NAPLAN

Students in Year 7 and 9 engaged in a practice NAPLAN test during week 5 to familiarise themselves with the platform. Unfortunately, over 100 students were without plug in headphones resulting in considerable testing delays organising these students for testing. It is necessary that all students have plug-in headphones for the upcoming NAPLAN testing in weeks 8 and 9. Please see the test schedule below.

Catch up sessions will run of the following days/periods (Rooming to be advised):

Thursday 14 March Period 2
Tuesday 19 March Period 1
Thursday 21 March Period 1
Friday 22 March Period 1
Monday 25 March Period 1

As with any test, it is important for students to maintain a healthy diet and ensure a good night's sleep leading up to the testing period. Each student should strive to perform at their best across all testing domains.

The results from testing are used in conjunction with other data to assess individual and cohort strengths as well as areas to improve on. We review existing initiatives and develop teaching programs to support students based on the data.

Elevate Education Parent Webinars

It was great to see we had over 30 parents participate in the recent Time Management webinar delivered by Elevate Education. On Wednesday 13 March they have another webinar on technology and focus, and how parents can help their child break their addiction to social media and use productivity-boosting apps. This one is the most popular out of all their webinars in this series.

Please note there are only two webinars remaining. You are invited to join in these to help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills that will support their learning at school.

Upcoming Webinars:

• How You Can Make Technology an Ally (& Not the Enemy!) - Wednesday 13 March 6:30pm
• How You Can Help Improve Your Child's Memory - Wednesday 27 March 6:30pm

Register for the series by clicking the link below and learn some practical strategies to help support your child this year. https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars 

Mrs Gail Norris
Assistant Principal - Curriculum
gail_norris@shalomcollege.com

New Feedback Method-  Learner Attributes

In 2024, Shalom College is excited to announce we are changing the way we give feedback on ‘learning attributes’ of our students to parents. In previous years, Shalom has issued an Interim Report card at the beginning of Term 2 as well as the normal End-of-Semester Report cards. Our new method of feedback will replace the Interim Report card. Additionally, the End-of-Semester Report cards will no longer show Application and Behaviour.

Instead, teachers will give feedback through Sia on the learning behaviours of students in each of their classes, as well as PC classes. This will be published to parents at the end of Week 5 in Term 1 & 3 for all Year 7-12 subjects and PC classes, and at the end of Week 5 in Term 2 & 4 for the Year 7/8 rotation subjects that occur in those terms.

Each student will be awarded either a Consistently (4), Mostly (3), Sometimes (2), Rarely (1) or Never (0) in the following criteria:

• Organisation - punctual to class, correct equipment in good working order, laptop charged, record book present
• Application - actively engaged in learning, appropriate use of technology (laptop, phone etc), homework complete
• Presentation - uniform worn appropriately, follows school guidelines for hair, make-up, jewellery etc
• College Values - treats others with dignity and respect, displays a positive attitude

This will appear on Sia Parent Dashboard under ‘Grades’.

and will appear as a mark out of 16.

More detailed information can be found by clicking on the ‘Learning Attributes’ link on the above screen.

After the initial feedback is published, teachers are able to update these criteria and re-publish them to parents at any time throughout the year and add a comment if necessary. Parents are advised of updates via Notifications in Sia. In this way, reporting on your child’s application in class is ‘live’, improving the quality of feedback for parents. We believe this is a significant improvement in our communication with parents, compared with the previous ‘point-in-time’ reporting.

Please note that end-of semester reports will still be issued as normal, however there will be no grade for Application and Behaviour on these reports.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions/concerns about our new method of providing feedback.

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR SHALOM COLLEGE PHONE APP

Recently, Shalom has had some important updates to the phone app. Most notably, there is now a new button called ‘Clipboard’.

Clipboard is the application our sporting coaches use currently to record results and attendance at school sporting events. This year, we are allowing access for parents and students. This will allow students and parents to see:

• the schedule for upcoming sporting events for you/your/child both through the phone app as well as in the Sia Calendar
• the teams you/your child has signed up for
• any changes to the draw/venue etc which will be communicated via notifications on the phone app

Some of these functions are currently available while others will be rolled out over coming weeks. In the future, Clipboard may also be used for music groups, community groups etc and we may unlock other features through Clipboard – watch this space!

To enable these features to occur, could all members of the Shalom community update their Shalom phone app as soon as possible? Those who have automatic updates should have this installed automatically. If your screen looks like the picture below, with the ‘Clipboard’ button showing, then your phone is updated.

If you do not have automatic updates, you will need to go to your App Store, search for the Shalom College phone app, and press update. The update only takes seconds to do.

Please complete this update as soon as possible to gain the benefits that Clipboard offers.

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

Pathways Information

UNIVERSITY

• UniSC Best Field Trip in the World!
  

• Register for Work Experience or Professional Shadowing
• Work Experience Success in the School Holidays

ADDITIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• Funded Horse Courses
• Australian Signals Directorate Decoding Puzzles and Challenges

EVENTS

• CQU University Year 12 Student Experience Day

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• School Based Hospitality Traineeships

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

The Pathways Team
Mrs Liza O’Donnell, Mrs Kim Toll, Mrs Kathryn Laing, Ms Jacinta Cook & Mrs Cristel Simmonds
Liza_ODonnell@shalomcollege.com
kim_toll@shalomcollege.com
kathryn_laing@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.

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.

We are inviting interested Shalom Staff/Students/Parents and Friends to participate with Shalom College at the Bargara Service and/or Bundaberg Civic Service for ANZAC Day.

We will also acknowledge students who represent Shalom College at other Services in the district. (Agnes Water, Rosedale, Moore Park Beach, Elliott Heads, Gin Gin, Childers, Woodgate Beach, etc.) (Other Services/Marches will be acknowledged if the student attends/marches in Shalom Formal uniform.)

ANZAC Day is the solemn day of remembrance of those Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who have fought and died for their country, and is marked annually on the anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign of the First World War.

ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day is the anniversary of the landing of troops from Australia and New Zealand on the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, in World War I on April 25, 1915. ANZAC Day goes beyond the anniversary of the landing on Gallipoli in 1915. It is the day on which we remember all Australians who served and died in war and on operational service, past and present.

Students, as you will be representing the College, it is important to adhere to the following guidelines:

•             Formal uniform with polished shoes
•             Formal hat (borrow or purchase new one, if yours is not in good condition)
•             NO chewing gum
•             Sleepers or studs ONLY
•             Bottled water (it is often a very hot day.)
•             Apply sunscreen before marching

There are 3 opportunities to march on ANZAC DAY
(Students may attend the following in Bundaberg/Bargara area or with another service/march representing Shalom College)

1. Bargara Dawn Service
2. Bundaberg Civic Service  (roll call at 8:00am)
3. OTHER SERVICES (Agnes Water, Rosedale, Moore Park Beach, Elliott Heads, Gin Gin, Childers, Woodgate Beach, etc.) - (Other Services/Marches will be acknowledged if the student attends/marches in Shalom Formal uniform.)

Staff, Parents and Friends, if you plan on marching with Shalom College, please meet at the designated time and place and please wear corporate attire, of a similar standard to students.

If you are marching at the Bargara Dawn Service, please meet at 5:00am at Bargara Service Station and report to Mr Robinson for roll marking.

If you are marching in the Bundaberg Civic Service, please meet outside Indulge Cafe (outdoor tables near Target) at 8:00am and report to Mr Robinson for roll marking.

At the conclusion of the ceremonies, students will be dismissed from the memorial site. Please arrange to collect your student from there.

Your attendance is much appreciated.

Please complete the form to register > https://forms.gle/NgH69WQnmdbFa3Nu8 

More details will be posted as they become available.

Thanking you,

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

Open Day - Tuesday 5 March 2024 - REGISTER NOW >

Applications Close - Friday 19 April 2024 – ONLINE ENROLMENT >

Second Hand Uniform Stocktake 

We need to free up space in our Second Hand uniform area. 

We will be conducting stocktake over the coming weeks to let parents, carers and students know what is available.

Stocktake will begin with boys formal trousers, following on with girls formal blouse, boys formal shirts, girls dresses and navy jackets.

. Quality of clothes range from fair (priced accordingly) to very good

. Great if you need the next size

. Help reduce your washing each week with an extra item

Visit the Uniform Shop during opening hours and have a browse.

Mrs Leanne Barker
Uniform Shop
barkerl@shalomcollege.com

Monday to Thursday: 8.00am to 12.00pm

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 3.30pm to 5.30pm

Friday: Closed

Tickets on sale now via the link www.trybooking.com/COQMY

On Saturday, Jaslyn P and Benjamin W participated in the Lions Youth of the Year contest and performed quite well.

Jaslyn stood out, winning the speaking award for her "Princesses and Power" speech, drawing inspiration from Moana. Her community-minded approach and clear structuring impressed the audience, especially in the impromptu speaking section.

Ben also deserves recognition for his authentic presentation. His speech on the Israel-Palestine conflict showcased maturity and balanced arguments. Despite facing a challenging impromptu topic about Taylor Swift as a role model, Ben provided a thoughtful and resistant reading, citing her irresponsible travel habits.

It's worth noting that the interview component was particularly beneficial for them, as it was their first experience speaking to an interview panel.

Both students worked incredibly hard and sacrificed their Saturday for this event. 

Congratulations to Jaslyn and Ben on your achievements.

Ms Camilla Cook
Teacher and Literacy Coordinator
Camilla_cook@shalomcollege.com

Term one, 2024 began at a gallop and suddenly here we are over halfway through.

The first event out of the gates is Somerset Storyfest on the Gold Coast. This annual event is a popular adventure for our senior literature students, however this year because of timing we will be taking year 11 students only.

Looking further, the junior and seniors regional Reader’s Cup is coming up in terms 2 and 3 respectively and already meetings are being held to encourage our avid readers to express their interest. This year teachers will be aided by senior student ambassadors to mentor the contestants and prepare them for the rigors of the competition.

Later in the year we will hold Shalom’s First Draft Writers Festival, this year though we may be adding a special feature for our younger cohorts. And hot on the back of that event, Shalom will celebrate Book Week – plans are being fleshed out to full take advantage of the exciting theme for 2024: ‘Reading is magic’.

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 5 December (10 weeks)

Breakfast is available every morning for purchase from 8.00am - 8.30am.

Items available are:

Croissant Ham & Cheese $3.00
Big Breakfast $6.00
Toasted Sandwich $4.00
Bacon & Egg Muffins $3.50
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Wraps $4.00
Breakfast Bars $1.50
Fresh Salad Tub $4.00
Yoghurt Pots $3.00
Hashbrowns 3 for $1.00

Up & Go drinks and 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

A Lifetime in a Year-Rotary Youth Exchange - Applications Now Open

Do you know someone that would like to experience a Year in a Lifetime? Well, read on!

Applications for the Rotary Youth Exchange Program 2024/25 are now open! Students in Years 9-12, with an interest in traveling abroad, learning a new language, and immersing themselves in a new culture and way of life are invited to apply for this opportunity. We offer short (10-12 weeks) and our long term which is our 12 month program. Please go to https://ryea.org.au/ to express your interest and for more information.

Rotary International is one of the largest service organisations in the world. The mission of Rotary, is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace. Our Youth Exchange program achieves this with reciprocal hosting between countries.

The program began in 1958 and has helped thousands of students worldwide learn a new language, learn lifelong leadership skills and make lasting friendships with students from around the world and not just from the country they are visiting. One of the goals of the Rotary Youth Exchange is to promote world peace and cultural understanding.

We'll be looking to welcome more students from abroad in July. If you're not keen on an exchange, but you're a family who would like to host a student, please apply via:

https:// ryea.org.au/host-family-application/

We will be holding an Information session online on Sunday February 25th at 10am. We will have students currently on exchange to talk about their experience and answer any questions you may have.

For more information, please contact Heather Sugget on 0400 553 295 or rye@rotary9560.org

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 

Student travel rebate applications open 1-31 May for Semester 1. Please click here to check if you are eligible.

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
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UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF MARY MOTHER OF CHURCH

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