration Assistant for approximately up to 28.5hrs per week. Experience in an administration/reception role is preferred but not essential. Find out more and how to apply here.
- McGrath Estate Agents Bundaberg, are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Front Office Manager to join their high performing team. Find out more about the position and how to apply here.
- The Marketing Department here at Shalom are offering a graduate traineeship position where you will complete a Certificate III in Business Administration while assisting with photography, social media, graphic design and much more. Find out details and how to apply here.
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
Zain is a Year 10 student in Adams PC5. Zain gives 100% to all things Adams and Shalom. Zain is always polite and well mannered. Zain embodies our Adams values and is an amazing role model to our younger students in Adams house.
Mrs Kylee Johnstone
Adams House Coordinator
Kylee_Johnstone@shalomcollege.com
Year 10 Business Students
During Week 6, a group of Year 10 Business students attended the Bundaberg Entrepreneurship Immersion day held at the Multiplex. The event was hosted by Bundaberg Regional Council to help develop students’ UX designer and entrepreneurial mindsets and their 21st Century skills.
Fifteen teams were organised from schools around Bundaberg and Shalom had two teams. Each group had to identify a local problem, formulate a solution and create a way to make their solution a “business” idea. At the end, each group presented to three separate panels (similar to Shark Tank). The students were mentored throughout the day by a range of business professionals including Glenn Richards, founder of Greencross Vets and Shark Tank investor.
After the presentations, the “investors” chose how much they were willing to invest in each business idea. Our Shalom teams placed first and third for their innovative business ideas. Our winning team’s business was Cane Cutlery and Catering Supplies, a business that uses sugar cane byproducts to transform into environmentally sustainable alternatives to plastic cutlery and catering products. The business would source cane trash from local farms and re-purpose an unused mill to revive the Bundaberg Sugar Cane Industry. Our third placed team was Ibis Bins. This business idea created a recycling bin using Artificial Intelligence to identify the type of recycled product placed in the bin and provide a rewards system via an app to customers who use the facility. The ‘Bin Chicken’ would be rolled out firstly in schools using a school-based rewards card that students can claim when they recycle their rubbish in the correct bin.
Both teams were enthusiastic and passionate about their ideas and are using their new-found skills in the development of their business plan for their final assessment task at school. Well done to our Year 10 Business students on their success - Ethan A, Kaylee B, Teegan G, Melinda H, Grace M, Erin M, Ella-Jade R, Keiarna S.
Dr Stacey Cowan
Learning Area Coordinator - Business and IT Departments
Stacey_cowan@shalomcollege.com
The winners of the major prizes for this year’s Lingiari House Raffle fundraiser for Phoenix House were:
1st Prize Weber BBQ – Sheree Bond
2nd Prize $100 BCF Voucher (donated by Scott Burke Solar) – April Johnson
3rd Prize Gooburrum Grove Gift Pack (donated by Gooburrum Grove Fine Foods) – Heidi Geyer
4th Prize Body Shop Gift Pack (donated by Ms. Julia Fox) - The Gallop Family
On behalf of Phoenix House I would like to thank everyone who supported our raffle this year!
Mr Michael Ray
Lingiari House Coordinator
Michael_Ray@shalomcollege.com
A Brief History of the Mythology Fiction Genre
Mythology sits neatly in the realm of fantasy but can claim its own place as a genre given the breath of its influence and the depth of its origins. Mythology and folklore are vehicles of cultural origins, the identity of a society, an ideological belief that is taken as fact despite its variance from natural law. These inspire further storytelling to perpetuate the history of that culture. Rational myths will work to explain certain situations and events, functional myths are more didactic in nature and serve to instruct or guide. Psychological or emotional myths are built around the human element particularly emotional needs and responses.
Mythology has given writers a plethora of scenarios and landscapes, beasts, heroes, and antiheroes to weave into their fiction.
The Victorian era saw the insurgence of mythological components infused into fiction, though it is argued that it was rather too romanticised and polite. Nonetheless the study of ancient mythology at this time was viewed as facilitating an age of enlightenment, especially considering the inclusion of other cultures woven into the stories. The 1830’s hosted the emergence of an Arthurian revival which moves toward a Hellenistic focus in the middle of the century. The writings of Tennyson, Ruskin, Arnold, Pater, and Johann Joachim Winckelmann are associated with this genre at that time and they in turn inspired artists such as the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia books (1950-1956) are littered with representatives of the magical, mythological kind; centaurs, dryads, giants, satyrs, even Jewel the unicorn makes an appearance as a loyal follower of Aslan. This defines another area of interest, that of the neat division of ‘good’ animals and ‘bad’ animals, ‘good’ beasts, and ‘bad’ beasts – classic dark and light, pitted against each other in epic battles of Heaven and Hell. This moral conundrum faced by humankind is a common feature in mythography as we know it today and while traditionally myths were structured to exemplify the virtue of ethical qualities, it is modern mass-culture adaptations of the mythological narrative that presents the stronger moral physics. Clearly, we have an increasing need to persuade ourselves to ‘choose the right path’.
Rick Riordan is a classic modern-day example of including mythological elements, his tales are based on Greek and Egyptian mythology and feature the Gods of Mt. Olympus, Medusa, the Hippocampus, Polyphemus the cyclops, Minotaur, among others. Norse mythology is another popular influence with Riordan and others, the cataclysmic destruction of the cosmos and everything in it, otherwise known as Ragnarök being a particularly popular focus. Other examples are Jennifer Saint’s Ariadne, Madeleine Miller’s Circe, and The Song of Achilles, and more recently Lore, by Alexandra Bracken, and Piranesi, by Susanna Clarke.
This genre has been represented well in the movie industry and provides a good basis for another sub-genre, the apocalyptic tale.
I’ll save the crossover into the fairy tale sub-genre from folklore another day.
State Girls Hockey Championship
Hockey is definitely in the blood at Shalom College! 10 players out of the team of 15 were from Shalom. They attended the September Under 15 State Girls Championship in Maryborough. These girls played great hockey over the 5 days, demonstrating superb teamwork, resulting in 5th place in Division 2. Congratulations to Emma, Ava, Maddy, Jaslyn, Sophie, Emilie, Gabby, River, Kirra and Ruby for your awesome carnival.
Special mention to Emma, Ava and Emilie who have been selected in the Queensland squads to contest selection in February 2023.
Seven of these girls then backed up for another hockey carnival earlier this month. Emilie, Gabby, Ruby, Sophie, Emma, Maddy and Jaslyn travelled to Brisbane for 3 days to play in the Under 15 Indoor Hockey Championships, resulting in 5th place. Congratulations to all girls on your friendship, commitment and dedication to your hockey.
Indoor Hockey
The hockey talent doesn’t stop there, with our Shalom boys, Tully and Connor playing Indoor Hockey in Mackay over the weekend. As Bundaberg didn’t have a team in the Under 13 age group, Tully and Connor played for Maryborough. These boys were a big asset to the team, contributing great skills, knowledge and confidence assisting Maryborough to gain 6th place. Well done boys.
Girls Touch Football
Congratulations Shalom McGrath Girls Touch Football team! This team won the Division 1 Womens Touch Comp on Saturday Night at the Bundaberg Touch Association. We play Tuesday nights in the Womens Club Competition. These young ladies played well all season, with great improvements along the way. It was a pleasure to coach.
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare – High Performance Program & After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Term Dates for 2023
Term 1: Monday 23 January – Friday 31 March (10 weeks)
Term 2: Monday 17 April – Friday 23 June (10 weeks)
Term 3: Monday 10 July – Friday 15 September (10 weeks)
Term 4: Tuesday 3 October – Thursday 30 November (9 weeks)
If you are interested in volunteering at our College Tuckshop, we would love for you to indicate your availability and book a shift following the link below.
The booking system helps to accommodate our very much appreciated regular volunteers, but also families who may not be able to commit on a regular basis and have a day here or there throughout the year. 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 4155 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 2-3 hours (school drop off to around 11.30 am).
No experience required!
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 Tuckshop Roster
New volunteers are required for the Markets Tuckshop and BBQ, if you have any queries please contact Leanne via email at barkerl@shalomcollege.com
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Sunday 27 November |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
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Sunday 4 December |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Mark Morris |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
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Sunday 11 December |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Trish Sellers |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Nicole Schubel |
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Sunday 18 December |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Danielle Morrish |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Tennille Nagas |
Markets BBQ Roster
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Sunday 27 November |
Bundaberg Croquet Club |
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Sunday 4 December |
Volunteers required |
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Sunday 11 December |
Bundaberg Croquet Club |
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Sunday 18 December |
East Bundaberg Rotary |
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@shalomcollege.com
Student Travel Rebates
Student travel rebate applications are only open in May for Semester 1 and October for Semester 2. Please click here to check if you are eligible.
Duffys Buses
Youth Suport
Catholic Parish
Catholic Youth Groups
