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- Shalom Netball Program
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- From the Office - Provision of Medical Certificate
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- The Catholic Parish of Bundaberg
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In the late 1980s, three members of the Shalom community were the Larsen boys – Andrew, Simon and Marty. The boys were three of eight kids in the Larsen household! Not often schools get triplets, but the Larsen boys made their mark here. I got to know the three of them when they moved to Nudgee College as Boarders about 1989. I remember the three of them being great kids who contributed positively to the College. I lost track of them, as you do, in the following years but knew that of the three, Marty went on to become a teacher. He enjoyed teaching and working with young people but felt called to something different and decided to start the journey to become a Catholic Priest. Marty came back to Bundy as a part of his training for a short stint and was ordained a priest ten years ago in Brisbane. Fr Marty was a great priest. He was positive and outgoing and genuinely enjoyed engaging with the community. His positive outlook on life, faith, people and the world made him very popular in the communities in which he ministered.
Really tragically, a few weeks ago, Fr Marty suffered a medical episode and died a few days later in the PA Hospital. He was 48 years old. At his funeral in Brisbane, he was remembered by family, friends, students, parishioners and colleagues as a warm priest who had a ‘great sense of fun and a wonderful spirituality’.
Fr Marty’s life was tragically cut short, but he made a difference. He lived for others which was something I noticed in him as a very young man at school. His family’s loss is huge and our prayer and support go out to them. The Church I love has lost a great priest at a time when we so need ministers of the Gospel who display a ‘great sense of fun and a wonderful spirituality’. Shalom does not have too many past students who are priests but we are very proud to be able to claim Marty and his brothers as ‘Shalommies’. We will be a good school if we keep graduating young men and women who have a commitment to leave the world a lot better than they found it – just as Marty did. May a loving God hold him and his wonderful family, close.
Our Parents & Friends meet tomorrow night (Tuesday May 7) at 5.00pm in the College staff room. All are welcome.
Libby Tricket – Gold Medal Olympian at Shalom – please consider supporting this event on the evening of Monday May 13. Libby will have a great message for all and particularly our young people. The booking link is: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1216855
Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
mcmahond@shalomcollege.com
Goal Setting
This year students across years 7 – 12 are using Trackone to set goals for all their subjects. I hope your student has come home and shared this news and discussed with you the goals they have set for themselves around their learning.
Year 10 Information
Last week in PDE most of our Year 10 students completed the registration process for their myQCE Student Portal Account. For those students absent or on camp Mrs Norris will be in touch in the coming week to assist the students with this process.
Year 12 Alternate Venue - External Examinations
QCAA envisage that all our Year 12 students will sit their scheduled external examinations at Shalom College. These exams run from Monday 21 October – Tuesday 12 November. The exam timetable will be released by QCAA later this term.
If there is any exceptional circumstance as to why your child cannot complete their QCAA external exams here at the College, please contact Mrs Norris as soon as possible to discuss this. It is a requirement of QCAA that an alternate venue must be identified so that extraordinary arrangements can be made ahead of time. We are required to apply to QCAA ahead of time for this arrangement.
It is important to note that all students must sit their scheduled external assessments. If a student does not sit an external assessment, they will not receive a final result for the subject and will impact their QCE credit.
Elevate Education Parent Webinars for Term Two
Elevate Education delivers high-impact workshops that help to develop student study skills, motivation, and exam preparation. Again, you are invited to register your participation in the term two parent online webinar series. This can assist you to support your child at home by reinforcing the skills that will support their learning at school.
Term 2 Webinars are:
• How To Get (And Keep) Your Child Motivated - Wednesday May 8, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
• How You Can Help Your Child Prepare for Exams - Wednesday May 22, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
• How You Can Support Your Child During Exams - Wednesday June 5, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
• Ask Me Anything (Live Q&A) - Wednesday June 19, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
To register please visit: https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars
Griffith University Research Project
The Griff Linc Reading Research team have developed a new tutoring method for middle years students. They are seeking students (years 8 – 14) to participate in this research project. If you are interested in having your student participate in the project, please see the attached flyer for contact details. The project being led by Professor Beryl Exley and Dr Frances Hoyte. Note that this research opportunity for students is not being managed or overseen by Shalom College.
Mrs Gail Norris
Assistant Principal - Curriculum
gail_norris@shalomcollege.com
Learner Conferences (ie Parent-Teacher Interviews) – Tuesday 21 May 3.30pm-6.30pm
Learner Conferences for all Year 7-12 subjects (other than Year 7/8 Core Studies) will be conducted in the Sports Centre from 3:30pm to 6.30pm on Tuesday 21 May 2024. Interviews will be of ten minutes duration.
Learner Conferences will open for parent bookings through Sia > Parent Lounge > PT Interviews at 8:00am on Thursday 9 May and close at 3:00pm on Thursday 16 May.
Please note that the Trish Ingall, Camilla Cook, Tayla Glasspool, Chris Roelofs, Ben Stranieri and David Gahan will be unavailable on the date of the conferences. Please contact these teachers individually if you would like to arrange an appointment with them.
Our teachers work hard to provide detailed feedback through Sia. This information is valuable, and parents are encouraged to take the time to review their child’s assessment through Sia > My Students > Grades as shown below prior to the interviews. If you are having trouble logging into Sia, please contact Shalom IT.
Students are encouraged to attend interviews along with their parents. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
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.
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
Mass with Children
Last Sunday we had our first Mass with Children at St Patrick’s Church at 9 am. There were quite a lot of families in attendance which was lovely to see. Thank you to our Shalom singers, Charlotte and Vivienne who led the congregation in singing. Vivienne also sang the Psalm beautifully. Students from all our Catholic schools were involved in the Readings, Prayer of the Faithful and taking up the gifts.
Fr Don’s homily was a dialogue with the children which worked very well and they were happy to be involved.
If you have a young person, Primary or High School, who would like to be involved in some way, whether reading, singing or taking up the gifts, please let your school know.
We will be having a Mass with Children on the fourth Sunday of every month and everyone is invited.
Masses
Gathering as a community to participate in Mass is central to being Catholic. As a Catholic School, we provide opportunities for students and staff to participate in Masses, regardless of their own faith background or none. Therefore, each House will join with another, to celebrate a House Mass during one of their timetabled Assembly times in Term 2 or Term 3.
Each Religious Education class will also cohost a Wednesday morning Mass at 8am in our chapel. This Mass occurs during term time and is a Parish Mass, so it is open to all. The Mass finishes before the 8.40am bell. Religious Education teachers will email a notice to families prior to their allocated Mass, and we encourage attendance. Upcoming Masses will be hosted by our Senior students.
Wednesday 8 May Mrs Harmen's 11 RAE B & D
Wednesday 15 May Ms Glasspool's 10 RE A & H
Wednesday 22 May Mrs O'Driscoll's 10 RE B & C
Also, if you would like to join in other Parish services, the Catholic Parish of Bundaberg advertises Mass times at https://www.bundabergcatholic.net.au/mass-prayer/
Mrs Sandra Freeman
Assistant Principal - Mission
Sandra_Freeman@shalomcollege.com
Pathways Information
UNIVERSITY - On Campus or Online – What’s Right for You?
- Griffith University - Musical Theatre Audition Workshops
- University Entry – What are the Steps
- LiveLife Pharmacy Scholarship
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Work Experience – Placements for June/July Holidays now open
- Network Engineer – Virtual Work Experience
ADDITIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
- Interested in a Career in Sport?
- How to Become a Zookeeper
CAREERS IN HEALTH
- Choose Your Own (CYO) Health Career – Health Administration
APPRENTICESHIPS/TRADES
- Construction Pathways – Find the Right Fit for You – Architect
- Brisbane Tertiary Studies & Careers Exp
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- East Coast Apprenticeships – Full-Time Fitter Turner
- Buzz Superfoods – School Based Traineeship
- Apprenticeship Central – Painting Apprenticeship
- Growth Gyms – Junior Cleaner
Empower Your Journey! Read all about these articles in this week’s Pathways Newsletter.
The Pathways Team
Mrs Liza O’Donnell, Mrs Kim Toll, Mrs Kathryn Laing, Mrs Jacinta Gill & Mrs Cristel Simmonds
Liza_ODonnell@shalomcollege.com
kim_toll@shalomcollege.com
kathryn_laing@shalomcollege.com
jacinta_gill@shalomcollege.com
cristel_simmonds@shalomcollege.com
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.
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.
Monday to Thursday: 8.00am to 12.00pm
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Friday: Closed
This week all families should receive an updated statement on 2024 Annual Fees. This statement will reflect your current account balance with the college for 2024. A copy of this statement is also available on Parent Lounge.
Please review this statement upon its arrival and should you have any queries or require assistance with setting up a new payment plan or reviewing your existing payment plan, please phone the Finance Office on 4155 8179 or email finance@shalomcollege.com
Mrs Lisa Castro
Finance Officer
CastroL@shalomcollege.com
The Year 7 & 10 students that returned a signed and completed consent card in term 1 will be vaccinated next week (week 5) on Monday 13 May & Tuesday 14 May (note, due to large number of Year 7 students this clinic is now over two days). Tuesday 14 May is the Year 10s.
The vaccinations will be conducted by a team of authorised and registered nurses from OzCare in Loyola. Any questions regarding the immunisation program needs to be directed to Ozcare please phone 41 308979.
Parents are encouraged to ensure their children have breakfast on the morning of the vaccination.
Ozcare will contact all guardians directly if a student (with a completed and returned consent form) did not attend the Shalom clinic session. Monday 20 May is catch up day for all students in Year 7 and 10 who were away the previous week.
For further information about the School Immunisation Program please call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit www.health.qld.gov.au/immunisation or click on the following link; immunisation through the school program
Each Head of House will be looking to develop leadership and teamwork with the students in their own house in each of their Camps. I know they look forward to this time each year.
Reminder that there are no phones on camp for obvious reasons but if students need to check in at home, then the Chaverim phone can be used.
Parents - Please go to Parent Lounge and accept your child’s Camp and update any medical details. We ask parents to do this because we print out each students medical details and put in a folder for each Head of House.
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
Empowering Women’s Evening with special guest Libby Trickett
Join us for an inspiring and empowering evening
Monday 13 May 2024 (the day after Mother's Day)
6:00-8:30pm
Shalom College Performing Arts Precinct
Tickets $35-45pp + booking fees
The evening will include drinks and canapés in the Foyer from 6pm, then from 7pm guests will move into the Theatre to see keynote speaker, Libby Trickett.
Tickets include a drink on arrival and canapés.
All students, parents, staff and members of the community are welcome to attend.
Dietary requirements can be requested during the booking process.
Mr Ben Stranieri
Head of House - Walsh
Ben_Stranieri@shalomcollege.com
McCormack’s quiet achiever for this term is year 8 student Oscar Q. Oscar is always happy to help out whenever asked and always has a smile on his face. If Oscar sees rubbish around the school he is quick to pick it up and place it in a bin. He is a polite young man who always has time for a chat and is working very hard in each lesson. Oscar is an asset to McCormack, and it is great to see him continuing to flourish here at Shalom. I would also like to add a special mention to all our new McCormack students that have joined us this year from various places around Australia. I know transitioning into a new school can be tough but all our new students have fit in nicely within the culture of McCormack and that is great to see. As always, GO MCCORMACK.
Platinum Sponsor Highlight
Introducing one of our amazing new Sponsors – Beach 365 !!!
Beach 365 is located at Shed 2, 31 Steptoe Street, Bundaberg.
Beach 365 offers a simple way of meeting new people in Bundaberg. Indoor beach volleyball is a fun non-contact sports competition and a great team sport to try. They have 4 rebound courts which is a great way to learn beach volleyball for beginners.
The indoor beach courts with kiosk, bar and amenities are all under the one roof. Great for families with teenagers, social groups, workplace team building, from beginner to advanced skill levels.
They play all year round, broken into 3 back-to-back seasons.
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/beach365 or call us on 07 4152 0271 and speak to one of the team.
Thank you to the wonderful Beach 365 team for supporting our Shalom netball community and helping us to provide opportunities for our students ❤
Mrs Nadia Tairawhiti
Shalom Netball Coordinator
Nadia_Tairawhiti@shalomcollege.com
If you are in Year 7 - 10 and would like to participate in the great opportunity, please email Mrs Bishop by Wednesday 29 May.
The Junior Science Olympiad Exam is designed to take science students in years 7 to 10 to the next level.
• Junior Science Olympiad Years 9 & 10 Wednesday 12 June 2024
• Junior Science Olympiad Years 7 & 8 Friday 14 June 2024
The exam is based on general science content (biology, chemistry and physics) and assumes students have a good knowledge of the Australian Curriculum – Science up to a Year 10 level. Some questions in the exam may also involve higher-level content (such as might be encountered by an extended Year 10 student). A range of analysis questions will also be included for which any necessary extra information is provided.
Exams are two-hours long and are completed all online. Students can only sit one exam level.
All students sitting the same exam must do so at the same time, under normal exam conditions and supervision.
Students will receive a certificate indicating their grade based on their exam performance. Students that perform exceptionally well, and are eligible, may receive invitations to future science extension programs and activities hosted by Australian Science Innovations.
All students who wish to be considered for JSO Spring School and selection on the team representing Australia at the International Junior Science Olympiad must sit our JSO Exam.
Mrs Debbie Bishop
STEM Coordinator - Science and Math
bishopD@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).
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
LITERARY WONDERS WRITING COMPETITION
Theme: Magic
Competition opens: Monday week 2, Term 2
Competition closes: Friday week 10, Term 2
Categories:
- Poetry 7/8 (max 25 lines)
- Poetry 9/10 (max 50 lines)
- Poetry 11/12 (max 50 lines)
- Short story 7/8 (max 500 words)
- Short story 9/10 ( max 750 words)
- Short story 11/12 (max 1000 words)
- Short story 11/12 Literature (max 2000 words)
You can enter both poetry and short story categories and you can enter as many times as you like.
How to enter:
All entries must include your name and category
- Hard copy to Beerarlem library
- Electronically by using the link: https://forms.gle/CMCJ7kZdE2SM9ThD9
- Dropping your file into the Library Submissions folder
Electronic submissions must be saved in the following format: First name Last name, year level, category (poetry or short story)
Prizes:
Winners and runners up of each category will be published in the Shalom College annual anthology, “Literary Wonders” along with receiving a copy of the publication. In addition, winners of each category will receive a Dymocks voucher.
Denise_Harvey@shalomcollege.com
2024 FIA Karting Academy Trophy
Congratulations to Ky B for his achievements while competing in France at the opening round of the 2024 FIA Karting Academy Trophy on the weekend.
Ky showed true grit and determination to claim a top six finish.
After being forced to start from the rear of the grid for three heat races following a qualifying penalty, he showed speed and maturity to continually manoeuvre his way towards the front of the field to ensure he made the 36 kart grid for the final.
He finished his heat races in 13th, 13th and 9th. Starting from 24th on the grid in the final, Ky methodically worked his way up the order and was classified sixth in the final standings.
Ky will compete in the next round held in Slovakia mid-June.
Mr Peter Robinson
Dean of Student Welfare
High Performance Program
After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Rugby League - Wide Bay School Sport
Congratulations to the following Shalom boys - Xander B, Tom D, Harry E, Lachlan R & Kai W who made it into the 15 Boys Rugby League Wide Bay team.
Congratulations also to Kendall A who was selected into the 17-18 Girls Wide Bay School Sport Rugby League team. She will travell to Townsville next week for the State Championship held from 9-12 May.
Dean of Student Welfare
High Performance Program
After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
Shalom Tennis Success
The first Open Boys team of Zain A, Lachlan C, Lachlan R and Xander W, lost only one set on the day, including beating a strong St Luke’s team 5-1. This result demonstrates the talent we are so fortunate to have at Shalom with these boys playing high quality tennis throughout the day.
Edi R, Harry K, Jack H and Chase S comprised a second Open Boys team. Faced with two high quality teams, this team played some excellent tennis to remain competitive finishing third overall. With three players in first Open Boys team in Year 12, these players will carry the hopes of our Shalom Open Boys in future years.
The Year 7-9 Girls team of Amelia W, Indiannah D, Megan C, Bryana C and Harmoni M played some excellent tennis, winning the competition comfortably without losing a set. With some young players of very high quality in the team, these girls are sure to remain competitive for some time.
The first Year 7-9 Boys team saw the team of Nic C, Jack B, Jake W and Jai P winning through to the State Finals in a thriller against Discovery Christian College. The rubber came down to the last set, where Nic and Jack held their nerve to win their final doubles match. These boys are the next generation at Shalom and are all good players – a testament to the depth we currently have at Shalom.
Additionally, Shalom is fortunate to have fielded a second Year 7-9 Boys team of Gabe K, Isaac T, Kallam W, Lachlan D and Tokoko W. These boys showed some excellent skills to finish third in their division on the day – an excellent result. These boys will only continue to get better as the years progress – an exciting prospect for Shalom tennis.
The winning teams of these divisions will compete in the State to battle it out with the best schools from around Queensland. This will be a challenging event as we compete against the Schools of Excellence in Tennis from around the State, but we have the talent to be competitive.
If you wish to get involved in tennis, there are several avenues. Tennis is a Term 3 school sport, a SCASA sport on Thursday afternoons and there are tournaments such as the QSSTT that we compete in. If you are keen to be involved, feel free to contact Brendan Maher or Dan Hubbard for more information.
Mr Brendan Maher
Shalom Tennis Coaches
Touch Football
Dean of Student Welfare
High Performance Program
After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@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 Term 2 2024 Tuckshop Menu can be found by following the link below. The menu is also located permanently on the side menu of the Newsletter (desktop only). Any changes to the menu will be updated.
Commencing Term 2 Vegetarian and Gluten Free options are available to order on the flexischools app or by coming into the canteen to place an order between 8.00-8.30am for the day.
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 May |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Brendan & Astrid Clancy |
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Sunday 19 May |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
| Sunday 26 May | 6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
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| Sunday 2 June |
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 May |
Bundaberg Bee Keepers |
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Sunday 19 May |
Rotary Central |
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Sunday 26 May |
Relay for Life |
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Sunday 2 June |
QISSN Teams |
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.
Youth Support
