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- Uniform Fittings – Year 10 Girls 2024
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- Parent and Carer Tuckshop Volunteers
- Shalom Sunday Markets
- The Catholic Parish of Bundaberg
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Until Pope Francis visited there last week, I didn’t realise that Mongolia was an independent country. It is bordered by both Russia and China, but it has a democratic parliament. Politically, Mongolia hit its highwater mark under Genghis Khan and has been on the political slide ever since! Most of the population are Buddhist and most still live a nomadic life on the steppes of central Asia. There are only about 1500 Catholics in the whole country. Francis could have met more Catholics by going to the parish next door to the Vatican! So, why did he go? He wanted to support that small community and remind them that they were like that first Christian community of the Gospel who lived out the message of Jesus, simply and with compassion. He reminded them that their job was not to convert those around them to Catholicism or to use social works of mercy to entice others to ‘join up’. He reminded them, and the rest of us that, as Christians, we are called and invited to see in every person around us, especially the lost, the least and the lonely, the face of Jesus the Christ and to treat that person with dignity. Pope Francis really ‘gets’ the Gospel.Pope Francis is different and he is calling the Church to be the best it can be. His leadership is encouraging people to start conversations about faith and meaning. Not uncommonly, I talk to people who do not ‘officially’ align at all or any more with the Catholic Church but who do obviously buy into the vision of Christianity that Francis is offering. A Church that is not full of itself or fixated on power or position or privilege. Like the Church in Mongolia. The Bundaberg Catholic Parish is offering a course, to be run at Shalom, for anyone interested in connecting, or re-connecting with a faith journey. It is called the Alpha program.
Having conversations about faith, life and Jesus can be hard. But it doesn’t have to be. Alpha creates a space where our friends, family, and neighbours can explore the Christian faith and the meaning of life in a way that is relaxed and respectful.On Thursday, 5th October, in the Waterford Building, Shalom College, beginning at 5.30pm, our parish will begin Alpha in a Catholic Context. All are welcome to this first session which may begin to answer some of your questions about God, Jesus, life and more.
School Fees 2024 – fees, not surprisingly, will have to rise in 2024. Again, we have tried to keep these increases as low as possible. Staff costs are always our biggest cost and those have increased significantly next year with a 4% increase and a 3% cost of living increase along with increased Superannuation. All that said, a comparison between the fees at Shalom and those for a comparable school will see ours more than competitive. We try to make our school fee an inclusive one. Parents are not asked to pay for camps, curriculum related excursions, pool entries, local bus fares etc. We are enormously grateful to all of those families who do their very best to meet their financial commitment to the College on time. As always, if there are difficulties, please make a time to speak with me.
Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
mcmahond@shalomcollege.com
Middle School Showcase
Subject Selection Forms for 2024
Parents could you please have your Year 8 or Year 9 student return their signed subject selection form. We are cross checking these with the electronic selections; there are still a lot of the forms outstanding.
Year 9 Students - Essential Core Offer for Year 10 2024
Last week a small number of Year 9 parents received an email from me with the invitation for their student to be placed into some Essential Core classes in Year 10. Parents could you please ensure that you have checked your emails in case you received an invitation for your child. Thank you to those parents who have responded already to let me know you are NOT taking up this offer.
Please email me directly if you wish to ‘opt out’ of this offer and keep your student enrolled in the General level of the Core classes listed in the email. We would like to have these offers finalised by the end of this week so that we can start looking at timetabling these classes.
Year 11
This is a timely reminder to parents and student regarding assessment in the senior school. If a student does not submit a final response to an assessment and where evidence of student progress is available (draft or classwork), teachers will make judgments based on this. If a student provided no evidence on or before the due date, and no other evidence is available, a student will receive a ‘Not Rated’. This will mean no credit can be given towards their QCE for that unit of learning. This will mean a loss of 1 or more QCE credit.
Senior assessment is bound by QCAA guidelines around Academic Integrity and Assessment processes, your student may miss the opportunity to complete assessment if their absence does not relate to an approved absence, unforeseen illness, or misadventure. Student undertaking Vocational Placement, Work Experience or other pathway opportunities must attend school for scheduled exams regardless of these days.
Mrs Gail Norris
Assistant Principal - Curriculum
gail_norris@shalomcollege.com
Year 12 Mock Exam Block
Attached is 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
ALPHA Program
Please see the following information provided by the Parish, regarding the upcoming Alpha Program that we will host in the Waterford Building starting Thursday 5 October.
Alpha is a faith discovery program that originally begun in London 30 years ago. It is now in 169 countries throughout the world and has been experienced by 29 million guests.
Having conversations about faith, life and Jesus can be hard. But it doesn’t have to be. Alpha creates a space where our friends, family, and neighbours can explore the Christian faith and the meaning of life in a way that is relaxed and respectful.
The format is simple. Over several weeks guests gather to have a meal together, hear a talk on the Christian faith and then have a discussion together in small groups. For so many people Alpha was the catalyst that began, or restored, their faith in Jesus Christ.
On Thursday 5 October, in the Waterford Building, Shalom College, beginning at 5.30pm, our parish will begin Alpha in a Catholic Context. All are welcome to this first session which may begin to answer some of your questions about God, Jesus, life and more.
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 8 classes will be hosting over the next few weeks:
• Wednesday 13 September Mr Blinco's 8.2 and Mrs Somerfield's 8.7
• Wednesday 11 October Mr Kiernan's 8.3 and 8.9
• Wednesday 18 October Mrs Schuler's 8.1 and 8.6
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.
Monday to Thursday: 8.00am to 12.00pm
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Friday: Closed
Pathways Information
University
- Debunking Common Scholarship Myths
- How to Register to Receive Your ATAR
- Ronald McDonald House Charities Charlie Bell Scholarship Program
Work Experience
Additional Learning Opportunities
- 2024 Aviation Courses
- 5 STEM Careers for People Who Love the Outdoors
- How to Become a Climate Scientist
- What’s it Like to Work in a Pharmacy
Events
- Bundaberg Jobs Fair Tuesday 10 October – Year 12 Job Opportunities
- School Holiday Tours of QUT Campus – Wednesday 27- Friday 29 September
- TAFE Bundaberg Open Day – Shalom Visit – Thursday 14 September
Job Opportunities
- Apprentice Hairdresser - Missy and Me Hair, Burnett Heads
- Coral Cove Convenience Store are Hiring – Drop your Resume in person to the store.
- Hughes Northside Butchery Apprentice Butcher
- Lady Musgrave Experience – Weekend and School Holiday Positions
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
McCormack’s quiet achiever is Paige W. Paige has gone above and beyond in her commitment to McCormack House this year from participating in sports days and Shalom day while encouraging others to do so as well. She create's videos for our House assemblies and SIA page and generally showing what House spirit should look like. Paige does a lot of work behind the scenes for McCormack House that many students would not see, so I wanted to take the time to thank her for her commitment to making McCormack an amazing house to be part of.
At week 9 College Assembly we acknowledged the achievements of both a student and staff member in the area of STEM. Shalom College students participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities throughout the year in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Congratulations to Thomas B – Year 10 for achieving a distinction award in the Australian Science Innovations – Junior Science Olympiad.
Congratulations to Mr Steven Tucker who was recently awarded a Peter Doherty Outstanding Teacher of STEM Award.
Mrs Debbie Bishop
Teacher
bishopD@shalomcollege.com
A HUGE THANK YOU to those that attended Shalom’s Inaugural Men’s Wellness Breakfast on Thursday 31 August.
With raffles, big breakfast, and guest speaker Darius Boyd it was a fantastic morning.
A HUGE THANK YOU to our Major Sponsors; FootMotion - Bundaberg, The Waves Sports Club and Rum City Foods. The event and money raised would not have been possible without their generous support.
Just over $3,000 was raised for Brave Brothers, which will go towards local initiatives to support men’s mental health.
More photos from the event can be found on our website: https://www.shalomcollege.com/news/mens-breakfast/
Georgia_Halpin@shalomcollege.com
We recently announced the winners of the Shalom College Literary Wonders writing competition in a small ceremony in Beerarlem library.
The winning entry for the Year 7-9 Poetry category is Laylah J, and her work is featured here:
Four, Six, Seven, Zero
In a Queensland town where sunbeams dance,
Where golden sands meet the ocean's glance,
A place of charm where nature's wonders gleam,
In this coastal gem, a local dream.
Where sugarcane fields stretch far and wide,
As paddocks paint the countryside,
From the earth's embrace, a sweetness unfolds,
Nurtured by hands, generations old.
Amidst the fields, a spirit takes flight,
A famed elixir, amber and bright,
Crafted with care, the liquid gold is born,
A symbol of heritage cherished and worn.
Beyond the fields, the ocean's embrace,
Revealing treasures, nature's showcase,
Mon Repos, where turtles come to nest,
A marvel to witness, a sight that’s blessed.
Beneath the waves, a vibrant world unfolds,
The Great Barrier Reef, a sight to behold,
With colours so vivid, life's tapestry unfurls,
A symphony of creatures, and a dance of pearls.
In the heart of town, a thriving beat,
A community united, where friends will meet,
From local markets to festivals grand,
A vibrant spirit, felt across the land.
So come explore this coastal retreat,
Where nature and heritage joyfully meet,
A Queensland Gem where dreams come true,
Let the local grown magic inspire you.
By Laylah J (Winner Year 7-9 Poetry)
The anthology of this large volume of literary talent is hosted on the library page of Sia but can be accessed at this link ….
https://schoolbox.shalomcollege.com/storage/fetch.php?hash=d2aa24249245bbbc61c1637a312744bbe7956f85
If you are interested in reading the works from 2022 and 2021, they can be found at the following links respectively:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:53837530-810a-464f-bc43-130c6c359eb1
Denise_Harvey@shalomcollege.com
Karting Australian Team
Congratulations to Ky B who has been selected to represent Team Australia in the Karting Cup at the Inaugural FIA Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship at Sepang International Circuit held in Malaysia later this month.
He is one of two juniors selected in Australia. This is an outstanding achievement. Congratulations Ky and all the best for Malaysia.
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare
High Performance Program
After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Rugby League
Congratulations to Thomas M for being selected to represent QLD Country U17s. Tom has worked really hard and is very dedicated to all things Rugby. This is a wonderful reward and great achievement for all of his hard work.
Also, congratulations to Mr Anthonio Kaufusi, who will be leading the way as the head coach of the QLD Country boys for a second year in a row.
Surf Life Saving
Congratulations to our Shalom College Surf Life Saving Team for winning the Wide Bay Surf League on Friday 8 September at Nielsons Beach.
Thanks to all students and parents for your support of this carnival. Special thanks to some students who competed up an age group - for the team.
Thanks to Stuart Hogben from SLS QLD and to all the officials at Bundaberg Surf Life Saving Club (most were Shalom parents) for running this carnival.
Thanks to our team managers, beach officials and water safety officials - Mr Gills, Mr Crowley, Mrs Giles, Mrs Moller and Mr Robinson.
Special Thanks to our sponsors - Strata Services Queensland - for your support and supply of our sun safe team shirts.
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare
High Performance Program
After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Ten Pin Bowling – Winter Sports
Ten Pin Bowling has wrapped up for another year. Thank you to all members of the junior winter team. They have played their best over the last six weeks and shown great sportsmanship over that time.
The results for the Junior Competition are below.
For the yearly Interschool Competition, which combines both the Senior and Junior Competitions, North Bundaberg State High School won over all in both the scratch and handicapped competition with Shalom coming second on both.
Junior High School Competition 2023
HIGH GAME
| MALE | Dartanion M | 189 | BUNDABERG HIGH |
| FEMALE | Eloise C | 135 | SHALOM |
HIGH GAME Hep
| MALE | Jake R | 261 | BUNDABERG HIGH |
| FEMALE | Tiffany R | 233 | SHALOM |
HIGH SERIES
| MALE | Mark R | 212 | SHALOM |
| FEMALE | Bethany R | 221 | KEPNOCK |
HIGH SERIES Hep
| MALE | Michael E | 401 | ISIS |
| FEMALE | Lola W | 404 | SHALOM |
MOST IMPROVED
| MALE | Mark R | +23 | 69-72 | SHALOM |
| FEMALE | Tiffany R | +18 | 67-85 | SHALOM |
Handicap Team Bundaberg High 2
Scratch Team Bundaberg High 2
Mrs Debbie Bishop
Teacher
bishopd@shalomcollege.com
Touch Football
Congratulations to our Shalom College Touch Football Teams who played in the Wide Bay All Schools on Thursday 7 September. Thanks to all coaches, managers, referees and parents for your help and support. Our seven teams played well all day with the division results below. Congratulations to our three teams who won their division and were awarded Wide Bay Champions.
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TEAM |
COACH |
MANAGER |
REFEREES |
RESULT |
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12-13 BOYS RED |
Shaun HOBSON |
Adam BOOTH |
Shaun HOBSON |
Second Place |
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12-13 BOYS BLACK |
Kylie GILES |
Jess RICHARDS |
Stacey MURDOCH |
Third Place |
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12-13 GIRLS |
Erin MITCHELL |
Rachelle YOUNG |
Byron HIGGINS |
First Place - WIDE BAY CHAMPIONS |
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14-15 BOYS |
Robert RASSMUSSEN |
Adam BOOTH |
Dan BUSH |
Second Place |
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14-15 GIRLS |
Riley DINGLE |
Tressa MARANO |
Maddie SMITH |
Second Place |
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OPEN BOYS |
Graham O'SHANESY |
Sarah DRIVER |
Tim HOLMES |
First Place - WIDE BAY CHAMPIONS |
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OPEN GIRLS |
Peter ROBINSON |
Jess RICHARDS |
Ainsley DRIVER |
First Place - WIDE BAY CHAMPIONS |
As a school, in a Wide Bay competition, three Premierships, three second places and a third place is outstanding!! The photos below were taken after presentations. Some players are absent due to having to depart before the presentations.
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)
Uniform Fittings – Year 10 Girls 2024 (Current Year 9 Girls) - OPEN
Uniform fittings are now open for all current Year 9 girls going into Year 10 2024, for the senior uniform. Fittings are for all female students who require a Senior Girls Formal Blouse and Senior Day Skirt/ Formal Pants.
*If making an appointment during class time students must have a note in their record book from parent/guardian and must be signed by the student’s House Coordinator before attending the appointment.
Appointments must be pre-booked via the link: https://shalomcollegeuniformfittings.youcanbook.me
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
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Sunday 17 September |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
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Sunday 24 September |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Trish Sellers |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
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Sunday 1 October |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Danielle Morrish |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
| Sunday 8 October | 6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Emma Jansen |
Markets BBQ Roster
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Sunday 17 September |
NO BBQ |
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Sunday 24 September |
Edmund Rice |
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Sunday 1 October |
Edmund Rice |
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Sunday 8 October |
Rotary Club of Bundaberg Sunrise |
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
Hear For You
Hear For You will be returning to Bundaberg in 2023. We are hosting a Life Goals and Skills Day on Friday 22 September at Chaverim Shalom College Outdoor Education and Environment Centre. The Day will include a range of activities that include a ropes course and team building activities. The day has been designed to bring together like children and teenagers to help build confidence, improve communications skills and help build and foster new friendships and relationships.
Please see attached information flyer for more information. This workshop is open to all deaf or hard of hearing students aged 11 over. If there are any students who are aged 10 and are interested in attending (parents) please contact me. For more information click on the link below.
Bundaberg Life Goals and Skills Day
Friday September 22
9.00am -3.30pm
Chaverim Shalon College Outdoor Education and Environment Centre
76 South Bingera Rd, South Bingera
St Joseph's Catholic Kindergarten Bundaberg
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
