Shalom College eNewsletter

Last weekend, with my daughter, I was watching, for the fourth time, episodes of ‘Ted Lasso’. Staff and students at Shalom are aware that it's one of my favourite shows of all time. I love the wisdom of the show and the way that a positive culture is built in an organisation. The characters are sensational. We binged Season 3 last Saturday. Episode 11 is a gem. So much great stuff in that one on parenting and the impact we have – for better or worse! Another great conversation that occurs in Episode 11 is between Ted Lasso and Assistant Coach Beard.

“I don’t know about you Coach but I hope that either all of us or

none are judged by the actions of our weakest moments but rather by the strength we show when and if we’re given a second chance.”

All of us need second chances, some of us need third chances. It is a conversation I often find myself having with young people at Shalom – three of these already today and counting! Mistakes happen and they can be important. They are particularly important when we get the chance to reflect and learn from them. None of us should ever be defined by our worst moments but we should be held accountable for how we respond to those worse moments. The Jesus I read about in the Gospels would find a lot in common with watching Ted Lasso (except for some choice language particularly from Roy Kent!).

Staffing changes – last week the appointment of Mr Jason Egan as the new Assistant Principal at St Patrick’s Primary School was announced. This is a great credit to Jason who will make a wonderful contribution at St Pat’s. It is a real loss for us however. Jason has been the first Damien Head of House and he is an outstanding teacher. Jason will begin this role in Term 3.

We are also losing, for a time, Mr Bernie O’Sullivan, who has to take some weeks off on medical leave. We all wish Bernie well for this time.

Mr David Gahan is taking some Long Service Leave from this week.

These changes will result in the following staffing changes and a few more will follow as things get finalised –

Mr O’Sullivan
• Year 11 Maths Methods will be taken by Mr Hubbard
• Year 12 Maths Methods will be taken by Mr Maher
• Year 11 General Maths will be taken by Ms Yonsen
• Year 10 Maths will be taken by Mr Muller

Mr Egan
• Year 12 History will be taken by Ms Allen
• Year 12 Legal Studies will be taken by Ms Stallard

Mr Gahan
• Year 10 Maths will be taken by Ms Yonsen
• Year 10 RE will be taken by Mrs Stanley

The 2024 Year 12 Formal was another outstanding occasion last Saturday night. Congratulations to all involved. Students were wonderful and a room full of very proud parents. Very, very grateful to the many Shalom staff who put in many hours to make sure the night went off as well as it did.

Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
mcmahond@shalomcollege.com

Year 12 Information

QCAA are releasing confirmed general subject results for the first internal assessment for Year 12 students. Students confirmed results for each subject will appear in their myQCE Student Portal Account. Students can view these results by logging in to their account. https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/ go to the My Learning Account tab then into the Results.

External Assessment Exam Block

The 2024 External Examination timetable for Year 12 students has been released by QCAA. Year 12 students and parents were emailed a copy on Friday. A copy of the timetable can be downloaded from the QCAA website: https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/assessment/external-assessment/timetable

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

Elevate Education Webinars Term2 2024

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

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 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

Wednesday 19 June QISSN & QISSRL Teams

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

ADDITIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

The Changing World of Work
The Importance of Email Etiquette

ADF CAREERS

Royal Military College, Duntroon

APPRENTICESHIPS/TRADES

Construction Pathways – Find the Right Fit for You – Explore a Career as a Building Inspector

CAREERS IN HEALTH

Choose Your Own (CYO) Health Career –Explore a Career in Health Services Operations

EVENTS

JCU Open Days – Townsville and Cairns

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Coral Coast Dental – Casual Junior Dental Assistant
Join the East Coast Apprenticeship and Traineeship Drive – Open to Year 12

WORK EXPERIENCE

Work Experience – Placements for June/July School Holidays Now Open
5 Questions to Ask While on Work Experience

SCHOLARSHIPS

Find ‘Free’ Money to Support Your Studies

UNIVERSITY

ATAR Cut-Off’s and How They Work
Griffith Q & A Sessions – Book your one-on-one session and receive personalised support

Discover Your Future: Exciting Career Paths Await.

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:

Download the Shalom App

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.

Driving Form Application

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

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8.00am to 12.00pm

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 3.30pm to 5.30pm

Friday: Closed

Camp Letter to Parents

Camp Program

Camp Equipment List

Student Medication Form

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)

The Hogan House quiet achiever this week is Isabel C (Yr.10). She has shown willingness to put her hand up to help out at the Formal and suggest ideas for helping fundraising at Hogan House. Her original and very well received fundraising idea is going to be used at the Inter House athletics carnival and will be a huge hit. (All will be revealed) Well done Isabel!!!

Mr David Bond
Head of House - Hogan
bondd@shalomcollege.com

Silver Sponsor Highlight

Welcome back to one of our wonderfully devoted Sponsors – Ross Gray Motor City !!!

Ross Gray is located at 101 Takalvan Street, Bundaberg.

As a long time Silver Sponsor of Shalom Netball, Ross Gray and the team are here to provide you with high-performing vehicles designed to thrill and inspire you.

We have a remarkably rich history, one that has shaped our strategies throughout the last 30+ years and continues to exert a positive influence today.

They service Bundaberg and surrounds and their website contains news and information on the popular range of Holden, HSV, Mazda, MG and Mitsubishi vehicles.

Our Sales, Service and Parts departments are all situated at one convenient location, providing our customers with the utmost convenience and servicing all your automotive needs, and it’s reassuring to know that you’ll be greeted by an enthusiastic and familiar face each time you visit, because we have many long-standing team members in our family. If you are looking for a new or used vehicle, make Ross Gray Motor City your first choice.

For more information visit Ross Gray Motor City or call 07 4150 1333 and speak to one of the team.

Thank you to the amazing Ross Gray Motor City 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

Our very talented Dance Performance Teams and Year 11 Dance class had a successful day on Saturday 25 May competing at the Bundaberg Regional Competition of Dance X. The teams competed against schools from Maryborough, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Biloela & Hervey Bay and achieved some fantastic results including the Highest Scoring Team for Team Voltage’s Lyrical routine. Congratulations as well to our Soloists on achieving fantastic results including Kiahna K who received the Standout Performer Award.

Sparks Performance Team

Hip Hop – 1^st Place
Jazz – 1^st Place
Lyrical – 1^st Place

Illuminate Performance Team

Contemporary – 1^st Place
Jazz – 2^nd Place
Hip Hop – 2^nd Place

Voltage Performance Team

Jazz – 1^st Place
Lyrical – 1^st Place
Contemporary – 1^st Place
Hip Hop – 2^nd Place
Highest Scoring Team – Lyrical

Year 11 Dance Class

Hip Hop – 4^th Place

Mrs Louise McSherry
Head of Department - Performing Arts (Performance)
Louise_McSherry@shalomcollege.com

Olivia W has just received notification that she has achieved her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. She is one of just two students who have completed their Bronze, Silver and Gold Award through the Shalom Award Centre. When you start counting the hours for each level and each category it would total hundreds of hours if not one thousand across all awards. Apart from the wonderful experiences Olivia has for life, she has also developed new skills, kept physically active and worked within the community. She has shown remarkable grit and resilience. I congratulate her for this wonderful achievement. Her journey, in her own words is below.

Hi, I am Olivia W, a current Year 12 student and I have just completed the Gold Duke of Edinburgh award in my final year of study at the School. I first started my Duke’s journey around three years ago, by completing the Bronze Award in Year 9, and since then, my skillset and knowledge has grown immensely to help shape me into the person I am today.

The Award is a completely unique program specifically tailored to you as an individual, as it recognizes interest, hobbies, passions that you already have, or want to achieve, and takes you on a journey that encourages individuality and freedom. The four sections of the award: Skills, Physical Recreation, Service, and Adventurous journey, are all as equally valuable as each other, teaching you the worth of constantly improving who you are and the importance of working hard to achieve your goals. For myself, across all of the awards, I was able to develop my leadership skills in my athletic coaching, improve my proficiency in Taekwondo, and give back to the community and foster meaningful relationships within the service section. However, what I enjoyed the most was the opportunity to sail on the South Passage Adventurous Journey Voyage, where participants were set to work manning and working on a 30 metre Gaff-rigged Schooner, sailing along the beautiful east coast, visiting islands, and stargazing at the unclouded constellations of the night sky.

I originally completed the award to enhance my skills and set goals outside of school, but Duke of Edinburgh is all that and more. It has taught me the importance of setting goals that challenge you, to work in a team to problem solve and adapt, the drive to maintain your fitness, the friendships new experiences can make, and the value of giving your time to benefit the wellbeing of others. Most recently, it has helped me in deciding where I want my future to lead after school, as through the program I realized I enjoyed this challenging and rewarding lifestyle, leading me to an application to the Australian Defence Force Academy. Without Duke’s I would not have learnt that value of hands-on experience, leadership skills, and strive for excellence, which are all vital values of the Defence Force that I will become a part of. I strongly recommend everyone, at any level of schooling, to undertake the Award and its endless opportunities, because all you need is yourself, a want to discover your place in the world, and a readiness to do things that you love.

Mr David Eke

Award Leader
David_Eke@shalomcollege.com

Cricket - Shalom Intermediate Teams

On Monday 27 May the Shalom Intermediate cricket team travelled down to Maryborough to play Urangan SHS in the final of the Wide Bay T20 Knockout competition. After a delightful hour and a half of listening to the girl’s cricket teams sing Karaoke (badly) from the back of the bus we arrived just in time to warm up and be ready.

Intermediate Boys

The toss was won by the Shalom Captain Cale A and he chose to bat on what looked like a wicket that would dry out and be hard to bat on later in the day.

Opening Batters Corin D and Tom D put on a good start of 26 runs from 4 overs, unfortunately a slip in communication saw Corin run out on 18 runs off 11 balls. This brought the captain Cale to the crease. Cale and Tom batted brilliantly for the rest of the innings. With Tom bringing up a perfectly played Century in the second last over in the game and Cale scored his 50 with a 4 from the last ball of the innings, to have a final score of 196. Tom finished with 105 off 74 balls and Cale 50 off 42 balls.

In response Urangan SHS struggled to get a hold of the game with the required run rate edging above 18 runs needs per over by the 9 overs. All of Shalom boys bowled and fielded well. With wickets taken by James C, Harry E, Ashton L, Zac H and 2 wickets from Tanner M. In the end Urangan could only manage to be all out for 115 off their 20 overs.

The Shalom boys will now travel down to Brisbane to contest the semi finals later in the year.

Mr Robert Bailey-Rasmussen
Coach
robert_baileyrasmuss@shalomcollege.com

Mr Stephen Cronin
Team Manager
Stephen_Cronin@shalomcollege.com

Intermediate Girls

The Shalom Intermediate Girls also had a successful day.

The team consisted of Year 7, 8 and 9 girls of varying cricket experience and ability. Shalom scored an impressive 146 from their 20 overs batting, followed by some beautiful bowling to limit the Urangan team to just 87 and take home the win.

Congratulations to the girls. We had a great day playing cricket, with lots of singing and dancing also!

Mrs Katie Campbell
Coach
Katie_Campbell@shalomcollege.com

Hockey

Cohen U has been selected as a Shadow for Queensland Under 18 Hockey Team after completing in the Under 18 State Hockey Championships in Rockhampton, in late April.

Cohen and his Fraser Coast Team mates finished 2nd in Division 1 at the competition. Cohen has since been released from Queensland and has been given the opportunity to play for Northern Territory and will now attend the Australian Under 18 National Championships in Gold Coast from 3 - 11 of July.

Congratulations and good luck for July.

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

Karting

Congratulations to HPP student - Ky B, who won the Australian Kart Championship Round 3 in Emerald recently.

Emerald did not disappoint. With a new format, racing under lights, trying conditions, and making changes seconds before being on track, Ky kept composed and raced like a champion.

Results:

Qualified 4^th

Heat 1 2nd
Heat 2 3rd
Heat 3 1st
Heat 4 5th

Final 1^st

What a legend!! Congratulations Ky.

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

Netball

Congratulations to the Wide Bay under 12's School Girls Netball team.

Well done to Layla M, Zoe V, Ava A and Summer K, who were chosen to represent the Wide Bay region amongst other talented team members. The Queensland Representative School Girls Netball Championships were held in Toowoomba and took place over a number of four days, playing the best of the best in the state.

Mrs Kristen Keightley
Teacher
Kristen_Keightley@shalomcollege.com

Rugby

Congratulations to Zoe S who recently represented Wide Bay in the Open Girls Rugby 7s at the QLD Schools State Championships. Zoe was also awarded the MVP of her Wide Bay 7s team.

Well done Zoe!!

Mr Peter Robinson
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)

Download the Flexischools app here to start ordering online.

Click on the below link for instructions on how to start ordering online today.

How to order online

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.

Tuckshop Menu Term 2 2024

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

Sunday 9 June	6:00am – 9:30am	Volunteers required
	9:00am – 12:30pm	Volunteers required
Sunday 16 June	6:00am – 9:30am	Volunteers required
	9:00am – 12:30pm	Maria McMahon
Sunday 23 June	6:00am – 9:30am	Volunteers required
	9:00am – 12:30pm	Volunteers required
Sunday 30 June	6:00am – 9:30am	Jeanne Ferguson
	9:00am – 12:30pm	Volunteers required

Markets BBQ Roster

Sunday 9 June	QISSN Teams Nadia Tairawhiti
Sunday 16 June	Bundaberg Croquet Joy
Sunday 23 June	Rotary Central David Baldry
Sunday 30 June	Rotary Club of Bundaberg Sunrise Martin Oates

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
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Read the Bulletin

Term 2 Rosters 2024

"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

Read the Directory here

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.

Year 12 Information

External Assessment Exam Block

Elevate Education Parent Webinars for Term Two

Term 2 Webinars are:

Reminder - New Feedback Method - Learner Attributes

Masses

Pathways Information

Preferred Student Absentee Option

Parents and Carers of Year 11 & 12 Students

Silver Sponsor Highlight

Sparks Performance Team

Illuminate Performance Team

Voltage Performance Team

Year 11 Dance Class

Cricket - Shalom Intermediate Teams

Intermediate Boys

Intermediate Girls

Hockey

Karting

Netball

Rugby

Term Dates for 2024

Volunteers Required - Markets Tuckshop

Markets Tuckshop Roster

Markets BBQ Roster

Shalom College Families Business and Trade Directory

Student Travel Rebates

Youth Support