NAPLAN Reporting Changes

In addition to changes to the timing of NAPLAN this year, there will also be changes to the way NAPLAN results are reported. New proficiency standards with four levels of achievement for each year level will replace the previous 10 band structure and national minimum standard. The new proficiency standard for each year level has been described as “challenging but reasonable” by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). The change is intended to make it clearer to parents and schools when a child has, or has not, demonstrated proficiency for their stage of schooling.

The bands for each year level are:
• Exceeding
• Strong
• Developing
• Needs additional support

Students in the Exceeding and Strong categories have demonstrated proficiency consistent with their stage of schooling. Students in Developing and Needs additional support categories have not yet demonstrated proficiency consistent with their stage of schooling. Student reports will continue to show the national average and the range of achievement for the middle 60 per cent of students in their year level, allowing comparison of a child’s achievement against these measures.

The changes will also impact the comparison of current and historical data. Results from 2008–2022 cannot be directly compared with the 2023 results.

For more information on this change please see the attached fact sheet from ACARA.

NAPLAN Dates

NAPLAN testing will begin on Wednesday 15 March with the Writing Test. The remaining tests are spaced over the next week and a half. Please see the timetable below.

NAPLAN Catch up sessions

• Thursday 16 March Period 1 in MA7
• Tuesday 21 March Period 1 in RI6 and RI7
• Thursday 23 March Period 2 in RI3 and RI4
• Friday 24 March Period 1 in MA7

Study for Success: Retrieval Practice

Helping your child develop an effective study schedule and strategies is a vital part of supporting their education. As students progress through their schooling the need to allow dedicated time for revision as well as homework and assignments becomes more important. This week’s Study for Success tip is to encourage your child to include activities that practice retrieving information as part of their study. Practicing retrieving information can increase long-term learning. A classic retrieval activity is to use flashcards.

Students can create flashcards the ‘old fashioned way’ using index cards. Cards can be set up in many ways, depending on the content to be studied. Some suggestions include - key vocabulary; people/characters; formulas; question and answer; cause and effect; chronology and dates and thematic concepts.

Students can also take advantage of online tools to create flashcards. Three great places to start are:

- Quizlet https://quizlet.com/features/flashcards 
- Cram https://www.cram.com/ 
- Brainscape https://www.brainscape.com/ 

A variety of apps for Smartphones and tablets are also available.

For more on using flashcards as part of effective retrieval practice read the following article: https://www.retrievalpractice.org/strategies/2019/11/18/flashcards 

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

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

Mrs Patricia Allen
Acting Assistant Principal – Curriculum
allenp@shalomcollege.com  

SIA – LOG ON NOW! GET THE PHONE APP!

‘Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.’ -Warren Buffet

A parent’s role in the education of their child is vital. Student outcomes will be maximised when parents and teachers are both involved in their child’s education and have positive interactions. Sia is a fantastic way for parents to be fully informed about student progress, assessment due dates, news items, upcoming events, assessment results etc.

Sia, and the Shalom phone app, have been available to parents since the beginning of 2022. Currently, our parent login rate is slightly lower than the end of last year. We would like all our parents to be successfully logged into Sia as soon as possible. Attached in the link below is a Parent “Everything You Need To Know About Sia’ Guide which includes how to log in for the first time. The phone app is super-convenient – a must-have for parents!

Our IT team will have sent the login details for Sia to all new parents to the school at the beginning of the year. If you have misplaced these details, or are having technical difficulties, please contact our Shalom IT department via email at shalomit@shalomcollege.com or phone 41558131 during office hours 8am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday.

Mr Brendan Maher
Assistant Principal - Administration
maherb@shalomcollege.com 

The Year 7 and 10 students that returned a signed and completed consent card earlier this term will be vaccinated during school on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 March (note, due to large number of Year 7 students this clinic is now over two days). Thursday 9 March is the Year 10s.

The vaccinations will be conducted by a team of authorised and registered nurses from OzCare.

Parents are encouraged to ensure their children have breakfast on the morning of the vaccination.  

Ozcare will contact all guardians directly if a student (with a completed and returned consent form) did not attend the Shalom clinic session.

For further information about the School Immunisation Program please call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit www.health.qld.gov.au/immunisation or click on the following links; immunisation through the school program

The following resources are also available for you:  

https://beta.health.gov.au/resources/videos/hpv-animation-video-for-students

https://beta.health.gov.au/resources/videos/hpv-vaccine-preventing-human-papillomavirus-hpv-cancers-and-diseases-by-vaccination-parent-video

The Public Heatlh Act 2005 requires the school principal to disclose student and parent, legal guardian or authorised person information to the eligible Year 7 and 10 immunisation provider if requested.

Shalom College Registration Form -  Tuesday 25 April

Welcome to the Registration Form for those who would like to march on Anzac Day with our Shalom College community.

We are inviting interested Shalom Staff/Students/Parents and Friends to participate with Shalom College at the Bargara Service and/or Bundaberg Civic Service for Anzac Day.

We will also acknowledge students who represent Shalom College at other Services in the district. (Agnes Water, Rosedale, Moore Park, Elliot Heads, Gin Gin, Childers, Woodgate, etc.) (Other Services/Marches will be acknowledged if the student attends/marches in Shalom Formal Day uniform.)

Anzac Day is the solemn day of remembrance of those Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who have fought and died for their country, and is marked annually on the anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign of the First World War.

ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day is the anniversary of the landing of troops from Australia and New Zealand on the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, in World War I on April 25 1915. Anzac Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing on Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day on which we remember all Australians who served and died in war and on operational service, past and present.

Students, as you will be representing the College, it is important to adhere to the following guidelines:

• Formal uniform with polished shoes
• Formal hat (borrow or purchase new one, if yours is not in good condition)
• NO chewing gum
• Sleepers or studs ONLY
• Bottled water (It is often a very hot day.)
• Apply sunscreen before marching

There are 3 opportunities to march on ANZAC DAY

1. Bargara Dawn Service
2. Bundaberg Civic Service (roll call at 8:00 am)
3. OTHER SERVICES (Agnes Water, Rosedale, Moore Park, Elliot Heads, Gin Gin, Childers, Woodgate, etc.) - (Other Services/marches will be acknowledged if the student attends/marches in Shalom Formal Day uniform.)

Staff, Parents and Friends, if you plan on marching with Shalom College, please meet at the designated time and place and please wear corporate attire, of a similar standard to students.

If you are marching at the Bargara Dawn Service, please meet at 5:00am at the Bargara Service Station and report to Mr Robinson for roll marking.

If you are marching in the Bundaberg Civic Service, please meet outside Indulge Cafe (outdoor tables) (near Target) at 8:00am and report to Mr Robinson for roll marking.

At the conclusion of the ceremonies, students will be dismissed from the memorial site. Please arrange to collect your student from there

Your attendance is much appreciated.

Please complete the form below to register.

https://forms.gle/GJdvNeWRVGiCvx3r9 

More details will be posted as they become available.

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

Shalom College is currently organising an inaugural Empowering Women’s Breakfast for Friday 5 May. At Shalom College we place great importance in recognising and supporting our young female students to reach their potential whether it is in the classroom, on the sporting field, on the stage or within industry. With the Empowering Women’s Breakfast, we hope to inspire the young women in the room to persevere when faced with difficulties that they encounter in life and empower them to be resilient and persistent when they endeavor to succeed in their chosen path.  It will also be an opportunity to celebrate the great women in our lives and the great women in the lives of our students. 

The 2023 event will include guest speakers Gretel Butea, (Australian Netball Diamonds, Queensland Firebirds and Commonwealth Games Netball medalist), Tanya O’Shea (Leadership Coach and Mentor) and other special guests.  There will also be fundraising raffles with prizes including an Australian Diamond’s Netball dress, a signed Australian Diamond’s Netball and a signed Queensland Firebirds Netball. 

Funds raised from the breakfast will go towards our female QISSN (Netball) and QISSRL (Rugby League) teams to financially support these young athletes to attend the 2023 carnivals.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from businesses to help sponsor the inaugural event.

If you are interested in sponsoring please contact

Nikki Somerfield
Shalom QISSN Sponsorship and Fundraising Coordinator
Nikki_Somerfield@shalomcollege.com

More details on the event and ticket sales will be available in the coming weeks.

Mrs Georgia Halpin
Community Relations Officer
Georgia_Halpin@shalomcollege.com 

College Open Day - Wednesday 15 March 2023 (9.15am - 11.30am)

For prospective parents and students for 2024 enrolments.

The College Principal Dan McMahon will introduce the morning, then you will receive a personalised tour of the school from Shalom College’s Year 10 students.

All students will receive a complimentary goodie bag on arrival. The morning will conclude with a sausage sizzle for all guests.

Register NOW to attend this event – REGISTER HERE

Wednesday 15 March 2023 | 9:15am-11:30am | Shalom College Performing Arts Precinct

Year 7 2024 Applications Close Friday 21 April 2023

Enrolment applications for Year 7 2024 are OPEN!

For more information on the enrolment process please see link HERE

All applications receive an interview
May - June 2023 - Appointments for interviews allocated & interviews commence.

By 31 July 2023 - Notification sent to advise of acceptance outcome.

Year 7 2024 Applications Close Friday 21 April 2023

Year 10 Equipment List

Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@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 Mr Aaron Brown.  Once approved the details will be placed on our School Register.

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.

NEW FITNESS CENTRE OPENING HOURS

To ensure that students and staff using the Fitness Centre before and after school can do so in a safe manner, and with adequate supervision, we are making some changes to the Shalom College Fitness Centre Opening Hours for students.

Beginning in WEEK 7 (Monday 6 March), please note the following opening hours:

MONDAY - FRIDAY MORNING
SPORTING TEAMS + HPP STUDENTS ONLY

MONDAY & THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Year 7 & 8 students
CIRCUIT TRAINING ONLY
Limited spaces (30 max)

TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Year 9-12 students
Approved programs only

A reminder that if you intend to use the College Fitness Centre, you must follow the steps below:

1. Collect a permission form, either from the Fitness Centre Office or Sports Centre Office.
2. Return the signed form to Miss Mitchell (Sports Centre Office)
3. Complete an induction. These will ONLY be completed before school by appointment with Miss Mitchell.

Ms Melinda Pearson
LAC - Physical Education
melinda_pearson@shalomcollege.com 

Job Opportunity: Caritas Australia Diocesan Director for Rockhampton

Caritas Australia is seeking a passionate Diocesan Director for the Rockhampton Diocese. This paid role is appointed by Caritas Australia in conjunction with the Bishop of Rockhampton and promotes the work of Caritas Australia through fundraising, advocacy and relationships with schools and parishes.

The role is flexible, working 1 day/7.6 hours per week on average across the year and involves engaging with communities across the Rockhampton Diocese, supporting Caritas Australia appeals and coordinating volunteers.

Duties include:
• Coordinating Project Compassion including the Diocesan Project Compassion Launch
• Providing a communications pathway between Caritas and the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton parishes and schools
• General administration tasks

For more information, including a copy of the role description and overview, contact the HR Manager on 4887 3090. To apply for the position, submit your resume and cover letter to hr@rok.catholic.net.au. Diocesan employees are encouraged to apply.

Australia’s Unusual Jobs!

1. Senior submarine cook
When the Royal Australian Navy advertised that it was willing to pay up to $200,000 for senior submarine cooks, it attracted worldwide media attention. It seems that there aren't too many individuals with the cooking skills and organisational ability to produce morale-boosting food in a cramped galley. While you'll need to learn your submariner skills elsewhere, you can get the ball rolling by doing a pre-apprenticeship cooking course. Click here for more information.

2. Construction Diver
Australia is the middle of a resources boom and many of those resources are being extracted from under the sea, necessitating the building and maintenance of offshore platforms by divers. Construction diver employers prefer to hire those with a metals and engineering background, so doing a TAFE course in fitting, plumbing, or welding will increase your employability. Check out Construction Diving Company -Dive Co to see what they do.

3. Crop Duster Pilot
With Australia fast becoming Asia's food bowl, there's lots of work for pilots who can spray pesticides on the nation's crops. A crop Duster Pilot’s skills are diverse and they are also known to non-growing season dousing wildfires for firefighting crews, surveying land, flying banners over sporting events, or working as flight instructors. Read about them here

4. Shark Tagger
Those tags that allow marine biologists to track the movements of great white sharks don't magically attach themselves. If you're willing to haul a shark onto a boat and help with the surgical implantation of a tracking device before throwing it back in the water, you probably won't find yourself competing for jobs with too many others. The Australian Government's shark mitigation strategy has a strong evidence-based focus, backed by science produced from shark tagging. Read about JCU Marine Biology courses here

5. Roadkill Collector
Ever wonder what happens to the dead possum by the side of the road? Roadkill collectors are often found in the more remote areas of our country, and they sometimes work for councils or as Park Rangers too. If you can handle picking up roadkill, sorting it out, and disposing of it properly, this job is for you. Sometimes police officers are assigned to remove deceased animals from roadways, but they don’t have time to pick up each carcass. Learn about the Qld Police recruitment process here

Use the My Careers platform to research your ideal job!

My Careers

This week every Year 10, 11 and 12 student received an email from our subscription to My Careers. My Careers developed specialised software with the goal of improving career education outcomes at every stage of life. Through collaborative research and development with industry professionals, My Careers has created an innovative and engaging program that we hope our students take advantage of. We would encourage conversations and engagement with the program at home.

Time is running out to register for the CQU Year 12 Uni Day.

CQU University Experience

Year 12 students are invited to experience a day in the life of a CQU student on Friday 17 March, getting a taste of what post-school study is really like. 9am – 2pm Shalom will transport students to and from the event.

What to expect:

Students will choose two study areas of interest and participate in interactive, hands-on sessions delivered by CQU teaching staff. On the day, students will receive a personalised timetable to navigate the day just like uni students. They'll also:

• Learn about our early offer options and other pathways to uni.
• Discover study support and scholarship options.
• Get to ask our friendly CQU staff and students questions.
• Meet students from other schools with similar interests.

Students who are not ATAR eligible, are concerned about not receiving an ATAR, or not meeting an ATAR requirement, are welcome to attend. CQU will be hosting a STEPS session that students can select as one of their study areas. This is for any students who genuinely wants to attend university, because it is a long day if you are not interested.

Study areas on offer:

• Agriculture
• Aviation
• Business
• Digital Media
• Education
• Engineering
• Medical Science
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Psychology
• Social Work
• STEPS (pathway to university)

YEAR 12 REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND

The Pathways Team
Mrs Liza O’Donnell, Mrs Kim Toll, Mrs Monique McLucas & Ms Jacinta Cook
Liza_ODonnell@shalomcollege.com
kim_toll@shalomcollege.com
monique_mclucas@shalomcollege.com
jacinta_cook@shalomcollege.com

The Catholic Schools Race Day is this Saturday 11 March. 

The Catholic Schools Race Day Marquee tickets have SOLD OUT! However, guests can still attend by purchasing General Admission Tickets directly from the Bundaberg Race Club; General Admission tickets to the Catholic Schools Races will be available at the gate on race day for $15. General outdoor seating is available on the public lawn, but is limited and not guaranteed (so the Bundaberg Race Club advise arriving early). Gates open at 11:30am.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors and service providers for their ongoing support of our Race Day.

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)

Breakfast is available every morning for purchase from 8.00am - 8.30am.

Items available are:

Croissant Ham & Cheese (1/2 side) $1.00

Breakfast Bars $1.00

Toasted Sandwich $3.50

Bacon & Egg Muffins $3.50

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Wraps $3.50

Fresh Fruit (seasonal) $1.00

Other items available for purchase are Yoghurt Pots (not everyday), Up n Go drinks & Flavoured Milk.

Students who train before school need to consider utilising the breakfast menu to replenish energy lost during their early morning training sessions, however, students must be dressed appropriately before entering the tuckshop and must not be late for class.

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. 

Volunteers Required - Markets Tuckshop

We are seeking your help!! We are always in need of new volunteers for the Markets Tuckshop and BBQ.  If your child/children would like to gain some work experience, why not get them to volunteer in the canteen. If you have a few hours you could spare to assist in our canteen, please contact Leanne via email at barkerl@shalomcollege.com

Markets Tuckshop Roster

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@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.

Learner Driver Education Program