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- Principal's Reflection
- Curriculum
- Administration
- Mission
- Award Presentations
- Student Drivers
- Absentees
- Finance Office
- From the Office - Pain Relief Dispensing
- From the Office - Provision of Medical Certificate
- An Afternoon of Beautiful Music
- Uniform Shop Hours
- Uniform Fittings - 2024 Year 7 Students & 2024 Year 10 Girls
- SCASA - Term 4 Sign On
- Fitness Centre Opening Hours
- Pathways
- Quiet Achiever
- UQ Young Change Maker Program
- CoralWatch Youth Ambassador
- 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
On Wednesday, I spoke to the Year 11s about Leadership. It’s easy for them to confuse leadership with power. Lots of people do that. Sometimes our students think ‘student leadership’ is about who gets voted into specific leadership roles like School Captains and House Captains. Great leadership happens when an individual can make a positive difference for another person. It’s not about power or status it is about being a positive change for the world – or your part of it. I reminded the Year 11s about two shining examples of that leadership. Tuesday was a really tough day for us as a community. Mr James Kiernan died suddenly at school shortly after arriving. Tuesday afternoon, we celebrated the life of Mr Ed Bowen. Neither of these men were ‘leaders’ in regard to power or status but both made a profound difference.
James Kiernan came to Shalom in 2020. He was a big man in person and in spirit. James taught RE across the College and, in doing so, probably taught more students at Shalom than most teachers. He was a genuinely good human being as well as a much loved husband, dad and grandparent.
Queensland Ambulance Service were magnificent with us on Tuesday, doing their very best for James Kiernan and in the way they spoke and supported the Shalom staff who were immediately affected by the event. Those women and men are heroes of our community. We are enormously grateful for their work.
Information for support - the below links have information for dealing with grief, loss and trauma.
- Trauma Fact Sheet
- Grief Fact Sheet for Parents
- How Trauma Affects Children and Young People
- MHFA Adult Guidelines for Traumatic Events
- Book an Appointment with one of our School Counsellors
Huge Thank You to all the Shalom staff who go above and beyond to provide so many additional activities for our students. Just the recent ones –
- Year 11 Retreat at the Sunshine Coast
- Edmund Rice Leadership Camp Brisbane
- State Basketball Competition
- Surf Lifesaving Competition
- State Rowing Regatta
- All Schools Touch Competition
Awards Night & Graduation are both on at Shalom next week. Awards Night is Tuesday night in the Sports Centre commencing at 6.30pm. It is always a great night of entertainment and celebration of excellence. Parents, if you are attending, please make a commitment to stay for the whole event rather than leave once your child gets their award. Graduation is on Friday at 10.00am. Year 12 External exams, for those who have them, begin the following Monday.
Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
mcmahond@shalomcollege.com
Year 11 Subject Changes
Year 12 Mock Examinations
Over the next two weeks students will receive feedback on their progress, analyse their responses and work towards further improvement. It is imperative that all students are present during the two weeks leading up to the examinations to ensure they are sufficiently prepared for success.
Year 12 - Confirmation, Results and QCE Eligibility
Year 12 - Important Dates
Weeks 2-3
(Monday 9 October- Friday 20 October)
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• Normal Classes |
Weeks 4-7
(Monday 23 October – Tuesday 14 November)
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• External Assessment Block
• Catch Up – Applied and VET assessments (if requested by teachers)
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2024 Next Step Year 12 Completers Survey
A reminder that our Year 12 students will be invited to participate in the Next Step Year 12 Completers survey starting in March 2024. The short confidential survey will ask questions about graduates’ activities since finishing school, like study and work.
Graduates can expect to be invited to the survey via a letter from the Minister for Education or an email or phone call from the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office on behalf of the department. Please check your contact details are correct with your school and your learning account by logging into the student portal at https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/
We appreciate your participation in this important survey as it helps our school improve our senior services for future students. For more info visit www.qld.gov.au/nextstep.
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
Year 11 Retreat
In the last week of Term 3 the Year 11 cohort travelled to Alexandra Headlands for a three-day retreat. The retreat program, as in previous years, was facilitated by Michael Fitzpatrick. The Year 11 students engaged in the planned activities and discussions with a wonderful attitude and have returned ready to embrace the role of student leaders.
Edmund Rice Camp
The annual Edmund Rice Camp was held during the second week of the school holidays. Senior students took on the role of ‘Big Buddies’ to the invited ‘Little Buddies’ nominated by local primary school chaplains. As a first-time camper, I particularly enjoyed seeing past students return to Shalom for the week to oversee the running of the camp. Many staff members also willingly gave up part of their holidays to assist in a multitude of ways. My conclusion at the end of the week was that the experience of participating in an Eddie Rice Camp is highly valuable and transformative for everyone involved.
Young Voices Award
Australian Catholics magazine recently ran the ‘Young Voices Awards’ to highlight social justice and environmental hotspots amid a climate for change. A few of our students got involved. Ellah H (Year 7) obtained a highly commended in the intermediate section for her digital entry titled Plastic – Not so Fantastic. Congratulations Ellah!
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 11 October Liturgy of the Word
• 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.
Families are kindly asked to check their 2023 annual fee account balance through parent lounge. An updated statement has been recently uploaded.
A reminder to all families with a Year 12 student only – your fees were due for payment on 30 September 2023, whilst those with Year 7 to Year 11 students are due on 31 October 2023.
Thank you to those families who have finalised their fee payments for the year.
Should you have any queries please phone the Finance Office on 4155 8179 or email finance@shalomcollege.com
Mrs Lisa Castro
Finance Officer
CastroL@shalomcollege.com
From the Office - Pain Relief Dispensing
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.
From the Office - Provision of Medical Certificate
Medical Certificate Absentee Notification
When providing medical certificates for your child/children's non-attendance could you please ensure that these are scanned (jpeg or png) and attached in the email (absentees@shalomcollege.com) or alternatively dropped into the main administration office.
We are no longer able to accept a photo of the medical certificate via email.
If you advise any of your child/children's Teachers or House Coordinator (via email) of any non-attendance, could you please also advise the admin office via the preferred options. Either email as an attachment to absentees@shalomcollege.com or via the Parent Lounge (as per the process above - under Absentees).
An Afternoon of Beautiful Music
Treat yourself to ‘An Afternoon of Beautiful Music’ from the Shalom College Chamber String Ensemble as they give their final performance for 2023. At this concert, the group will farewell their senior cohort who have been valued members of the music community at Shalom since 2018. The concert program includes a variety of music from inspiring classics to toe-tapping contemporary works, it is sure to have something in it for everyone. The College choir will also present a short selection of music.
The concert will take place at Holy Rosary Church on Sunday October 22commencing at 2pm. Entry is by donation. All are welcome.
Mrs Bernadette Connolly
Instrumental Music Instructor - Strings
bernadette_connolly@shalomcollege.com
Monday to Thursday: 8.00am to 12.00pm
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Friday: Closed
Uniform Fittings - 2024 Year 7 Students & 2024 Year 10 Girls
Uniform Fittings – NOW OPEN
Year 10 Girls 2024 (Current Year 9 Girls) & All Year 7 2024 Students
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:
Mrs Leanne Barker
Uniform Shop Manager
barkerl@shalomcollege.com
Shalom College After School Activities (SCASA)
Shalom College is offering students the opportunity to participate in organised afterschool activities conducted by coaches and teachers. SCASA also includes a light afternoon tea from 3.15 pm for the students and all activities will conclude at 4.45 pm.
https://forms.gle/YsauMyhy8PDhnEzF8
Days
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are the 3 available afternoons for SCASA.
Dates
SCASA commences in Week 2 of Term and continues for 7 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 - Futsal with Fiona Stevenson (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 - Circus Club with Shelley Allen (PAP)
* e-Sports = electronic Sports
* At Beerarlem Club you can read and borrow books and magazines, relax on beanbags, talk about books, play cards and board games, write stories, poems and songs, create comics and much, much more.
* Drama Club - Explore the fun side of drama with SCASA’s Drama Club. Drama Club involves a range of fun games and activities where you can have the freedom to be creative and practice your focus, team building and improvisation skills. This Monday afternoon activity is suitable for everyone – aspiring performers, those wanting to try something new and those just looking for a bit of fun.
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
University
- Avoiding Scholarship Scams
- Iglu Regional Scholarship applicants now open
- JCU Prep – How to Pursue Your Chosen Degree without an ATAR
Work Experience
Additional Learning Opportunities
- Apprenticeships vs University – What are the benefits?
- How to Become a Data Scientist
- The Impact of Social Media on Job Prospects
- Women in Manufacturing – Supporting Females to Enter Trade Careers
Events
Job Opportunities
- Bundaberg Sugar 2024 Apprentice Intake Now Open
- MRH Lawyers Full Time Junior Administrative Assistant
- Qantas – Cabin Crew – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Careers
- Qantas – Engineering Opportunities – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Careers
Click on the HERE for complete Pathways Newsletter for further information.
The Pathways Team
Mrs Liza O’Donnell, Mrs Kim Toll, Mrs Kathryn Laing, Mrs Monique McLucas, Ms Jacinta Cook & Mrs Cristel Simmonds
Liza_ODonnell@shalomcollege.com
kim_toll@shalomcollege.com
kathryn_laing@shalomcollege.com
monique_mclucas@shalomcollege.com
jacinta_cook@shalomcollege.com
cristel_simmonds@shalomcollege.com
Ellie G is a Year 12 MacKillop student who consistently displays the values of MacKillop House and Shalom College. Ellie has been a valued member of the senior cohort within MacKillop, reliably modelling a high standard of personal presentation, politeness and application to all tasks. She has been a willing contributor to all House activities and has done an exceptional job of helping her Year 7 buddy and other junior students.
MollerM@shalomcollege.com
Zain A, one of Shalom’s Year 11 Students, has recently been accepted into the University of Queensland’s Young Change Maker program. The four-day program, hosted at UQ’s campus, is designed to offer academic enrichment for future leaders in our community through focus on aspects of leadership, academic achievement and community development. Participants stay at Cromwell College for the duration of the program. They meet with current UQ students and engage in team building, critical thinking and public speaking activities. It is an excellent opportunity to experience university life.
Zain will participate this summer holidays. Year 11 students are invited to apply each year in about August. Look out for the program advertised in Daily News again next year.
Mrs Patricia Allen
Senior School Coordinator
allenp@shalomcollege.com
Shalom College has been given the opportunity to participate in the CoralWatch Youth Ambassador program. Please see below for the relevant information:
CoralWatch at The University of Queensland is organising the first Youth Ambassador workshop and would like to invite students and families of our school to participate. This workshop is open to all young coral crusaders aged 8 to 14 years, together with their parent/guardian, living in the Bundaberg Region (+/- 150 km radius).
The 4-day youth workshop includes lectures, hands-on activities including art, roleplay, filming, and a daytrip to Lady Musgrave Island. Families can learn about the marine world and discover how we can make a positive impact in the Bundaberg region protecting the beautiful corals at the Coral Coast. As trained Ambassadors, participants will receive ongoing mentoring from CoralWatch to organise an educational or outreach activity in their community.
• Workshop dates Monday 11 - Thursday 14 December 2023 at Elliott Heads
• Information and application form on: https://coralwatch.org
• Applications open from Sunday 1- Monday 31 October. Successful applicants notified by Monday 13 November 13.
• Cost $320, - per family
Background
CoralWatch is not-for-profit citizen science organisation raising awareness about coral reefs, offering opportunities to help protect this precious ecosystem through education, monitoring and outreach activities. CoralWatch has trained over 80 Ambassadors in the last 6 years, with Elijah Richardson as first Youth Ambassador trained in 2022. His dedication and passion has inspired CoralWatch to provide more opportunities to young people to get involved!
For more information, please call Diana Kleine, CoralWatch workshop coordinator on 0402385391.
Mrs Emily Stevenson
Core Studies A Coordinator
emily_stevenson01@shalomcollege.com
Basketball - All Schools
Last term the Shalom Girls participated in the QLD All Schools Basketball Tournament held at Coomera. Shalom played Mansfield SHS in the cross overs and the game was a cracker - going into overtime. Unfortunately Shalom losing 53-47. This placed Shalom in the quarter finals of the bottom half of Div 2 (playing off for 9th - 16th place). In the Quarters, the girls played Somerville House, winning 43-35 and in the Semi's, defeating Somerset College 39-33. Shalom advanced to the 9th/10th playoff and faced Capalaba SHS for the second time. Capalaba were too good on the day defeating Shalom 48-25. The Shalom Open Girls finished in 10th place in Div 2. A fantastic achievement with such a young team. Thanks to all of the parents for their support at the games and to the sponsors of the Girls Basketball Team - Bundaberg Physio, Strata Services, Footmotion and Kinectic. A special thanks to Mrs Giles for the endless hours of training with these girls.
Mrs Kylie Giles
Basketball Coach
kylie_giles@shalomcollege.com
Hockey - National Championships
Congratulations to Courtney K and Ameilia L. These girls have recently returned from the U/13 National Hockey Championships in Newcastle.
Courtney was Vice Captain of the QLD Cinders team that went through the carnival undefeated (11 games in total). Courtney and Amelia are National Champions!
This is Courtney’s Fourth National Champs GOLD medal in 13 months for both field hockey and indoor hockey.
Go Queensland!!.
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Karting Australia
Congratulations to Ky B who recently competed at the FIA Asia Pacific Motorsport. Ky came away with a Gold in the Junior Sprint Karting event.
Karters from all across Asia competed at the famous Sepang Circuit in Malaysia.
Ky Qualified well in P2.
Heat 1 - 1st
Heat 2 - 1st
Superheat - 3rd
Final - 1st
Ky drove exceptionally well and in the final lead the race from start to finish holding off Singapore driver Isaac Seah. In 3rd place was Team Australia’s Bradley Majman. To have a double Australian podium is awesome. Australia also received runners up overall for the whole championship.
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Australian Lifesaving Team
Congratulations to Kobi H who represented the Australian Lifesaving Team at the 2023 New Zealand Pool Rescue Championships in Auckland from Friday 29 September to Sunday 1 October.
He returned with 5 medals – (2 silver and 3 bronze) and was able to achieve 2 personal best times in the process.
His individual results included:
2nd - U17 Male 50m Manikin Carry
2nd - U17 Male 100m Manikin Carry with Fins
3rd - U17 Male 100m Rescue Medley
4th - U19 Male 200m Super Lifesaver (racing up an age group due to no event for U17 age group)
Well done Kobi.
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Queensland Championship Regatta Success
The first three days of the school holidays, 28 of our rowers took on the best in the state in the Queensland Championships Regatta. Over 840 athletics competed from 50 different schools. It was the biggest regatta ever held in Queensland and we were lucky enough to have it locally at Bucca. It was so nice to see the Bundaberg community come together to put on an oarsome event.
Our outstanding results over the 3 days included:
Girls Year 9 Single Semi - Sophie E
Boys Year 10 Doubles Semi - Ryan S & Jacob N
Girls Year 10 Single Semi & Yearr 11 Single Final 7th overall – Jada C
Boys Year 8 Single Semi - Max L & Balin C
Boys Year 8 Double Final 8th Overall – Max L & Wade C
Boys Year 8 Double Semi - Stanley M & Balin C
Boys Year 8 Quad Final 7th overall - Max L, Wade C, Balin C & Stan M cox Torah S
Boys Year 8 Quad – Final 8th overall - Ryder D, Zander D, Zac W & Dylan A cox Nat R
Considering over half our team is new and have only been rowing for 7 months, these results are remarkable. The youngest age group in Rowing Queensland events is Year 8. Our Year 7s had to row up in the Year 8 age group. Exceptional results from Max L, Wade C, Balin C & Stanley M for making it into semis and finals despite being younger. Their determination definitely contributes to their success.
Also, a big congratulations to our 13 rowers that made the Wide Bay Crews and proudly represented our region in the Inter-regional races on Saturday; Archie B, Emily E, Marlene D, Montana W, Jada C, Sophie E, Jacob N, Ryan S, Jacob B, Dylan A, Stanley M, Zac W & Zander D.
The biggest thank you again to all the coaches, parents and volunteers that make these events possible. Also, to our sponsors that helped us purchase our new uniform this year. The States regatta brings an end to our school season for rowing. We are still training for fun and fitness and are keen to get new rowers onboard ready for next year. Look out for our come and try sessions later in the term. Week 6 we will have sessions available for current students and also in Week 7 for any Year 6s that are interested in trying a new sport in high school. More details to come.
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
Table Tennis Final - Term 3 School Sport Recap
After the end of the Table Tennis season, Shalom teams finished third and fourth, meaning both teams qualified for the finals on the morning of Tuesday 12 September. Unfortunately, Shalom 1 had to forfeit due to having only one player available, allowing BCC 2 a straight run to the final. Isaac M acquitted himself well, winning both games in a dead rubber.
Shalom 2 was also disadvantaged with only two players – meaning they had to forfeit three of the nine games from their match. Oscar Q and Ronald P played well against a skillful BCC 1 team, but were unable to hold off their opponents in a very close contest – going down four games to five. This left Shalom 2 in third place overall for the season, with BCC 1 claiming the trophy.
Thanks to all players involved this season for their participation and keen spirit.
We look forward to more players joining table tennis next year to bolster our team numbers.
L-R: Ronald P, Isaac M and Oscar Q at the Table Tennis finals.Mr Troy Braund
Shalom Table Tennis Coordinator
troy_braund@shalomcollege.com
Shalom Tennis Success - Term 3 Finals Day Recap
Joke: What time does Novak Djokovic go to bed? Answer : Tennish
Congratulations to all tennis players from Shalom who competed in Term 3 Wednesday afternoon tennis. The aim is always to have the most players on the court from any school, and we achieved that again this year. It was fantastic to see an all-Shalom Grand Final in Both Division A and Division B - an outstanding result.
In Division A, Shalom Red (Lachlan C, Xander W and Eddie R) defeated Shalom Black (Zain A, Lachlan R and Harry K) in the Grand Final by 18-6. The quality of tennis played was very high and was impressive to watch. We are very lucky to have so many talented players at our school.
In Division B, Shalom Black (Chase S, Jack H, Cooper H and Isaac T) defeated Shalom Red (Jack M, Blake W, Mia B and Lachlan D) by a score of 16-4. This was a well-deserved victory with Shalom Black performing consistently well throughout the term. Shalom Red, with some players who have played little tennis before showed great natural talent to defeat a number of teams to make the Grand Final.
Hopefully all players are keen to have a game again next year. Mr Hubbard and I could not be prouder of the efforts of the Shalom players. As usual, keep up to date with the latest developments, photos news etc in Shalom tennis via the Shalom Tennis Sia page:
(https://schoolbox.shalomcollege.com/homepage/10494).
Mr Brendan Maher
Mr Dan Hubbard
Shalom Tennis Coaches
maherb@shalomcollege.com
daniel_hubbard@shalomcollege.com
Touch - BDSSS Competition
Congratulations to our 11 Touch Football teams who recently competed in the 6 week BDSSS competition. All teams played well with Mr O'Shanesy's Open Boys, Mr O'Sullivan's Year 8 Boys and Mr Hammermeister's Year 7/8 Girls Black team winning their divisions. Thank you to all teams players and coaches for a great season.
Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare - High Performance Program After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Term Dates for 2023
Term 1: Monday 23 January – Friday 31 March (10 weeks)
Term 2: Monday 17 April – Friday 23 June (10 weeks)
Term 3: Monday 10 July – Friday 15 September (10 weeks)
Term 4: Tuesday 3 October – Thursday 30 November (9 weeks)
Breakfast is available every morning for purchase from 8.00am - 8.30am.
Items available are:
Croissant Ham & Cheese $3.00
Breakfast Bars $1.00
Toasted Sandwich $3.50
Bacon & Egg Muffins $3.50
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Wraps $3.50
Fresh 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.
Tuckshop - Online Pre-Ordering
Parent and Carer Tuckshop Volunteers
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
Sunday 8 October |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Emma Jansen |
Sunday 15 October |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Maria McMahon |
Sunday 22 October |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Brendan & Astrid Clancy |
Sunday 29 October | 6:00am – 9:30am |
Jeanne Ferguson |
9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
Markets BBQ Roster
Sunday 8 October |
Rotary Club of Bundaberg Sunrise |
Sunday 15 October |
Rotary Central |
Sunday 22 October |
Bundaberg Croquet Club |
Sunday 29 October |
St Joseph's P & F |
The Catholic Parish of Bundaberg
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
Bundaberg Catholic Parish Passionist Family Ladies Dinner
Tickets will be available for purchase until Friday 13 October. Cash Only. The Parish office hours are 9.00am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday. Level 1/66 Woongarra Street.
Student Travel Rebates
Would you like to know more about the Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme and eligibility requirements? Click on the link to view the short introductory video here: https://youtu.be/ogWpq7tVaio
Student travel rebate applications are now open (1 October - 31 October) for Semester 2. Please click here to check if you are eligible.