Year 11 Exam Block – 13-15 May

Year 11 students will participate in an exam block from Monday 13 – Wednesday 15 May. The Exam Timetable for this exam block is attached. Students participating in this exam block will undergo Unit 1 assessment. 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. These expectations are outlined in the attached documents.

We wish our students all the best with their studies.

Parental Consents

As part of Catholic Education – Diocese of Rockhampton (CEDR), Shalom College has as its highest priority the safety and well-being of our students. One of our key processes for upholding student protection is seeking up-to-date parental consents to inform how we share student images and information in accordance with parent directives. Shalom College is subject to Australian Privacy Principles and as per compliance and best practice guidelines we have introduced an online consent system accessible through Parent Lounge to enable parents to update their consent.

You may recall receiving a phone call last year or an email previously requesting you to update these consents from our office staff who assisted you to complete this request.  Thank you to everyone who has updated these consents to ensure Shalom is compliant.

There are five (5) areas of consents.  We are requesting for a school our size that parents/guardians select “Y” (yes) to ALL 5 fields.

At number 5 ‘Disclosing data with ACARA’. CEDR encourages parents/guardians to provide your information, the exclusion of data could result in reduced funding for the Catholic school your child/children attend.

Where a large proportion of unknown or non-stated student background data is reported, the Socio-Educational Advantage (SEA) quartile calculation for your child’s school is impacted and could result in reduced school funding. It is very important that every parent/carer now reviews and updates their instructions in this regard to ensure our school receives the funding to which it is entitled.

The information that is provided to ACARA is:

• anonymous
• used to inform national reports consisting of aggregated data on school performance, to assist government formulate policies in relation to education matters and
• used to calculate loadings, a critical component of school funding, necessary to support student needs.

To ensure your consents have been updated please access the online Parental Consent via Parent Lounge. If you have not done so previously a how-to guide is attached to this email to assist you. If your need further assistance, please contact the office on 4155 8111.

We are asking you to update these consents by 30 April 2024. Thank you for partnering with us to further enhance our student protection processes.

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 

Pathways Information

UNIVERSITY

• Inspiring Scholarship Stories
• Defence University Sponsorship
  

• Why Work Experience?
• Data Scientist Virtual Work Experience

ADDITIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• How to Become an Engineer

CAREERS IN HEALTH 

• Choose Your Own (CYO) Health Career – Emergency Medical Dispatcher

APPRENTICESHIPS/TRADES

• Construction Pathways – Find the Right Fit for You – Carpentry

EVENTS

• Griffith University Creative Arts Open Day
• University of Queensland – Virtual Medicine Information Evening
• Year 12 CQ University Experience Day

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• MRAEL/Lawrence and Hanson School Based Traineeships
• East Coast Apprenticeships Full-Time Fitter and Turner

Discover your future career and learning opportunities. Read all about these articles in this week’s Pathways Newsletter.

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.

Year 7-8 students have a Student Free Day this Friday 26 April due to Core Studies Learner Conferences (Parent-Teacher Interviews). Learner Conferences will be conducted in the Waterford Building from 8:30am to 3pm. All other classes for Year 9-12 are as normal for Friday 26 April.

Bookings for Learner Conferences close today at 3pm. To book, login to Sia > Parent Lounge > PT Interviews. More information can be found in the newsletter: https://shalomc.schoolzineplus.com/enews?nid=61

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

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.

Days

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are the 3 available afternoons for SCASA.

Dates

SCASA commences in Week 2 of Term and continues for 8 continuous weeks

Times

3.00 pm - School lessons completed.
3.15 pm - Roll Call and afternoon tea (supplied) at College Tuckshop 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 - **Drama Club with Brigette McMahon (Performing Arts Precinct)
Option 2 - Cross Country Club with Matt Grills (Oval) 
Option 3 - Basketball with Keenan Mullaney (SC or Hangar)

Tuesday
Option 1 - Touch Football and Oz-Tag with Zoe Stone and Summer Rea (SC or Hangar or Oval)
Option 2 - *e-Sports with Gavin Hill (Computer labs)
Option 3 - Dance with Ainsley Clark (Dance Studio) 

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 Wendy Egan and Louise Hume ( Beerarlum Resource Centre)
Option 5 - NEW***Carinity Friendship Circle with Nicole Anderson at Kepnock Grove (Bus to and from Kepnock Grove)

* e-Sports = electronic Sports  
** 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.  
** Carinity Friendship Circle – at Kepnock Grove - visiting residents and reading stories, sharing interests and building new friendships. 

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

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.

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 Head of House (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).

The Year 7 & 10 students that returned a signed and completed consent card in Term 1 will be vaccinated during this term on Monday 13 May & Tuesday 14 May.

The vaccinations will be conducted by a team of authorised and registered nurses from OzCare. If there are any students from last year that missed their vaccination and would like to catch-up, please call OZcare directly to organise this.

Ozcare will contact all guardians directly if a student (with a completed and returned consent form) did not attend the Shalom clinic sessions. As the Year 10 Camps commence in Term 2 some student will miss the above days but will have another chance on the catchup day Monday 20 May.

For further information about the School Immunisation Program please call OZCare (07) 4130 8900 or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit www.health.qld.gov.au/immunisation or click on the following links; immunisation through the school program.  

We are pleased to let you know that School Dental Service is here at Shalom this Term 2 2024. All students enrolled will be given the opportunity to have a free dental examination and dental treatment if they meet the eligibility criteria.

The Mobile Dental Clinic has started Week 1 Term 2. The School Dental Service will be offering a free dental examination and dental treatment to all eligible students that return their Offer of Treatment form. There are two ways the student can be eligible for this free service:

1. Be in Grade 7 to 10 and hold a current Medicare card

2. Grades 11 & 12 must Be eligible for the Child Dental benefit scheme and be under 18 year old

Forms were initially sent home with all Senior Students (10, 11 & 12) in Term 1 and over the last week Junior School students have received their form. All forms need to be filled out in ink and returned to Student Reception in the Shalom Main Office before 3 May 2024 or asap. A copy of the form is available below:

Our friendly Dental Van administrative officer will send the Parent/Guardian contact letter or a contact SMS, so they can ring us to arrange an appointment. PLEASE NOTE: A Parent/Guardian must attend the first appointment, as the way we deliver our service has changed.

For the first appointment the Parent/Guardian MUST attend – after that a responsible adult can attend. If after the discussion with the operator at the first appointment, you are happy for your child to attend from class themselves, this can also occur. Please note there may be paperwork you will need to sign so this will be sent home for you. We understand there will be exceptions so please discuss with us. Please work with us so we can deliver the best care to your child/children. Any enquiries please phone 4303 8059.

Note from Shalom Administration: Attached is a map of where the parents can park and location of the School Dental Van. Parents/Guardians must sign in at the College Office prior to attending the appointment with your child. Students will need to follow the normal process of signing out for an appointment even though the appointment is on the College grounds. Parent is to write a note in their record book on the day and time of the appointment which must be signed by the Head of House prior to the time. Student then signs out from Student Reception and back in at Student Reception once the appointment has completed.

Any further questions please direct them to School Dental Service on 4303 8059

Monday to Thursday: 8.00am to 12.00pm

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 3.30pm to 5.30pm

Friday: Closed

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 be completed before school by appointment with Mr Burnett or after school with Miss Mitchell.

Ms Melinda Pearson
Head of Department - Physical Education
melinda_pearson@shalomcollege.com 

The Big Science Competition is open to students in Years 7 to 10 globally. It’s a 50-minute, multiple choice online competition testing science knowledge, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Questions are set in real-life, contemporary contexts, making them relatable… and interesting!

• Challenge students from Years 7 to 10.
• Track their performance against state and national averages.
• Questions are aligned with the Australian Curriculum – Science.
• Four paper levels which correspond to each year level.
• Australian schools and students can win great prizes! 

Student Prizes

QLD Firebirds Merchandise by Stephen Bennett – Member for Burnett

A huge shout out to one of our amazing Benefactors, Stephen Bennett – Member for Burnett, Stephen has donated funds to the Shalom Netball Program AND has been even more amazing and organised QLD Firebirds Merchandise for us!

Thank you to Stephen and his wonderful team for supporting our Shalom netball community and helping us to provide opportunities for our students.

Year 12 Students Kyia Brennan and Oliver Smith with Stephen Bennett & Mrs Johnstone with Firebirds merchandise

Mrs Nadia Tairawhiti
Shalom Netball Coordinator
Nadia_Tairawhiti@shalomcollege.com

Kangourou sans Frontieres (KSF) Math Competition Results

The KSF Math Competition is inspired by the AMT’s Australian Mathematics Competition, and is now the largest maths competitions in the world, with more than 6 million participants each year.

It was run in the last week of term one.  43 students sat the test across 6 year levels.

8 students received awards of credit and above:

Credit
Awarded to a student who is in the top 50% of Australian participants (60% for Senior division).

Congratulations to:

Yr 7 Gabriel A; Harmoni M, Yr 8 Patrick O, Yr 9 - Keira H, Connor P, Yr 11 - Hannah L

Distinction
Awarded to a student who is in the top 15% of Australian participants (20% for Senior division).         

Congratulations to Yr 12 – Charlie D

High Distinction
Awarded to a student who is in the top 3% of Australian participants (5% for Senior division).

Congratulations to  Yr 11 – Kodee P

In 2023, 16 Year 11 Senior Science students participated in the University of Queensland – Science Ambassador Program. Their role was to “elevate the profile of science in your school and local community, as well as create a legacy for future cohorts to be inspired to pursue STEM and follow in their footsteps.

They did this by running a weekly Science Club in Terms 2 and 3 as well as running science week activities for Shalom and visiting primary school students. At the end of the year, they are required to submit a report to the University of Queensland outlining their achievements. View their video:

https://youtu.be/AWfC0yMbJuQ

Their video has won them the prestigious award of:

Best New Ambassador School – Regional Runner up

The prize is a $150 Australian Geographic e-Card that will be used to purchase prizes for this years Science Week in August.

2023 UQ Science Ambassadors:

Neha A, Zain A, Isabel A, Tenamo i, Jayden A, Ella B, Sam C, Cait D, Charlie D, Kay H, Steven P, Bailey R, Atlanta S, Ruby T, Olivia W, Arielle Y

Introducing the 2024 UQ Science Ambassadors

The Science Ambassador program is run by schools with the support of the University of Queensland.

Science Ambassadors are students in Year 11 who are studying a senior Science subject.

As ambassadors their role is to champion Science at Shalom College by developing and delivering events, including National Science Week activities, and encouraging other senior science students to share their experiences with students in all years. Our Science Ambassadors do this by running a weekly Science Club for students in Years 7 – 10 to help develop their interest in science.

UQ provide students with a badge and Shalom College gifts the students with their own monogrammed laboratory coat to wear in their science lessons. The new 2024 UQ Science Ambassadors were presented with their coats and badges on College Assembly in week 1 this term.

2024 UQ Science Ambassadors:

Hayley B, Thomas B, Chloe G, Lana G, Joann J, Hannah L, Callum M, Lara M, Isabella M, Jack M, Chris S, Maddie S, George k, Duru T, Cameron W

SPARQ- Ed Senior Education Program

Year 11 Biology student, Lara M attended a SPARQ-ED Senior Education program over the Easter break.

SPARQ-ed is a unique biomedical educational program for school students and teachers, located at the Translational Research Institute (TRI) in Woolloongabba, Brisbane. The program is open to Year 10, 11 and 12 Science, Chemistry and Biology students from across Queensland who are passionate about STEM. 

The Senior Research Immersion Program is a unique opportunity for students to explore hands-on  introductory biomedical research using the latest equipment and Technology in our fully equipped  Physical Containment level 2 (PC2) Lab, working alongside SPARQ-ed teachers and research scientists from TRI. 

Lara had a fantastic time in Brisbane – Read what she had to say about the program below. 

“I chose to attend the SPARQ-Ed because I thought it would be an amazing experience to help increase my knowledge and also to help me make decisions for my future. Going into this program I knew that I wanted to have a major in science relating to biology.

The workshop was conducting an experiment for a research project that was donated to us by a team at TRI. The program was run in the TRI building in Brisbane for 5 days, 9am – 3pm, with practical and theory components throughout. On the last day we had to make a PowerPoint that summarized our experiment to present in front of family members and other science enthusiasts.

I have experienced many positive outcomes from the workshop such as making new friends, experiences in a high-tech lab, and an understanding of what university life is like. An additional bonus is that I can now apply for an ATAR adjustment based on participation in a research project”.

Mrs Debbie Bishop
STEM Coordinator - Science and Math
bishopD@shalomcollege.com

Australian Rowing Championships 

Jada C had a wonderful experience as she competed in Sydney at the Australian Rowing Championships. At the age of 16, Jada competed in Under 19 with the best of the best. Jada progressed from her heat to the repechage where she came 5^th in her 2km race. Unfortunately it was tough, the first two were the only rowers that progressed to the Semi-Finals. Jada throughout the week rowed extremely well and every time she rowed she got a personal best with her times. Jada was pleased with her results and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity. Congratulations Jada! 

Jada at the Australian Rowing Championships

Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships 

Bundaberg Surf Lifesaving Club 

Harriet M, Elizabeth P and Amelia W competed at the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships held two weeks ago as part of an U17 Patrol Team achieving Silver in the Finals. The team achieved Gold in this event back in February earning a place in Aussies. 

They competed against Mooloolaba, Bondi, North Steyne (NSW) & Mullaloo (WA). They had an amazing run in both the physical events of team swim and a tube rescue, excelled in the theory paper and gained near-perfect scores for the Team Resus and Live patient assessment. Their 15-minute scenario was the stuff of legends, rescuing and treating any patients that came their way and doing so with compassion and skill.

Elliott Heads Surf Lifesaving Club 

Aarj D, Ethan G and Stevey H also competed at the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships. Aarj made the Final (25^th) in the Swim and Semi Final in the Ironman and Board, and Ethan made the Final Ironman (17^th), Swim Race (28^th) and the Semi Final Board race.

Amazing results to make any final at Aussies due to all events being held in one day from heats, quarter finals, semis and finals. They made hard cuts to get through each round. There were over 160 competitors in each age group and 8000 over the course of the carnival. 

Great achievement for all Shalom students involved. 

Amelia, Ethan, Stevey and Aarj at the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships

Queensland State Swimming Championships 

Lara P placed 3rd in the girls 16 years 200m butterfly representing Wide Bay in the Queensland State Schools Swimming Championships. Well done Lara! 

UCI World BMX Championships Selection - May 2024

Breanna-Lee B was recently selected to represent Australia at the UCI World BMX Championships in South Carolina in May of this year. Breanna-Lee came back from Gladstone competing in round 2 and 3 of the Queensland State Series placing 1st on both days. Best of luck in May, Breanna-Lee.

Breanna-Lee competing in Gladstone at the Queensland State Series

Under 16 National Hockey Championships

Connor C, Ava M and Ethan K recently participated in the Under 16 National Hockey Championships in Hobart from 2-11 April. Connor played in the boys Gold team who finished 8th, Ava played in the girls Gold team who finished 4th and Ethan played in the boys Maroon team who won the championships. Fantastic achievement for all students. 

Connor, Ava and Ethan at the Under 16 National Hockey Championships

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

Rowing Development Camp - Oarsome Success!

End of Term 1 we held our annual Shalom Rowing Development Camp at Bucca. All the rowers, new and experienced, took on new challenges over the weekend. The Seniors tried out sweep rowing (1 oar instead of 2) in the 4 and the big 8. The new rowers had a go at the most difficult boat, the single. Most stayed on top of the water, but a few went for a refreshing dip. We had heaps of fun practicing the capsize drill and getting back into our boats, playing night games, and finished off the weekend with a fun team relay.  There were three teams - Team Sam, Team Kodee and Team Jacob – the jury is still out on which team won as there was lots of early starts!! We were truly blessed with great weather, great food and great company.

The BIGGEST THANK YOU goes out to our parents and volunteers that assisted over the weekend. We had helpers on the water coaching and boat driving, helpers in the kitchen preparing and cooking all the food, help with boat loading and transporting boats. We truly couldn’t have done it without your help and support. It takes a village to make rowing happen and we are grateful for our village. We are looking forward to our next big Bucca adventure - at our first regatta on Sunday 21 April.

Keep being oarsome.

Shalom Rowing Development Camp

Ms Teressa Tibbey
HPE Teacher and Rowing Coordinator
teressa_tibbey@shalomcollege.com

Mr Nick Smith
Intad Teacher Assistant and Rowing Coach
nicholas_smith@shalomcollege.com

Senior Ten Pin Bowling Summer Fixtures 

Congratulations to the Shalom College Senior Ten Pin Bowling team for a fantastic effort in the Summer Fixtures in Term 1.

The team displayed great sportsmanship throughout the season and worked hard to improve their bowling skills.

At the end of the season the team took out the Overall team winner for the Handicap Competition with a score of 16.

Congratulations to Lola W for also securing the Highest Handicap Game Score (female) with a score of 245 as well as the trophy for best improved female player increasing her handicap from 82 – 100 points.

All results for the summer season are below.

A big thank you to all the schools and players who participated for a great season.

2024 Ten Pin Bowling Summer Sport – Senior Division (Years 10 – 12) Results

Senior Team Photo 2024 - Lola W and Thomas B

Mrs Debbie Bishop
Ten Pin Bowling Coordinator 
bishopD@shalomcollege.com 

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
Breakfast Bars $1.50
Fresh Salad Tub $4.50
Yoghurt Pots $3.00
Hashbrowns 2 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.

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

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

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.