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Following the international news out of the Middle East has been gut-wrenching. It just seems to be going from bad to appalling. I will be forever grateful to have spent just over a month in Israel around Easter this year. Not sure when I might ever get that opportunity again. In the time I was there, it was such a privilege to meet some wonderful, kind and thoughtful people – both Palestinian and Israeli. But, so many things about the reporting of the conflict outside of Israel have left me disheartened. I’m not sure why it can be interpreted as being divisive, or the imposition of a ‘moral fog’, to try and hold more than one thing to be true at the same time. The atrocities committed by Hamas militants on October 7 were simply unspeakably evil. Nothing mitigates that. At the same time though, actions by the Israeli government, over decades in dispossessing Palestinians and gathering them in enclaves and building prison walls around them, had to give rise to an awful reaction. And that has happened.
There will be many consequences of the current Israeli army actions in Gaza but one of those may well be to inspire another couple of generations of people filled with hate. In a little over a month, we will celebrate Christmas. We will celebrate the birth of Jesus, at Bethlehem and the start of an extraordinary life. Jesus was born a Palestinian Jew – poor, dispossessed and living under a military occupation. The religion of his people, much like the religion and culture of neighbouring nations at the time, embraced ‘an eye for an eye’ response to the world. Laws were observed to appease God and to ensure that one group were regarded as superior to others. In that, Judaism and Islam have something in common. Jesus got himself into trouble because he proposed something very different. He taught that Law was intended to serve the good of humanity not to please an angry God – ‘the Sabbath is made for Man not Man for the Sabbath’. He challenged the intolerance of his tradition and reached out to those most on the margins – the poor, the widowed, the orphaned. He touched lepers and women thought to be sinful. He was irresponsibly inclusive and he was crucified for that.The events taking place in the Middle East at the moment give outstanding evidence to those who would argue that ‘Religion’ is the cause of most of the world’s problems. That argument can have some validity but it does not recognise the enormous good done by agents of faith whether Christian, Jewish, Islamic or so many others. People of faith who are authentically faithful to their tradition, reach out, blindly, to those in need and help create a better world. Fundamental and often militant Christianity or Judaism or Islam, I would suggest, are an embarrassment to God and Yahweh and Allah. Many of those who claim a fundamental and intolerant approach to religion situate themselves so closely to their understanding of God that they seem to know what he had for breakfast! Their arrogance makes them blind. Intergenerational hurt affects both sides. An inability to let go of past hurt makes it very difficult to find any common ground let alone solutions. What is needed is a willingness to stand humbly before God, Yahweh, Allah or our common humanity to take a step forward. Our world, whether Jewish or Islamic or Christian or Atheist needs the voice of Jesus of Nazareth who invites us all to treat others as we would wish to be treated and to forgive those who have done us wrong. That Jesus demands of us that we do our best to create peace for all and especially for the lost, the least and the lonely. I wonder when that will become our news headlines?
Memorial Mass for James Kiernan will be held in our Chapel on Wednesday morning at 8am. All are welcome to attend. This is a chance for our community to join with James’ family to remind them of how much he meant to us. Given it is a school day, we aim to have Mass over by 8.30am.
Our Giving Tree Assembly will be this Thursday at 11.30am. This is a wonderful event on our calendar and I hope that every family will be able to provide one unwrapped present that will be given to the St Vincent de Paul Society for distribution to those less able to celebrate Christmas well this year. Cash gifts are also welcome.
Year 7 2024 Orientation Afternoon is on Tuesday afternoon this week.
Enrolments 2024 – should your circumstances change and your child won’t be returning to Shalom next year, could you please advise the College as soon as possible?
Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
mcmahond@shalomcollege.com
Year 12 External Assessments
Parents if your student is unable to sit their assessment due to illness or misadventure, please contact the school ASAP before the scheduled exam. Mrs Allen (Senior School Coordinator) will work with you to collect the required supporting evidence and submit this to QCAA on your behalf within the designated timeline. Please note the following information regarding applications for AARA on the grounds of Illness and Misadventure:
• Two pieces of evidence must be supplied to support the application. A School Statement prepared by the College AND one other piece of verifiable evidence.
• Application with required evidence must be submitted within 7 days of the exam.
• NO RAT TESTS accepted as evidence.
• PCR test result or Medical Certificate from a Doctor can be used as evidence.
• A Medical Certificate must state the specific symptom/s being displayed at the time of the illness.
• Please note generic statements on medical certificates such as: “unfit for duty”, “suffering a medical condition” will not be accepted by QCAA.
• Other evidence applicable to a given circumstance or issue could include – police report, funeral notice, hospital admission form.
Year 12 Final Results
Students will be able to access their final senior results and their Senior Educational Profile (QCE and Senior Statement) in their myQCE Learning Account from 9.00 am on Friday 15 December.
ATAR scores can be accessed through their ATAR Registration Portal while university offers will be released through their QTAC Applications portal. This information is also being released on Friday 15 December.
Elevate Education – Term 4 Free Parent Webinars
Mrs Gail Norris
Assistant Principal - Curriculum
gail_norris@shalomcollege.com
Year 11 Exam Block – 22 November – 24 November
Year 11 students will participate in an exam block from 22 - 24 November. Students participating in this exam block will begin Unit 3 assessment. This assessment is summative and as such will contribute towards the ATAR score. The Exam Timetable for this exam block is attached. Students need only attend school for the exams that they are sitting in this period.
During the exam block, students not involved in exams are expected to be involved in home study. Students who are behind in their schoolwork may also 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.
We wish our students all the best with their studies.
Year 10 End of Semester Two Examinations – 22 November – 24 November
Yr 10 students will participate in an exam block from 22 - 24 November. The Year 10 examination timetable is attached. Please note that Year 10 students must attend school up to and including Thursday 23 November. Students are not required to attend school on Friday 25 November although there will be supervision at school provided for those students unable to make alternative arrangements.
Students should expect to sit outstanding examinations and complete other outstanding assessment tasks at the direction of class teachers in any available examination session during the examination block, including the following week if necessary (27/11/23 - 1/12/23).
Mr Brendan Maher
Assistant Principal - Administration
maherb@shalomcollege.com
Memorial Mass for Mr James Kiernan
The 8am Mass in Loyola Chapel on Wednesday 8 November will be a Memorial Mass for Mr James Kiernan. We hope that some of his family and friends, along with our staff and students will be able to attend. We also extend an invitation to our wider College and Parish community.
Donations for Woorabinda Mission
We are having our yearly fundraiser in support of Woorabinda Mission.
Sr Cecilia from Woorabinda has requested the following items: tablecloths, sheets, towels, cutlery, child-sized football boots, board shorts, t-shirts, or dress-ups in good condition. If you have an excess of any of these items, please consider donating them to this worthy cause. If you don’t have a surplus of any of these items, please consider a monetary donation so we are able to purchase whatever is needed. Donations may be left at Shalom College before Wednesday 15 November. Thank you so much or your generosity.
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 9 classes will be hosting over the next few weeks:
• Wednesday 8 November Mrs O'Driscoll's 9C and 9I
• Wednesday 15 November Ms Smith's 9D and Mrs Stanley's 9J
• Wednesday 22 November Mr Gilbert's 9H and Mr Gahan's 9G
Pathways Information
University
Work Experience
- LAST CHANCE TO Register for Professional Shadowing & Work Experience in the Christmas School Holidays
Additional Learning Opportunities
- LinkedIn for Students – Creating a Professional Profile
- What’s it like to Work in a Doctor’s Office
- Queensland Minerals & Energy Academy – Online Education Resources
Events
Job Opportunities
- Bundaberg Autoworld is looking for an Apprentice Automotive Technician
- Bundaberg Regional Council Business Administration Traineeship – Human Resources
- Bundaberg Sugar 2024 Apprentice Intake now open
- ICool Refrigeration and Airconditioning Apprenticeship
- Intersport – Casual Team Member
- Isis Central Sugar Mill 2024 Apprenticeships
- M20 Drafting – Cadet Draftsperson
- Outside School Hours Care Assistant
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Shalom IT are looking for an IT Trainee
- Subway Bundaberg – Permanent and Casual Positions
- Sunwater Apprentice Fitter
- Ulton – Vacation Intern
- Ulton – Undergraduate / Graduate Accountant
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
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
Uniform Fittings – NOW OPEN
Year 10 Girls 2024 (Current Year 9 Girls) & All Year 7 2024 Students
Term 4 - Appointment Only
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:
If any current families need to make a quick purchase (not a fitting) from the uniform shop, it is preferable to come in between 11.00am-12.00pm Monday - Thursday or 4.30pm-5.30pm Monday, Tuesday or Thursday. Alternatively, you can shop online via this link:
https://uniform.shalomcollege.com/
Mrs Leanne Barker
Uniform Shop Manager
barkerl@shalomcollege.com
This week's quiet achiever is Jonathan E from Lingiari House. Jonathan is super helpful around the Lingiari House. He is always asking to help and assists with setting up anything that is happening in Lingiari. Thank you Jonathan.
Michael_Ray@shalomcollege.com
Recently, the Year 11 Aquatic Practices classes toured businesses and organisations connected to the marine industry as part of their Boating Unit. The purpose of the excursion was to discover potential employment opportunities working in the boating industry, and understand the role of Volunteer Marine Rescue for recreational boaties.
Brett Hensler, Manager at Bundaberg Port Marina, conducted a tour around their facilities – from the mooring of boats, to the ship-lift and maintenance operations – as well as informing students about boat construction and storage in the hard stand areas. Students were given an insight to a wide range of work opportunities across all facets of the boating industry, and were struck by the price-tag for owning and maintaining some of the spectacular vessels moored at the marina – some locally built.
Karl Bowman, along with other volunteers of Burnett Heads Volunteer Marine Rescue, provided an overview of the role of VMR and its importance to recreational boaties, both local and those travelling through. Students visited the radio room and were able to chat with volunteers about that aspect of the organisation, along with checking out their impressive off-shore rescue boat – an 11.5 metre, $500,000 alloy catamaran with some very hi-tech rescue equipment.
Many thanks to Brett at Bundaberg Port Marina, and Karl and volunteers at Burnett Heads VMR for once again giving of their time and sharing their expertise.
Mr Troy Braund, Mrs Michelle Moller & Mr Steven Jenes
Aquatic Practices Teachers
Troy_Braund@shalomcollege.com
MollerM@shalomcollege.com
steven_jenes@shalomcollege.com
Shalom Rowing - Come & Try Day
Register Now: https://forms.gle/Q8k3PSGx9nhR14up9
Ms Teressa Tibbey
HPE Teacher / Rowing Coordinator
Teressa_Tibbey@shalomcollege.com
North Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships
Congratulations to Shalom students that competed at the North Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships recently in Mackay. Plenty of medals were won by Shalom students and a huge congratulations to Ethan G, Aarj D and Ava M who gained selection in the Queensland Country Team that will compete against the best lifesavers from the rest of Queensland in November at Interbranch.
Kobi H also gained selection in the Point Danger Branch Team to compete at Interbranch in November.
Student Welfare
High Performance Program
After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Queensland Schools Table Tennis Championships – Bundaberg Round
On Saturday 4 November, three teams from Shalom competed in the Bundaberg round of the Queensland Schools Table Tennis Championships. Teams of two played four singles and a doubles game against each opposition school.
In the Open Boys division, Isaac M and Michael R played against highly ranked teams from Bundaberg High (two teams) and Bundaberg Christian College. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts and some close games, Isaac and Michael were unable to come away with a win in any of their match-ups.
The Junior Girls division saw Christina L and Meredith S play against teams from Kepnock and St Lukes. The girls dominated with many comfortable wins and only losing one game (out of 10) in a very tight 3-setter. Christina and Meredith were the clear winners on the day. Congratulations, Christina and Meredith.
Lincoln C and Oscar Q competed in the Junior Boys division playing four matches back-to-back against three teams from Bundaberg Christian College and one from St Lukes. Lincoln and Oscar were dominant against the BCC teams, winning 14 of 15 games – the only loss in a 3-setter with two games going beyond 11 points. St Lukes had a very strong team, with the winner only being decided by the doubles match – the last match of the day. St Lukes clinched the win by the narrowest of margins, winning both games 11-9 and 12-10, leaving the Shalom team in second place for their division. Congratulations, Lincoln and Oscar.
Both of our Junior teams now qualify to compete at the State Championships in Brisbane on 1 December. Well done to all of our players for their participation, exceptional behaviour, and fantastic sportsmanship.
Mr Troy Braund
Tennis Coach
Troy_Braund@shalomcollege.com
Term Dates for 2023
Term 4: Tuesday 3 October – Thursday 30 November (9 weeks)
Term Dates for 2024
Term 1: Monday 22 January – Thursday 28 March (10 weeks)
Term 2: Monday 15 April – Friday 21 June (10 weeks)
Term 3: Monday 8 July – Friday 13 September (10 weeks)
Term 4: Monday 30 September – Thursday 6 December (10 weeks)
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 12 November |
6:00am – 9:30am |
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Volunteers required |
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Sunday 19 November |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
| Sunday 26 November | 6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
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| Sunday 3 December |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Danielle Morrish |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
Markets BBQ Roster
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Sunday 12 November |
Rotary Central |
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Sunday 19 November |
Bundaberg Athletics Club |
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Sunday 26 November |
Bundaberg Croquet Club |
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Sunday 3 December |
Rotary Central |
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.
Liturgy Times
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
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
Youth Support
