23 August 2021

Principal’s Reflection

Br Rochford for the many who remember him well, passed away peacefully this morning. He has now passed on to the God he so loved, please keep him in your prayers as we thank God for the wonderful gift he was to this community.

Brother loved Shalom Day and we remembered him when we celebrated on Thursday and by remembering what it is to be part of this community. On our FaceBook page are links that will take you to both a video of the Liturgy, which was beautifully done and the Inter-House Dance Competition. In the Liturgy, prepared by Mrs Taylor, the community was shown a really nice clip entitled ‘Eating Twinkies with God’.

I hope you can spend a few minutes having a look at this. The video challenges us about where we look for God. Often, people can get distracted by only looking for God in a Church or through prayer or waiting to find God in a life beyond this one. If we do that, we can miss God right beside us. We can fail to meet the challenge to create the Kingdom of God, right here, right now. As the clip reminds us, God can come to us in many different sizes, shapes and colours.

One of Brother’s many qualities was that he could find God in others. Many a student or staff member can tell a story of how Brother saw something in them when others did not or would not. Rest in peace, Brother. Shalom Chaverim.

Br Rochford…. Fond memories of him greeting students before school each morning to wish them a Happy Birthday

Bingo Roster – last week in the newsletter I put in a spectacularly unsuccessful plea to find additional volunteers who might be able to give an hour towards Bingo at the RSL on Wednesday nights. Bingo is a significant fund raiser for the College but only if we have some parents who are prepared to occasionally donate and hour or so of their time. We would love to hear from you if you are able.

I will be taking a bit over a week of Sabbatical Leave from Monday this week. I will participate in a Retreat which will give me a chance to reflect and maybe pray a bit more than I usually do. I will be back at the end of next week in time for Dance Night!

Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
McmahonD@shalomcollege.com

Newsletter Articles

Gym Closed Tuesday Afternoons (16 August-10 September)

Please be aware the Gym will be closed on Tuesday afternoons between Weeks 6 and 9 this term. No other days will be affected and will resume to usual hours in Week 10.

Mrs Kim O’Shea-Hard
Assistant Principal – Staff
Kim_Hard@shalomcollege.com

Curriculum

Subject Selections

Could all Year 10 students who still have their green SET Plan form please return it to your SET P interviewer. We still have some outstanding forms that need to be finalised immediately. Parents could you please check with your student to see if they have returned all their forms to their interviewer.

Thank you to the parents/carers and Year 8 and Year 9 students who attended the Middle School Subject Selection Evening. A reminder that the Year 9 & 10 Subject Selection Booklet 2022 is available on the website: This resource should assist parents and students when looking at the curriculum offerings across both the middle and senior school.

The Edval Webchoices online portal is open and both Year 8 and Year 9 students have been emailed the link and their passcode. Once students have completed their online selections can we please have the printed subject selection receipt signed by the parent/carer handed into Student Reception. A reminder that the closing date for this is 31 August.

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

Updated Year 12 External Assessments Timetable

QCAA have made a change to the External Assessment Timetable due to the scheduling of the Brisbane Show Day Public Holiday on 29 October. Exams originally scheduled on this day (Music, Economics & Health) will now be held on Friday 22 October. Meaning the External Assessment Timetable will commence one day earlier. Attached is the updated External Assessment Timetable from QCAA. (insert link to document here). It can also be downloaded from QCAA:

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

Administration

Year 12 Mock External Exam Block – Term 3 Week 10 & Term 4 Week 1

In preparation for External Exams starting in Term 4 Week 4, Year 12 students will participate in a Mock External Exam Block in Term 3 Week 10 and Term 4 Week 1. The Exam Timetable for this exam block is attached. Students need only attend school for the exams that they are sitting in this period.

During the exam block, students not involved in exams are expected to be involved in home study. Students who are behind in their schoolwork may also be required to attend school to complete outstanding work. If this is required, these arrangements will be communicated by individual class teachers.

We wish our students all the best with their studies.

Year 11 Exam Block – 9 September – 13 September

Year 11 students will participate in an exam block from the 9 - 13 September. The Exam Timetable for this exam block is attached. Students need only attend school for the exams that they are sitting in this period.

During the exam block, students not involved in exams are expected to be involved in home study. Students who are behind in their schoolwork may also be required to attend school to complete outstanding work. If this is required, these arrangements will be communicated by individual class teachers.

We wish our students all the best with their studies.

Year 7-8 Core Studies Learner Conferences (PT – Interviews) – Friday 3 September

Year 7 and 8 Core Studies Learner Conferences (Parent/Teacher Interviews) will be available from 8.30am – 3.00pm on the Student Free Day of Friday 3 September in the Waterford Centre. The rooms that the interviews will take place is shown in the table below. As this is a student-free day, your child is encouraged to attend the interview also. The aim of these conferences is to provide an opportunity for parents to meet with teachers to discuss the progress and learning needs of their children.

There will also be an extra half-day from 8.30am – 11.30am on Tuesday 7 September in the Loyola Centre for parents to book appointments with teachers who have three Core Studies classes. The teachers who these extra appointments are available for are : Sarah Murray, Gillian Deacon, Craig Sologinkin, Brett Hoskins, Emily Stevenson, Kirsty McCulloch, Michael Harris, Patrick Matters, Justine Blinco and Karen Lyons.

Conferences may be arranged online via Parent Lounge. The online Parent Teacher Interview booking facility opened at 8:00am on today and will close at 3:00pm on Tuesday 31 August to allow teachers to prepare for interviews.

Whilst the scheduled interview day is seen as an important communication between home and school, parents are welcome to arrange an interview with specific teachers at any time the need arises throughout the year. Please also remember that detailed information about your child’s progress is available on Parent Lounge under the ‘Curricular Activities Due’ tab. Here you can see the results and teacher feedback on every individual assessment item. This would be advantageous to review before attending the CS Learner Conferences.

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

Mission

Shalom Day

Last week we celebrated Shalom Day. What a fun day we had. Thank you to all those who worked to make this day happen. Congratulations to Chisholm House, winners of the Senior Girls Relays and to Adams House, winners of the Senior Boys Relays. The winner of the all important Dance Competition was Chisholm House.

Kasey Hess,Hannah Leggett, Courtney Stupart , Letila Morris, Brody Allison, Christian Zandona, Ryan Barrett and Kieran Barrett

Relay for Life

On Saturday 14 August Shalom College participated in Relay for Life. The students participating seemed to enjoy time spent walking and remembering. Our very own Molly Dawson was the Face of Relay and Year 11 student Bianca Matthews generously donated $110 to shave the head of Lyn Carpenter. Overall a great day!

Reflection Days for Year 10, Year 9 and Year 8

We have 2 very good presenters coming virtually to Shalom, Katie and David Kobler. They will address some very real issues for young people. Year 10 will have their sessions on 30 August and these will take the entire day. Year 9 and Year 8 will have their session on 31 August - Periods 1 and 2 for Year 8 and Period 3 and 4 for Year 9.

This is what they are covering for Year 10 …

Ingredients for a healthy relationships
Sexual decision making
Consent
And other age appropriate issues
This is what they are covering for Year 8 and 9 …
How to find, build and navigate meaningful relationships
Where toxic versions of masculinity and femininity are rife, ways to formulate a healthy understanding of their own gender and identity.
I am sure you agree these are very important topics for young people to engage with. If you have a child in these year levels, please ensure they are in attendance on these days. If you require any additional information, please contact me.

Mrs Mary Taylor
Assistant Principal – Mission
TaylorM@shalomcollege.com

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.

Pathways

JCU UniX Roadshow

JCU is going on the road! This is a unique opportunity to experience the brand new JCU mobile centre with interactive activities that you can participate in.
Take a VR tour and be transported to JCU’s Cairns and Townsville campuses
Gain insight into the different courses and career opportunities available
Talk to student ambassadors about study at JCU

Learn about the social aspects of uni life and support services available

Where: North Bundaberg State High School
When: Saturday 28 August – 12pm to 3pm

For more information and to register go to:

National Skills Week

This week is National Skills Week and the Pathways Department will be conducting various activities throughout the week with prizes to be won. National Skills Week is all about recognising and celebrating the variety of skills that we acquire and develop throughout our careers.

Dial a Friend

For Year 12 students considering a course at CQU - whether it be a degree course or a direct entry option such as STEPS, Shalom is very lucky to have direct access to the CQU’s student recruitment guru Luke McCracken. You are very welcome to email Luke directly with any questions.

This is a wonderful opportunity and one that you should take advantage of.

Shalom students were fortunate to have CQU representatives at Shalom last week to deliver an information session on the STEPS Direct Entry course that provides an alternative pathway to gain entry to university. Shalom greatly appreciates the ongoing support of our local CQU campus.

Have You Completed a SUN Course?

Have you completed a SUN course and confused on what happens now that you are making university applications? The following link will provide you with direction:

Interested in Advertising and Television Post Production?

Cutting Edge, a post production house in West End in Brisbane, is currently looking to connect with emerging tech-savvy candidates who have a passion for post production and have the right attitude and interest. This includes those students who will be completing year 12 at the end of 2021.

If you believe you fit this description, and want to connect with Cutting Edge to explore future opportunities that may arise, send your CV and Cover letter to ftv@cuttingedge.com.au. Students will need to mention that they are from Shalom College in their cover letter so that Cutting Edge know which school candidates are referred from.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with a post production house with state of the art facilities and world class projects.

Need Help with Your Resume?

TLC Secretarial Services are a local resume writing business here in Bundaberg with 13 years experience. They offer a comprehensive Junior Resume pack that includes resume construction, paper and digital copies as well as registration on Seek.com. For costs and information go to the link below:

Upcoming Events

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

Chisholm News

We would like to celebrate the success of 2020 graduate, Olivia Schneider. A fantastic representative of Shalom College between 2015 and 2020. Olivia has used her first year, post Year 12 graduation, to begin an exciting career in The Forces.

Olivia has finished basic training at Kapooka and was awarded best at PT (Physical Training). She was the only female to receive an award across two platoons. The staff that worked with Liv were impressed with her determination and attitude.

Olivia’s, parents are ex-service, so this makes them extra proud, as they know the challenges faced in the services. She is now waiting for her course in Wodonga VIC to become a Medic. Shalom College is incredibly proud of Olivia. She is an inspiration to all young people graduating, but especially for our young women.

Mr Aaron Brown
Chisholm House Coordinator
Aaron_Brown@shalomcollege.com

McAuley News

A few weeks ago Harper Tindel-Dimes applied for and succeeded in attaining his first Dan senior black belt in Rhee Tae Kwon Do. Congratulations Harper!

Harper Tindel-Dimes

Ms Paula VanDalen
McAuley House Co-ordiantor
vandalenp@shalomcollege.com

Dance Night

The Performing Arts Department are proud to announce Dance Night 2021!

Come and support our talented dance students, both curricular and extra-curricular as they take to the stage in a variety of genres and styles guaranteed to entertain young and old.

Friday 3 and Saturday 4 September at 7:00pm

Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 11 August at 9:00am - $12 for adults, $10 for students/pensioners

Book early to avoid disappointment!

Ms Cassie Hoiberg
Performing Arts Learning Area Coordinator
Cassandra_Hoiberg@shalomcollege.com

McAuley Movie Night and Markets

Sporting High Achievers

Congratulations to Lucy Hamilton, Thomas Morcom, Ethan Kenny, Layla Collins and Samuel Aitkenhead who have all featured in a Courier Mail article highlighting SEQ junior sport high achievers of 2021.

Mr Peter Robinson
High Performance Program
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com

Sports Team Photos

This week we have sports team photos scheduled during second half of Lunch and Afternoon Tea. Please look closely at the schedule for this week as there are multiple teams scheduled at each break.

*Students - remember to wear your Formal School Uniform. For all photos, please meet at MacKillop 2.

Tuesday 24 August

Second Half Lunch (11:45am) - Rowing (Summer) & Queensland Secondary Schools Teams Tennis
Afternoon Tea (1:25pm) - Ten Pin (Summer)

Wednesday 25 August

Second Half Lunch (11:45am) - Open Girls Volleyball White (Summer) & Vicki Wilson Junior
Afternoon Tea (1:25pm) - Table Tennis (Summer)

Thursday 26 August

Second Half Lunch (11:00am) - All Schools Basketball & Vicki Wilson Netball Senior Girls/QISSN Team
Afternoon Tea (1:35pm) - 12 Opens Netball Green

Friday 27 August

Second Half Lunch (11:45am) - 9/10 Boys Basketball & 9/10 Boys Basketball Open Mixed Comp
Afternoon Tea (1:25pm) - 11/12 Mixed Basketball

BDSSS Winter Sport

Netball

Year 7 Blue Netball Team

A chilly Wednesday afternoon saw the Year 7 Blue Netball Team play against Gin Gin State High School. Both teams showed great sportsmanship and a competitive spirit. Between the speed of Abby Berghammer and the great shooting by Alexandra Churchill, all the team worked together to ensure a great game of netball was played. The overall score of 34-9 saw a win for the Year 7 Blue Netball Team.

Mrs Justine Blinco
Team Coach
Justine_Blinco@shalomcollege.com

Table Tennis Results

The Shalom Table Tennis team claimed a convincing win last week. They played an understrength Gin Gin side who was only able to field two players, and so had to forfeit a number of matches. None the less, Shalom won every match that counted in two games – although some were well fought and very close. Well done to Zacharry Morrish, Isaac Maas and George Stelmack on their competitive and tenacious play.

Mr Troy Braund
Team Manager
Troy_Braund@shalomcollege.com

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Uniform appointment dates for 2022 year 7 & year 10 girls
15 minute appointments

All appointments need to be booked online using the link below.

Commencing Term 4

Tuesday - 9:00am to 11:00am
3:45pm to 5:15pm

Appointment Only

Wednesdays - 9:00am to 11:00am

Appointment Only

Thursdays - 9:00am to 10:15am
11:00am to 1:00pm
3:45pm to 5:15pm

Appointment Only

Monday 29/11/2021 – 8:00am to 11:45am
1:00pm to 4:45pm

Appointment Only

Wednesday - 08/12/2021- 8:00am to 11:45am

Appointment Only

Closed Wednesday 08/12/2021 from 12:00pm for Stocktake.
Holidays Thursday 9/12/2021 – 09/01/2022

Re – open Monday 10/01/2022
Appointment Only

Monday 10/01/2022 – Friday 14/01/2022
8:00am – 11:45am
1:00pm – 4:45pm

Monday 17/01/2022 onwards no appointments necessary.

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!

Tuckshop

Breakfast

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

Please note new photos

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

Shalom College Families Business and Trade Directory

Clubbercise

Qld Government Autism Hub

The Autism Hub are 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 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

Current Parish Bulletin

Parish News

GOOD NEWS

CURRENT ROSTER (Term 3 2021)

Focus by: Anne Sheehan
Liturgy, Sacraments and R.C.I.A Co-ordinator
Nourished by Word and Sacrament…

Words are powerful. Some are informative but others come from the centre of our being and define ourselves and can give definite shape to our future and the future of others. For example, “I love you.” “You sing beautifully. Have you ever thought of using your gift to bring joy to others?” “You have cancer.” “I’m sorry, your services are no longer required.” “I, John, take you Betty to be my wife.” “Not guilty!” Your response or reaction to words impacts your future. Words can change us. Words open up new possibilities for new experiences. They also preserve our memories of the past, change relationships and worlds, break our hearts and mend them, cause us grief and give us hope. Words move us to action. Words are transformative. In the story of creation, “God said: Let there be light… and so it happened.” (Gen 1: 3-30) God’s word and actions were powerful, united, and affected change. “God’s word became flesh and dwelt amongst us.” (John 1: 14) Jesus, the living Word, speaks to us today. The words we proclaim as “The word of the Lord” in every liturgy, then, have the power to transform us and move us to action. The story of faith handed on from generation to generation in the scriptures, words remembered, gives us hope that God’s word for us today, as it was for our ancestors, will also be active in our lives. The word of God proclaimed affects a change within each of us if we listen with the ears of faith. Announcing the word of God means announcing a new and different future, a future full of hope, thanks to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. The liturgy challenges us and enables us to change our lives, our communities, our Church, so that we may more deeply reflect the gospel of Jesus. God’s Word as transformative and powerful is no more profound than in the Institution Narrative spoken by the priest in the Eucharistic Prayer. The priest holds the bread (wine) and says: “Take this all of you and eat (drink) of it. This is my body (blood).” God’s word, speaking through Jesus, with the power of the Holy Spirit working in and through the priest, affected a change from bread to Body, from wine to Blood, from human to Divine. We believe this to be true, Amen. Talk about being nourished by words that transform, affect change, and are powerful and active! The liturgy has it all. Receiving the Word and sacrament in the Eucharist transforms us into the Body of Christ. Sometimes, however, there are too many words in the liturgy, as in life. In those moments God’s word is heard in the silences. (Inspired by the words of Bishop Robert Barron and Sr Mary Catherine Hilkert, OP)

"The annual parish "Good News" magazine will now become a bi-monthly bulletin of photos and brief news stories. If your parish group would like to be showcased in the bulletin, please send in your photos with a short note, and we will attempt to include it in the coming edition. We welcome your feedback as we trial this new format."

"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.

MINISTRY INSERVICE DATES

It has been a number of years since last we gathered for training.
Please mark your diaries and attend a one-hour session for continuing ministers.
All sessions 9.30 am or 5.30 pm, Parish Office.
-Mass Assistants & Sacristans: Wednesday, 1st September
-Minister of the Word: Thursday, 2nd September 2021
Please note change of date.

Ring the Parish Office or scan this QR Code to register.

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.