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

EVENTS

• Shalom College Careers Expo – Friday 19 July

EVENTS

• Bond University Open Day – 27 July @ Gold Coast Campus
• Queensland Police Service Open Day, Brisbane - 20 July

• East Coast Apprenticeships want to help find YOU a job! Apply now – Open to Year 12
• Embark on a Path as an Early Childhood Educator
• Bundaberg Home Theatre – Cert III in Data & Voice Communications

APPRENTICESHIPS/TRADES

• Construction Pathways – Find the Right Fit for You – Explore a Career as a Builder

ADDITIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• How to Become a UX Designer
• What is a Tax File Number and Why Do I Need It?

CAREERS IN HEALTH

• Choose Your Own (CYO) Health Career – Explore a Career in Nursing

UNIVERSITY

• Got Questions About Studying at Griffith?

ADF CAREERS

• What is an ADF Gap Year?

SCHOLARSHIPS

• What is a Co-op Scholarship?

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Virtual Work Experience – Explore a Day in the Life of a Software Engineer

Dream Big! Achieve More! Explore Your Future Career Today!

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

If you would like to submit any sporting achievements about your child/children along with a photo, please email your submissions to GillsS@shalomcollege.com
Please note photo submissions must only include photos of students from Shalom.

You can also keep up to date with anything sport related via our Facebook page - Shalom College Sport.

Equestrian News 

Our Shalom College Equestrian team includes students and horses who compete in a range of English, western, and stock disciplines. Aldridge State High School hosts an annual Challenge that includes events across all three of these. Year 11 equestrian, Madeline W, and her horse Peppy represented the College at the Challenge in Week 10 of Term 2.

Madeline and Peppy spent three days at the event and competed against students from other schools across the region. They came 2nd in reining, working equitation and mechanical cow and 3rd in presentation and halter class. Well done to Madeline and Peppy on their successes and a huge thank you to her parents who travelled to Maryborough for the three days!

Madeline competing at Aldridge State High School

Dr Stacey Cowan 
Head of Department - Business and IT
Shalom Equestrian Team Convenor
Stacey_cowan@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.

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)

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

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

Cost

The SCASA Fee is $25.00 per term for each student.
This is to help cover the afternoon tea and instructors/coach costs.
This flat fee of $25.00 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 $25.00 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).

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 

QISSN Campaign Wrap-Up

Our 2024 QISSN campaign has come to an end and has been a massive undertaking for both of our netball teams and all who were involved. We had 4 months of trainings, trial games and the Vicki Wilson Competition, that prepared us well for the 5-day QISSN carnival in Townsville.

Our week away was super busy filled with brilliant netball, fun group activities and creating connections with a great group of Students, Staff and Supporters. We had it all… 14-hour bus rides, laughter, tears, scrapes & tumbles, Vinnies night, screaming, TikToks, forgotten playing shoes, walk-offs, walk-outs, ping pong matches, breath taking views, swimming with crocs, heckling at footy and we topped it all off with an amazing State of Origin experience (thanks to our generous Rugby League Coordinator Mr Adam Booth) ?

It was beautiful to see our Shalom spirit alive and well so far from home and everyone represented Shalom well

Our girls’ team had many highlights and some challenging moments as well, but they played with their hearts on their sleeves and put in a huge effort each and every game making Coach Kylee very proud. They finished 5^th place in Division 4 and are hungry to challenge for a higher placing in 2025.

Our boys’ team had some tough competition again this year, they handled the pressure well though and improved with every game they played. Their efforts paid off and they did one better than last year finishing 4^th place in Division 1.

At the end of the Carnival we celebrated the following accolades:

- Sienna N and Chase M who were named MVPs for Shalom College.

- Xavier F was selected as Players Player.

- Lincoln L for making the Rising Stars Merit Team.

- Chase M for making the All Stars Merit Team.

We sincerely wish to thank everyone, Sponsors, Families, Staff and Students, for supporting us throughout our QISSN journey this year… it is very much appreciated ❣❣❣

Overall, it was a good campaign and a quality experience for most. Excitingly, Shalom College will be hosting QISSN next year, and this will mark 25 years of QISSN Carnivals since Shalom started the event in 1999, so we look forward to those celebrations.

P.s Parents & family members - if you would like to be involved with the QISSN 2025 Campaign please come and have a chat with me or email me.

Mrs Nadia Tairawhiti
Shalom Netball Coordinator
Nadia_Tairawhiti@shalomcollege.com

Year 11 Biology – CQU University Excursion

On Thursday 13 June the three Year 11 Biology classes undertook a half day excursion to the medical laboratories at CQU. Students had a great time finding out how a research laboratory works. After a very important safety briefing, students donned the correct PPE and undertook an experiment to investigate the effect of Ampicillin and other chemicals on the growth of E Coli bacteria. CQU’s Dr Andrew Fenning, Research Assistant Katy Li and other staff taught students laboratory skills to collect and analyse data. Whilst waiting for results they talked to the students about their very important research on Impacts of Concussion, as well other topics relevant to the student cohort.

I would like to extend a very big thank you to CQU and their staff for allowing the students to get an insight in how biological research works in a real-world situation.

Year 12 Biology – CQU University Excursion

On Friday 14 June the two Year 12 Biology classes undertook a full day excursion to the medical laboratories at CQU. Students had a great time finding out how research laboratories work. After a very important safety briefing, students donned the correct PPE and undertook an experiment to conduct genetic testing on their own DNA, obtained from hair follicles. CQU’s Dr Andrew Fenning, Research Assistant Katy Li and other staff taught students laboratory skills to collect and analyse data. Student used a Polymerase Chain Reaction process to amplify the DNA collected before completing Gel Electrophoresis to separate out DNA fragments for genetic comparison. Whilst waiting for results from these processes, Dr Fenning and his team talked to the students about their very important research on Impacts of Concussion, as well other topics relevant to the student’s learning area of Genetics.

I would like to extend a very big thank you to CQU and their staff for allowing the students to get an insight in how biological research works in a real-world situation.

Bundaberg Mayoral Telstra Innovation Awards

The final presentations for the MTIA were held on Tuesday 18^th June. Two Shalom teams participated along with eight other teams from Bundaberg Schools.

The purpose of the MTIA awards is to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, by helping students in the Bundaberg Region unlock their problem-solving potential and take their big technology ideas to the next level.

Students are inspired to be innovative and collaborative throughout the process. They attend seven, two hour mentoring sessions with industry mentors who provide specialist and technical guidance in the areas of marketing, business modelling, finance and legal considerations, customer base and how to pitch their idea to possible investors.

The two Shalom College teams presented two fantastic ideas on the night.

Team 1 – Adaptipal proposed a solution to the issue of loneliness in the elderly. They designed a small robot that would be able to converse with people whilst also challenging them mentally with games and quizzes. The Adaptipal team consisted of Callum Macann, Cameron Windsor and Luke McMahon.

Team 2 – Farm to Fertiliser proposed a solution to the waste from produce farms that is created by produce that is unable to be sent to market. They proposed collecting the produce and turning it into compost that could be sold to major retailers. The Farm to Fertiliser team consisted of Rhys Nissink, Ryder Dobeli and Archer Kewley.

Whilst the Shalom teams did not win they did a great job in their final presentations and I am sure they would all agree that they learnt a lot throughout the entire process over the past three months.

Congratulations to Bundaberg Christian College who won First prize on the night.

BIG SCIENCE Competition Results

The Big Science Competition was held in Week 5 last term – 37 Shalom College students sat the test at along with over 37000 students across Australia and the world.

12 students have been awarded the following certificates of merit for their work.

Receiving a High Distinction: Top 5% of participants

Connor P - Year 9

Receiving a Distinction: Top 15% of participants

Waylen H - Year 10
Ciarra B - Year 9
Desilva D - Year 9
Kaidyn M - Year 9

Receiving a Credit: Top 30% of participants

Sophie C - Year 7
Hailey G - Year 7
Brayth B - Year 9
Abie C - Year 9
Ryder D - Year 9
Mitchell M - Year 9
Mary S - Year 9

All other participants will receive a certificate of participation.

Mrs Deborah Bishop
STEM Committee 
bishopD@shalomcollege.com 

The Bundaberg Interschool Debating Competition concluded late in Term 2 and Shalom had two teams compete in the final, doing a wonderful job.

In the Year 9 Division a mixed team of Year 7s and 9s, two of whom stepped up at the last minute, presented the affirmative on the topic: There should be a Universal Basic Income.  Hugh M (7), Jessica H (7) and Zara T (9) did an excellent job of their presentations and were ably assisted by Charlotte J (10) who helped to write speeches for the team. Unfortunately, they were defeated by Bundaberg Christian College in a close competition. Jaslyn P (12) and Callum M (11) acted as Chairperson and Timekeeper, ensuring the debate ran smoothly.

Next door in the Year 10 Division a mixed year-level team of Asha D (10), Desilva D (9) and Torah S (8) beat the St Luke’s Year 10 team to bring home the trophy. They were the negative on the same topic (There should be a Universal Basic Income) and did a particularly good job of demolishing the opposition’s argument thanks to a well thought out model and effective and quick-thinking rebuttal.

All the students should be very proud of their efforts. They had a great competition across the term, and everyone improved their skills in writing, presenting and rebutting.

The competition will be back in 2025. In the meantime, Shalom Debate Club will start meetings again in Week 2.

The winning team with their trophy!

Mrs Patricia Allen
Dean of Senior School 
allenp@shalomcollege.com

A large part of the value of libraries in schools is the opportunities that may arise to engage students in the written word, both reading and writing as well. The Library at Shalom has formed a literary committee with the English faculty to develop such programs that may go some way to achieving this.

We have already had our junior team of expert readers compete in the junior Readers Cup competition and later this month our senior team will have their turn. Right on the tail of that, on Friday 9 August we will celebrate Shaloms ‘First Draft Writer’s Festival’ and Children’s Bookweek. A recent publication of Bundaberg Today featured an article about local oncologist turned successful author, Craig Mulhall. Craig was our opening act at the 2023 First Draft and was a hit. He was able to launch his newly completely first novel; “The King of Rhye”, a tribute to music icon Freddy Mercury and Queen presented as an explosion of fantasy, dark comedy, and unapologetic 1970’s rock.

We are fortunate this year to have been able to secure Craig’s patronage again at our event, this time to close out the day. He has been working tirelessly on his second book, the follow up to the first, this one an ode to pop culture and design borne of the jazz era and very aptly named “Metropolis”.

Events like First Draft and Storyfest (held at Somerset College) provide an excellent opportunity for young people to encounter the people and processes involved in the publishing industry. This year we are extending our festival to include years 7 and 8 in their own mini version in Waterford.

Keep reading!

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.

Stewardship Renewal

As a Stewardship Parish, the Bundaberg Catholic Parish is involved in more than ninety outreaches to all in our community.

Parishioners discern their gifts and talents and then offer these for the pastoral care, support, and service of others.

The outreaches vary from visiting the sick and housebound to grounds and property maintenance; from proclaiming the scripture at Church liturgies to support of relatives and friends of recently deceased; from church cleaning to providing hospitality.

Our schools and College are the educational and faith formation arm of our parish as are St Vincent de Paul, Oz Care, and Catholic Care our charitable and social arm while the Mater hospital is our health arm. Together we strive to make a difference in our community in whatever way our gifts can lead us.

During the next few weeks, we will be renewing our commitment to serve, to be good stewards of the gifts we have been given.  

We ask you to join us as together we live out our Christian commitment and our Parish Vision – “to go out, empowered by the Holy Spirit, to share God’s  Love respectfully, with all people”.

For further information please email: Stewardship.Bundaberg@rok.catholic.net.au 

Encounter School of Ministry Winter Intensive

Rockhampton Diocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal invite all to their annual gathering for 2024 – Encounter School of Ministry Winter Intensive – Friday 23 to Sunday 25 August 2024 in Rockhampton.

This will be a powerful experience over 3 days that helps bridge the gap between the supernatural lifestyle of Jesus and the everyday experience of many believers, and a chance to hear from engaging and faith-filled speakers.

You can scan the QR code or click the below link for further information and ticket purchases. If you have any queries, please contact Deirdre 0419 028 016.

https://app.tickets.org.au/ESMbrisbane/EncounterWI 

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 October for Semester 2. Please click here to check if you are eligible.