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A Father passing by his teenage daughter’s bedroom was astonished to see the bed was nicely made and everything was neat and tidy. Then he saw an envelope propped up prominently on the centre of the pillow. It was addressed “Dad”. With the worst premonition, he opened the envelope and read the letter with trembling hands:-
Dear Dad, it is with great regret and sorrow that I’m writing you, but I’m leaving home. I had to elope with my new boyfriend Randy because I wanted to avoid a scene with Mum and you. I’ve been finding real passion with Randy and he is so nice to me. I know when you meet him you’ll like him too – even with all his piercing, tattoos, and motorcycle clothes. But it’s not only the passion Dad, I’m pregnant and Randy said that he wants me to have the kid and that we can be very happy together. Even though Randy is much older than me (anyway, 42 isn’t so old these days is it?),
and has no money, really these thing shouldn’t stand in the way of our relationship, don’t you agree? Randy has a great CD collection; he already owns a trailer in the woods and has a stack of firewood for the whole winter. It’s true he has other girlfriends as well but I know he’ll be faithful to me in his own way. He wants to have many more children with me and that’s now one of my dreams too. Randy taught me that marijuana doesn’t really hurt anyone and he’ll be growing it for us and we’ll trade it with our friends for all the cocaine and ecstasy we want. In the meantime, we’ll pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so Randy can get better; he sure deserves it! Don’t worry Dad, I’m fifteen years old now and I know how to take care of myself. Someday I’m sure we’ll be back to visit so you can get to know your grandchildren.
Your loving daughter, Rosie
At the bottom of the page were the letters “PTO”. Hands still trembling, her father turned the sheet, and read:
PS: Dad, none of the above is true. I’m over at the neighbour’s house. I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than my report card that’s in my desk centre drawer. Please sign it and call when it is safe for me to come home. I love you!
In the last couple of weeks, you will have been notified, via SIA, that your child’s report is available for Semester 1. I hope that every parent has taken the time to read that report and discuss the contents with their child/ren. I hope no one had an experience like the one in the story above!
Your close interest in the academic performance of your child is a huge asset in ensuring ultimate success. I hope that there were no surprises when you read the report.
‘Parental Guidance on 9’ hosted by Dr Justin Coulson, is coming to Shalom on Tuesday 15 August. Well, Dr Justin is coming to Shalom. 7pm presentation to parents on ‘The Parenting Revolution’. This event is hosted by the Shalom Parents & Friends and we will be joined by parents from St Joseph’s, St Mary’s, St Pat’s & St John’s. Justin is an excellent presenter and I really hope that everyone will have this event marked in their diaries and attend. Please click on the link to view the intro from Justin -
VIDEO Shalom College | Parents | 15 August 2023
Breakfast with Darius Boyd will be on Thursday 31 August at Across The Waves from 6:45am. Given the date of this event’s proximity to Fathers’ Day, we’d love to see lots of dads and sons attend but this event is open to everyone. Darius is an outstanding athlete and he has quite a public struggle with his own mental health. This breakfast is entitled ‘Mens’ Wellness’ but this is a broad topic and just as relevant to women. All are very welcome.
Year 12 Leadership 2023 – following processes outlined to students, I was pleased to announce on Assembly last week the 2023 House Leaders. These young people have taken the opportunity to show real and tangible leadership in their Houses in the College this year. There will be a more formal presentation of badges at the next College Assembly on Thursday 10 August.
Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
mcmahond@shalomcollege.com
Year 10 Subject Selection & SET Plan Interviews
Last week all Year 10 students were sent an email from the Shalom College email address (Shalom@Shalomcollege.com) with a link to the Webchoices platform and their individual student access code. Hopefully by now your student is familiar with this online portal and how they are to complete their subject selections using the online form.
The SET Plan Interview booking information was also emailed to all Year 10 parents and care givers. Please use the link provided to select an interviewer and then select a suitable timeslot for your SET Plan interview. A reminder that when you and your student attend the interview, they need to bring with them their:
• fully charged laptop
• green SET Plan Form – A3 sheet
• Webchoices link and access code
• Printed Webchoices form (only if already completed)
All interviews will take place on Monday 7 August during the scheduled 30-minute timeslot. This is a ‘work from home’ day for Year 10 students. No Year 10 classes will run at the college, this will allow the interviews to take place on this day. Students are to access their class work through SIA.
Subject Selection – Middle School
The 2024 Middle School Subject Selection Evening will be held on Tuesday 15 August in the Performing Arts Precinct commencing at 6.30pm.
The information session for students and parents of Year 8 students selecting subject choices for Year 9, in 2024 will commence at 6.30pm. The information session for students and parents of Year 9 students selecting subject choices for Year 10 in 2024 will commence at 7pm.
Both are short information sessions covering the subject selection process and platform we use to make subject choices online. They will also cover information about the number of Core and Elective subjects’ students are required to study, and where to access information about the subjects offered in each year level.
There will be no information given about each of the different subject available to study because of the sheer number on offer. This information is available in the Subject Selection Book. However, Learning Area Coordinators will be available on the night to address any questions you may have regarding the selection of subjects to study.
An updated Subject Selection Book for 2024 will be released to students and parents in at the beginning of Week 5.
gail_norris@shalomcollege.com
2023 Non- Government Schools Census
The annual Non-Government Schools Census occurs on Friday 4 August 2023. Attached is a document which outlines the rationale for the census and further information about this data collection. Please take the time to have a read of this notice.
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
Shalom Day - Thursday 24 August
Catholic Education Week
Last week we celebrated Catholic Education Week along with the other Catholic Schools in our area, and across the State. Students from St Patrick’s added to our joy when they delivered cards to help us celebrate. We really appreciated having their creative work scattered around our staffroom.
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 7 classes will be hosting over the next few weeks:
• Wednesday 2 August Mrs Anderson’s 7.2 and 7.8
• Wednesday 9 August Mr Roelof's 7.4 and Mrs Sommerfield's 7.7
• Wednesday 16 August Mrs Sommerfield 7.5 and 7.6
Mrs Sandra Freeman
Assistant Principal - Mission
Sandra_Freeman@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.
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
RYDA is a National Road Safety education program for youth in Australia. It provides youth with the skills and strategies they need to stay safe on the roads.
The RYDA workshop features highly engaging practical demonstrations, real-life narratives, videos, quizzes and interactive role play. The RYDA approach supports youth development in a number of areas including social resilience and anticipating and managing risk. Created for senior high schools, RYDA gives students a unique opportunity to set road safety goals and build strategies alongside the friends they will most likely be riding with, as drivers or passengers. At the workshop, students attend six interactive sessions at a dedicated venue over the course of a school day. Back in the classroom, we give teachers everything they need to continue the learning throughout the school year.
On Wednesday 16 August – All of our Year 10 Students will attend a one-day workshop organised by the Queensland Police Service Bundaberg in cooperation with Rotary Bundaberg.
Buses are organised by Bundaberg Police and Rotary. They will transport the students and staff to and from the venue on the day. The Buses will depart Shalom at approx. 9.00 am and return before 3.00 pm on this day.
The workshop will be held at the Bundaberg Recreational Precinct, Kendalls Road.
Lunch is also supplied for the students and staff, free. If your student requires any special dietary requirements for the lunch please complete the attached google form.
Special Dietary Requirements Form
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
- CoolTech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprenticeship
- Interested in an Apprenticeship or Trade – Register your interest with East Coast Apprenticeships
- Make Connections for your Future
- QBuild Apprenticeships NOW OPEN - Trades Available include Carpentry, Refrigeration Mechanic, Electrical, Painting and Plumbing
- Register for Professional Shadowing & Work Experience in the September School Holidays
- TAFE Cert II in A.I. (Autonomous Technologies)
University Important Information - QTAC Applications Open Tuesday 1 August
Upcoming University Open Days
- Sunday 6 August UQ Open Day
- Thursday 10 August CQU Open Day
- Sunday 13 August Griffith 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 week's Hogan House quiet achiever is Year 8 student Pria G. Pria has show an infectious enthusiasm when helping out during both PC (Hog1) and Hogan House events while also having a cheerful willingness to help others if needed. She has excelled in her participation at school carnival events and she also represents the school with other outside sporting achievements. Her attendance at school has also been exceptionally good throughout the year. Congratulations Pria!
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CJXJY
After the success of our recent ‘Empowering Women – Breakfast’, Shalom College, in partnership with Brave Brothers, will be holding a Men’s Wellness Breakfast on Thursday 31 August in the lead up to Father’s Day.
The breakfast will feature a one-on-one interview with Darius Boyd, (Former NRL player for Brisbane Broncos, Newcastle Knights, St George Illawarra Dragons, Queensland Maroons and Australia) and interviewer Scott Lamond (Chief of Staff at ABC Wide Bay and a director of Brave Brothers.)
Following a brilliant sporting career Darius Boyd has become a vocal ambassador for mental health issues and an advocate of support for men's health, using his platform to educate, inspire and raise awareness around the topic.
Held at The Waves Sports Club Sails Function Room, the breakfast will also include a fundraising raffle, with a list of prizes and ticket sales available on the day. All money raised from the event will go to Brave Brothers. Brave Brothers is a local organisation that aims to provide direct support for men’s mental health, and prostate or testicular cancer sufferers and their families.
EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday 31 August
6:45am-8:15am | The Waves Sports Club Sails Room
Tickets $40pp
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.
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CJXJY
This Friday 4 August, Chisholm House will be selling Hot Chocolates with marshmallows for $3 each from 7.30am - 8.30am. These will be available from the old tuckshop/BBQ markets tuckshop area. All money raised will be going to our house charity - Asylum Seeker Refugee Centre.
Taekwondo
Congratulations to Zac W Year 8 who competed in the QLD State Taekwondo tournament on last weekend. He dominated his match, keeping his opponent scoreless and won. He was awarded the U14 Red Belt 2023 QLD State Champion. Zac has now qualified to attend the National Taekwondo tournament in WA in October.
What an outstanding effort Zac! All the best for October.
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)
Welcoming Mark Algie as the new Tuckshop Convenor! Mark started at Shalom College last term and has spent the last couple of months trailing new menu items. The new menu has now been set, please see link below or via the side panel to see what is available each day.
Breakfast is available every morning for purchase from 8.00am - 8.30am.
Items available are:
Croissant Ham & Cheese $3.00
Breakfast Bars $1.00
Toasted Sandwich $3.50
Bacon & Egg Muffins $3.50
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Wraps $3.50
Fruit Salad Tub $3.50
Yoghurt Pots $2.50
Hashbrowns 3 for $1.00
Up n Go drinks & Flavoured Milk are available everyday.
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 6 August |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Danielle Morrish |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
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Sunday 13 August |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Emma Jansen |
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Sunday 20 August |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Maria McMahon |
| Sunday 27 August | 6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Brendan & Astrid Clancy |
Markets BBQ Roster
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Sunday 6 August |
Rotary Club of Bundaberg Sunrise |
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Sunday 13 August |
Volunteers required |
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Sunday 20 August |
Bundaberg Zonta Club |
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Sunday 27 August |
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
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
