Subject Selections

Year 9 & Year 10, 2025 subject selections are due tomorrow (Tuesday 27 August).  Students should have by now completed their subject selections online. All subject selections forms are to be signed by parents and handed into Student Reception.  This online portal will close Tuesday 27 August at 3.00pm.  Please have your selections completed before this time.

 

Year 12 Assessment Arrangements (Mock Exam & External Assessment Blocks)

Elevate Education Study Skills Workshop

This week some of our Year 11 and 12 students have elected to sign up to a Study Skills workshop presented by Elevate Education.  They also provide a free webinar series for parents.  These are held fortnightly on Wednesday evenings.  Parents and guardians can register by accessing the following link below:

Term 3 - Elevate Education Free Parent Webinar Series

•How To Help Your Child Improve Their Note Taking.  September 4, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)

•How You Can Support Your Child During Exams. September 18, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)

To register please visit: https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars 

Mrs Gail Norris
Assistant Principal - Curriculum
gail_norris@shalomcollege.com

Year 7/8 Core Studies Learner Conferences (ie Parent-Teacher Interviews) - Friday 30 August 2024

The second round of Year 7/8 Core Studies Learner Conferences will be conducted in the Waterford Centre from 8:30am to 3:00pm on Friday 30 August 2024 (Student Free Day - All Students). Interviews will be of ten minutes duration. The rooms the interviews will take place in on this day are below. 

Please note that Karen Lyons, Megan Munckton and Bree Broadhurst will not be available for this round of PT-Interviews.

Learner Conferences will open for parent bookings through Sia --> Parent Lounge --> PT Interviews at 8:00am on Friday 16 August and close at 3:00pm on Monday 26 August.

Please review the wealth of information about your child’s progress available on Sia before attending these interviews. Your child is encouraged to attend the interview with you.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Year 11 Exam Block (4-9 September) and Year 12 Mock Exam Block (2-13 September)

Attached is the Year 11 Exam Block Timetable (4-9 September) and the Year 12 Mock Exam Block Timetable (2-13 September). Students need only attend school for the exams they are to sit during this time, however, students who are behind in their schoolwork may 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, phones 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.

Learning Attributes – Semester 2

Learning Attributes for Semester 2 will be published to parents throughout the week of Week 6 in Term 3 for all subjects occurring in Term 3. Publishing for all subjects will be complete by Friday 16 August.

As with Semester 1, 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 (academic only), laptop charged (academic only), record book present
• Application - actively engaged in learning/PC activities, appropriate use of technology (laptop, phone etc), homework complete (academic only)
• 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, exhibits appropriate behaviour

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 semester 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.

Mr Brendan Maher
Assistant Principal - Administration
maherb@shalomcollege.com 

Pathways News - Highlights

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

Shalom College Sporting Success - Last Few Weeks! 

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.

Rowing Head of River Success

After 3 terms of training & practice regattas, the local schools rowing season has come to an end, with the final Bundaberg All Schools Combined Head of River Regatta. The 2-day regatta was held over the weekend (Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 August) with 40 of our rowers participating in over 50 heats and finals races. Shalom put in their strongest performance yet. In the 33 events we were nominated in, we brought home 22 x Gold, 16 x Silver & 5 x Bronze. Even beat our results from last year!! Our oarsome gold medallist are listed below:

The final event to take out the HOR trophy was an Open Mixed Quad. Our team of Sam C, Jacob N, Sophie E, Mary S & Cox Stan M put in an exceptional effort and came home with silver. A big congratulations to all the rowers on their outstanding commitment to this oarsome sport. They have gone from strength to strength over the five regattas. 

A huge THANK-YOU again to the parents, coaches and volunteers that assisted the rowers and the team throughout the local season. It has been a big 3 terms, and we couldn’t have been a success without you all. THANK YOU also to our sponsors that help financially support our uniform. But this is still not the end. Our next regatta is the Queensland States Championships at Wyaralong Dam on the 14-16 September. 25 of our rowers will be heading south to verse up to 800 competitors from all over Queensland. We look forward to sharing the team’s success after the regatta.

Keep being Oarsome. Thanks

Ms Teressa Tibbey & Mr Nick Smith
Rowing Coordinator & Coach

Raffle

Please support Shalom Rowing’s Father’s Day Raffle. We are fundraising for a new safety boat & outboard. Our current safety boats have been repaired too many times & we need to start replacing them. Safety boats are essential to our sport as rowing is considered a high risk sport, with each crew needing a coach & safety boat on the water with them. Please share with your family & friends. How cool would it be give Dad one of these prizes for Father’s Day!!! 

Link below.

Father's Day Raffle - Rowing Fundraiser Tickets | TryBooking Australia

Shalom Rugby League

Congratulations to our year 7/8 boys.  They won against Gympie SHS 24-6 to win the Broncos Knock-Out Wide Bay Division.

Down 6-0 at half time, they came back in the 2nd half scoring 24 unanswered points.

Tries:

Koby C
Freddy M (2)
Nate G

Goals:

Nate G 4 from 4

The year 7/8 Shalom team now plays the winner of the Sunshine Coast competition on September 4.  Goodluck to all.

Mr Simon Gills
Sports Coordinator
GillsS@shalomcollege.com

Important: Scheduled Updates for Shalom College Student Laptops

Scheduled Updates for Shalom College Student Laptops

Starting Friday 23 August, automatic updates will begin on Shalom College laptops. At home over the weekend, simply plug in and turn on your laptop, connect to Wi-Fi, and let the updates run in the background. Please read the letter attached for more detailed information.

Note: This does not apply to Year 9 or Year 12 student laptops.

IT Department
Mr Tony Bowes - IT Manager
anthony_bowes@shalomcollege.com

The Queensland Child Oral Health Study (QCOHS) 2021-24 dental check-ups will be conducted at Shalom College by a specially trained dental team from Monday

26/08/2024 to Thursday 29/08/2024. If your child was selected at random previously and you received an invitation email, there is still time for your child to take part. Please click the link provided in your invitation email to complete the consent form and parental questionnaire.

Participants will receive a toothbrush pack and parents will be notified by email of the outcomes of the dental check-up. The study will provide important information about Queensland child and adolescent oral health and dental care that will underpin future strategies to improve child and adolescent dental health.

The QCOHS team would like to extend our thanks and appreciation if you have already completed the consent form and study questionnaire.

From QCOHS team

MY SHALOM | PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION | $500 PRIZE!

Calling all current and past students, parents and staff!

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Shalom College, we are running a photography competition!

We’re looking for all entries, whether it is artistic or purely a photo that captures a great memory of your time at here at Shalom we want to hear from you. There is no time restriction on when an image was made (1984-2024).

The theme “My Shalom” is up to the photographer’s interpretation.

It could be a photo of a group of friends or a building during your time here at Shalom.

It could also be a photo post-Shalom, a wedding in Loyola of past students, or a group photo from a 20-year reunion held in Brisbane! OR even a photo of multiple generations of past Shalom students in a family photo.

The possibilities are endless.

​All entries welcome.

Entries close: Sunday 29 September 2024  

Finalist images will be printed, framed, and displayed in the Shalom College Performing Arts Precinct Foyer from Friday 11 October 2024. 

Join us in celebrating the wonderful 40 year history and community of Shalom College.

For more information, terms & conditions, or to submit an entry, visit https://www.shalom40.com/

Shalom Chaverim

*More details on the 40 Years of Shalom events will be announced in the coming weeks.

Mrs Georgia Halpin

Community Relations Officer
georgia_halpin@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.

Monday to Thursday: 8.00am to 12.00pm

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 3.30pm to 5.30pm

Friday: Closed

Year 10 girls are welcome to come and organise their uniforms for 2025.

If you are currently in Year 9 and would like to be organised for next year please come along and do a fitting and/or purchase of your Year 10 Skirt, Blouse and Tie.

COSTS:

• Skirt $60.00
• Blouse $50.00
• Girls Tie $30.00

Please come along to the Shalom College Uniform Shop and organise early.

In week 10 this term, we are excited to once again celebrate the academic achievements of our middle school students. We invite all parents, guardians and students in Year 7, 8 and 9 to the 2024 Middle School Academic Showcase on Thursday 12 September at the Waterford building. Join us anytime between 3:30pm and 5:00pm to enjoy a cuppa and biscuit, and browse the various displays.

On display will be a range of student work from across the curriculum areas, including dance and poetry performances. A schedule of the live events will come out soon. 

We would like to extend the invitation to grandparents as well. This year there are lucky door prizes to be won. Students have the chance to win one of five $10 tuck-shop vouchers. Parents and grandparents go into the draw to win a grocery voucher.

Hope to see you there!

NAIDOC Week, which stands for National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee, happens every July and celebrates the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Better late than never, after a very busy term, we were finally able to celebrate in Week 6!  After a bleak and damp week of weather, the sun graced us with its presence on Friday for our belated NAIDOC on the Grass event. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Shalom students took great pride in sharing their heritage and culture with the entire school community. Attendees enjoyed a barbecue featuring tasty kangaroo sausage and crocodile, as well as a special NAIDOC cake and delicious ice cream with traditional flavors. A group of our talented young artists collaborated to create a piece of artwork with the 2024 NAIDOC theme, “Blak, Loud and Proud – Keep the Fire Burning.”  The colours in the artwork represented fire, the Shalom community, the grass and the sea, with everyone encouraged to leave a fingerprint on it, to commemorate our special day. Students also crafted their own unique keyrings using colored raffia grass, symbolizing the colors of both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags. 

A big thank you to our enthusiastic and energetic special guests, that were in to play the didgeridoo, who set the fun vibe for both the Indigenous and non-Indigenous boys of Shalom College to ‘shake-a’leg’. Our First Nations girls also put on a beautiful performance, with a special ‘Welcome Dance.’

Thank you to everyone, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, involved with making this a fun and memorable day for our Shalom community.

Ms Valli Mitchelson
Indigenous Education Liaison Officer
Velma_Mitchelson@shalomcollege.com

The QATSIF Scholarship Program was established to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families with additional educational options and enhanced life opportunities. It offers support for the costs associated with senior studies, with the goal of encouraging students to remain in school during their final years. This initiative recognizes the historical challenges that Indigenous students have encountered in terms of retention and achievement compared to their non-Indigenous peers.

After colonization, Indigenous Australians engaged in a variety of occupations, including farming, mining, stock work, road construction, irrigation, domestic tasks, gardening, pearling, and fishing. Despite their significant contributions and the rightful expectation of payment, many Indigenous workers did not receive wages for their efforts. These unpaid wages are often referred to as 'stolen wages.' In some cases, the wages were placed in trust funds that Indigenous people could not access, while in other situations, they were compensated with rations like food and clothing instead of actual wages. The aim here is not to linger on the past but to encourage understanding and provide perspective.

QATSIF is a not-for-profit trust managed by The Public Trustee of Queensland. The funding it utilizes is derived from the interest generated on the initial contributions that established the QATSIF Trust. QATSIF is dedicated to honouring the sacrifices of our Elders and Ancestors, particularly those affected by the grave injustice of Stolen Wages. By safeguarding these funds, we ensure that the efforts and sacrifices of previous generations will continue to support future ones and create a lasting positive legacy.

The QATSIF graduation ceremony for the Bundaberg region took place at CQUni on Friday, August 2nd. We were delighted to celebrate with our Year 12 2024 QATSIF Scholarship recipients and our team members: Valli Mitchelson, Shaun Hobson, Fleur Supplice, Talitha Cattell, and Mr. McMahon.

A big congratulations to the following graduating Year 12 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students:  Kaleb A, Rhani D, Chloe E, Bella G, Daniel H, Ella H, Jorja J, Lailani J, Harry L, Hunter L, Savannaha M, Lily-Rose O, Keiarna S, Preston W.

Ms Valli Mitchelson
Indigenous Education Liaison Officer
Velma_Mitchelson@shalomcollege.com

QISSN ART COMPETITION TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF QISSN

Get your Art on everyone!!!

Platinum Sponsor Promo re Junior Netball Competition

Registrations are now open for the Junior netball season, this will kick off on Tuesday 3rd September. So get your kids to rally up their friends and put in a team. The cost of this competition will be $60 per team per week.

Register your Team here

http://bundaberg.spawtz.com/Leagues/9/Registration/Team

Register as an individual here

http://bundaberg.spawtz.com/Lea.../9/Registration/Individual

 

QLD Indoor Arena’s has the Bundaberg Indoor Sports Centre located at 29 Bolewski Street, Avoca. For more information visit https://bundabergindoorsports.com/ or call 07 4153 1911 and speak to one of the team.

Thank you to the amazing Qld Indoor Arena's 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

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)

Term Dates for 2025 

Term 1: Tuesday 28 January – Friday 4 April (10 weeks)

Term 2: Tuesday 22 April – Friday 27 June (10 weeks)

Term 3: Monday 14 July – Friday 19 September (10 weeks)
Year 12 Formal: Saturday 6 September

Term 4: Tuesday 7 October – Thursday 4 December (9 weeks)

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

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 ser

ve, to be good stewards of the gifts we have been given.  This concludes the weekend of September 14 & 15.

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 , visit our website: www.bundabergcatholic.net.au or scan the QR code:

Enrolments are open at St Joseph’s Catholic Kindergarten

For more information or expression of interest click here. 

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.