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- Anzac Day Thank You
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- UQ Science Ambassadors 2023
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I got back from Sabbatical Leave on Sunday from four weeks in Israel and 10 days in Italy. It was just a fantastic experience. Exploring Israel and Jerusalem and Galilee, walking the paths that Jesus walked, was a profound and powerful experience. Israel today, as it was in the time of Jesus, is a land torn apart by discord and a lack of tolerance. The ‘Western Wall’ or the ‘Wailing Wall’ is all that is left of the second Temple which was destroyed by the Romans in 73 AD after the Jews rebelled – again. The reverence that Jewish people have for that remnant of their faith is just palpable. It was such a privilege to pray there. I visited Masada where those Jews not killed in the uprising in Jerusalem fled and held out against the Romans for 18 months before all dying. I visited Yad Vashem, the museum dedicated to the Holocaust victims of the Nazis. Absorbing some of that history gives anyone some insight into why the Jewish people have a collective commitment to ‘Never Again’. ‘Never Again’ will they permit themselves to be subjugated by others. It defines their reality to a large extent. Sadly though, the victims of that commitment are the Arab population, Muslim and Christian, of Palestine. They are seen as the enemy and the state of Israel has built a nasty 700km wall that separates the Palestinian people who live in the West Bank from the rest of Israel. It was 200 meters from where I stayed, and it has a powerful impact. Not surprisingly, the Palestinian people have very strong feelings about the wall and the absolute control of Israel over every aspect of their lives. The military presence in Jerusalem is impossible to miss. Given compulsory military service, young people with guns were very obvious. Walls don’t solve problems. Walls divide and separate and they certainly don’t resolve underlying problems. I left Israel knowing more about the issues on both sides of the Wall but less confident about the future. It is a shame that the appalling treatment the Jewish people received at the hands of Nazis and other Europeans has not made them more compassionate to the downtrodden but, ‘hurt people, hurt people’. The last three days of my sabbatical were spent in the town of Assisi in Italy – the home of St Francis. He is absolutely one of my ‘top 10 favourite Saints’. Francis called the Church of his time, and ours, back to the simplicity of Jesus and the Gospel. He pointed people to a Jesus who committed to those who were left out, worn down and excluded. He loved the Church but he was called to repair a Church that was in ruins – in so many ways. Francis is remembered for a lot but, given my time in Israel, I kept going back to the ‘Simple Prayer’ attributed to him. A prayer we say often at Shalom and one that can be prayed or shared or hoped by those who have faith, any faith, or even no faith. It is ‘hope’. It is a prayer that I hope my new Palestinian and my Jewish friends could all pray. At the risk of doing my version of my ‘holiday slide show’, I have attached a couple of photos. At the very least, thank God, every day, that we live in Australia! Shalom.
- View to the wall around Bethlehem from where I was staying.
- Before crossing at the check point. What looks like a prison usually is!
- Just one of the hundreds of the stories on the wall panels – but only on the Palestinian side.
- My colleague from Emmaus in Rocky and I after praying at the ‘Wailing Wall’.
- Very young Israeli soldiers seriously armed.
- A very obvious military presence in Jerusalem at all times.
- The ‘simple prayer’ of St Francis that could and should be prayed by people of all faiths and none.
Huge thank you to Mrs Austin-Campbell and the College Leadership team for filling in so very capably for me while I was away. I am privileged to work with these people, and we are enormously lucky to have them at Shalom.
Bullying is as certain as ‘death & taxes’. Whenever people are put together, inevitably, some will try and exert undue power over others. We work hard at Shalom to reduce incidents of bullying and respond quickly when this occurs. On Thursday of this week, former World Boxing Champion, Mr Jeff Horn will speak to all students on Assembly and particularly to the Year 7 and 8 students, as we launch the Bullyproof Australia initiative at Shalom. Jeff will speak to all parents on the topic at 7pm in the Performing Arts Precinct. This is a great opportunity for parents to listen to a great speaker and to learn some skills to help your own child navigate this issue.
Enrolment Interviews for Year 7 2024 will get underway very soon. Mrs O’Mara tells me that we have more interviews to do than in previous years. I truly hope that we won’t, again this year, have current parents who neglect to put in an enrolment application for their Year 6 child and just expect to secure a place over those who have put their applications in on time!
Empowering Women Breakfast is sold out for this Friday morning. We are really looking forward to welcoming to Bundaberg and the Shalom community, Gretel Bueta (Tibbet) and Ali Brigginshaw. Both outstanding National athletes in Netball and Rugby League. The breakfast, which is a week before Mothers’ Day, is an encouragement and a reminder to our girls that no boundary that is beyond them. Huge thank you to our sponsors and the organising committee led by Ms Nikki Sommerfield in making this happen.
Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
mcmahond@shalomcollege.com
Year 11 Term 2 Exam Block Timetable
Attached is the Year 11 Exam Block occurring in week 5 from Monday 15 May – Wednesday 17 May. Students need only attend school for the exams they are to sit during this time. Expectations for students throughout the exam block are also attached.
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
ANZAC Prayer Assembly
The College Assembly held on Thursday 20 March was dedicated to commemorating ANZAC Day. The resurfacing of the Sports Centre floor required a move to the Performing Arts Theatre, allowing some Houses to attend in person, while others watched the livestream from their PC classrooms.
The College Symphony Orchestra provided a warm welcome before a catafalque party from 9RQR Bundaberg was posted. Other significant parts of our ceremony included three Shalom students, dressed in their Army Cadet uniforms, placing poppies for those we prayed for, and The Treble Makers leading us in the anthems following The Last Post.
When we gather to commemorate, we remember those who have served our country during times of crisis and to reflect upon their selfless sacrifice. We are also very mindful that there are many people around the world currently working for peace, and we pray with great hope that this will be realised.
No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (John 15:13)
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 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 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
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.
This week all families should receive an updated statement on 2023 Annual Fees. This statement will reflect your current account balance with the college for 2023. A copy of this statement is also available on Parent Lounge.
Please review this statement upon its arrival and should you have any queries or require assistance with setting up a new payment plan or reviewing your existing payment plan, please phone the Finance Office on 4155 8179 or email finance@shalomcollege.com.
Mrs Lisa Castro
Finance Officer
CastroL@shalomcollege.com
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
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
This week's quiet achiever for Lingiari House is Patrick C. Patrick is a really quiet achiever. He is quietly involved in everything the Lingiari House does as well as participating in the performing arts activities at school. Patrick consistently also helps out in the community and parish.
Patrick is a great young man and we are proud he is part of the Lingiari House.
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 This 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.
The Waves Sports Club is located at:
A: 1 Miller Street, Bundaberg QLD 4670
P: 4152 1531
https://www.thewavesbundaberg.com/
Shalom’s QISSN team is grateful for the support provided by The Waves as a Gold Sponsor in assisting the team to get to the Brisbane carnival in June.
Mrs Nikki Somerfield
QISSN Manager
Nikki_Somerfield@shalomcollege.com
Thank you to all Shalom College Anzac Day Students and Staff who participated in the many services across the region this year. Your time, efforts and respect is greatly appreciated. It was a great day.
It makes me proud to be a Teacher and Leader at this College when I see such great students and staff on this day. Very proud of our Shalom students!
Thanks also to the staff and parents who submitted photos. Please click on the following link to view all photos of the day - PHOTOS HERE
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Year 12 Biology Camp – 19-21 April 2023
On Wednesday morning in Week 1, the Year 12 Biology students and 3 teachers set off for their trip over to Konomie Island. It was a very early start, with the bus leaving Shalom at 4:25am and not arriving at Keppel Bay Marina, Yeppoon until 9am where the students then boarded the ferry, Gundoo Spirit.
The boat trip was very rough and quite a few students became sea-sick, but it was worth it because when we arrived at Sandy Beach, we knew we were going to have a great time!
This camp was designed to allow students time to collect data for their IA2: Student Experiments, so after unpacking luggage, we set off to gather information from sand dunes and the inter-tidal zones on the camp side of the island. We also had the opportunity to classify plankton under the microscope later that night.
The next morning saw us all get into stinger suits and outrig over to the other side of the island where we collected data from the sand dunes and mangroves. That night we enjoyed damper cooked over the campfire, some music and were even able to watch the Panthers vs. Rabbitohs game on the big screen in the classroom.
The Konomie Island teachers were fabulous, and all knew so much about the Island’s history, along with the different types of mangroves, grasses, molluscs, etc. They were also very impressed with the organisation and efficiency of the Year 12 Shalom students, and how respectful and well-behaved they were throughout their stay.
The Biology teachers want to thank the Year 12 students for an excellent camp and their parents for allowing them the opportunity to experience Konomie Island.
Ms Katie Campbell
Acting Learning Area Coordinator - Science
Senior Science Teacher
Katie_Campbell@shalomcollege.com
Congratulations to our Shalom team for winning the Wide Bay Division of the CQU Business Challenge on Thursday 27 April at the CQU Bundaberg campus.
Shalom was represented by Year 12 students Amelia T, Finley C, Erika R and Ryland G. Each of these students is studying one or more subjects across Legal Studies, Business and Accounting. They were accompanied by a very proud Mrs Revelo, one of our senior business teachers at Shalom.
Our team competed against eight other teams from St Luke’s, North State High School, Bundaberg State High School, Isis State High School and Gin Gin State High School. The Wide Bay Division competition was held simultaneously with the other divisions across Queensland and we also obtained the top score statewide.
Well done to our team for their win and for defending the title as Shalom was also the winner in 2022. We wish Amelia, Finley, Erika and Ryland all the best as they will compete in the overall State final in Term 3.
Dr Stacey Cowan
Learning Area Coordinator - Business and IT
Stacey_cowan@shalomcollege.com
Dance Performance Team - Dance Star Regional Qualifiers
Our very talented Junior and Senior Performance Teams have kicked off the year with some amazing results from their first two competitions.
In the Easter Holidays, they competed on home turf at the Bundaberg Festival of Dance which was a wonderful opportunity to put their new routines on the stage for the first time. They received fantastic scores and valuable feedback ready for the following weekend in which the team travelled to the Sunshine Coast for the Dance Star Regional Qualifiers. This was a qualifying competition for the State Finals in June which not only did every routine both group and soloist achieve, but Shalom ranked 1st or 2nd in most of their sections and produced some of the highest scores of the day. It was a successful weekend all-round and was a wonderful time for the teams to bond. Now they have their sights set for Finals in the hopes of qualifying for the National Championships in Adelaide this August.
Mrs Louise McSherry
Learning Area Coordinator - Performing Arts
Louise_McSherry@shalomcollege.com
Beautiful Japanese Words
Language is not just about communication; it's a reflection of a culture's history, values, and beliefs. Japanese, in particular, is known for its vast vocabulary and nuanced expressions, with over 500,000 words compared to English's 170,000.
This term, we invite you to explore some of the uniquely beautiful Japanese words that are difficult to translate into English. These words offer us insights into Japanese culture and inspire us to see the world through a different lens.
The first beautiful Japanese word is “Komorebi”, which refers to the sunlight filtering through the leaves of trees. It’s a word that perfectly captures the beauty of nature and the peacefulness of being surrounded by trees.
In Japanese culture, nature is often seen as sacred and “Komorebi” reminds us of the importance of taking a moment to appreciate the beauty around us.
One of my favourites is the word “Wabi-Sabi”, which refers to the beauty in imperfection and the acceptance of transience. This philosophy has its roots in the tea ceremony, where a chipped or imperfect teacup can be seen as more beautiful than a perfect one.
“Wabi-Sabi” encourages us to find beauty in the imperfect and to appreciate the fleeting nature of life. It reminds us that everything is impermanent, and that imperfection can be beautiful in its own way.
In conclusion, Japanese culture is full of beautiful words that remind us of the importance of resilience, appreciation, and acceptance. Learning about these words can broaden our understanding of language and culture, and perhaps even inspire us to see the world in a new light.
Mrs Simone Wilson
Learning Area Coordinator Japenese
Simone_Wilson@shalomcollege.com
The UQ Science Ambassador program is run by the University of Queensland. It is designed to raise the profile of Science with our school community. It does this by recognising high-achieving and motivated Year 11 senior science students.
These students are expected to champion Science at Shalom College by developing and delivering events that focus on Science. They are responsible for running the Science Club during Terms 2 and 3. This is a weekly lunch time club that is designed to ignite a passion for science in the junior year levels. Students participate in fun and interesting science practicals such as chemistry experiments and dissections along with other fun quizzes and competitions. Science club got off to a great start this week with groups undertaking a practical activity to grow crystals which will be entered in the National Crystal Growing competition, run by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
The UQ Science Ambassadors will also be heavily involved in the planning and running of Science Week activities in August this year.
As a reward for their participation in the UQ Science Ambassador program students are given a laboratory coat with their name and the school crest monogrammed on it. The University of Queensland also provides them with a tie badge.
The Year 11 UQ Science Ambassadors for 2023 are:
Neha A, Zain A, Isabel A, Tenamo A, Jayden A, Ella B, Sam C, Cait D, Charlie D, Kay H, Steven P, Bailey R, Atlanta S, Ruby T, Olivia W, and Arielle Y
Mrs Debbie Bishop
STEM Teacher
bishopd@shalomcollege.com
On November 30 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot which uses software able to replicate human conversation and with the capability of creating original material from simple or complex prompts.
It seems that there is much discussion about the implications of content creation particularly in the education sector. As information professionals, librarians are concerned mostly with the ethical issues surrounding the use of the technology but in many cases school librarians have responded with curiosity about what it could mean for their profession and in classrooms around the school.
Artificial intelligence can compile a passable, even quite good essays on a given topic, but can it deliver work that is relevant, creative, or nuanced in the manner required by the assessor? The student may, however, make use of natural language processing (NLP) models such as ChatGPT to refine their research investigations. Where once upon a time librarians would instruct students on Boolean searches on the internet, now they are assisting students to create search queries through AI.
- Schools can use ChatGPT in a variety of ways, such as:
- Providing reference assistance
- Providing language assistance for non-native speakers.
- Recommending books and other materials
- ChatGPT can assist students in generating ideas, writing outlines, and proofreading their work.
- Providing digital resources and online tutorials
- Creating interactive learning experiences: ChatGPT can be used to create interactive learning experiences, such as virtual book clubs or author visits.
Most of the debate on these tools' focusses on plagiarism, but unless the purpose of the complex assessment can be adequately conveyed to the software, it is likely not going to be able to present anything that adequately answers the question. So, it seems pertinent to harness this paradigm in a constructive way, shifting the focus from cheating to establishing worthwhile applications of freely available technology. In this way schools can launch a more powerful design for learning that promotes future-ready, tech-savvy learners that are flexible and adaptable.
Whichever way we choose to view the technology and employ or boycott it, it is not going to go away. This is going to be the future.
Denise_Harvey@shalomcollege.com
Hockey National Championship
Congratulations to Ethan K and Connor C who were QLD Hockey representatives for the National Championship held in Darwin from Saturday 15 April - Friday 21 April 2023.
Ethan K was Goalkeeper for the Queensland Maroon Under 15 Boys Hockey team that played at the Nationals in Darwin. They won the Gold Medal.
The team was undefeated after the 5 pool rounds and after a close semi final game against WA where Ethan made some great saves to help win the game. They then played the final against VIC and won 8-1.
Congratulations Ethan. National Champion!!
Congratulations also to Connor C who represented the Queensland Gold Under 15 Boys Hockey team for the same Nationals. Connor's team finished 3rd in Pool B, finishing up in equal 5th place.
Congratulations Connor. Go Queensland!!
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Australian Kart Championships
Congratulations to HPP student Ky B. Ky and his family have recently returned from Wanneroo, Western Australia where Ky competed in Round 2 of the Australian Kart Championships. Ky is the youngest competitor (just turned 13) in the Elite Junior Class, KA2. He races against competitors from 13-15 years of age. These karts reach a speed of 115km/h. Ky is now sitting 3rd place for the series. The next round will be held in Newcastle, NSW in June. Ky qualified P11 and other results are as follows:
Heat 1 - 4th
Heat 2 - 9th
Heat 3 - DNF (did not finish) after being turned around by another kart
Heat 4 - 1st
Final - 3rd
Well done Ky and goodluck for the next round.
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Shalom Rugby League
Congratulations to the 12 years Shalom Rugby League students. Over the weekend a number of Shalom students were involved in the Sullivan Shield Series in Rockhampton for School Rugby League. They played against Mackay (drew 6-6). They won against Port Curtis (12-6) and lost to Rockhampton (32-0).
This Thursday 4 and Friday 5 May they will attend the Wide Bay trails in Hervey Bay. Well done to all players and good luck.
Players: Tyler E, Tamihana T , Nolan Y, Cohen G, Taniela K, Hudson N-W, Ethan G. Damon B was injured.
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Table Tennis
Congratulations to Lincoln C who competed in the QLD State Table Tennis Championships in Townsville during the recent school holidays. He won the Bronze medal in the Under 13s Doubles and Bronze in Under 13s Teams.
Lincoln has been selected into the QLD Team and will play in the Nationals in Sydney during the July school holidays.
Congratulations Lincoln and all the best for the upcoming Nationals.
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)
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 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 |
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Sunday 21 May |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
| Sunday 28 May | 6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Trish Sellers |
Markets BBQ Roster
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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 |
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Sunday 28 May |
Bundaberg Netball Ass U12's |
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
