22 November 2021

Principal’s Reflection

When we say ‘good bye’ and it’s difficult, reminds us that good relationships should never be taken for granted.

Last week, we farewelled 190 Year 12 students and many families who’ve had a strong connection to this community. There was certainly some sadness but also plenty of excitement and a general sense that this was the right time to move on. We wish all of those young women and men every blessing as they move to the next stage of their lives. The class of 2021 have made a wonderful contribution to the life and culture of Shalom. In just a couple of weeks, we will also farewell twelve teachers from our staff. The following staff are retiring from the profession and we wish them every possible success and happiness as they move into the next phase of their lives –

Ms Deb Bolam, Ms Helen Stanley, Ms Lucia Briggs, Mr Jason Baulch, Mr Pat Quirk and Ms Jenny Hawe

Shalom is a much better place for their years of expertise and desire to make a positive difference in the lives of young people – and they have! We can’t thank them enough but we certainly wish each of them well as they, like the Year 12s, move in different directions in 2022. We have a number of other staff who will move on to different schools in Bundaberg and elsewhere in 2022. They will leave Shalom with our sincere thanks and best wishes –

Ms Janelle Ivers, Ms Amanda Sharpe, Ms Kate Sinclair, Ms Varsha Dahiya, Mr Gianni Balatti -Hill and Ms Mel Nunn

In completing staffing for next year there have been a number of new leadership appointments –

Senior School Coordinator – Ms Trish Allen
Senior Humanities Coordinator – Ms Stephanie Ray
Senior Maths Coordinator – Mr Graham O’Shanesy
Core Studies B Coordinator – Ms Wendy Egan
Hogan House Coordinator – Mr David Bond
Lingiari House Coordinator – Mr Michael Ray
Damien House Coordinator – Mr Jason Egan
McCormack House Coordinator – Ms Karli Lancaster
Rice House Coordinator – Mr Scott Whitelaw

We are very fortunate to have secured the services of fourteen new staff for 2022 who, I am very confident, will be outstanding educators. I will introduce all of them to you early in the new year.

The Year 10s & 11s will conclude their academic year at the end of this week as they conclude exams. The Year 11s will be on exam block from Wednesday. The Year 10s will have exams but they will be expected to be at school each day.

The Year 7-9s will enjoy an alternate program the following week up until Thursday. Details of the arrangements for these students are published later in the Newsletter.

Vaping seems to be causing every Principal I speak to a degree of difficulty. I would urge parents to be vigilant about this at home and do everything possible to ensure that your child does not indulge in this practice. At Shalom, as much as I am generally not in favour of mandatory punishments, anyone who vapes, carries a vape, stands with those who do vape, will be automatically suspended for five days. A student should not expect at Shalom to be suspended twice.

Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
McmahonD@shalomcollege.com

Newsletter Articles

Student Welfare and Information

Important Information for parents and students

Information for parents on Vaping

Unfortunately, this has become an issue amongst teenagers and Shalom College is not immune to students vaping. I have attached information for parents about the perils for our young people if they choose to vape.

Because this has become an issue in our College, we need to make it very clear that we will not tolerate vaping at the school. The consequence will be severe to send a clear message to our students.

If a student is caught with a vape, or is caught vaping, or brings a vape into the school to hand it over to another student, it will be an automatic external 5 day suspension.

Please find below some information about vaping provided by Kylie Cahill, Student Protection Officer, Diocesan Office, Rockhampton.

Punctuality

Thank you to those students who are striving to be punctual for school – the school day commences at 8:35am and students do need to be here by that time.

Thank you for the standard of grooming of your children. I do need to stress, however, that students are not permitted to wear their sports uniform to school. Permission needs to be sought if they do need to wear a uniform due to an injury e.g. wearing a moon boot. Not having a clean uniform is not an acceptable excuse etc. If, for some reason, this happens, the student needs to bring a note and come in to see me before they go into school. A uniform infringement consequence will be issued. The note explains what has led to the student being out of their formal uniform but does not excuse them. I appreciate your assistance in this matter.

Chewing gum is a problem amongst our students. They tend to spit it out anywhere or “park it” under desks. On occasions gum has been left on a chair which has ended up on hair which means it gets on student’s clothing. I can’t imagine any parent being happy to get it off their son’s pants or daughter’s dress or skirt. Last week, staff in the gym had to scrape gum off the gym floor which is carpeted.

Our consequences for chewing gum at school, mostly it is in classes, is a Friday afternoon detention. Some students are given a warning by their class teacher but when found chewing again will be given a detention – can’t be fairer than that.

Some students who have braces will have a pass which they are expected to show to their class teacher should they need to chew. However, this is something we will review next year.

Grooming

Please note the following

No acrylic nails; no nail polish
No false eyelashes or eyelash extensions
Boys always need to be clean shaven
Hair (boys) cannot be long – see Record Book for further details
Hair (girls) needs to be tied back – some girls have longer bob styles but if it is long enough to be tied back it needs to be

One set of earrings only (girls); no nose rings; no rings, bracelets

We will enforce our standards right up to the last day and we thank parents for their continuing support.

Mrs Elizabeth Austin-Campbell
Deputy Principal
AcampbellE@shalomcollege.com

Curriculum

Senior School

Year 10 - Academic Integrity Course

During this week’s Year 10 10 Exam Block students will be given time to complete their online QCAA Academic Integrity Course when they are not in a scheduled exam. We ask that students please bring their device with them so that they can complete this. It is important that all Year 10 students complete this course as they begin their senior studies.

All Year 10 students by now should have registered for their QCAA myQCE Learning Account. New students were asked to attend to this last week via student notices. A step by step instruction guide was included to assist students with the registration process. If you child has not completed their registration and needs assistance, please have them contact me at Student Reception.

If your student is unable to complete their online Academic Integrity Course during this coming week the instruction guide below will assist them in completing this task.

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

Administration

Year 10 End of Semester Two Examinations

The Year 10 examination timetable is attached. Please note that Year 10 students must attend school up to and including Thursday 25 November. Students who have taken Specialist Maths have an exam on Friday morning but may leave school after this exam. All other Year 10 students are not required to attend school on Friday although there will be supervision at school provided for those students unable to make alternative arrangements.

Students should expect to sit outstanding examinations and complete other outstanding assessment tasks at the direction of class teachers in any available examination session during the examination block, including the following week if necessary (29/11/20 - 3/12/20).

Year 11 Exam Block – 24 November – 26 November

Year 11 students will participate in an exam block from 24 - 26 November. Students participating in this exam block will begin Unit 3 assessment. This assessment is summative and as such will contribute towards the ATAR score. 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.

Please remember that normal school rules regarding uniform and behaviour continue through the exam block.

We wish our students all the best with their studies.

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

Mission

Year 12 Graduation

Congratulations to our wonderful Year 12’s. We wish them all the best in their future endeavours and hope that their time at Shalom has helped give their lives some direction. We pray that with the help of God they will be able to navigate through life and achieve their potential.

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

Changes To Fitness Centre Student Usage For 2022

Recent changes to Workplace Health and Safety regulations governing the use of school-based Fitness Centres requires us to implement a number of changes for students using the Fitness Centre for general training before and/or after school.

Please be advised of the following important changes and requirements for 2022:

All students wishing to use the Fitness Centre before and/or after school MUST complete a new Fitness Centre Induction. A re-induction will be required for students who may have already completed one previously. Times for Induction Sessions with qualified staff will be advertised at the beginning of Term 1, 2022. Students MUST complete a new induction prior to being permitted to use the Fitness Centre before and/or after school.

Staff rostered on to supervise the Fitness Centre during before and after school (Ms Lauren Ree and Mr Jarrod Burnett) are required to provide adequate supervision to all students utilising the centre. In order to provide this supervision, no more than 20 students will be permitted to use the Fitness Centre for training before and/or after school, unless they are being supervised by another sporting team coach.

To enable adequate supervision before and/or after school, NO Power Lifting or CrossFit-type activities (any type of training that involves less than 6 repetitions) are to be conducted unless under direct supervision by a qualified coach that is also present. The Fitness Centre Supervisor is unable to supervise these activities while actively supervising other users of the gym.

Students using the Fitness Centre before and/or after school must also adhere to the following requirements:

Sign in via the Google Doc found on the Fitness Centre iPad (which will be cross referenced with the induction list)

Use a towel on all benches and machines

Demonstrate appropriate behaviour and conduct at all times

Follow all instructions and requests from the Fitness Centre Supervisor

If you have any further questions or concerns about these changes, please do not hesitate to Melinda Pearson, Learning Area Coordinator - PE. [Ph: (07) 4155 8123 Email: melinda_pearson@shalomcollege.com]

Mrs Melinda Pearson
Learning Area Coordinator – Physical Education
melinda_pearson@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

Work Experience

With the upcoming school holidays, it is a great opportunity for students to engage in Work Experience. Included is the link to the Student Work Experience Booklet, which offers advice on how to approach a prospective employer, what to have organised, what to say and what to wear. The booklet also includes the Work Experience Agreement (which acts as the insurance document), which needs to be fully completed and signed by all parties and returned to the Pathways Office before commencement.

The Host Employer Work Experience booklet is also attached which provides valuable information for the employer.

For students who intend to participate in work experience over the Christmas break please note that Work Experience Agreements need to be completed and returned to the Pathways Office no later than 24 November.

If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the Pathways team.

Employment Opportunities

Bundy Star Truck & Machinery have a vacancy for a Junior Spare Parts Interpreter. This position will lead to an apprenticeship following a probationary period. Find out more and apply here.

KFC are hiring Australia-wide, with casual and full-time opportunities in Customer Service, Food Service and Management. Find out more and apply here.

Maloy Law, Bundaberg, have an opportunity for a junior receptionist to join their team at the beginning of 2022. Find out more and apply here.

Just Freight, Bundaberg are hiring due to expansion. They are seeking a full-time Office Assistant/Traineeship and Drivers with a MR/HR/HC licence. All positions are for an immediate start. Apply with your resume to admin@justfreight.net.au

Bundaberg Regional Council currently have on offer a number of traineeship opportunities commencing in January 2022 in the areas of Business Administration, Civil Construction, Community Services, Horticultural, Home Community Care and Work Health & Safety. Find out more and apply here.

Bundaberg Walkers Engineering Ltd are a leading supplier to the world sugar industry primarily engaged with the design, manufacture and supply of sugar and cane processing equipment. They are currently seeking a Trainee Industrial Painter and a Boilermaker Apprenticeship. Find out more and apply here.

The McPhee Group have a full-time traineeship for a Personal Assistant to the Group Manager. The successful candidate will need an eagerness to learn and work in the Hospitality industry. Find out more and apply here.

Coral Coast Cabinets are seeking an apprentice cabinetmaker. The successful candidate will need to be physically capable and hold a manual driver’s licence. Submit your resume to Craig Zielke by email craig@coralcoastcabinets.com.au

Year 12 2021 Future Plans

From time to time the Pathways Department are contacted with opportunities for graduated students. We would love to know our current Year 12’s plans for the future, and if they might like to be contacted should opportunities arise. We have created a google questionnaire for Year 12 students to complete so we can capture the relevant data. Please click on the link below to complete

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

Australian Citizenship

Year 11 Student Alphina Benny and her family were recently awarded Australian Citizenship. The Benny family arrived in Australia mid 2017 and are active and valued members of our Shalom College and Holy Rosary Catholic Church communities. Alphina’s brother Chris graduated from Shalom in 2020.

Alphina Benny, Soji George, Chris Benny and Benny Jacob

Mrs Maryann Parton
EAL/D Teacher
PartonM@shalomcollege.com

Quiet Achiever

Year 8 Student Luca Brillante has always been an excellent support for Chisholm in House events. Luca is intelligent, practical and dedicated to doing his best for the House and in his own studies. Luca doesn’t expect praise, leads by example and makes us all very proud of his efforts.

Mr Aaron Brown
Chisholm House Coordinator
Aaron_Brown@shalomcollege.com

Instrumental Music

Welcome to the penultimate week of school! Band rehearsals and performances have concluded for 2021 but instrumental music lessons are still running during Week 8. This is a great opportunity for students to talk to their respective teachers about holiday music projects and personal growth music activities.

It is also a great time to consider the maintenance of your instrument and stocking up on supplies that you will need for 2022. Brass players should take the time this summer to disassemble their instrument and give it a bath in warm, soapy water. You can also purchase fresh bottles of valve oil, tuning slide grease, trombone spray bottles & slide cream from our local music shop or multiple online stores. Woodwind players should be washing their instrument pull-thru and can purchase new reeds and cork grease also available at your local music store and online shops. Guitar and electric bass players should make sure electronics and instrument leads are in working order. Drummers with instruments at home could spend some time learning how to tune and maintain their drum set.

Metronomes and tuners are essential for all practicing music students. A perfect Christmas gift for a budding musician. These can be purchased as separate items, or you can download an app for your phone, iPad or computer. All music students should also have a 2B pencil and staff paper in their music folder.

As a reminder and unless specifically instructed otherwise, all students should have returned all sheet music to ensemble conductors. And let us not forget the most important reminder; that is to take your instrument home (hired & borrowed instruments included). The PAP will be open until 3:20pm every day until the final day of school for students to pick up instruments and folders from the storage locker.

Finally, if parents are considering purchasing an instrument over the Christmas break, please, please take the time to consult any one of our staff. We can help guide those families towards quality instruments for reasonable prices.

Have a great summer.

Mr James Belluz
Instrumental Music Teacher
Belluzj@shalomcollege.com

Queensland Schoolboys Cricket Carnival

Alex Stuchbery, Charlie Steele and Ferdy Jenner have been competing at the 12yrs State Schoolboys Cricket carnival here in Bundaberg over the last 5 days. Wide Bay finished 9th at of 12 regions. Alex and Charlie played well and Alex captained the Wide Bay team. Ferdy played as part of the North West Regional Team

Games were unfortunately washed out Thursday, but the presentations still took place.

Alex was named as part of the 12yrs QLD Schoolboys Cricket Merit Team. Awesome achievement!!

Mr Simon Gills
Sports Coordinator
GillsS@shalomcollege.com

Come and Try Rowing

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Sports/House Polo Shirts

There is a new Sports Polo Shirt that will be introduced in 2022 to all Year 7 students and all Students of McCormack and Damien Houses. At this stage the new design of shirts is only available to these Students.

Sale on old style sports shirts – does not apply to new style

Special Price Now $30 were $41

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

Term Dates for 2022

Term 1: Monday 24 January - Friday 1 April (10 weeks)
Term 2:Tuesday 19 April - Friday 24 June (10 weeks)
Term 3: Monday 11 July - Friday 16 September (10 weeks)
Term 4: Tuesday 4 October - Friday 2 December (9 weeks)

January 2022

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.

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

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GOOD NEWS

CURRENT ROSTER (Term 4 2021)

REFLECTION TIME

by: Bill Goodwin
Principal St Mary's Primary School

At this time of year, particularly in schools, it is a time to reflect and look back on the year that was. In my case, it has been a very rewarding and enjoyable experience filled with challenges but also times of great celebration and thanks for what has happened to myself and St Mary’s.

Reflection is a healthy and growth-filled process where you can really renew, recharge, and set new goals for the future. There has to be honesty and true self-reflection if growth is to occur.

As we move closer to the Church season of Advent, the same process must happen.

Advent gives us all an opportunity to look back and prepare for the joy that is Christmas and the birth of the Christ Child, our Saviour, Jesus. By preparing through stillness and prayer we can look back and see how the year has gone.

The birth of Jesus signals the beginning of what was a remarkable life. It also gives us hope and joy knowing that, through Jesus, we too can ultimately join him when we pass on.

So, let’s ready ourselves for Advent with a willingness to honestly prepare and reflect in readiness for Christmas so that it truly is a festive time for us and our families.

God bless

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