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- Principal's Reflection
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- Shalom's 40th Anniversary
- Shalom Day - Change of Date
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- Finance Office
- Pain Relief Dispensing
- Uniform Shop Hours
- SCASA - Term 3 Sign On
- Fitness Centre Opening Hours
- Pathways
- Quiet Achiever
- Japanese Department Recap Term 2
- QISSN Wrap-Up 2023
- QUT Science Trip - Explore your Future Excursion
- 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
Last week we buried two people who have been a great part of the Shalom community. One was 94 and the other 14.
Joan Smith was 94 and the mother of nine children. Joan, her husband Roy, their children, and innumerable grandchildren, have been a great part of Catholic Education in Bundaberg over a very long time.
Sienna McGarry lost a long battle with Cancer. She was in Year 9 at Shalom. She was an incredibly brave and courageous young woman. The celebrations of those two lives prompted me to ask myself, ‘what makes a life worthwhile?’ Was Joan’s life more worthwhile than Sienna’s? She certainly had more time. But some people get lots of years and don’t seem to do a lot with their lives. ‘Worthwhileness’ seems to be much more about the impact for good a life can make than the number of years lived. Put simply, it seems to be much more about those who we love and those who love us. Both Joan and Sienna were deeply loved. Both made a positive difference. Around Shalom, you could not help but be impressed, encouraged and lifted up watching Sienna McGarry throw herself into life and school work at Shalom. She seemed determined to suck the life out of every opportunity she had. Last year she featured on Shalom Day by committing to participate in the Hogan House Dance – even on her ‘walker’!! She certainly made a difference for me on those days when I started to feel a bit sorry for myself about how difficult my day had been – and then I saw Sienna motor past on her walking frame determined to get to her next class on time. She was a champion.
In a different way, Joan Smith raised nine kids in a simple household. She worked as a Librarian at Shalom. In 
retirement, Joan and Roy devoted enormous energy to their children and grandchildren. They also made numerous visits to Papua New Guinea to work with the Christian Brothers and assist those in significant need in that country. Joan lived out the values of this College with a passion. This community is what it is because of people like Joan Smith and Sienna McGarry. Thank God for them. And we hope that the families of those two wonderful people feel the loving support of the community and the arms of a loving God wrapped around them tightly in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
Breakfast with Darius Boyd – on Thursday 31 August, Shalom is hosting a breakfast with Rugby League identity Darius Boyd at Across the Waves Club. This event follows an earlier very successful event ‘Empowering Women’. This event is sponsored by both Shalom and ‘Brave Brothers’ which has a focus on ‘Men’s Wellness’. Darius will be interviewed by local ABC Radio (and Shalom parent) Scott Lamond. Everyone is welcome but I really hope that we can encourage lots of dads and sons to attend this event a couple of days before ‘Father’s Day’ this year. Tickets are $40 each for a full breakfast. Tables of ten are available. The link for booking is now open.
https://www.trybooking.com/CJXJY
Sport Highlights there were many from the last holiday period –
• Our Rowers travelled to Rockhampton for a State Regatta and enjoyed plenty of success.
• The Girls’ and Boys’ Netball teams participated in the annual QISSN Carnival in Brisbane. The Girls won Division 4 and the Boys were outstanding.
• The Boys’ and Girls’ Rugby League teams participated in the QISSRL Carnival, also in Brisbane. The boys had our best result ever with a fifth-place finish in Division 1. The Girls were always courageous and had their fair share of wins.
• Our Equestrian team attended the Aldridge Equestrian Challenge. Our Equestrian team is small but determined and competitive.
Shalom Past Student Peter Doherty (Senior 1993) is taking a significant step towards becoming a Priest with his Ordination to the Deaconate Thursday of this week in St Joseph’s Cathedral in Rockhampton.
Dealing with Grief – the two deaths I spoke about earlier will have an impact on young people in different ways. If issues of grief raise issues for your child/children that would benefit from having a chat with someone, please encourage them to make an online booking to visit a Cousellor at Shalom or to seek support from an outside agency.
Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
mcmahond@shalomcollege.com
Tutoring Timetable
The tutoring timetable for this term has been uploaded to the College website and is available on SIA.
NAPLAN Results
QCAA have released preliminary NAPLAN results to schools, these are still in the checking stage. Individual Student Reports will be released to schools later this term. We will post hard copies of these home to parents of those Year 7 and Year 9 students who participated in NAPLAN this year. The following document has been provided by QCAA to explain the change from reporting in numerical bands to proficiency standards for NAPLAN.
Year 10 Personal Futures
Today students attended a briefing for their Personal Futures Day on Friday 21 July. During Personal Futures Day students will spend the day gathering information to assist them in making decisions around Year 11 subject choices to assist their future pathway.
Senior School Subject Selection Information Evening – will be held Tuesday 25 July in the Performing Arts Precinct commencing at 6.30pm.
During the evening there will be presentations on the QCE system and the ATAR. The subject selection process for Year 11 will also be explained. This process is similar to that used last year to select Year 10 subjects. The online portal opens Tuesday 25 July.
Learning Area Coordinators will be available to discuss the variety of subjects on offer and to answer any questions you may have. Initial questions such as the content and structure of courses and details of assessment are easily answered by reading the 2024 Senior Subject Selection Guide. This document is available on the College website: https://sites.google.com/view/personal-futures-shalomcollege. It can also be accessed by students in SIA via the Subject Selection Dashboard in the Year 10 Personal Futures page. There is a variety of resources in here that students will be using on Personal Futures Day.
SET Plan Interviews will take place on Monday 7 August. This date has been designated as a home study day for Year 10 students. Shortly parents will receive an email with details about how to book and attend the SET Plan interview with your student.
gail_norris@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, Tuesdays are 8.30am - 3.30 pm.
Mr Brendan Maher
Assistant Principal - Administration
maherb@shalomcollege.com
Catholic Education Week
Next week is Catholic Education Week. Celebrated annually in Week 3 of Term 3, Catholic Education Week is an opportunity for all 313 Catholic Schools in Queensland to celebrate and promote their distinctive mission and ethos. In Bundaberg, we combine with the Catholic Primary Schools, and the Parish, for Mass at the Holy Rosary Church. This will be on Sunday 23 July at 5.30pm. We warmly welcome all the Shalom community to join with us in the celebration.
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 10 & 7 classes will be hosting over the next few weeks:
• Wednesday 19 July Mrs O’Driscoll’s 10 G and 10L
• Wednesday 26 July Mr Kiernan’s 7.0 and 7.1
• Wednesday 2 August Mrs Anderson’s 7.2 and 7.8
Passionist Family Group Renewal
The Passionist Family Group Movement has been active in Bundaberg for twenty-three years. The motto of the Movement is “A Family for All”. The aim of the Movement is “To love one another.”
The Bundaberg Groups (MacKillop and Bargara) warmly welcome you to join them on the weekend of Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July when there will be a renewal of the Movement in our Parish.
Fr Ray Sanchez CP and Mrs Celine Bowman, Coordinator of the Northern Region, will be joined by local members at all Masses on the weekend and will speak of the benefits and joys of being part of the Movement.
For further information, please contact Helen Mackie (0490 361 406) or Judy Erle (0407 346 476).
Mrs Sandra Freeman
Assistant Principal - Mission
Sandra_Freeman@shalomcollege.com
In 2024 we will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary!
We are seeking expressions of interest for those wanting to help with the organisation and planning of events to celebrate Shalom’s 40th Anniversary in 2024! Open to all Staff, Students and Parents, past and present. Please click on the link below if you would like to be a member of the Planning Committee: https://forms.gle/7e7r6CSH8V3KAvtg7
Mrs Georgia Halpin
Community Relations Officer
georgia_halpin@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
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 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.
An updated fee statement which reflects your current account balance with the college for 2023 has been generated and is now available through Parent Lounge.
As per the 2023 Tuition Fees and Levy Schedule, all fees are due for payment by the end of September 2023 for families with a Year 12 student only or by the end of October 2023 for families who also have Year 7 to 11 students.
May we please ask that you review your statement to ensure your current payments will enable your account to be paid in full by the applicable due date.
Should you have any queries or require assistance with amending your current 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 to Students and Parents that legislation dictates that families need to provide their own labelled box of Panadol and/or Nurofen for staff to dispense. If you would like our Admin Office to hold medication for your child/children, please submit the appropriately labelled medication box together with a signed copy of the Student Medication form to our Office.
Monday to Thursday: 8.00am to 12.00pm
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Friday: Closed
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.
https://forms.gle/UyHXYkCWLbiYXd8aA
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 - *Netball with Emma Pacey (SC or Hangar)
Option 2 - Drama Club with Brigette McMahon (Performing Arts Precinct)
Option 3 - Cross Country Club with Matt Grills (Oval)
Tuesday
Option 1 - 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)
Option 4 - *Pickleball with Barry Franklin (Undercover Bus Area or Tennis Court)
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 - *Circus Club with Shelley Allen (PAP)
New in Term 3
* Netball, Pickleball and Circus Club
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 3 - 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
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
Pathways Information
- The Bundaberg Region Youth Scholarship Awards (BRYSA) nominations
- Fashion Design – Interior Design – Creative Direction & Styling - Whitehouse Institution of Design will be at SHALOM Personal Futures Career Expo
- JMC Academy will visit the SHALOM Personal Futures Career Expo if you are interested in anything creative please see them at the EXPO.
- SHALOM COLLEGE Personal Futures Career Expo (This Friday 21 July)
- TAFE Applications NOW OPEN – Link to Course Guide !!
University Important Information
Upcoming University Open Days
- Saturday 29 July Bond University Open Day
- Sunday 30 July QUT Open Day
- Sunday 6 August UQ Open Day
- Thursday 10 August CQU Open Day
- Saturday 26 August ACU Open Day
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 weeks quiet achiever is Bailey B from Adams 6. Bailey always gives everything 100% effort. He recently won the Bundaberg cross country and came third in the Wide Bay. Bailey is polite, sporty and very studious. Mr Creighton, myself and all the Adams staff are super proud of you Bailey.
Kylee_Johnstone@shalomcollege.com
At Shalom College, we believe in acknowledging the efforts of our students and providing them with a well-deserved break to celebrate their accomplishments. Last term, Year 8 and Year 9 students had the opportunity to enjoy unique end-of-term celebrations that left them with lasting memories.
For the Year 8 students, their commitment to meeting assessment deadlines did not go unnoticed. To commend their diligence and punctuality, we organised a special onigiri (Japanese rice cakes) party. It was a joyous occasion that served as a reminder of the importance of dedication and meeting deadlines.
Meanwhile, the Year 9 students embarked on an excursion to the Botanical Gardens. As they strolled through the Japanese garden, they were treated to an authentic sushi platter, expertly prepared by a local sushi chef. Surrounded by serene nature, they immersed themselves in the rich cultural experience, appreciating the flavours of Japan while reflecting on their own growth throughout the Semester.
Japanese Beautiful Words
Hinode, refers to the break of dawn or the sunrise.
A radiant source of inspiration illuminates the skies and awakens the spirit within. It embarks on a sacred journey, transcending boundaries and unveiling the enigmatic dance of solar energy. Through its watchful gaze, we glimpse the grandeur and majesty of our universe, reminding us of our humble place. Hinode's quest for knowledge ignites a fire within us, urging us to pursue our dreams, unravel mysteries, and embrace the boundless wonders that lie beyond the horizon. Here’s to a new term of learning, inspiration and quest to follow our dreams.
Mrs Simone Wilson
Japanese Teacher
Learning Area Coordinator - Languages
Simone_Wilson@shalomcollege.com
BOYS TEAM – 7 WINS, 2 DRAWS & 2 LOSSES!
After 4 months of trainings, trial games and tournaments we finally headed to Brisbane in the first week of the school holidays to compete at QISSN!
With 64 girl’s teams, 18 boy’s teams and world class selectors in attendance, the QISSN Carnival is the ultimate Netball Competition in Australia.
For a team of 10 boys that had basically never played netball before, our results were just amazing – 7 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, with a final placement of 5th out of the 18 teams. The level of netball that we got to was brilliant and I was so proud of the constant effort and continual building in every game that we played.
One of my favourite phrases for sports teams is ‘we will get the result that we deserve’ and we absolutely did, this was due to the outstanding commitment and hard work that this group of young men demonstrated across the entire Netball Program.
Deservedly, our Captain, Keenan M was named MVP for the team, and he was also named in the Allstars Merit Team along with 11 other incredibly talented athletes.
Our week was wonderful, filled with superb netball, fun group activities and creating connections with the best group of Students and Staff, that all represented Shalom beautifully.
I am grateful to have been on this journey and hope that we can challenge for a higher placing in 2024!
Mrs Nadia Tairawhiti
QISSN Coach
Nadia_Tairawhiti@shalomcollege.com
GIRLS TEAM - AMELIARANNE WELLS DIVISION 4 TROPHY WINNERS!
The team this year came together beautifully and had good connections both on and off court. Fabulous netball was played with some high-octane moments and edge of your seat thrills!
We had mixed results through the pool games but remained team-spirited and executed a strong finish through the finals series, winning our last 4 games and beating Mt Alvernia College in the Division 4 Grand Final to bring home the Ameliaranne Wells Trophy. This is our first divisional win since 2018 so it was a wonderful finish to this year’s QISSN Program and gave cause for celebration.
Co-captain Bailey G was named MVP for the team – her good sportsmanship and extensive netball abilities stood out during the carnival, and this was duly noted by our opposing teams.
It was a pleasure sharing this experience with this team of young ladies and over all a great campaign.
Mrs Kylee Johnstone
Coach
Kylee_Johnstone@shalomcollege.com
Mrs Jacqui Smith
Manager
smithj@shalomcollege.com
Last term Shalom College Science Department was the recipient of a $5000 of an Explore your Future Grant from the Queensland University of Technology – QUT.
This program is designed for QUT Widening Participation partner schools and community groups to participate in on campus excursion experiences.
On the Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 June, the Year 10/11 science students got up very early and travelled to Brisbane via the tilt train for a two day QUT campus immersion experience. Students were able to visit both QUT campuses – Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point.
At Kelvin Grove students were given a tour of the campus enabling them to see what university life looks like. They also toured the many health related clinics that enable university students to complete their practical studies on campus in the areas of Podiatry, Optometry, Exercise Science and Psychology.
After a big day of walking on the first day students were taken out to dinner at Ahmets Turkish restaurant. A new experience for many of them. This was followed by a range of yummy desserts at Southbank.
On Wednesday, they walked again down to Garden’s Point campus. As they toured the campus students were able to participate in a range of hands on activities such as:
- the interactive “Cube” wall
- anatomy and physiology workshop (sorted bones and organs and did electrocardiographs)
- engineering workshop – using CAD design programs.
A big thank you to all the QUT staff for giving up their time to show our Shalom students some of the amazing things that they can study at QUT.
A really big thank you to the QUT student volunteers who spent the two days showing our students around. It was great to see Lauren Blackwell – an ex-Shalom Student (currently studying engineering at QUT) who did a great job showing us around.
A big thank you also to teachers Grace Tobin and Steven Jenes who helped supervise this trip.
And lastly a big thank you to the 23 students who represented Shalom College extremely well with their enthusiasm, perfect behaviour and respectful manners on this trip.
Teacher - Science Department
Term three will be a busy one for Shalom libraries as we realise a few special literary projects and events in collaboration with the English faculty.
We have already seen our magnificent Readers’ Cup teams from Years 7 and 8, under the guidance of Mrs Cahill and Ms Lyons, representing Shalom last term and on Friday 4 August we can look forward to the senior teams from Years 9/10 teams managed by Mrs Parton and Dr Davies, compete at Kepnock.
Hot on the heels of that event, on Friday 11 August, Shalom will be hosting its First Draft Festival. The theme of ‘Locally grown’, Shalom will host four guest authors: a General Practitioner, and an Oncologist, both from Bundaberg, a teacher from Gin Gin, and an ex-Shalom student now residing in Brisbane.
In the last session of the First Draft Festival, the winners of our Shalom Literary Wonders writing competition will be announced.
Then get set for some exciting activities during Book Week which this year is celebrated from the Saturday 19 to Friday 25 of August.
Denise_Harvey@shalomcollege.com
Commonwealth Youth Games - Trinidad and Tobago 2023
Congratulations to Shalom teacher Rebecca Jenner who has been announced as the Australian Coach for the Commonwealth Youth Games held in Trinidad and Tobago this year.
From all Triathlon coaches in Australia, Rebecca was selected as the female coach to take the Australian Triathlon team to the Commonwealth Youth Games.
Commonwealth Games Australia have officially announced the Australia Triathlon Youth Games team. The team will attend the games in August at Trinidad and Tobago for 2 weeks.
Rebecca has been coaching Triathlon for 12 years to a National level, with many athletes reaching the Queensland team and medaling at National Championships. Throughout these 12 years, she has coached juniors from 10 to 18 years old. Junior athletes have come to her with a desire to swim and run and she has built them up from a beginner level to an elite sports level.
Rebecca has a passion for triathlon with not only coaching but also participating actively in it.
Last weekend, Rebecca attended the Australian Duathlon Championships, coming 3rd female overall, which will mean she was selected and will compete for Australia at the World duathlon championships in 2024.
This opportunity to travel with the Commonwealth Youth Games team as an Australian Coach is a dream come true for Rebecca.
Congratulations Rebecca for an amazing acheivement.
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Kart Championships Queensland
Congratulations to HPP student Ky B who competed in Townsville during the school holidays at the Queensland State Titles Kart Championships.
For the first time competing at this track, Ky did very well to adapt and learn the track quickly. It was very tight racing. Some excellent results below.
KA2
Qualified 3rd
Heat 1 2nd
Heat 2 2nd
Heat 3 2nd
Heat 4 5th
Final 2nd
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Rowing - Central Queensland School Regatta Rockhampton
The first weekend of the school holidays, a team of 28 rowers travelled to Rockhampton to compete against the Central Queensland district. Saturday saw the racing delayed for 2 hours as fog engulfed the course, however, we were blessed with wonderful race conditions for the rest of the weekend. With over 240 competitors, this resulted in lots of heats, semis and finals. It was great to see most of our rowers progressing into the semis in their singles and into the finals in their crew boats.
Congratulations to our medal winners:
Gold – Girls Year 10 Single – Jada C
Silver – Girls Year 9 Single – Sophie E
Silver – Boys Years 8 Quad – Ellouise R (cox), Max L, Stan M, Balin C, Wade C
Bronze – Boys Years 8 Quad – Olivia G (cox), Olivia F, Zander D, Ryder D, Dylan A
Bronze – Girls Open Single – Emily E
A special shout out to our Years 7 that joined in the regatta – Max L, Wade C, Balin C, Stan M and Olivia F. Rowing Queensland regattas youngest age group is Year 8. So, the Year 7’s were rowing up into the Year 8 age group. All the year 7’s walked away with a medal which is an oarsome result for only starting this year, rowing up and competing in their first away regatta.
THANK YOU again to all the parents, volunteers and coaches that make this sport, and these opportunities possible. It takes a lot of hands and hours to put our rowers on the water and even more when we have to travel away – so THANK YOU. Looking forward to providing more updates later this term with more regattas happening in Term 3. Thank you to our sponsors as well for financially helping our team with our new shirts and bucket hats.
Ms Teressa Tibbey
HPE Teacher and Rowing Coordinator
teressa_tibbey@shalomcollege.com
Mr Rod Silcox
Intad Teacher Assistant and Rowing Coach
rodney_silcox@shalomcollege.com
Tennis - Queensland Secondary Schools Tennis State Champtionships
On Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 June, Zain A, Lachlan C, Lachlan R, Xander W and Harry K represented Shalom as the Wide Bay Champions in the Queensland Secondary Schools Teams Tennis (QSSTT) Event. In this competition, Shalom played the best schools from each region in Queensland stretching from the Gold Coast to Peninsula and all the regions in-between. The standard of tennis in this competition is very high, with many of the schools running ‘Schools of Excellence’ in tennis.
In the face of this strong competition, our boys showed some exceptional skills, fighting hard in true Shalom spirit. Wins were difficult to come by in the early rounds against the strong metropolitan teams, however the boys found some success when playing other regional teams finishing 9th overall. It was obvious watching the level of tennis, that our boys have the ability to compete with the best in the State – the difference being the consistency the southern players have due to their heavy training commitments. Lachlan C showed his amazing talent gaining the best results of our team, winning two of his singles matches and a doubles. Zain A won the overall Sportsmanship Award, voted by the players of other teams as a quality player who always plays in the right spirit – an excellent achievement. Lachlan R, Xander W and Harry K also showed excellent skills, and each showed worthy competitiveness and improvement throughout the competition.
The trip was fantastic fun as well as being challenging, with the boys showing great team spirit and a sense of fun on and off the court. Hopefully we can repeat it in 2024!
Mr Brendan Maher
Shalom Tennis Coach
maherb@shalomcollege.com
Touch Football
Junior State Cup (JSC) Touch Football 2023
QLD Touch Football (JSC) - Female Junior Referee Encouragment Award
Congratulations to Jameisen B who received a JSC Female Junior Referee Encouragement Award at the recent 3 Day JSC Touch Carnival held in Rockhampton during the school holidays. The competition brings together more than 3000 participants from as far north as Townsville and as far south as South Tweed. Well done Jameisen!
Touch Football Coach
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 click on the link below to register your assistance or contact Leanne via email at barkerl@shalomcollege.com.
If we get enough volunteers, it may work out that you only need to volunteer once per term.
Register to Volunteer HERE
Markets Tuckshop Roster
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Sunday 23 July |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Trish Sellers |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
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Sunday 30 July |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Jeanne Ferguson |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
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Sunday 6 August |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Danielle Morrish |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
| Sunday 13 August | 6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Emma Jansen |
Markets BBQ Roster
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Sunday 23 July |
St John's Lutheran |
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Sunday 30 July |
Shalom Dance Performance Team |
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Sunday 6 August |
Rotary Club of Bundaberg Sunrise |
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Sunday 13 August |
Volunteers required |
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 open in October for Semester 2. Please click here to check if you are eligible.
Youth Suport
