Important News for Year 11

On Tuesday November 8, we welcome our newest members to Shalom – the Year 7s 2023. On this afternoon, the Year 7s 2023 will meet their House Coordinator and their buddy – two people who will be a constant in their first year of high school.

So, it is vital that the Year 11 buddies are present for this afternoon otherwise we will have a Year 7 2023 at the Orientation afternoon with no buddy.

If they have part-time work, they will need to ask for this afternoon off or inform their employer that they can work from 6:00pm onwards. Their absence would not be acceptable.

We talk at length with the Year 11s about service leadership and this is one of those times where they need to put this into practice – to do something for the benefit of others rather than themselves.

The date is in the College calendar.

I do appreciate the important work that these young people will do over the coming school year.

 Absences and Punctuality

It has been a goal for this year to have our student attendance rate at 95%. In Term 3 the rate of attendance was 92%. It is very important for a child’s education to be at school and in classes. If not, they risk falling behind academically.

Punctuality, particularly on a Monday morning, continues to be a concern. Students are expected to be at school by 8:30am. Unfortunately, the same students are late, including some student drivers. If a student is late, and this does happen occasionally, we ask that a parent writes a note; does not have to go into detail and if you have more than one student, one note between your children is sufficient. Thank you very much for the increasing number of parents who write a note of explanation. If a student does not present a note, the lateness goes on their report card as an unexplained absence.

 Acts of Kindness

This was an initiative of McCormack House. Students were asked to write notes of kindness for someone who had been kind to them – could be another student or a teacher, office staff etc. They wrote the notes on strips of coloured paper – the colours matching their House.

Once this was completed the strips were assembled on a wall in the junior eating area. I have included photos of students who were reading the notes and then I gathered others together to show off the display.

Well done McCormack House.

Year 12 Picnic Lunch

To finish the year, the Year 12 gathered in Chisholm block for a picnic lunch. They organised food to share within their friendship group, picnic rugs and all. We had a band – Rafe, Liam and Max – playing. Running on a continuous loop were photos of the Year 12s along with their Year 7 photos (or their first photo at the school if they joined us later). A few Formal photos also appeared.

I have included a few photos of our picnic.

Wishing all the Year 12s the best for their exams.

 Mrs Elizabeth Austin-Campbell 
Deputy Principal 
acampbelle@shalomcollege.com   

Year 12 External Assessments

Good luck to all our Year 12 students who will sit external assessments for their general subjects over the next four weeks. 

Parents if your student is unable to sit their scheduled assessment due to illness or misadventure, please contact the school ASAP.  Mrs Allen and I 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
• 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.

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

Year 12 External Exams

External Exams for Year 12 General Subjects will occur over the period from Monday 24 October – Tuesday 15 November.

Attached is some important information about this time including:

• Exam Tutoring Timetable
• The External Assessment Timetable
• Directions For Students
• External Exam Equipment List
• Student Expectations Throughout Exam Block

Could parents and students please familiarise themselves with these important documents in preparation for the External Exam period?

Please note that normal classes continue during Week 2 and 3 of Term 4 (Monday 10 October –  Friday 21 October), however students need only attend school for the exams they are sitting during the External Exam Block. Students who are required to complete outstanding work may also be required to attend school during the External Exam block as organised by the relevant classroom teacher. More information about activities that will occur on the three days after the External Exam Block (i.e. Wednesday 16 November – Friday 18 November) will be distributed soon.

From Monday 24 October – Friday 11 November, we are offering tutoring sessions in preparation for the External Exams. All sessions will be held in the Loyola Centre unless otherwise stated.

Good luck with your study and your exams!

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

Giving Tree

Jesus directs us throughout the Gospels to share what we have with others. Not just our friends and families but with those we don’t know. In one parable Jesus reminds us that to experience eternal life with God we have to reach out to those in need.

Each year Shalom students give generously to our annual Giving Tree Appeal and this year we will once again be participating in this worthy cause. On Thursday 10 November we ask that all students bring a gift, gift card or money to donate to St Vincent de Paul through our Giving Tree. These items will be distributed to families in the Bundaberg area who otherwise could not provide these extras for their families over Christmas.

Mrs Mary Taylor
Assistant Principal - Mission
TaylorM@shalomcollege.com 

Shalom College is seeking to employ highly motivated people for the below positions. For further information, click here. 

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 Mrs Elizabeth Austin-Campbell.  Once approved the details will be placed on our School Register.

Thanks to those Parents who have already completed this form for their child.

New Preferred Student Absentee Option 

Parents are now 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.

UNIQ You

UNIQ You is proud to partner with industry-leading organisations in developing a platform that directly connects female students with over 100 strong, female role models to provide personalised, powerful and real-world STEM and VET career pathway advice into some of the most male-dominated industries in Australia.

Be a part of this revolutionary initiative that will demystify industries where women are under-represented in many sectors - tech, transport, electricity and gas, construction, mining, aviation, water and sewage, agriculture, manufacturing, military and defence. 

UNIQ You gives young women access to honest insights from women who were once just like them. Have your questions answered by someone who lives and breathes the job that you want. There is now a new student booking system for students in Year 9 to 12 girls, to have a one-on-one video call with female advisers from all around Australia. Get started here.

Teenage Volunteering Abroad

Projects Abroad run a series of specialised overseas volunteering programs tailored specifically to teenagers aged 15-18. These programs are a great way to step outside your comfort zone and help make a difference in communities around the world.

They have trips that run all throughout the year, with most designed to fit in around the school holidays. Trips run to a variety of countries all around the world. You can choose from a wide variety of volunteer activities, including education, medicine, sports, journalism, cultural immersion, and more. You will be placed with other volunteers your age. Even if you have never been overseas before, Project Abroad staff will be with you every step of the way to make sure you have the best experience possible. If you are interested, you can read more about the programs on offer here.

Studying in Brisbane in 2023

Raymont College is modern and affordable student accommodation in a safe and caring community environment with 24/7 security and on-site supervisors to enrich student experience. The College is located in Auchenflower, and within easy reach of all major tertiary education providers and within walking distance of public transport. The application deadline for 2023 bursaries and scholarships is fast approaching and closes on Friday 4 November. Make sure you don’t miss out and apply now!

Gallipoli Scholarship

Senior Queensland Catholic school students may wish to apply for the Gallipoli Scholarship Fund in 2023. The scholarships provide financial assistance to young people under the age of 25 commencing their first year of tertiary study at university or TAFE in the year of application. Studies undertaken must be at the Degree, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level. 

Applicants must be an Australian citizen who is a direct descendent of a Service man or woman who has served in the Australian or New Zealand Defence Force in a peacekeeping or conflict operation.

Applications will open on Sunday 1 January 2023 and close on Tuesday 28 February 2023. Find out more here.

Positions Vacant

• If you are looking to start a career in Hospitality, KFC has a number of school-based traineeships now available at both their Hinkler Place and Bundaberg East stores. You can work and earn whilst working your way towards a nationally accredited Certificate III in Hospitality. Find out more here.

Positions Vacant for Year 12 Graduates

• YMCA Bundaberg are seeking to fill a casual position working at their 24/7 gyms in Bundaberg and Bargara. The position requires exceptional customer service skills whilst delivering Fitness services to YMCA Members, reception and cleaning duties. You will need to be flexible and work a variety of shifts at either location. Find out more here.
• Bundaberg Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery have Gap Year positions available for 2023. The positions are a mix of administration and clinical skills. Full training will be provided. For further information please call Natalie on 0409615295 or email your resume to reception@bundyent.com.au
• DGZ Chartered Accountants have three positions available, starting in administration, for individuals who wish to remain in the Bundaberg area in full-time employment. DGZ encourage and support career growth with progression available. Find out more and apply here.
• Bundaberg Regional Council have a wide range of opportunities advertised on their website from apprenticeships in Electrical, Diesel Mechanic and Fitter and Turning to Traineeships in Business Administration, Horticulture, Library, Zoo and many more. Find out more and how to apply here.
• Ulton have multiple opportunities for entry-level undergraduate accountants to join their growing Bundaberg team. To be eligible, you must have plans to commence a Bachelor of Business/Accounting or similar degree in 2023. Find out more and how to apply here.

The Pathways Team
Mrs Liza O’Donnell, Mrs Kathy Laing & Mrs Julia Fox
Liza_ODonnell@shalomcollege.com
kathryn_laing@shalomcollege.com
Julia_Fox@shalomcollege.com

Year 7 students Ollie and Tanner are our Walsh Quiet Achievers.

These two boys have had a fantastic year to begin their high school education. They have done an awesome job of settling into the college as well as integrating with other PC member of Walsh 5.

They have their record books set out correctly and neatly, sit with their buddies and interact well with them, and ensure they interact with the other members of their PC group. They are gold!

Mr Chris Roelofs  
Walsh House Coordinator 
roelofs@shalomcollege.com 

The Performing Arts department are proud to announce Shalom’s musical for 2023 as Legally Blonde! 

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

Those wishing to audition will need to learn a short song and dance routine from the musical on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 October at the beginning of lunch. 

Auditions will then be held in Week 5.

Anyone and everyone are welcome to audition, no matter the level of experience or skill. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs McSherry in the Performing Arts department.

At the Year 12 Farewell House Assembly last Thursday, Damien House were fortunate to have Ms Lisa Park from Share the Dignity join us. Our Seniors were able present the charity with the hundreds of products from our donation drive and a cheque for $781 from the snow cone fundraiser and Shalom Day donations. Well done to our Senior Leaders for doing a wonderful job in raising awareness of the important work of Share the Dignity, particularly the outstanding leadership from Brad who spent much time and energy organising the Snow Cone fundraiser. Thank you to all Damien families that contributed donations – every bar of soap, bottle of shampoo and sanitary product donated will ensure someone in need is treated with dignity in the Wide Bay region. Special mention again to the families of Aleisha, Connor and Ally for their significant contributions. 

Great job Damien House!

Damien House students with their donations 

Mr Jason Egan
Damien House Coordinator 
Jason_Egan@shalomcollege.com 

Science-fiction utopias and dystopias in literature emerged alongside Victorian fantasy in the form of Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870) and Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1864). H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine (1895) and The War of the Worlds (1898), and then progressed on to the novels of authors like Ray Bradbury and George Orwell. Innovations in publishing and printing saw a trend for cheaper, lighter, ‘pulp’ books to be produced, these were thought to be easily carried on long commutes. Magazine and comic book style reading flourished, and these proved a suitable modern media for serial sci-fi stories.

Mounting nuclear anxieties, the Cold War, Russian spies, Roswell rumours, and the perceived threat of alien invasion are likely reasons for the sudden explosion of science fiction films. Starting in the early 1950’s with Destination Moon, through to iconic sci-fi titans like The War of the Worlds (1953), The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957), The Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and The Blob (1958). The spectacular introduction of colour film and gimmicks such as 3D were marketed to the adolescent demographic and so were inextricably linked to a new generation shedding the old, stressful World War 2 austerity. It was a time for distant galaxies, rocketship dreams and “to boldly go where no man has gone before”. The United States was the heavier hitter for this genre, it’s influence clear in the social culture of the time. Mid-century modern ‘googie’ architecture (think Las Vegas or The Jetsons), was named for a 1949 Los Angeles coffee-house and featured exaggerated angles, plastic and steel, wide-eyed optimism, and futuristic visions.

Science fiction is still a popular genre in literature today with epics like Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time (1962), Frank Herbert’s Dune (1965), Douglas Adams Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (1979) Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale (1985), Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games (2008). Further authors to look for in the vast sea of science fiction writers are Jay Kristoff, Orson Scott Card, Amie Kaufman, Rick Yance, and Neal Shusterman.

Mrs Denise Harvey 
School Librarian 
Denise_Harvey@shalomcollege.com

Shalom College Football (Soccer)  

A huge thank you to the boys and girls that participated in Shalom Football (Soccer) this year in all competitions. It was difficult at times; however, commitment from everyone involved is all I have asked for and it was a great steppingstone towards future endeavors.

I look forward to growing next year and will send out a QR Code for expressions of interest in the next few weeks for boys and girls of all ages. Please check notices and emails for this. 

An even bigger thank you to all the sponsors listed: Bundaberg Toyota, Cornerstone Wealth Wide Bay, Aslett Electrical, Subway Bundaberg, Regalline Cabinets and Joinery, Dr Heidi’s Mobile Veterinary Service & AP Coaching. We look forward to your continued support and are excited to continue working together to form pathways and coaching for students of Shalom. Much appreciated.

Shalom College Football Team wearing their sponsored jerseys 

Mr Luke Leggett
Football (Soccer) Coordinator / Senior English Teacher 
Luke_Leggett@shalomcollege.com

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 – Friday 1 December (9 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. 

Markets Tuckshop Roster 

New volunteers are required for the Markets Tuckshop and BBQ, if you have any queries please contact Leanne via email at barkerl@shalomcollege.com

Markets BBQ Roster

Office Hours: 9:00 - 1:00 Monday to Friday
Parish Office: Rossolini Place Level 1, 66 Woongarra St
Phone: 07 4151 6666    PO Box 79 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: sbundaberg@rok.catholic.net.au
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"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 is establishing and developing this directory to Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com

Student Travel Rebates 

Student travel rebate applications are only open in May for Semester 1 and October for Semester 2. Please click here to check if you are eligible.

Youth Suport 

Youth_support_directory_A4_FINAL.pdf

Catholic Youth Groups