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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 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
Mrs Gail Norris
Assistant Principal - Curriculum
gail_norris@shalomcollege.com
Reminder - New Feedback Method - Learner Attributes
A reminder that in 2024, Shalom College has changed the way we give feedback on ‘learning attributes’ of our students to parents. Please note that the upcoming End-of-Semester Report cards will no longer show Application and Behaviour as a result.
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 Yr 7-12 subjects and PC classes, and at the end of Week 5 in Term 2 & 4 for the Yr7/8 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.
Mr Brendan Maher
Assistant Principal - Administration
maherb@shalomcollege.com
Laudato si’ Week and our Eco-Challenges
To begin Laudato si Week, staff participated in professional learning with Alice Carwardine, the national co-ordinator of Catholic Earthcare. The session helped staff to build their understanding of integral ecologies and the theological need to respond to the environmental crisis, both individually and as a school. Throughout last week we set eco-challenges that included recycling our pizza boxes and batteries, turning off lights and fans in unused classrooms and downloading the Recycle Mate app. We are also encouraging students to bring plastic free lunches as a small but worthwhile contribution. All these challenges can continue and become habits in our school. For example, if you have old batteries at home, please continue to send them into IT for recycling.
Edmund Rice Camp Volunteers - Year 11 & 12
The annual Eddie Rice Camp runs from 23 to 26 September, during the school holidays. We are currently looking for Year 11 and Year 12 students to volunteer as Big Buddies on camp. They will be joined by our past students who return each year to facilitate the camp in partnership with Edmund Rice Community Services. Students give up part of their holidays to help run the camp, and although it is tiring, they find the experience very rewarding. If a student missed the information and sign-up opportunity last week, they can contact Mr Michael Bundesen or Mrs Sandra Freeman to express their interest
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 29 May Mr Richardson's 10 RE D, E & F
Wednesday 5 June Mr Gilbert's 10 RE G & J
Wednesday 12 June Ms Danni Bryson's 10 RE K
Mr David Gahan's 10 RE L
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
APPRENTICESHIPS/TRADES- Construction Pathways – Find the Right Fit for You – Flooring Technician
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Join the East Coast Apprenticeship and Traineeship Drive – Open to Year 12
- School-Based Plastering Apprenticeship
- School Based Traineeship – Zarraffa’s Coffee
EVENTS
- SAE Creative Media Institute – Create for a Day – Saturday 6 July
- CQU Parents & Supporters Webinar – Engineering Info Session - Thursday 13 June - CQU Bundaberg
ADF CAREERS
- Realise Your Full Potential with a Career in the Air Force
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Work Experience – Placements for June/July School Holidays Now Open
- Electrician – Virtual Work Experience
ADDITIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
- What are Microcredentials?
CAREERS IN HEALTH
- Choose Your Own (CYO) Health Career – Business Administration & Technology in the Health Sector
SCHOLARSHIPS
- Maximising Your Scholarship Search
- Bond University – Scholarship Applications Open
UNIVERSITY
- University Entry – What are the Steps?
- University of Tasmania – Early Offer Program
Your Future Starts Now: Explore, Plan and Pursue Your Passion.
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
BUNDABERG SHOW PUBLIC HOLIDAY | STUDENT FREE DAY: Just a friendly reminder, there will be no school and the office will be closed this Thursday (30 May) due to the Bundaberg Show Public Holiday.
It is also a Student Free Day this Friday (31 May) for ALL STUDENTS. The College will remain open for any enquiries.
Mr Peter Robinson
Dean of Student Welfare
High Performance Program
After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com
With an extravaganza of Shalom College’s best dance, drama and music acts, Showcase 2024 is an performance night not to be missed!
To coincide with 40 years of Shalom, Showcase 2024, titled ‘Decades in Motion’ is a celebration of the last 40 years of art and culture, paying homage to great music from artists such as the Backstreet Boys and Prince as well as movie classics such as Back to the Future, Titanic and Barbie.
Hear from the 2024 Shalom Choir along with other large ensemble music groups. See an array of dance and drama acts, including the Shalom Dance Performance Teams and the Year 12 Drama students.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! TICKETS AVALIABLE HERE
*Tickets are also available from the Finance Office (for Cash and EFTPOS sales)
Since joining Damien House in 2022, Isabel A (Year 12) has quietly worked in the background to promote Damien House. Isabel works studiously in her classes and contributes to extra curricula groups including being a UQ Science Ambassador. She also actively works in our Year 12 Damien Leadership team.
Her work in Damien includes contributions to the Damien House Shalom Day Dance Committee, promoting coin contributions for the Damien House Project Compassion coin line fundraiser, creating the House Dignity box to praise dignified deeds in Damien House, preparation for fundraisers for our House Charity, Share the Dignity, including collecting donations in our annual donation drive and working at our Snow Cone and Bake Sale fundraisers, making posters to promote fundraisers and contributing to House Assemblies including the Lenton Liturgy.
Isabel has also been a great buddy and support for her teacher and peers in PC. Her kindness and contributions make her worthy of commendation as this week’s quiet achiever.
Our 19th Annual Catholic Schools Race Day, held on Saturday 16 March at Thabeban Park Race Course was another great success. All tickets into our Marquee area, capped at 350 were sold. This year’s theme, Celestial Celebration certainly created extra sparkle to the day with many attendees dressed accordingly to add to the day’s atmosphere. The weather conditions are always a challenge and this year being windy and warm, didn’t hamper the festivities.
The afternoon kicked off with the Fashions Parade hosted again this year by the ladies from Sanshells Boutique Bargara and Vo Vo’s Boutique Bundaberg. The ladies put on a great show and were applauded loudly by the very appreciative crowd.
Everyone in our marquee who were dressed according to our theme were automatic entrants into our annual Pam Hansen Fashion Awards and the winners were very happy to be rewarded for their special effort in adding sparkle to their attire.
The marquee’s atmosphere was also enhanced by the talented artists on the stage performing their versions of popular songs in the background throughout the day.
Food and drinks were in plentiful supply. The fantastic team of volunteers from Shalom Catering again supplied a tasty range of nibbly treats throughout the day. This team have been doing this for fifteen years now and they always deliver the highest quality food and at a very low cost. This year they were again assisted with the generosity of Dominos Pizzas with their donation of 50 pizzas to compliment the range produced by the Shalom Team. The volunteer team behind the bar and selling drink tickets again did a fantastic job ensuring attendees were served their favourite thirst quencher in a speedy manor.
Another major feature of the day and a great contributor to the money raised for the day is our raffle. Over $8,000 in raffle prizes were donated by our generous sponsors and $4,200 worth of tickets were sold on the day. This was a great result considering that despite our marquee being sold out, the crowd in the General Public arena of the Race Club, where we sell many tickets usually, was well down on numbers in comparison to recent years. An enormous amount of work by members of our committee went into getting this pool of prizes together from the many extremely generous donors.
The money raised on the day, $20,000+, added to a little left over from last year has enabled us to distribute $7,000 to each of our three Primary Schools. St. Joseph’s is allocating their funds to the purchase of new outdoor learning tables for the Prep and Year 1 Classrooms. St Patrick’s funds are going towards new outdoor seating for the new prayer space which is being built during the next school holidays and St. Mary’s are purchasing a container to house their playground equipment.
As a committee, it is so wonderful to see the money raised go to such valuable causes, especially in the assistance annually to the enhancement of the education of our Primary School students. Thanks also to Shalom for giving their share to the Primary Schools.
Finally, I’d like to thank everyone who were involved in the event, Committee, Sponsors, Volunteer Teachers, Staff and Students and Parents. This annual Catholic Schools event is an enjoyable day on our calendar, and we are already looking forward to next year’s event scheduled for Saturday 15 March 2025. It will be our 20th annual event so special effort will be going into creating a great reunion for all past and present Committee, Volunteers, Sponsors, and attendees.
Peter O’Beirne
Catholic Schools Race Day Committee
Gold Sponsor Highlight
Rum City Foods is located at 15 Commercial Street, Bundaberg.
Greetings from Rum City Foods! We’re excited to sponsor the Shalom Netball Program and help satisfy your taste buds with our delectable array of products.
Rum City Foods is a family Owned & Operated local Foodservice partner and can supply everything you need to assist you in the food service business.
We service Bundaberg, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Gladstone and Gympie regions (Rockhampton coming soon). We also reach the hinterland areas of Biloela, Calliope, Monto, Eidsvold, Mundubbera, Gayndah, Biggenden, Mt Perry, Gin Gin, Miriam Vale and Childers. The coastal towns of Bargara, Woodgate Beach, Moore Park, Agnes Waters, Town of 1770 and Tannum Sands are also regularly serviced by our dedicated reps.
Biggest brands – Competitive pricing
Award winning Countrywide member
Fresh/frozen logistics – Reliable delivery
Order online or through your local rep
For more information visit Rum City Foods or call 07 4331 8700 and speak to one of the team.
Thank you to the amazing Rum City Foods 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
On Wednesday 22 May, Shalom College students competed in the annual CQUniversity Business Challenge.
Students were hosted by the university at the Bundaberg campus and this year we had three teams of four students representing Shalom. All students are studying one or more of our senior subjects - Business, Legal Studies and/or Accounting – and were accompanied by their Business Department teachers, Mrs Revelo, Mr McMah and Mrs Ingle.
The challenge was run across five CQU campuses with 43 teams from 25 Queensland high schools. Teams competed simultaneously in the discipline area quizzes which were focused on content from the QCAA senior syllabuses and general knowledge.
This year our Team 1 were runners-up for the Bundaberg and Wide Bay region with Teams 2 and 3 also being competitive. The change of format for 2024 means we do not progress to the final, but we are already looking forward to competing again in 2025.
Well done to all of the Shalom students who took part and we are grateful for the support CQUniversity continues to offer our students in this competition
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
On Wednesday 22 May we sent our junior team (year 7 & 8) accompanied by Ms Karen Lyons, off to Rosedale to battle it out in the 2024 Regional Reader’s Cup Competition. Our little team came in at a very respectable 5th place in a field of 10 teams – well done team and thank you Ms Lyons!
Cara M, Chloe A, Jessica H, & Paige K.
The Reader’s Cup Competition was introduced in 2004 to celebrate 50 years of the Childrens’ Book Council of Australia in Queensland. Originally, it catered for Years 6-8 as a single competition then later split into two sections of 6/7 and 8/9. As Year 7 transitioned into high school in 2015 the competition changed to 5/6 and 7/8. In 2017 a Year 9-10 competition was added in the Wide Bay Region and from 2020 there is a state final held in all three sections.
Teams of four to five students together read a set of nominated books, and then compete with other teams to answer quiz questions from the books. Winners from regional competitions then compete in a state final.
Literary programs such as Readers Cup encourage engagement with the written word and develop a love of reading, challenge students to read widely, and work collaboratively in a team. The Readers Cup Competition also allows readers to compete at a regional and state level like sporting competitions and to meet other students with a similar passion for books.
Denise_Harvey@shalomcollege.com
CHESS NEWS
“Life is a kind of Chess, with struggle, competition, good and ill events” (Benjamin Franklin)
For the first time, Shalom hosted the Inter-School Chess Competition on Wednesday 22 May – an honour and privilege for our school. Teams from most primary and secondary schools in Bundaberg and the wider district came from far and wide to participate, with the Sports Centre filled with approximately 130 chess enthusiasts. Shalom entered an impressive six teams on the day, the largest of any school, and produced some excellent results.
Shalom’s top-rated team, Shalom Black (Callum M, Seth G, Max C and Luke R) who received a team silver medal in the Premier Division, missing the gold by a heartbreaking 0.5 points.
Shalom also fielded two other teams in the Premier Division developing our talent against tougher opposition. Shalom Red (Nicota F, Jacob B, Mason C, Zach G) and Shalom White (Leo W, Cannon Z, Jonathon E, Alex C) demonstrated our depth of talent, with each player scoring their share of wins, in some cases against much older opponents – a remarkable feat.
Shalom fielded three teams in the Secondary Division, with all players showing their skills. Although missing out on a medal, the Shalom Blue team of William M, Rowel F, Quaid B and Eli B finished very close with each player performing well. The next generation teams of Shalom Yellow (Jai P, Baxter W, Hugh M, Tyler K) and Shalom Green (Derick H and Noah B) are showing continued improvement and will be a force to be reckoned with in coming years.
Individually, Shalom also had some excellent results, with Callum receiving a silver medal in the Premier Division for the second time this year showing his amazing talent in this game. Rowel F, Tyler K and Will M also received merit ribbons for winning most of their games – well done boys!
If you are interested in playing or learning chess, then you are more than welcome to join us at chess club on Tuesdays at 11.25am-12.00pm in Beerarlem. The more the merrier! You can find more information about Shalom Chess on our Chess Group Page (https://schoolbox.shalomcollege.com/homepage/6024)
Mr Brendan Maher & Mr Steven Love
Chess Coordinators
maherb@shalomcollege.com
steven_love@shalomcollege.com
ROWING
ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT 15KM DOWN THE BURNETT RIVER
On Sunday 19 May, 35 Shalom rowers made history with the Bundaberg Rowing Club first ever Pressler-Brown 15km Time Trial. Rowers had to row from the Rowers Club 15km downstream to the Port Marina. We set out in junior, senior, girls, boys, mixed and composite crews in six quads, four doubles & one single. Despite the nerves the rowers smashed it with most crews finishing in just over an hour. Results were so close with only 1 minute between crews on the finish line.
Overall, we finished with 4 x 1st, 3 x 2nd, 2 x 3rd & 2 x 4th. All the rowers hopped off the water smiling & sharing their triumphs so definitely a popular event to add to the Rowing Calendar for next year. Thank you to all the coaches and parents that helped out to make this event a success. We appreciate all your support.
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
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)
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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6:00am – 9:30am |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
| Sunday 9 June | 6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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Volunteers required |
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| Sunday 16 June |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Maria McMahon |
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| Sunday 23 June |
6:00am – 9:30am |
Volunteers required |
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9:00am – 12:30pm |
Volunteers required |
Markets BBQ Roster
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Sunday 2 June |
QISSN Teams |
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Sunday 9 June |
QISSN Teams |
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Sunday 16 June |
Bundaberg Croquet |
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Sunday 23 June |
Rotary Central |
Office Hours: 9:00 - 1:00 Monday to Friday
Parish Office: Rossolini Place Level 1, 66 Woongarra St
Phone: 07 4151 6666 PO Box 79 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: sbundaberg@rok.catholic.net.au
AFTER HOURS: Anointing of the sick for medical emergencies
phone 4151 6666 and follow the prompt
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF MARY MOTHER OF CHURCH
"The annual parish "Good News" magazine is now available in all churches for a Gold Coin Donation. As you read our in-house publication of the Good News magazine this year, discover the ways in which our parish vision statement is being made clear.
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
