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- Year 7 Camp Information Term 2
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- ROSA Awards
- Student Drivers
- Absentees
- Fitness Centre Opening Hours
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- Pathways
- Quiet Achiever
- Drama in the Spotlight
- Empowering Women - Breakfast - Tickets on Sale NOW!
- Hogan House Fundraiser - Movie Night & Raffle
- McAuley House Fundraiser - Mini Markets & Movie Night
- QISSN Sponsor Spotlight
- Damien House Fundraiser Recap
- Interschool Debating Competition
- Japanese Students
- From the Library
- Sport
- Term Dates
- Tuckshop - Breakfast
- Tuckshop - Online Pre-Ordering
- Parent and Carer Tuckshop Volunteers
- Shalom Sunday Markets
- The Catholic Parish of Bundaberg
- Community Notice Board
When the black and white photographs come to life...
For many years ANZAC day was a day where we honoured the memories of the Australian soldiers who landed at Gallipoli in 1915. Whilst that is still a focus today, Australians have broadened their scope of recognition. In 2023, we will acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of all Australians who have fought and died while representing this country.
Considering that the youngest of the original ANZACs were approximately 18 years of age, the latest that they would have been born was 1897. No-one who served in World War 1 is alive today. For those who served in World War 2, they would currently, if still alive, be in their nineties. In recent decades, our memories of the Diggers are of men and women who have become old and frail due to the passing of time.
In many homes around Australia, there will be photos – some displayed in frames in living rooms, but most in albums, stored away under houses, in attics or beneath beds. However, a look through these albums will tell their own story. For there you will find a world of black and white, where young, fit, athletic men and women stand or sit in the center of photographs. They are not likely to be smiling as this was not the practice 100 years ago. There is perhaps a signature in the bottom corner and the photo itself is creased, dog eared, or turning yellow.
Looking through the images tells many family stories. They are youthful versions of great grandparents with many a vision of a young man who bears a resemblance to a brother, cousin, or uncle who is alive today. Sadly, many of these young men and women never returned from the war. It can be very powerful to reflect, to take a moment to wonder what they would have become. Who would they have married? What career would they have forged for themselves? Who would have been born into families that never eventuated?
For many of us today, that is why we march on 25 April. That is why young children, adolescents, and adults, proudly pin the ribbons and medals of past uncles, aunts, or grandparents to their chests. Not to honour war, but to honour the memory and the sacrifice of the young man or woman, who bears a striking resemblance to others in the family fold, but who gave up their youth so that we could have ours.
The photos may be static and decaying, but the images contained within them live on for all time.
Thank you to Mr Vince Haberman, a guest at our ANZAC Liturgy last Thursday, for his kind donation of the following book:
The Lost Boys: The Untold Story of the Under-age ANZAC Soldiers Who Fought in the First World War. Some of the boys were as young as thirteen, having lied about their age.
Removal of trees - the trees on our oval have been removed to allow for the extension of our ovals and the re-alignment of the existing spaces.
It is always sad to have to remove trees and the College does not do so lightly. As we have done in the past, we will replant the number of trees lost elsewhere on our property.
Welcome back to Term 2 learning!
A warm welcome back to all Shalom families. We hope that the Easter break was restful and that all students are feeling refreshed and ready for learning. Term 2 can seem particularly busy with many events, including the Shalom Musical, Athletics Carnival, Anzac Day March, and Shalom Formal, scheduled for this term. Taking time to review your child’s preparedness for the term and reflect on their organisational and study strategies for homework and assessment is a worthwhile step for encouraging a successful term.
Parents are encouraged to work with their students to develop appropriate homework and study plans – the Record Book is a helpful tool for this purpose. A Homework Study Planner is included for each term (see p.70 and 71 for Term Two). A monthly or term overview for your child’s study location at home is also a good strategy.
Learning Area Coordinators assign tasks in each faculty area and class teachers adapt these to specific days/lessons when applicable. Please be aware that some tasks with multiple components may be duplicated in the Due Work Calendar. Early each term, teachers review term planning and set dates for the term’s assessment. Parents can access upcoming assessment dates for their children via Sia. Each student has a “Due Work Calendar” that shows upcoming dates for checkpoints, drafts, and exams. To access this calendar for your child in the Sia Smartphone Application please select “My Shalom” and then “Due Work”. On the webpage, an option to select Due Work will show under your child’s photograph on the home page.
Encouraging successful and effective study habits can be difficult when you aren’t sure what is most effective. There is research that supports the use of particular strategies in revision and study. Some recommended approaches include interleaving, spacing and retrieval. For a short overview of these key ideas and how to apply them, presented by leading psychologists in the field of human learning and memory, try this short and engaging TEDex presentation:
https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_bjork_robert_bjork_how_to_study_to_maximize_performance
Mrs Patricia Allen
Acting Assistant Principal - Curriculum
allenp@shalomcollege.com
Interim Reports Published
Interim Report Cards were published last Friday 21 April and are available for parents through Sia - Parent Lounge – Academic Reports. More specific information about individual assessment items may be viewed through Sia – My Students.
Students can access their reports via Sia – Services & Support – Applications – Student Café.
If you have any questions about assessment results, please contact the relevant classroom teacher. For any other enquiries, feel free to contact me.
Year 7/8 Core Studies Learner Conferences (Parent-Teacher Interviews) - Friday 28 April 2023
Year 7/8 Core Studies Learner Conferences will be conducted in the Waterford Centre from 8:30am to 3:00pm on Friday 28 April 2023 (Student Free Day for Year 7/8 students only). Interviews will be of ten minutes duration. On this day, the rooms the interviews will take place are below.
| Core Studies A | Core Studies B | ||
| Teacher | Room | Teacher | Room |
| Emily Stevenson | RI1 | Michael Harris | HO1 |
| Rebecca Jenner | RI2 | Kirsty McCulloch | HO2 |
| Megan Munckton | Rice break-out room | ||
| Sarah Murray | RI3 | Wendy Egan | HO3 |
| Gillian Deacon | RI4 | Karen Lyons | HO4 |
| Craig Sologinkin | RI5 | Lauren Shackley | HO5 |
| Michelle Pacey | RI6 | Shelley Allen Scott Whitelaw |
HO6 |
| Jade Tatnell Alicia Lawrence |
RI7 | Sam Whitelaw | HO7 |
Additionally, parents will have an opportunity to book an appointment with those teachers who have three Year 7/8 Core Studies classes on Wednesday 3 May from 8.30am-11.30am in Loyola. These teachers are: Sarah Murray, Gillian Deacon, Michelle Pacey, Craig Sologinkin, Michael Harris, Kirsty McCulloch, Karen Lyons, Lauren Shackley and Sam Whitelaw.
Learner Conferences will open for parent bookings through Sia --> Parent Lounge --> PT Interviews at 8:00am on Monday 17 April and close at 3:00pm on Tuesday 25 April.
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.
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.
Register your interest: Year 12 Exam Invigilators
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) welcomes early registrations of interest from community members who would like to work as invigilators at Year 12 exams being held in schools throughout Queensland in October and November. These are paid positions. Invigilators must be over 18 years old, eligible to work in Australia and hold a current paid blue card, or exemption card, or a Queensland College of Teachers registration.
Register your interest now and get notified when applications open in early June. By organising your documentation early, you'll be ready to apply straight away. Visit the QCAA website to find out more and register your interest.
Mr Brendan Maher
Assistant Principal - Administration
maherb@shalomcollege.com
Holy Week Assembly
On Thursday 30 March we held our Holy Week Assembly. The students led us through the journey that Jesus made in his final days. The story they told happened in Jerusalem over 2000 years ago, but ‘the story’ never ended and it continues today.
We began with Palm Sunday and the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, as an exuberant class of Year 8 students shouted, ‘Hosanna to the King’ and others waved their palm branches. Following this was the Last Supper. We placed bread and wine on our table as our ‘Treble Makers’ beautifully sang the song, 'We Come to Your Feast'. Three students as ‘Apostles’ recalled the events of this meal.
The Lenten intentions, previously gathered in House groups at the start of Lent, were then brought forward by House representatives. The cross was carried in and placed at the front of the assembly as Miss Clark hauntingly sang, 'Were You There When They Crucified My Lord', to the hammering of Jesus being nailed to the cross. Finally, Year 12 student, Tara performed a beautiful movement to a poetry reflection on the Crucifixion.
Class Masses
Each Religious Education class is allocated to a Wednesday morning 8am Mass in Loyola Chapel. The class, along with another, co-hosts this Parish Mass by taking the roles of readers and processors. When your student has an upcoming class Mass, you will receive a notification or an invitation to attend. We warmly welcome all to this weekly joint Parish School celebration. The Year 11 Religion & Ethics classes are hosting over the next few weeks.
• Wednesday 26 April Mr Gahan’s 12 RAE G & H
• Wednesday 3 May Mr Sheehan’s 11 RAE B & G
• Wednesday 10 May Mrs Harman’s 11 RAE D & F
Mrs Sandra Freeman
Assistant Principal - Mission
Sandra_Freeman@shalomcollege.com
SHALOM DAY was originally scheduled for Thursday 17 August 2023
THIS WILL NOW BE HELD ON THURSDAY 24 AUGUST 2023
Please update your Student Record Book, Calendar or Staff Handbook accordingly
Mrs Georgia Halpin
Community Relations Officer
georgia_halpin@shalomcollege.com
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 After School Activities (SCASA)
Shalom College is offering students the opportunity to participate in organised afterschool 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.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 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 - Dance with Bailee Baldwin (Dance Room)
Option 2 - Drama Club with Brigette McMahon (Performing Arts Precinct)
Option 3 - Cross Country Club with Matt Grills (Oval)
Option 4 - Pickleball with Barry Franklin (Undercover Bus Area or Tennis Court)
Tuesday
Option 1 - Minor Fun Games and Touch Football and Oz-Tag with Riley Dingle (SC or Hangar or Oval)
Option 2 - e-Sports with Gavin Hill (Computer labs)
Option 3 - Dance with Keeley O'Mara (Dance Studio)
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 - Beerarlum Club with Louise Hume and Wendy Egan (Beerarlum Library)
Option 5 - Taekwon-Do with Craig Warner (Dance Room)
Option 6 – Basketball with Lu Webb (SC or Hangar)
* 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.
* Drama Club - Explore the fun side of drama with SCASA’s Drama Club. Drama Club involves a range of fun games and activities where you can have the freedom to be creative and practice your focus, team building and improvisation skills. This Monday afternoon activity is suitable for everyone – aspiring performers, those wanting to try something new and those just looking for a bit of fun.
* TAEKWON-DO - At Il Shim Taekwon-Do we promote an inclusive environment and provide a traditional yet progressive approach to teaching students the art of Taekwon-Do. Students will learn traditional Taekwon-Do with self-defence that will improve confidence and self-control, assist with Mental Health, improve fitness, all while having fun! From kicking shields to punching drills, self defence including take downs, confidence building, diversity, all students love their time at Il Shim Taekwon-Do.
New
* PICKLEBALL - NEW IN Term 2 2023. Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong.
Cost
The SCASA Fee is $20.00 per term for each student.
This is to help cover the afternoon tea and instructors/coach costs.
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 approximately week 3 of the 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 2 - 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.
Please complete the student and parent details in the google form below.
REMINDER - no confirming phone calls are made by the school to confirm you are in the program - as once you sign on and you receive an online response - your child has been registered and please turn up starting week 2 of term.
SPECIAL NOTE - Once an activity is full - I will omit it from the selections below - so it cannot be selected.
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
The ROSA (Recognition of Student Application) program is an award program which recognises student application to their studies. We value the importance of acknowledging students who are motivated, show perseverance and work diligently to reach their potential. The ‘goal posts’ for all our students are different, however all students are capable of achieving their own success targets. There are many ways we regularly encourage and reward the efforts of our students. The ROSA award allows for more of our students to be recognised amongst their peers.
Teachers have selected up to two students from each of their middle school classes to nominate for a Term One ROSA award. These students will be presented with the award on House Assembly early in this term. The awardees will have their name published in an upcoming Shalom Newsletter.
Mrs Megan Munckton
Middle School Coordinator
Megan_Munckton@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.
Thanks to those Parents who have already completed this form for their child.
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.
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
Monday to Thursday: 8.00am to 12.00pm
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Friday: Closed
Pathways Information
• James Cook University are visiting Shalom – Thursday 11 May
• Make-Up Artist Career Information Session – Napoleon Perdis - Wednesday 10 May
• Want to Study Medicine at University?
• Scholarships – Not Just for High Achievers
• Apprenticeship Opportunity - Fulltime Motorcycle Mechanic
• Early Offers – Not Just for High Achievers
• UniSC Headstart Applications are open
Click on the HERE for complete Pathways Newsletter for further information.
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
Damien House would like to acknowledge Hunter L as this week's quiet achiver - although he is not always quiet. Hunter always volunteers to contribute and lead in House events. Although he is only in Year 11, Hunter represented Damien House at our Ash Wednesday mass at the beginning of Lent. He was also a leader of the Indigenous Troup that performed at Harmony Day, has been a buddy to a new Year 7 student, volunteered to support the senior leaders in making and selling snow cones at lunch to raise money for charity, leads the House war cry, and, also supports our Junior Bombardment team at lunch breaks. He is a great leader of his PC Damien 2.
Hunter’s respect for others and his commitment to Damien House make him worthy of commendation as this week’s quiet achiever.
Join us for an inspiring and empowering breakfast
- Friday 5 May 2023
- 6:45am-8:15am
- The Waves Sports Club - Sails Room
- $40pp + booking fees
With guest speakers
Gretel Bueta - Australian Netball Diamonds, Queensland Firebirds and Commonwealth Games Netball medalist
Ali Brigginshaw - Current captain of the Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Maroons and Australian Jillaroos NRLW teams
Hosted by Tanya O'Shea
Huge raffle prizes including a signed diamonds netball uniform!
+ $3,000 worth of prizes! Tickets available on the day.
All funds raised go towards the Shalom College Female QISSN (Netball) and QISSRL (Rugby League) teams to financially support these young athletes to attend the 2023 carnivals.
All students, parents, staff and members of the community are welcome to attend.
Tickets includes a Big Breakfast. Dietary requirements can be requested during the booking process.
Empowering Women - Breakfast – PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
If you are interested in sponsoring please contact
Nikki Somerfield
Shalom QISSN Sponsorship and Fundraising Coordinator Nikki_Somerfield@shalomcollege.com
Please click on the following links to purchase your movie and raffle tickets.
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL.3
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CGVXU
HOGAN HOUSE RAFFLE
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CGWDY
Mr David Bond
Hogan House Coordinator
bondd@shalomcollege.com
Save the Date - Friday 5th May
Ms Paula van Dalen
McAuley House Coordinator
vandalenp@shalomcollege.com
In the lead up to the QISSN Carnival being held in Brisbane in the first week of the June/July holidays each week throughout this term we will Spotlight one of generous QISSN Sponsors.
Kinetic are our Platinum Sponsors of the Shalom Netball Progam this year. Their support has assisted in subsidizing the cost of both the QISSN and Vicki Wilson Netball teams, providing uniforms for Shalom Netball officials and funding coaching sessions with Australian Diamond’s netball legend Gretel Bueta.
Kinetic is one of Australia’s most extensive bus networks and their aim is to put people first and deliver safe, clean and green bus services across Bundaberg. They are also working with the Queensland Government to transition to zero-emission vehicles by introducing fully electric buses to the network.
Kinetic Bundaberg is located at:
A: 43 Charlie Triggs Crescent, Bundaberg QLD 4670
P: 4151 4226 or 1300 383 397
E: info@duffysbuses.com.au
Shalom’s QISSN team is grateful for the support provided by Kinetic as a Platinum Sponsor in assisting the team to get to the Brisbane carnival in June.
Mrs Nikki Somerfield
QISSN Manager
Nikki_Somerfield@shalomcollege.com
In Week 9 of Term one, the Damien House Senior leaders ran a Snow Cone stall to raise awareness and funds for our House charity “Share the Dignity”. 262 snow cones were sold resulting in us running out of ice. We then sold 80 zooper doopers resulting in us making $337.25 net profit. Great job.
Well done Julia B who coordinated the event and our senior team who all chipped in to set up, promote, sell products and clean up afterwards - Jalah B, Teagan L, Caeley B, Jessica K, Austin R, Mimi O, Larrissa T and Fletcher C!
Also, a big thank you to some extra Damien volunteers – Hunter L, Caleb R and Leon B who all chipped in. There were plenty more Damien students who came along to help but we had so many volunteers they weren’t needed.
Share the Dignity was established to support girls and women who need essential sanitary products, but because of their circumstance are unable to access these necessities. After purchasing a snow cone, students were able to select where they would prefer to have their donation spent to support the charity. This included purchasing tampons and pads for women and girls, toothpaste and brushes, maternity products, soaps, and shampoos.
Mr Jason Egan
Damien House Coordinator
Jason_Egan@shalomcollege.com
Last week three teams of Shalom students successfully participated in the first round of the Bundaberg Interschool Debating competition.
For most speakers this was their very first attempt at a formal debate. Their topics were challenging, but encouraged creative thinking. For the combined Year 7/8 team the topic was: That the opinions of youth should be central to solving youth crime. The Year 7/8 team argued the negative case against a team from Kepnock State High. Both the Year 9 and Year 10 teams spoke on the topic: That careers are a dead concept. The Year 9 team argued the negative case against a team from Bundaberg Christian College, while the Year 10 team argued the affirmative case against St Luke’s Anglican College.
Both the Year 7/8 team and the Year 9 won their round and the Year 10 team put up an impressive performance against the very experienced team from St Luke’s. All the debaters received valuable feedback from the adjudicators and are busily preparing for the next round of the competition which will take place in Week 3.
Year 7/8 Team (speaking in the year 8 competition)
Torah S
Max L
Desilva D
Cara M assisted the team with their preparation.
Asha D
Layla J
Phoebie R
Year 10 Team
Callum M
Sithuki W
Joann J
Duru T and Lara M supported the Year 10 team members’ preparation.
Speakers were ably assisted by Year 11 and 12 coaches: Jaslyn P, Lauren R, Ashlee B, Cooper L and Lily M.
L - R: Year 7/8 Team, Year 9 Team
Shalom debaters at their first event
Mrs Patricia Allen
Debating Coordinator
allenp@shalomcollege.com
Year 8 - Term 2
Welcome to the Japanese Department for Term two. In this article, we will be discussing the Year 8 Japanese curriculum and what students can expect to learn this Term.
In Year 8 Japanese, students explore the language and cultural practices related to sharing personal information about oneself and one's family. This includes learning about the language and behaviour that is appropriate for different types of relationships between speakers. By understanding these cultural nuances, students gain a deeper appreciation for Japanese culture and the importance of language in building relationships.
Throughout the term, students continue to develop their language skills, with a focus on Hiragana and eight new Kanji characters with a in-depth study of Katakana. They learn how to use these characters in written and spoken communication, as well as in the context of exploring cities and towns in Japan, particularly Kyoto. Students also learn how to describe local attractions, features, experiences, and activities in Japanese.
All of these topics are explored within the theme of Japanese Yookai, which refers to supernatural creatures and spirits from Japanese folklore. By engaging with this theme, students gain an appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of Japan and its impact on modern Japanese society.
At our school, we believe that languages are a key component of global citizenship and enable communication in our increasingly interconnected world. By studying Japanese, students gain a deeper understanding of the linguistic and cultural diversity of the world and its people.
We are proud of the hard work and dedication that our Year 8 students put into their Japanese studies and look forward to seeing their continued growth and success in the language.
Year 8 Students in Term 1 enjoying a Sushi Donut party for their hard work and early submissions of their assignments.
Year 10 - Recap of Term 1
Last Term the Year 10 Japanese class had an exciting, educational experience with their sushi train visit, which served as the culmination activity of their term-long study of Japanese language and culture. This event provided an opportunity for the students to put their knowledge of Japanese customs and etiquette to the test, while also indulging in some delicious sushi.
The students were able to enjoy a wide variety of sushi dishes, such as nigiri, maki, and sashimi. As they sampled each dish, they were encouraged to appreciate the texture and flavor of the sushi, as well as the cultural significance behind each ingredient.
Through this sushi train visit, the students gained a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and traditions. They learned about the importance of showing respect for the sushi chef, how to use chopsticks properly, and how to appreciate the artistry and beauty of sushi. They also gained an appreciation for the complexity and delicacy of Japanese cuisine.
Overall, the sushi train visit was a great success and an excellent way for the Year 10 Japanese class to celebrate the culmination of their study of Japanese culture and language. The experience left the students feeling more knowledgeable and culturally aware.
Did you know you can use the paper from the disposable chopsticks as a stand to avoid germs?
Here are some examples of how to fold the paper.
L-R: Scrunch like a prawn, The Stand, Fold as a Ribbon
The Japan Club's end of Term one celebrations included a fun origami workshop where members learned to fold traditional Japanese paper crafts. The event was topped off with delicious treats such as Japanese apple candy and Panda cookies. The club members had a great time bonding over their shared loved for Japanese culture and enjoyed the festive atmosphere with lots of Japanese music.
Mrs Simone Wilson
Japenese Teacher
Simone_Wilson@shalomcollege.com
Somerset Storyfest 2023
The English Faculty/Library joint 'Literary Committee' successfully led 48 excited year 11 and 12 Literature/General English students to the Gold Coast in the last week of term one.
The Shalom students were complimented on their behaviour and presentation so congratulations to them for their brilliant conduct.
Thank you also to our adventurous teachers Louise Hume, Jo-Ann Thomson, and George Church for accompanying the students.
Special mention to the fabulous Fleur Wooldridge for her superb organisational skills. Fleur picked up from where Kim Toll left off at the end of last year, a big thank you to Kim also for all her work with the preliminary planning.
We already know that literacy is vital for the development of a child’s vocabulary, and of course basic language skills profoundly affect their opportunities in life. Did you also know that engaging in reading creates warm emotional bonds that can last a lifetime and influence development in other areas, like ethical standards, attitude, creativity and innovative thinking, open-mindedness, and positive societal interactions.
Programs such as the Somerset Storyfest promote engagement on another level, hearing the conversations between the students about meeting their literary heroes and sounding almost star-struck is wonderful. Professional writers imparting their knowledge and sharing their enthusiasm for the written word with the next generation will only help to augment their interest.
Denise_Harvey@shalomcollege.com
AFL National Development Championships
Congratulations to HPP student Zoe S who played for the Brisbane Lions Academy at 2023 AFL National Development Championships - U16 Girls. Zoe plays in the midfield.
The Lions Academy played against GWS, Tasmania, Gold Coast, Northern Territory and Sydney Swans. The Vics, SA and WA are in another pool.
With a lot of time, effort and travel involved, this is an outstanding achievement, firstly being selected, then continuing with training in Brisbane and then representing the Lions team, in these holidays.
Well done and congrulations Zoe!!
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Australian Rowing Championships 2023
Jada C had a wonderful oppportunity competing in Perth at the Australian Rowing Championships during the last week of Term one. She gained great experience and had to race in some intense weather conditions. One day it was so cold, windy and rough, rowing was suspended. Throughout the ten, 2 km races, Jada competed in during the week, she finished 6th in her E final. Jada represented Shalom well and should be very proud of her achievements considering she is in Year 10 and was rowing against girls in Year 11 and 12 in the Open School Girls Single Scull section.
Super effort Jada! Bring on 2024.
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
National Surf Lifesaving Championships
Congratulations to SILVER Medalist Kobi H who competed in the 2023 Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships at Scarborough Beach, WA, from Wednesday 29 March to Sunday 2 April - 5 days of very tough racing. Kobi is now competing for the Currumbin SLSC on the Gold Coast but is still a member of the Elliott Heads SLSC. He raced very well over the 5 days, qualifying through to 4 Australian Championships' Finals in the Under 17 Male division, where he is the younger age in the age group. Kobi competed in the Under 17 Male Surf Teams – 2nd place, Male Board Rescue, Male Taplin Relay and Ironman.
Well done Kobi!!
Mr Jason Egan
Damien House Coordinator
Jason_Egan@shalomcollege.com
National Surf Rescue Championships
Congratulations to SILVER Medalists Lizzie P, Harriet M and Amelia W who represented Bundaberg Surf Club in the Under 17s Surf Patrol Team competition at the National Surf Rescue Championships held at Trigg Beach in Perth, WA.
The Surf Patrol competition is a 5-part event where only the top 2 teams in the state can qualify to compete. The team did a 20-question theory paper, a team swim, a tube rescue, a 4-person resuscitation and a 15-minute patrol scenario which involved an aggressive male who ended up putting a stake through his foot and had an angina attack, a suspected sea snake bite, two annoying people and a boarder continually being in the patrol area.
Well done to the girls!! A superb team effort.
Mr Jason Egan
Damien House Coordinator
Jason_Egan@shalomcollege.com
QLD School Swimming State Championships
Congratulations to HPP student Ethan G who won the SILVER medal in his 200m Butterfly where he competed in Brisbane in the last week of Term one at the QLD School Swimming State Championships.
Ethan earned 2nd place in his 200m Butterfly in the 10-12 years School Swimming Championships - an outstanding result. He also placed in the following:
4th 100 butterfly by 0.01 secs behind 3rd
9th 200 freestlye
11th 50 butteryfly
15th 100 freestyle
Charli P, Koby I and Lara P also competed in the QLD School Swimming State Championships with Lara placing 4th in the 200 butterfly and 6th in the 100 butterfly. Well done to all swimmers.
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Table Tennis Final - Term 1 School Sport Recap
On Monday 26 March, Shalom took on Bundaberg State High 1 in the Table Tennis grand final. Both teams brought talented players to the game, and a close competition was ensured.
Lincoln confirmed his status as a quality player by winning all three of his match ups, and only losing one game to Bundaberg SHS’s top ranked player.
Christina won two of her match ups – one match in three games, the other match in two (with one game going to 15/13). Some very tight competition!
Isaac played gallantly and performed well, but was unable to secure a win in his matches.
The final result was extremely close with both teams winning 10 games each, however Shalom claimed the title winning five matches to four.
Thanks to our players: Lincoln, Christina and Isaac for their efforts throughout the season; Jessica who also played well throughout, but was unavailable for the final; and Elijah who participated with great spirit in his first season playing for Shalom, and admirably volunteered to fill in when there were gaps in other teams.
We look forward to more players joining in the next school sport season.
Mr Troy Braund
Shalom Table Tennis Coordinator
troy_braund@shalomcollege.com
Ten Pin Bowling - Senior Summer Sport
Shalom has had a very successful summer season with a team of one player - Thomas B. Thomas has had his best season in four years and continues to hone his bowling skills.
He achieved some personal bests this season. He increased his average across the season from 94 – 110 pins and achieved his highest game score of 146. Thomas took home two trophies on our finals afternoon.
Highest Game (handicap) – 246 pins
Interschool Team winner (handicap) – Shalom College.
Thomas has placed the Shalom team in a great position at the top of both the scratch and handicap Interschool competition for 2023. It will be up to the juniors in Term three to try and hold onto that position.
Mrs Debbie Bishop
Shalom Ten Pin Bowling Coordinator
bishopD@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)
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
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Sunday 30 April |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Jeanne Ferguson |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
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Sunday 7 May |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
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Sunday 14 May |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
| Sunday 21 May | 6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
Markets BBQ Roster
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Sunday 30 April |
Allblacks Hockey Club |
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Sunday 7 May |
Rotary Central |
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Sunday 14 May |
Coral Coast Golf Club |
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Sunday 21 May |
Bundaberg Croquet Club |
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
Workshop - Supporting Students with Autism
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.
Youth Suport
