Year 9 and Year 10 Subject Selection Evening

Please note the date has changed for this event: Tuesday 22 August.

This information evening has been delayed by one week and will now take place in the Performing Arts Precinct on Tuesday 22 August.

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 presentations 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 specific subject information given on each of the different subjects available to study because of the sheer volume on offer. This information is available in the Subject Selection Book. Learning Area Coordinators will be available on the night to address any questions you may have regarding the selection of subjects to study.

The timeline around the Year 9 and Year 10 subject selections are as follows:

Monday 14 August - Release of Subject Selection Booklet online
Monday 21 August - Edval WebChoice portal opens for student to select
Tuesday 22 August - Parent Information Evening
Monday 28 August - Signed Edval WebChoice receipt to be handed into Student Reception

NAPLAN

QCAA has released the Student Reports for Year 7 and Year 9 students to schools. The hard copy report will be posted home to parents of those students who participated in NAPLAN this year.

Students are now assessed in 4 proficiency levels:

Exceeding: The student’s result exceeds expectations at the time of testing.
Strong: The student’s result meets challenging but reasonable expectations at the time of testing.
Developing: The student’s results indicates that they are working towards expectations at the time of testing.
Needs additional support: The student’s results indicate that they are not achieving the learning outcomes expected at the time of testing. They are likely to need additional support to progress satisfactorily.

The following document has been provided by QCAA to explain the change from reporting in numerical bands to proficiency standards for NAPLAN. A hard copy of this document will be enclosed with your child’s NAPLAN report.

Year 11 Exam Block & Year 12 Mock Exam Block

Attached is the Year 11 Exam Block Timetable (Wednesday 6 - Monday 11 September) and the Year 12 Mock Exam Block Timetable (Monday 4 - Friday 15 September). Students need only attend school for the exams they are to sit during this time, however, students who are behind in their schoolwork may be required to attend school to complete outstanding work. If this is required, these arrangements will be communicated by individual class teachers.

Please remember that normal school rules regarding uniform and behaviour continue through the exam block. These expectations are outlined in the attached documents.

We wish our students all the best with their studies.

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

Parents and Carers of Year 11 & 12 Students 

If your child has obtained their Provisional Licence and wishes to drive to and from school you are required to fill out a Permission to Drive Form and return it to Student Reception for approval by Mr Aaron Brown.  Once approved the details will be placed on our School Register.

Preferred Student Absentee Option 

Parents are 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.

Monday to Thursday: 8.00am to 12.00pm

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 3.30pm to 5.30pm

Friday: Closed

School Immunisation clinics have now been completed for 2023 Year 7 and Year 10 students.

As there may be 2023 students who missed the clinics and wish to be vaccinated, Ozcare will be offering the opportunity for these students moving forward to Year 8 and Year 11, to take part in the 2024 School Immunisation Program.

Please find attached a template outlining how students may still participate in 2024.

Any further questions, please contact Ozcare direct on 4130 8900.

Pathways Information

University Important Information - QTAC Applications Now Open

• University Early Offer Programs
• University Application QTAC Step by Step
• QTAC Course Guide
  
  Guaranteed Accommodation at University
   

Upcoming University Open Days 

• Thursday 10 August CQU Open Day
• Sunday 13 August Griffith Open Day
• Saturday 26 August ACU Open Day
• Thursday August 31 CQU Virtual Open Day

• Are you interested in Beauty? Here are some careers to consider
• Careers in Bundaberg Regional Council Water Services
• Finding Relevant and Impactful Work Experience
• JCU’s Heroes in Business Program – Applications Close Monday 14 August
• Register for Professional Shadowing & Work Experience in the September School Holidays.
• Shalom Personal Futures Career Expo Deemed an Outstanding Success
• What’s the Difference between Average and Median Salaries

Job Opportunities

• Berendsen Fluid Power – 1^st Year Apprentice Fitter and Turner
• CoolTech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprenticeships
• Individual support Trainee (Disability)
• Isis Central Sugar Mill – 1^st Year Apprentice Fitter and Turner
• Platinum Plumbing – Business Administration Traineeship (Office Management)

 Click on the HERE for complete Pathways Newsletter for further information.

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

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 

Our very talented Junior and Senior Dance Performance Teams and Year 11 Dance class had a successful day on Saturday 29 July competing at the Bundaberg Regional Competition of Dance X. The teams competed against schools from Maryborough, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, and Rockhampton and achieved some fantastic results including the School Spirit Award for the Junior Performance Team and the Highest Scoring Team for the Senior Team. Congratulations as well to our Soloists!

Junior Performance Team
Hip Hop – 1st Place
Jazz – 1st Place
Lyrical – 2nd Place
School Spirit Award

Senior Performance Team
Hip Hop – 1st Place
Jazz A – 2nd Place
Jazz B – 1st Place
Lyrical A – 1st Place
Lyrical B – 2nd Place
Contemporary – 1st Place
Highest Scoring Team – Lyrical A

Year 11 Dance Class
Hip Hop – 3rd Place

Jazz Professional Experience Audition
Sienna J (Junior) – 1st Place
Coco S (Senior) – 1st Place
Jada C (Senior) – 2nd Place

Lyrical Professional Experience Audition
Coco S (Senior) – 1st Place
Jada C (Senior) – 3rd Place

Soloists (Any Style)
Sienna J (Junior) – 1st Place
Coco S (Senior) – 1st Place
Lani P (Senior) – 2nd Place
Imogen R (Senior) – 3rd Place

Mrs Louise McSherry
Learning Area Coordinator - Performing Arts
Louise_McSherry@shalomcollege.com

CHESS GOLD!!

“Chess holds its master in its own bonds, shaking the mind and brain so that the inner freedom of the very strongest must suffer.” (Albert Einstein)

On Tuesday 2 August, a team of 21 players travelled to Avoca State School to represent Shalom in the Term 3 Inter-School Chess Competition. This particular competition had the added incentive of being the Regional Championships, where the winning team qualifying for the State Championships. Despite having some impressive second and third place results, Shalom has not won a competition for a couple of years.

This run was broken this year by the Shalom Black team, who won the Premier Division on the day taking the gold medal – an outstanding achievement! The team of Callum M, Waylen H, JJ W and Seth G played some excellent chess on the day to take out the division by 1.5 points. Special mention must go to Callum M and JJ W, who both won 6 of their 7 games. JJ W won the medal for the best player in his position from all the schools while Waylen H and Callum M won a merit ribbon, showing the depth and teamwork by these talented players. These players will now play in the State Championships in Term 4 – good luck boys!!

Their success was helped by the Premier Division Shalom Blue team of Luke R, Kahn A, Alex M and Lachlan B, who played some good chess, and importantly, defeated some of the better player from other schools, allowing our Shalom Black team to consolidate their win. Great teamwork boys!

Shalom displayed its considerable depth in chess with some quality players in the Open Division. All three Shalom teams were in medal contention, however, the team of Shalom Yellow featuring young guns Tyler P, Max L, Zach G and Will M took out the bronze medal on the day. This result is particularly pleasing as the oldest in the team is in Year 8, which is promising for Shalom chess in future years. Max L and Zach G also were awarded merit ribbons for their impressive performances.

The Shalom Red team of Jonathon E, Harry L, Max C and Luca H and well as the Shalom White team of Jacob B, Nicota F, Jack M and Robert G were very close to taking out a medal as well. Cameron Z also played some fantastic chess on the day winning 4 of his games. Merit ribbons were awarded to Harry L, Jabob B and Nicota F, a just reward for some good performances.

To see the results in their entirety, including both team and individual results, follow the link: https://gardinerchess.com.au/event-results/inter-school-competition-results/?_region=wide-bay-north&_term=3 . If you wish to keep in touch with all things Shalom Chess, then follow our Sia Chess Group page (https://schoolbox.shalomcollege.com/homepage/6024).

If you are interested in playing or learning chess, then you are more than welcome to join us at chess club on Tuesdays from 11.25am-12.00pm in Beerarlem. We would love to see you there.

Mr Brendan Maher
Chess Coordinator
maherb@shalomcollege.com 

On Wednesday 2 August, 10 students from both Year 9 and 10 volunteered to compete in the 2023 Readers Cup. The competition consisted of 12 teams from local schools and 117 teams statewide. The Readers Cup is a state wide competition organised by the Queensland Branch of the Childrens Book Council Australia for young readers to get together and read a set of books. The competition has been running for 6 years in the WideBay, and in 2020 a state final was introduced for the winners of the local tournament.

This year the books chosen were “We Who Hunt the Hollow”, “The Stand In”, “Green Rising” and the favourite of all “I Must Betray You”. Both teams did their very best to answer the questions given and ended with some very close scores, with St Lukes taking the win with 79.5 points. Our Shalom Teams finished 6th and 11th overall against this tough competition.

On behalf of all the students who competed I would like to say a very big thank you to Kepnock State High School for organising the event to be held at there school, as well as supplying snacks and lunch. I would also like to thank Ms Davis and Mrs Parton for lending us their time and effort to coach both teams and travel with us on the day. And lastly, I would like to give a huge thank you to Mrs Wooldridge for organising Shalom to compete and being our biggest supporter. And of course, I wouldn’t be saying this without the wonderful students who volunteered their time to join in this amazing opportunity.

Congratulations to both teams (Addison L, Lara M, Joann J, Matilda H, Emily P, Sophie W, Sophie N, Hannah P, Callum M and Noah K) for being a part of this story.

Written by,
Addison L
Year 10 Student

Mrs Wendy Davis
Senior English & Performing Arts
wendy_davis@shalomcollege.com

Last week our Year 7 students participated in an excursion to the Mon Repos Turtle Centre. This excursion was a combined CSA and CSB event which focused on student learning across three subjects - English, Geography and Science. Spending time at the Turtle Centre and interacting with the Mon Repos staff was a great way to engage students and build their understanding of turtle conservation. As well as learning about relevant Science and Geography, students also participated as 'journalists-in-training'. In English this term students are learning about feature articles and will draw on their Mon Repos experience when writing their own article. We were lucky to have warm weather for all three days of the excursions. 

Mrs Wendy Egan
Core Studies B Coordinator
wendy_egan@shalomcollege.com

Sentence Types for Engaging and Dynamic Writing

Varying sentence structure and style is crucial in developing strong writing skills. Encouraging your children to explore and use a range of sentence types will not only make their writing more engaging but also enhance their ability to communicate effectively. At Shalom College, we utilise Dr. Ian Hunter's Eight Sentence Types, which encompass a range of structures to enhance students' writing skills. These sentence types include:

1. The Very Short Sentence:
       - Family matters most.

2. The W-Start: 
       - Whereas others played Rugby League after school, I studied Dance and Drama.

3. Adverb at the Front: 
       - Interestingly, Mon Repos has the most significant Loggerhead Turtle nesting population in the South Pacific Ocean region.

4. Em Dash:
       - His parents never missed a game - they were always supportive.

5. Verb Beginnings:
       - Dancing under the spotlight, she shined.

6. Explore the Subject:
       - Rugby league, a sport deeply rooted in Australian culture, became my passion.

7. Prepositional:
       - On weekends, my family and I attended church services in the heart of Bundaberg.

8. Paired-Double:
      - Family life in Bundaberg was peaceful, and the community was tightly knit.

Your students’ are enhancing their written expression using different sentence types and punctuation marks in their writing. By reinforcing these skills at home, you will contribute to their growth as confident and skilled writers.

Camilla Cook
Teacher and Literacy Coordinator
Camilla_cook@shalomcollege.com

Our latest news is that in a closely contested race our two senior (Years 9 & 10) Readers’ Cup teams came in 6th and 11th and our resident chess team were awarded gold for the first time in a few years. Congratulations to all involved.

Budding authors have had a chance to feature in our Shalom Literary Wonders anthology with their literary masterpieces. The theme is ‘Locally Grown’ and the short story or poetry submissions will be judged by Ms Freeman, Ms Scoles, and Mr Crowley. The winners will be announced at the end of our First Draft event on Friday 11 August by guest author and former Shalom student: Ben Connelly.

Then in the last week of August, we will be celebrating Children’s Book Week in the library. The theme for 2023 is ‘Read, Grow, Inspire’ and several activities have been organised to fit around that theme.

All Schools Oztag

Recently many of our students attended the Oztag All Schools competition, we had 104 children complete in 7 teams. The weekend saw over 240 teams compete in over 330 games per day. All the Shalom teams fought hard and were rewarded with making the finals - our best result for this carnival to date.

The teamwork shone through in the Year 7 girls’ team, many of whom were new to the sport. With 3 wins and a draw in the round games the girls went into the semi-finals with enthusiasm. They played a competitive game but ultimately lost to Kawana State High School. The girls promoted the school wonderfully and played with determination and passion. Their coach Miss Cook was thrilled with the increase in both skills and confidence that each of the players has had throughout the season.

The youth and excitement of the Year 7 boys’ team was a key component to them reaching the quarter finals. They won 3 our of the 6 rounds played, but unfortunately lost their quarter final to Keebra Park SHS. The boys worked hard as a team and played with spirit and courage throughout the tournament. Their coach and manager were proud of how much improvement was seen from these players throughout the season.

Throughout the tournament the Year 8 boys grew in skill and confidence. Their coach Ryan Marsh found their ability to support each other both on and off the field a credit and asset to themselves. They successfully completed the round games with 4 convincing wins, but unfortunately lost in the quarter finals against Mountain Creek SHS.

The Year 8/9 girls had a fantastic weekend! After finishing day one 5th on the ladder, they came into day 2 with an eagerness to show what they’ve worked hard for. They played the top 2 teams, winning both and had a win in their final game for the day, placing them 3rd on the ladder. Day 3 and into Semi Finals, with an intense game against Varsity Secondary College fighting for the Grand Final. With a draw at half time, the final score was a narrow loss at 5-3. Coach Erin Mitchell and Manager Taila Saint are very proud of the effort and dedication from all the girls.

The coach of the Year 10 boys team Riley Gill, spoke of how well the boys worked together to support each other and dig deep when it was most needed. Throughout the round games the boys had many close games and 2 great wins. In the quarter finals the boys worked hard but unfortunately lost to Morayfield State High School. The boys positive attitude promoted the school values and they all played with grit and a desire to win.

Congratulations to our Open Boys Oztag team who were undefeated and narrowly lost the grand final in a thriller. The 12 players were dominant in the pool games winning 6 from 6, banking 50 tries. They defeated Caloundra in the semi-finals only to be beaten by Marymount in the Grand Final. The coach Mr Gahan was impressed by the boy’s determination and teamwork throughout the carnival. They were wonderful ambassadors for Shalom College as several officials complimented their teamwork and sportsmanship.

Congratulations also are extended to our Open Girls Oztag team who worked extremely hard to reach the grand final in their division. The team is made up of Year 10, 11 & 12 students so this outcome is even more impressive as they completed against teams of mostly grade 12 students. The girls were runners up after losing to Marymount College. The teamwork and determination of these young ladies throughout the tournament was outstanding and shone through in each game. A special congratulations goes to Taylor D who was awarded MVP of the division.

Well done to all of our students, coaches, managers and parents on a wonderful weekend.

Ms Jacinta Cook
Oztag Coach
jacinta_cook@shalomcollege.com 

2023 Australian Pool Rescue (Life Saving) Championships

The 2023 Australian Pool Rescue (Life saving) Championships were held from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 August 2023 on the Gold Coast at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre.

Shalom students that attended were Kobi H (Year 11) and Ethan G (Year 7).

Results:

Kobi - (3 x Gold and 3 x Bronze medals) - Currumbin SLSC

GOLD - U17/U19 4 x 25m Manikin Carry Relay

GOLD - U17/U19 4 x 50m Obstacle Relay

GOLD - U17 Male 12.5m Line Throw Relay

BRONZE - U17 Male 50m Manikin Carry

BRONZE - U17 Male 100m Rescue Medley

BRONZE - U17 Male 200m Super Lifesaver

6th - U17 Male 100m Manikin Carry with Fins

Ethan - (1 x Silver medal) - Elliott Heads SLSC

2nd - U12 Male 50m Swim with Fins

5th - U12 Male 50m Brick Carry

8th - U12 Male 100m Swim with Obstacles

Kobi  also raced for the QLD State Team during the competition as part of the Australian Interstate Championships and was part of the QLD Team that won the Interstate Championships point score. 

Congratulations and well done to both.

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

Bundaberg Rowing Club Regatta Success

Congratulations to our Shalom Rowers that competed in the local club regatta on Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 of July. It was a great weekend of racing with perfect conditions. The rowers had lots of fun rowing in different boats and mixing up their crews with other Bundaberg rowers in our region. Even, I, their oarsome Coordinator, took on the challenge and rowed in an 8. It has been a few years between regattas for me but, I still survived to tell the tale and even scored a medal.

Our rowers won lots of bling over the 2 days with 13 Gold, 12 Silver and 8 Bronze. Emily E, Montana W, Zander D, were part of the crews that took out The Ross Barnes Memorial Trophy, while Sam C and Zac W were part of crew that won The Callaghan Cup and even scored some prize money.

Thank you again to all the parents that helped out over the weekend. It takes lots of time to organise, set up and pack up our boats, so we appreciate all your support.

Our rowers are looking forward to the Bridge to Bridge Regatta next weekend (12 & 13 August) and then the big State School Championship on the Saturday 16 - Monday 18 September.

To help fundraise for a new heavy weight double and single, we will be running a Father’s Day Raffle soon. If there are any businesses or families out there that can donate some prizes, let me know. Or even sponsor us to help financially contribute to our new boats, that would be greatly appreciated. A new double cost approximately $13,500 and single $8,000 so our equipment is very expensive and is in need of urgent updating as our current heavy weight double is over 20 years old.

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

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 $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 (new Term 3)

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

Markets BBQ Roster

Office Hours: 9:00 - 1:00 Monday to Friday
Parish Office: Rossolini Place Level 1, 66 Woongarra St
Phone: 07 4151 6666    PO Box 79 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: sbundaberg@rok.catholic.net.au
AFTER HOURS:  Anointing of the sick for medical emergencies
phone 4151 6666 and follow the prompt
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF MARY MOTHER OF CHURCH

"The annual parish "Good News" magazine is now available in all churches for a Gold Coin Donation. As you read our in-house publication of the Good News magazine this year, discover the ways in which our parish vision statement is being made clear.

Shalom College Families Business and Trade Directory 

To help assist the Shalom College community in supporting local businesses that are run by Shalom families, we have created our Shalom College Families Business and Trade Directory. If you would like to be listed in this directory, please send a copy of your business card to Mr Peter Robinson who will be establishing and developing this directory to Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com

Student Travel Rebates 

Student travel rebate applications are open in October for Semester 2. Please click here to check if you are eligible.