29 November 2021

Principal’s Reflection

“All I want for Christmas is….” We read in the news about the awful supply chain issues around the world at the moment. Apparently, it is an existential threat that we might not be able to purchase all the goods we want this year. This seems to be not so much a problem with lack of goods but rather we have been shopping madly instead of travelling! I hope that Christmas 2021 will be a chance for all of us to appreciate what we have rather than what we might not be able to have delivered. We live in a wonderful country, most of us will be surrounded by those we love and we are well provided for. If we do nothing more than say ‘thanks’, it will be a great Christmas.

Student Movements.. if your child won’t be back at Shalom next year, it will undoubtedly be our loss. But, if that is the case, please, please, please, let us know as soon as you are able.

Week 1, 2022 will commence on Monday January 24 for our new students. Year 7s & 12s come in for the day for orientation for the Year 7s. All of our new students from Year 8-11 will come in for half a day. Everyone to start on Tuesday January 25.

Thank you – really sincerely, to all of our families who have supported Shalom so positively in 2021. It has been another very busy and exciting year. It has had its share of ups and downs but a lot more ups than the opposite. Shalom, as a community, is marked by its positive culture that has been on display so often. That doesn’t happen by accident and it is a result of so many good people making an effort. Thank you.

Last Newsletter for 2021. Every possible best wish to all as we approach Christmas. I hope that gratitude might be our gift to each other and the world. May the joy, the hope and the promise of the birth of the Christ Child light up our lives. Shalom Chaverim.

Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
McmahonD@shalomcollege.com

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Main Reception and Finance Office Opening Times

End of Term 4, 2021

Monday 29 November – Thursday 2 December: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Friday 3 December: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Monday 6 December - Friday 10 December: 8:00am - 4:00pm

***CLOSED FOR 4 WEEKS OVER THE CHRISTMAS BREAK***
Prior to Term 1, 2022

Monday 10 January – Friday 14 January: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Monday 17 January – Friday 21 January: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Mission

"What is Advent?"

Advent is the season of the year leading up to Christmas. Advent comes from the Latin word meaning "coming." Jesus is coming, and Advent is intended to be a season of preparation for His arrival. While we typically regard Advent as a joyous season, it is also intended to be a period of preparation, much like Lent. Prayer, penance and fasting are appropriate during this season.

The Advent season lasts for four Sundays. This year it began on Sunday and will end on Christmas Eve and thus is not considered part of the Christmas season. The Advent celebration is both a commemoration of Christ’s first coming and an anticipation of His second coming.

Often we forget about Advent in the crazy lead up to Christmas. Our kids might have Advent calendars and get excited about opening the little doors to find a treat hidden away. Why not make your own Advent calendar. Each day stop for a moment to jot down one thing you are grateful for. By the time Christmas arrives you will have 24 reasons to celebrate.

Wishing everyone a Happy and Safe Christmas!

Diocesan Ignite Summer Camp

Summer Camp is four massive days of fun, friends and getting closer to Jesus. This camp is run by Ignite Youth from Brisbane and is open to all students who will be high school age (year 7 to 12) in 2022.

It will be held from 13-16 January at QCCC Mapleton in the Sunshine Coast.

If you are interested in finding out more please read the attached letter or see Mrs Petersen in Student Services.

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.

Esports Holiday Bootcamp

Shalom College will be running a FREE Esports Christmas 2021 Bootcamp for the first 3 weeks of the holidays. We invite all students to come along and participate. There will be prizes to win for all three games. You can participate in any number of games to win a prize. Click on the link below to get signed up for some great eSports glory. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions send me an email.

Dates

Bootcamp commences in week 1 of the Christmas holidays and continues for an additional 2 weeks thereafter. The dates of the Bootcamp are Wednesday 08 December
Wednesday 15 December
Wednesday 22 December

Times

8:30 am - Gather outside of the tuckshop for roll call.
8:40 am - Proceed to the computer labs.
12:15 pm - Finalise gaming and proceed to tuckshop area to be collected.
12.30 pm - Students to be collected from the tuckshop by parents.

Mr Gavin Hill
Esports Coordinator
Gavin_Hill@shalomcollege.com

Pathways

2021 Pathways Wrap Up

The Pathways Department has had another extremely successful year with continued growth in student participation, seeing over 130 students engaged in additional learning opportunities through Tafe Certificates, CQU Certificates and the CQU SUN program. We are always so appreciative of the support offered by our external learning providers to guide and navigate our students through their courses.

Once again, we are very grateful to the numerous local businesses who have hosted and supported our students and shared their industry skills and knowledge. This engagement is vital in providing students with real-life experience and an understanding of what is expected in the workplace. We were thrilled to have almost 100 students complete over 4000 hours of work experience throughout the year.

We have received positive feedback from employers of our school-based apprentices and trainees and we congratulate the 2021 students who took up these opportunities. It is quite exciting to see more school-based apprenticeships and traineeships on offer to our students. We are very proud to announce our winners for the year – Most Outstanding Vocational Education Student, Jorja Robinson, School Based Apprentice of the Year, Wil Simmons and School Based Trainee of the Year, Paddy O’Donnell.

Most Outstanding Vocational Education Student Jorja Robinson

School Based Apprentice of the Year Wil Simmons

School Based Trainee of the Year Paddy O’Donnell

It is always so special to share in our students journey as they explore and navigate their future pathway into the world of employment. We look forward continued growth and success in supporting our students in 2022.

Employment Opportunities

• Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal Pty Ltd (WICET) provides 27 million tonnes of new export capacity from the Port of Gladstone each year. They currently have on offer an Operations Traineeship and Electrical Apprenticeship both commencing in January, 2022. Click on the links to find out more and apply.
• A soil and concrete testing company in Hervey Bay are offering a full-time traineeship working towards completing a recognised qualification in Certificate III Laboratory Skills. As a trainee you will learn to perform sampling and testing of soil and concrete material. Work will generally be performed in the field and the laboratory. Find out more and apply here.
• Bundaberg Machinery & Engineering (BME) are seeking an apprentice boilermaker. Successful applicants will require a keen interest in Metal Fabrication/Boilermaking with evidence of solid grades in maths and English. Find out more and apply here.
• The Door Keeper is a local specialist joinery manufacturer and door supplier. They are seeking an Apprentice Joiner to become part of their team of qualified joiners and highly skilled professionals. Position available from the end of January, 2022. Email your resume to scott@thedoorkeeper.com.au
• Missy & Me, a brand-new hair salon in Burnett Heads, are seeking an apprentice hairdresser. Find out more and apply here.
• DGZ Financial Planning are seeking to employ a full-time Client Service Officer. The successful applicant will need basic administration skills with a high attention to detail. Experience is not necessary as full training will be provided. Find out more and apply here.
• Do you have a bright and bubbly personality? Are you great with public speaking or performing? Programmed Skilled Workforce are seeking performers for casual work over the Christmas holiday period. Find out more and apply here.
• Looking for a summer job? Austchilli have work opportunities picking chillies on their Bundaberg farms. Find out more and apply here.
• Certificate II in Active Volunteering
• If you are a student between 14-18 years old, Bundaberg Regional Council are offering a free program to complete a Certificate II in Active Volunteering. The initiative is part of the Community Resilience Youth Program which aims to provide young people the opportunity to increase their community engagement and build real-world skills and the confidence that is required in today’s workforce. The program will run from February to June 2022 and hosted outside of school hours. Places are limited. Information sessions will be held in Gin Gin, Childers and Bundaberg in early December. Find out more here.

Aircraft Australia Open Day

Aircraft Australia will be holding their Bundaberg Open Day on Saturday, 4 December from 12pm to 5pm at Hanger 161 at the Bundaberg Airport. Come and speak with highly trained and passionate instructors about becoming a Recreational, Private or Commercial Pilot. There will also be a BBQ from 12 noon for a gold coin donation.

Year 12 Graduates – Paid Coding Internships in 2022

Are you good at collecting, organising and finding patterns in information? Are you curious about the way apps work and interested in learning how to build them? Have you considered taking a gap year in 2022? What if you used it to learn to code and got paid to do it?

Learning to code is massively empowering. Code is behind almost every piece of modern technology, from your phone, flying planes on autopilot and keeping your fridge cold. Coding is something anyone can learn to do.

In 2022, Stile is offering software engineering internships for young women, non-binary, and women-identifying people. It’s great if you’ve had some coding experience already, but totally cool if you don’t. Find our more and how to apply here.

Girls Tech Day 2021

The AWS Girls’ Tech Day is a fun-filled, online tech program that will take you on your very own space mission where you will explore coding, robotics, cloud computing, problem solving, and more! There will be an all-star line-up of speakers, hands-on learning sessions, and fun activities. The purpose is to encourage girls to consider getting into tech, but boys are welcome too! It is free to join. Registration is open until December 13. Register here.

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

Quiet Achiever

Benjamin Wilson

This week McAuley House would like to celebrate Benjamin Wilson as our quiet achiever. Benjamin is a friendly, kind, polite, conscientious, and positive young man who always puts 100% of himself into all he does. Whether it be academic, sport or a cultural activity, Benjamin will give everything a go and he certainly makes sure that he SHINES.

Benjamin never draws attention to himself but is always very aware of others who may need assistance, a smile or a kind word. He quietly, amongst peers and staff, shows his understanding of MERCY as he involves himself so willingly in all areas of his college and McAuley House life.

Ms Paula Van Dalen
McAuley House Coordinator
vandalenp@shalomcollege.com

From the Library

A fitting discovery for a ‘feature book’ is “Do Something for Nothing”. Based on the grassroots movement founded by jet-set, globe-trotting hairdresser Joshua Coombes, and the Netflix film hosted by Morgan Freeman, this book documents Coombes’ mission to connect with the homeless on a human level and offer them the dignity of getting their hair cut.

While working at a London hair salon in 2015, Coombes ventured out to the streets with his scissors to engage with people living on the fringes of society. His #DoSomethingForNothing campaign was borne from his Instagram posts of ‘before’ and ‘after’ shots.

This book is an exploration of love, tolerance, persistence, and shame, it challenges the stigma surrounding homelessness. It affords us an uplifting account of an inspirational man’s vision and takes us on a journey through the city streets in different cities across the world.

‘Coombes believes that small acts of love can make a big impact.’ – Morgan Freeman

Published in 2017 it’s an older book now but every bit as relevant now in our society and a beautiful example of the importance of dignity for all regardless of our socio-economic condition.

Ms Denise Harvey
School Librarian
Denise_Harvey@shalomcollege.com

Year 11 Film

On Friday 19 November, the Year 11 film class had a Zoom interview with Daniel Schultz, a producer and financial manager of the Australian film studio “Ludo”. Ludo is based in Brisbane and has produced shows such as Robbie Hood, Content, and the well-known children’s TV show, Bluey. We discussed how modern media has moved away from free to air television and more towards social media or streaming services. While streaming services are taking over, traditional television is still key to engaging the masses.

This led the studio to experiment forms of distribution, releasing the show Content on YouTube. The show itself is designed to be watched on a mobile phone in portrait, with the viewer following lead character Lucy as she accidentally becomes a viral sensation.

Daniel also shared how the Covid lockdown placed limitations on live action films, with social distancing laws a requirement, yet animated shows such as Bluey had minimal disruption due to the flexibility of working with animation. The Year 11 Film, Television and New Media class were grateful for Daniel’s time as he not only answered our question in regards to IA1 and 2, but gave great insight into the various roles available for those interested in pursuing a career in the film industry.

Thomas Meiers, Ms Lancaster and the Year 11 FTVNM class

From the beginning of December, many Japanese people start writing, or creating, their Nengajou, or “New Year’s cards”. If posted by the end of December, these cards will be delivered on 1 January, so most families wait excitedly to see how many they might receive.

New Year’s Eve in Japan is called Oomisoka. By the end of December, Japanese families try to finish cleaning their houses and have all their preparations for the New Year completed. Many people who have moved away for work return to their hometowns to spend the New Year with their families.

As midnight approaches, priests in Buddhist temples all around Japan ring the temple bells 108 times to symbolise the 108 worldly desires man must overcome in order to attain enlightenment.

Oshogatsu (the first three days of New Year) is the biggest holiday in Japan. People often dress in traditional clothes and, regardless of whether or not they are religious, flock to shrines and temples to pray for health and happiness.

To end our Year of Learning in Japanese at Shalom we were so very luck to experience some cultural awareness during excursions. Year 10 students enjoy a trip to Hinkler to feast on some Japanese noodles and donburi. The Year 9 students had a nice trip to the Japanese gardens at the botanical gardens to enjoy some sushi and enjoy the scenery.

To the class of 2021 Graduating Japanese students I congratulate you on your achievements. You have worked very hard through out the last six years and teaching you was an absolute pleasure.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish our Shalom College family all the very best for a safe and holy Christmas and New Year. Please accept our very good wishes for your health and happiness for 2022. Next year is the Year of the Tiger, which promises to bring many good things.

Ms Simone Wilson
Learning Area Coordinator Japanese
Simone_Wilson@shalomcollege.com

Book Hire Opening Hours for 2022 Resources

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

McCormack and Damien Houses

All Students who have changed over to McCormack and Damien Houses will receive their new Sports Polo Shirts during the last week of January 2022. Notification will be sent via email or phone when shirts are available for collection.

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

Catholic Schools Race Day 2022

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 17 September (10 weeks)
Term 4: Tuesday 5 October - Friday 3 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.

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

Diocesan Ignite Summer Camp

Cert II in Active Volunteering

Mackay Sugar Research Institute Past Employees

Youth Support

Headspace

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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

Letter from the Bishop

GOOD NEWS

CURRENT ROSTER (Term 4 2021)

APOCALYPSE-

"IS THE END OF THE WORLD COMING?"

by: Joe McCorley

As we came to the end of the Church year, the Sunday Gospels disturbed me:

“In those days, after the time of distress, the sun will be darkened, the moon will lose its brightness, the stars will come falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.”

Wow! Is this what is coming for us following Covid-19 and all the disasters of climate change our world is facing?

“I tell you solemnly, before this generation has passed away all these things will have taken place.”

Imagine the impact on the disciples who lived in the first generation, when Jesus predicted that the whole of the cosmos was coming crashing down!

Thank God, all this destruction didn’t happen in the first generation.

So what is Jesus warning us about? What did happen in the first generation to turn our world upside down?

Certainly, the magnificent TEMPLE, the centre of Jewish life, and the spectacular place of worship was destroyed by the Roman army.

But “APOCALYPSE” means “taking away the veil”! What tremendous apocalyptic message was revealed to the first generation of Christians?

With the help of Bishop Robert Barron, I found the answer. In the first generation, “JESUS CHRIST ROSE FROM THE DEAD!”

One of the basic principles of life was that DEATH was FINAL!

But for Jesus, death did not have the final word. All systems and beliefs of the first generation were shattered. God’s love for Jesus (and us) was more powerful than any system in the first generation, and in our generation.

The people of the first generation used the sun, moon, and stars to navigate their world. Today, we use mobile phones and satellites to navigate. We also look to our economic and political systems to govern our daily lives, but these too will pass away. So, to whom do we turn?

Bishop Baron advocates that we need to follow a Spiritual GPS to wake us up! We need to give our lives over to the higher power of the Holy Spirit.

Our new parish vision also recommends that “we go out, empowered by the Holy Spirit, to welcome and share God’s love with all people.”

In times of disasters, turning our eyes to Jesus, gives us a new perspective on life. It reminds us that GOD is far bigger than all our challenges and fears. Jesus himself reminds us to “Come! Live life in all its fullness!”

Let us follow!

"Good News Magazine"

"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."

"November Edition"

Catholic Youth Groups

Breast Screen Queensland

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.