14 June 2021

Principal’s Reflection

Big week this week at Shalom. We will participate in the NSIT Audit of the College and also launch the 2021 College Musical, ‘Footloose’. Hopefully, both will have very positive outcomes for the College. This is our second NSIT process. The first was in 2016. I remember, at the time, on the first day of the process, one of the visiting team complemented us on the quality of facilities and asked me, ‘As Principal, what are you most proud of at Shalom?’ I said then, as I would today, the thing I am most proud of is the ‘culture’ here at the College. That encompasses a lot of things – the quality of relationships among the students and staff, the quality of care we give young people, the support offered to those who are most in need and the sense of safety students feel when they walk into the College. Those things are much more important to us than great buildings. Culture is where our identity as a Catholic school – one that takes Jesus seriously – is made real. A question we must continually ask is, ‘Are the values of our Mission Statement lived out, or are they words on a page’. This is a constant and really important challenge. Last week, I spoke to the students on Assembly and then wrote to every parent about a challenge to culture at Shalom, to which we have to respond. That centered on the issue of students requesting, from others, that they forward inappropriate photos. This is a curse at Shalom, and beyond. Sharing of such images with others can have appalling consequences. Not treating others respectfully, 24/7, 365 days a year, is just not OK.

Last week, I made clear to students and parents that such actions will not be tolerated at Shalom. Young women, particularly, but certainly not exclusively, need to know that if they are brave enough to step up and report predatory behavior, that something very significant will happen in response to substantiated claims. If we all want to be proud of a great culture at Shalom, I don’t think we can do anything less. As the organizational experts tells us, ‘Culture eats Strategy for breakfast!’

Dr Justin Coulson – will be presenting to parents on Tuesday night at 7pm in our Theatre. Justin will be giving parents some tips about dealing with anxiety in their children. Please make every effort to attend, it will be a great opportunity.

Below is the link for Dr Coulson’s parent evening live stream.

NSIT – there is slot on Tuesday afternoon from 2.45pm -3.30pm for any parent to join a group and chat to one of our visitors. If you would like to take up this opportunity, please give Ms Amanda O’Mara a call on 41558103.

Footloose the Musical – four shows fully sold out – well done. These young people and the numerous staff who have assisted them have worked incredibly hard to bring this show to the point it is now. Hundreds of hours of hard work will, I have no doubt, pay off this week. Every best wish to the cast, crew and staff of this production. Full Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday.

Interhouse Athletics Carnival is on Thursday and Friday of next week. This is an important part of our culture at Shalom and these are compulsory days of school.

Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
McmahonD@shalomcollege.com

Newsletter Articles

Year 12 - Latest QTAC Information

QTAC information session 21 June 4.30pm – Face to face session has been cancelled by QTAC, they will now hold this session via zoom.

Please see below for details

QTAC Zoom Information Session for Parents & Students

This session is for parents of students who are interested in going to University. A representative from the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC) will be on Zoom to talk to students and parents about applying for higher education and ATAR information. They will also be able to answer any questions you may have with regards to the tertiary admissions process. This is a must attend for students intending to pursue a tertiary pathway. Please mark this date on your calendar! The Zoom link is in the link below,

ATAR Portal

2021 Year 12 students can register for their ATAR from Tuesday 3 August. To register, students must have the following personal details ready:

Full name (as displayed their QCAA learning account)

Date of birth

LUI number

Personal email address (do not use school email)

Year 12 Guide

There has been a delay to the Year 12 Guide going into production. Hard copies will now be distributed to Queensland high schools in week one of Term 3. QTAC will notify schools as soon as the eBook goes live.

Opening of Admissions

QTAC applications will open on Tuesday 3 August. You will start to notice website updates for the 2022 admissions year once our final Semester 2, 2021 offer round takes place on Friday 16 July.

Year 10 Information

Subject Selection Evening

The 2021 Senior Subject Selection Information Evening will be held Tuesday 27 July. Please put this date in your calendar. More information about the evening will be made available at the commencement of Term 3.

Personal Futures Day

Personal Futures Day will be held on Friday 23 July. This whole day program leads into the subject selection and SET Plan process for Year 11, 2022.

Mrs Gail Norris
Assistant Principal – Curriculum
Gail_Norris@shalomcollege.com

Mrs Megan Munckton
Middle School Coordinator
Megan_Munckton@shalomcollege.com

Administration

Year11 Unit 1 and Year 12 Unit 3 Report Cards – Published 21/6/21

Year 11 Unit 1 and Year 12 Unit 3 Report Cards will be published on Parent Lounge on the 21/6/21 as advertised in the school calendar. These reports can be accessed through Parent Lounge in the Academic Reports tab. For any clarification over results issued, please contact the classroom teacher. Please note that the Year 12 grades are provisional as some assessment is still to go through the QCAA Confirmation process.

Year 7-10 report cards will be published on 23/7/21.

Mr Brendan Maher
Assistant Principal – Administration
Brendan_Maher@shalomcollege.com

2021 Immunisation program for Year 7 and Year 10

Shalom College is participating in Queensland Health’s annual School Immunisations Program. All Year 10 students will be offered free vaccinations as recommended on the National Immunisation Program to protect against vaccine preventable diseases. In 2021, Year 10 students will be offered meningococcal ACWY vaccination.

The vaccinations will be conducted by a team of authorised and registered nurses from OzCare.

The consent cards have now been distributed to all our current Year 10 students via House Coordinators/PC Teachers. Participating students are required to return the completed forms to Student Reception by Friday 18 June, any late forms will need to be returned to Ozcare directly. Only students with a signed and completed consent card, indicating ‘Yes to Vaccination’ will be vaccinated.

Shalom College 2021 Clinic dates

Round 1 - Year 10 Meningococcal ACWY – Monday 12 July.

Round 2 - Year 7 HPV2 and Year 10 Catch up – Monday 18 October and Tuesday 19 October.

Parents are encouraged to ensure their children have breakfast on the morning of the vaccination.

Missed Vaccinations

Ozcare will contact all guardians directly if a student (with a completed and returned consent form) did not attend the Shalom clinic session.

For further information about the School Immunisation Program please call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit the link below.

The Public Health Act 2005 requires the school principal to disclose student and parent, legal guardian or authorised person information for eligible year 7 and 10 to the immunisation provider if requested.

Student Drivers

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 Mrs Elizabeth Austin-Campbell. Once approved the details will be placed on our School Register.

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

Mrs Amanda O’Mara
Executive Assistant to the Principal/ Enrolment Officer
amanda_omara@shalomcollege.com

Absentees

FOR ALL ABSENTEES

Preferred option is Email absentees@shalomcollege.com or Phone Absentee line 41558181

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.

Students Excel in Australian Geography Competition

Geography students from Year 10-12 tested their geographical skills and knowledge against students from all around Australia in the 2021 Australian Geography Competition. With over 73,000 students competing, it was an excellent chance for students to test their geographical ability.

Special mention and congratulations to:

Zac Ellis- Lindley (Yr12) – High Distinction
Emily Evans (Yr10) – High Distinction
Carter Lascelles (Yr10) – High Distinction

Emily Manski, Bella Hansen, Emily Evans, Carter Lascelles, Gabi Miners, Indiana Woods, Tia Edwards

Zac Ellis-Lindley

Mr Brett Parsons
Geography Teacher
Brett_Parsons@shalomcollege.com

Dressed by Vinnies Fashion Parade

The Shalom Vinnies group decided this term to raise much needed money for our local Vinnies men’s shelter to raise awareness of men’s mental health because of homelessness. To both raise money and promote the Vinnies shops, and to have some fun, a fashion parade was planned. Purchasing clothes from Vinnies, via a pop-up shop here at Shalom, students and staff nominated to dress up in a variety of categories – glamorous, decades such as the 80s, and casual wear. Mrs O’Shea-Hard’s Year 12 CMT class even made it a part of their class work, with students visiting SVDP, assisting in the sorting of the clothes for the pop-up shop, purchasing outfits and dressing up for the fashion parade.

Friday was the fashion parade. All participants looked amazing and went to great efforts. With an excited audience, some well-dressed fashionable judges, and some hilarious outfits on display the group raised $367.30. An amazing effort from all who purchased clothes, and those who donated at the fashion parade.

A huge thanks to our Vinnies members, Year 12 CMT, Mrs O’Shea-Hard, judges, our enthusiastic audience, and all who participated.

Mrs Petersen and Mrs Gills
petersenc@shalomcollege.com
gillsj@shalomcollege.com

Pathways

Upcoming Events

The Pathways calendar is jam-packed with events over the coming months for students in the Senior School. Be sure to check these out and note them in your diary so that you don’t miss out.

16 June – 4 to 5pm

CQU Post Year 12 Study Options Webinar

Graduating high school and starting university is an exciting time for Year 12 students and there is a lot of information needed to navigate this transition.

Whether you're a parent or a student in Year 12, CQUni can help provide the answers.

CQUni’s Post Year 12 Study Options Webinar talks through what option students can pursue after Year 12, and making a career choice. Guests will also learn where to look for information on courses, entry requirements as well as detailed information about how to apply. Register now to attend:

17 June – 3.00pm to 6.00pm

CQU Virtual Subject Selection Expo

Are you a student or parent of a student in Year 10 and considering what subjects you should choose for Years 11 & 12?

CQU’s Virtual Subject Selection Expo will provide everything you may need to know when considering what to do after school.

Find out more about choosing your subjects, exploring career pathways, and learning about pre-requisites required for university courses.

Learn about in-school study options such as our Start Uni Now (SUN) and Start Tafe Now (STN) programs

Live webinars for both parents and students.

Register your attendance:

17 June - 6pm

Australian Defence Force IT & Telecommunications Virtual Information Session

The Australian Defence Force offers a range of rewarding employment opportunities for students in Years 10-12 considering their career options. If you have an interest in working with advanced technology or undertaking a trade, you could benefit from the upcoming Information Session about IT and telecommunications roles within the Australian Army. Students will hear first-hand from current serving Army personnel to gain an understanding of the roles, eligibility requirements and career paths available.

Registrations are essential – book here

21 June – 4.30pm

QTAC Zoom Information Session for Parents & Students

This session is for parents of students who are interested in going to University. A representative from the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC) will be on Zoom to talk to students and parents about applying for higher education and ATAR information. They will also be able to answer any questions you may have with regards to the tertiary admissions process. This is a must attend for students intending to pursue a tertiary pathway. Please mark this date on your calendar! The Zoom link is

17 & 18 July

TSXPO – Tertiary Studies Expo - Brisbane

Brisbane TSXPO is a great opportunity to research universities and further study institutes. This event will be held on 17 & 18 July at the Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Showgrounds from 10am – 4pm on both days.

Shalom will be running a bus to this event on Saturday, 17 July to be held at the Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Showgrounds.

We are now calling for expressions of interest to attend this excursion. Please note that there will need to be a minimum quota of students reached for this excursion to go ahead and the maximum seats available will be 42. The cost of the excursion is $35 per student and $25 per parent. Register your interest here:

See the link for further information about the TSXPO.

18 July – 9am

University of the Sunshine Coast Open Day Online

Open Day Online is an immersive experience that answers questions about life at USC. Students and their parents can hear from lecturers, USC students and graduates about their study options and find out where uni can take them. Register here to attend:

21 July – 11.45am- 12.05pm Goondeel Library

St Leo’s College Information Session

St Leo’s College is the University of Queensland’s men’s College, operating since 1961. St Leo’s residents enjoy a diverse and active lifestyle embracing study, cultural and sporting opportunities together with a wealth of social opportunities. All alongside state-of-the-art facilities and a learning environment that offers an exciting and rewarding academic experience. Come along to the presentation, presented by Shalom 2018 graduate, Patrick Harris, to find out more about living at St Leo’s in 2022.

23 July

Year 10 Personal Futures Day

Ahead of senior subject selection, Shalom College will host Year 10 Personal Futures day on Friday July 23. This will assist student to gain an understanding of the connection between career pathways and subjects.

Representatives from an array of industry will be available for students to share knowledge of their industry area with the students. This will assist and guide students to make informed subject choices to support their future pathways.

23 July

University of the Sunshine Coast - 11.25am to12.05pm in Goondeel Library

Are you considering attending USC and have general course enquiries, questions about entry requirements or alternative entry programs? Come and meet with USC.

7 September - 11.25am to 12.05am

Rural Health Society of the University of Queensland Presentation

Year 10-12 presentation from the Rural Health Society of the University of Queensland will have a representative talking about the wide variety of medical and allied health careers that are available for students to pursue and the benefits of working in regional areas.

The Pathways Team
Mrs Liza O’Donnell, Mrs Kathy Laing & Mrs Julia Fox
Liza_ODonnell@shalomcollege.com
LaingK@shalomcollege.com
Julia_Fox@shalomcollege.com

Music Department

In the music department we love what we do! Making music is such a fulfilling experience in countless ways which makes it even more exciting that recent research has shown that playing an instrument has significant effects on brain development. For example, after about three years of learning a musical instrument the corpus callosum, which joins the two hemispheres of the brain, increases significantly in thickness. This means that musicians have an improved ability to solve problems as their brain is primed to make faster connections between the logical and lateral thinking sections of the brain. Due to Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (FMRI) and Position Emission Tomography (PET) technology, neuroscientists have been able to observe that music is one of the only human activities that involves both hemispheres of the brain working concurrently and in multiple locations. This link below will take you to a fascinating graphic presentation on music and the brain by Dr Anita Collins, an Australian neuroscientist.

Not only does music make you smarter, but it also has social-emotional benefits. The act of playing an instrument or singing releases endorphins, but playing or singing with a group of people allows a synergy that cannot be replicated anywhere else. This connection is so strong that it can be achieved even when the participants cannot speak the same language. There is a concept called flow that was coined by the Hungarian-American psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihályi in 1975, where participants lose their sense of time and place when they are fully immersed in an activity, similar to being lost in a good book. Flow is experienced regularly by musicians as they practise the creative process and this allows the body to relax and be focused entirely on the activity of playing or singing. Many highly accomplished scientists, doctors, veterinarians, astronauts and other professionals use music as a tool for relaxation and cognitive disconnect from their daily work. What a powerful tool to equip our young people with as they negotiate the uncertainty of their teenage years and beyond.

In addition to the benefits already discussed, the cognitive speed at which the musician’s brain can operate makes them attractive candidates for entry into high-level university degrees. Along with the entrance examinations, prospective medical students are favoured if they have had formal training in music as there is a high correlation with increased perseverance, attention to detail, initiative and ability to multi-task. Coupled with the enjoyment that is experienced from performing, it makes complete sense to help young people to find the musical instrument (or voice) that will be an asset to them for the rest of their lives.

Mrs Bernadette Connolly
Instrumental Music Instructor – Strings
bernadette_connolly@shalomcollege.com

Year 7 Camp

Having fun at Chaverim with Year 7 Camps this term

Thanks to Adam Lucas and all the Chaverim Instructors, Chaverim staff and Shalom Staff who support the College Camp Program to give these extra opportunities to the Shalom students. Celebrating the many opportunities that these students have, as part of this Shalom community.

Year 7 Camps 2021

Mr Peter Robinson
High Performance Program
After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com

Sport

Lawn Bowls Champion

Congratulations to past student Nick Cahill, Lawn Bowls Queensland Mens Open Triple Champion.

Nick is just about to compete in the Australian Open, on the Gold Coast. He has been busy working full time in a management position at the World’s Largest Bowls Company, AeroBowls.

At the end of last year, Nick was announced as part of the Australian Emerging Jackaroos squad; Bowls Australia’s second-tier level athlete squad. It was a goal of his for the last 9 years. He has been doing immense training, both on and off the bowling greens, to become the best athlete he can be. Nick won his first Queensland Men’s title this year, in a triple, alongside two of the world’s best players, he heads off to the Australian Championships later in the year.

Nick managed to earn enough Australian Ranking Points to climb the ladder to No. 2 Male player in Australia (No. 1 in Queensland) late last year. On Friday, he made the Queensland Men’s Team.

The 12-man side heads to NSW for a Test Series mid-July.

Congratulations Nick!

Touch Football

7 Shalom girls represented Wide Bay in the Open Girls Touch Football team at the Queensalnd State School Championships which were held 5-8 June in Brisbane. We have a high involvement in the other WB Touch teams too.

AFL

Congratulations to Year 7 students Layla Collins and Nikita Clarey who were both members of the Wide Bay team that competed in the 10-12 Years Girls QSS AFL Championships, the Wide Bay girls finished in second place (runner-up to South Coast.)

Layla was selected in the Queensland team and was also named player of the Championships.

That is outstanding!

Mr Peter Robinson
High Performance Program
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com

Stepping into Bundaberg Sports

This completely free program is designed to get children with autism to try out different sports in a non competitive way. This program is designed to get these children socialising in a constructive way, improve hand eye coordination, improve fitness levels and give them an opportunity to try out a multitude of sports. Each term we run 2 seperate sports and offer school holiday clinics. If you have any questions at all feel free to call Luke on 0449007590.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

MONDAY to THURSDAY - 8:00am – 12:00pm

FRIDAY – CLOSED

Mrs Leanne Barker
Uniform Shop Co-ordinator
barkerl@shalomcollege.com
Phone : 41 558 121

Term Dates for 2021

Term 1: Wednesday 27th January - Thursday 1st April (10 weeks)
Term 2: Monday 19th April - Friday 25th June (10 weeks)
Term 3: Monday 12th July - Friday 17th September (10 weeks)
Term 4: Tuesday 5th October - Friday 3th December (9 weeks)

Parent and Carer Tuckshop Volunteers

At the start of each school year we ask parents to indicate their availability for volunteering in the College tuckshop.

Life is busy and forever changing, so for this reason we have set up a booking system that will not only accommodate our very much appreciated regular volunteers, but also families who may not be able to commit on a regular basis and who may have a day here or there throughout the year to come along and lend a hand and support our students. The beauty of this system is that you can select your day and manage your booking, so if something comes up, you can quickly and easily go online to reschedule or cancel. Your booking will generate a confirmation email with links to manage your booking, it can be synched with your calendar and an SMS is sent the day before as a reminder. Of course, we are also here to help - simply contact Shalom College on 41 55 8111.

For those of you who are regular volunteers your shifts have already been added to the schedule for this year and you should have received an e-mail for each booked shift.

Shifts last from 2 to 3 hours (school drop off to around 11.30 am).

No experience required!

No experience required!

Tuckshop

Breakfast

Breakfast is now available in the tuckshop for purchase each morning 8:00am – 8:30am.

Items include

Bacon & Egg Muffins - $3.50
Ham & Cheese Croissant - $3.50
Porridge & Cereal - $3 (self-service option with milk and bowl & cutlery are supplied)
Fresh Fruit - $1 (seasonal fruits such as; Bananas, Apples, Mandarins etc.)

Plus, the already available items of Yoghurt Pots, Up n Go drinks & Flavoured Milk

Students who train before school need to consider utilising the breakfast menu to replenish energy lost during their training sessions, however must be dressed appropriately before entering the tuckshop and must not be late for class.

Shalom Sunday Markets

Shalom Markets will continue to operate (with restrictions) until further notice!

• Fresh food stalls fruit, vegetable & local food products
• BBQ and tuckshop are operating, social distancing practices are in place
• Social distancing to include gaps between stalls (all outdoors)

SHALOM MARKETS 6AM TO 12PM EVERY SUNDAY!

Markets Tuckshop Roster

New volunteers are DESPERATELY required for the Markets Tuckshop or BBQ, if you have any queries please contact Leanne via email – barkerl@shalomcollege.com

Markets BBQ Roster

Community Notice Board

Christmas in July

Day Camp

Drivers College

Qld Government Autism Hub

The Autism Hub is offering a range of professional development sessions online.

Love Bites

Youth Support

Headspace

Link to Survey below

Find Out More below

Youth Champions Team

The Catholic Parish of Bundaberg

Office Hours: 9:00 - 1:00 Monday to Friday
Parish Office: Rossolini Place Level 1, 66 Woongarra St
Ph: 07 4151 6666PO 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

Current Parish Bulletin

Letter from the Bishop

Parish News and Updates

FOCUS- Property Progress Report by: Norm Whyte Business Manager

Contemplating the content of this report, the thought struck me that, in this year of Saint Joseph, our stewardship and husbandry of parish assets should reflect the ethos of St. Joseph, “a working father” as referred to in the Holy Father Francis’ recent Apostolic Letter “Patris Corde”. In my mind, St. Joseph would have worked carefully and quietly in his carpentry workshop, maintained the family home, tended a family garden, gave willingly of his services and talents to his neighbours, and set an example of a thoughtful, humble and dedicated man who easily earned the respect of all those who knew him. Mindful of his humility, I offer the following report.

Holy Rosary Air conditioning: After more than 6 years of research and planning, the installation has been very successful, and we are now waiting for the final sign-off by our project engineer. This should happen within a month. Solar panels installation: Completed last month, and now waiting for final commissioning by Ergon. LED lighting: After much research and discussion, Majes Electrical carried out a very successful upgrade from the previous bulbs which consumed much electricity and produced very high temperatures. Landscaping: After a slow start due to the loss of the concreter, we are back on track, and plan to complete the work by mid-July. The final result will present a much more attractive corner, will be inviting and user friendly.

Novakoski Hall: We are taking steps to reduce the noise levels by carpeting the floor. If additional soundproofing is then required, we will look at more measures. The old projector will be replaced with a new TV monitor, thereby providing much improved audio and visual qualities. Considering the decision from the recent Summit for renewed outreach and hospitality, creative thought is being given to the feasibility of creating a “Nova Kiosk” by doing minor renovations to the Hall.

Youth Ministry Centre: With the growing success of the Youth Ministry, the very old kitchen and air conditioner need replacing, and unused sections need to be converted to storage.

St. Mary’s Complex: This Sunday 13/06 we are holding a meeting after the 9.00 AM Mass in St. Patrick’s Hall to discuss the progress made in finding the best solution for the future of this site. Looking forward to seeing you there.

St. Patrick: We have one remaining landscaping task, and that is the garden bed between the church and the school carpark. Some of the large trees there have died, and the remaining ones create leaf litter and on-going maintenance.

St. James: Some overdue maintenance is required in the adjoining presbytery, and some more of the timber stumps need replacing.

The Parish Finance Council is currently formulating the budget for the new financial year, and includes provision for many routine maintenance projects which are part and parcel of effective stewardship. I’d like to acknowledge the input and counsel from our Finance Committee, and from all those dedicated tradespeople and volunteers who have made these projects possible.

In his Apostolic Letter, Pope Francis states: “In our own day, …… there is a renewed need to appreciate the importance of dignified work, of which Saint Joseph is an exemplary patron.”

"Enjoy reading this year's edition of the 'Good News Magazine: 2020 New Vision', a look at the year that was and how we adapted to a new way of doing thins."

Please click on the link to access the digital copy of the magazine.

Catholic Youth Groups

Triple P

The State Government is funding free access to Triple P, which is the world’s most evidence-based parenting program and has helped more than four million children and their parents around the world develop closer, more positive relationships.

Please click on this link, which will take you to the website where you can access information relevant to your situation.

This link will remain in our Newsletter with Triple P sending us regular updates and helpful tips.