11 October 2021

Principal’s Reflection

I represented this community at two funerals today. The first was the Memorial Mass for Shalom past student, Fr Karl Emerick OP. Karl was one of eight children and has innumerable cousins in Bundaberg and many at Shalom. This afternoon I attended the funeral of Jason McAtee who is the son of our Mrs Lynelle McAtee, brother of Anita Stewart and nephew of Cheryl Peterson. I didn’t know either of these men well but their families are intimately entwined with this College. The picture here comes from a beautiful book written by Charlie Mackesy called, ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox & the Horse’. This little piece of wisdom is one of many in the book. Standing with others, in their pain, is often the best and only thing we can do to navigate tragedy.

Student Leadership 2022 – after the completion of student voting in Term 3, I announced that Cristian Zandona (Adams) & Jorja Logan (McAuley) will be our school captains for next year. I have no doubt that these two very fine young people will do an excellent job. I announced last week to the staff and Year 11s that next year, we would not appoint House Captains until later in 2022. I would like to broaden the base of student leadership in each House and give space to every Year 12 who would like to, to step up and lead in their House. It has not been uncommon for students to just leave responsibility to those with badges and it has also not been uncommon for student and staff to realise that, sometimes, the election process did not successfully identify who the best leaders might be. We will be very happy to make a formal appointment and present badges, maybe more than two for each House, after our Year 12’s have demonstrated real leadership in the College.

Cristian Zandona and Jorja Logan

Annual Awards Night was to be held on the evening of Tuesday 16 November. We have decided to celebrate this event, for the second time, virtually. That process worked well last year. Very involved preparations go into presenting Awards Night and it is far from impossible, that such an event may be disrupted again by Covid. To avoid the time and effort and expense that goes into putting such a night on, we feel that another virtual presentation might be the wisest course of action this year.

All School Touch went ahead last week and we were able to send three of our four teams thanks to parents stepping up to look after the students. I am so grateful to them for their efforts which gave those young people a chance to participate in a great event.

Identifying & Building Your Child’s Strengths is the title of a webinar hosted by Catholic School Parents Qld. It is being led by renowned Child Psychologist, Andrew Fuller and will be held on Tues 19 October from 7-8pm. Registration details below.

YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED TO ATTEND AN ONLINE WEBINAR WITH ANDREW FULLER.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT SPONSORED BY CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENTS QUEENSLAND

Webinar 2: Identifying & Building Your Child's
Learning Strengths

Catholic School Parents Queensland once again invite Catholic School Parents and Carers, Principals and School staff to attend a free online evening webinar
with Andrew Fuller.

Tuesday 19 October 7-8pm on Zoom
Please note this webinar will be live and not able to be recorded.

Andrew is a Clinical Psychologist, Family Therapist, Author, Speaker
and Creator of 'Learning Strengths'.

This second webinar is to support our children's learning and wellbeing.
Topics suitable for all ages Prep to Yr 12

This session is applicable to every family and empowers parents
to guide their children (and themselves) towards success.
This approach takes the latest research from brain science,
positive education and resilience to create strength based education.

Topics to be covered will include:
Increasing engagement & motivation
Learning strengths
Neuroscience of young adult's learning

Please click on the link below to view our event website and register.
A zoom link for the webinar will then be sent directly to your registered email.

Limited registrations.
In consideration, please only register if you intend to join the webinar.

Please share this event with your school community:

Andrew’s talks are always fun and really informative.

Questions can be submitted through the live chat during the webinar.

We look forward to you joining us from home or join us as a group at your school.

For enquiries contact Catholic School Parents Queensland
info@cspq.catholic.edu.au or telephone us on 3905 9730

Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
McmahonD@shalomcollege.com

Newsletter Articles

Student Welfare and Information

Br Tim McMahon Bursary

Shalom College

This is for graduating Year 12 students

Please read the following letter from Mr McMahon to the Year 12 students. It is the offer of two bursaries to the value of $2000 each.

I emailed this information to the Year 12s on 17 September and again on Thursday 7 October. In the second email I have extended the date to MONDAY 18 OCTOBER.

This deadline must be met.

Letter from Mr McMahon

Dear Year 12 students

This is a Bursary opportunity open to the graduating class. Br Tim McMahon was my younger brother and 2021 marks 33 years since his death. My sister and brothers wanted to do something to mark his Anniversary. Between us, we are offering two $2000 bursaries.

Tim was dearly loved by his family and he was a bright and popular young man. He developed cancer and died very young at age 26. We hope that this bursary might assist two young people in the Senior class at Shalom to move forward in their careers more easily.

I would invite anyone interested in applying for this bursary to complete a letter of application outlining how they meet the criteria outlined below.

We would anticipate presenting these two bursaries on the night of the College Awards night. To that end, I would like written applications to be forwarded to Mrs Austin-Campbell by MONDAY 18 October.

Mr McMahon

Information about the Bursary

The Brother Tim McMahon Bursary, Shalom College, is offered to two suitable Year 12 students from Shalom College who intend to pursue a Tertiary degree or similar vocational pathway following graduation.

The Bursary will be for $2000 to be fully paid by the end of the successful applicants ‘completion of his/her first year Tertiary or Vocational studies.

Br Tim McMahon was a Christian Brother who died aged 26 in 1988. Tim taught in two schools before commencing at the first ‘alternative education’ option provided by the Brothers – then located at Kingston in Brisbane’s south.

Tim was a very good student himself but had a real compassion for those less fortunate than most. He recognized the transformative power of education and its capacity to change lives for the better. This bursary, offered by his family, recognizes the passion for education that animated his life.

The successful applicant, to be chosen by the College, would be a young person who has

• Shown evidence of his/her support of the ethos and values of the College
• Has contributed positively and obviously to the College through his/her years at Shalom.
• Without the assistance of this Bursary, would face real financial difficulty in undertaking and completing a Tertiary or Vocational course.

The selection of the Br Tim McMahon Bursary winner will be made by the Leadership Team of the College and the Award will be presented at the Annual Awards evening of the College. The CLT will determine the process of selection for this Bursary and the decision of the Leadership team will be final and no recourse will be permitted.

The Bursary will be openly advertised and offered to the Senior class each year in due time, as advertised by the College, for selection.

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.

Bullying

We do an enormous amount of work with our young people around bullying and what it looks like. Can I ask you to read through the following please?

Many of our young people will come forward and report that they are being bullied or if they see it happening to others.

Bullying needs to be reported to Mrs Austin-Campbell, Mr Robinson or the House Coordinators.

Bullying has 3 main features

• It involves a misuse of power in a relationship
• It is ongoing, deliberate and repeated
• It involves behaviours that can cause harm

Conflict is something that we do have to deal with at times – these are single incidents and conflict or fight (not physical, but verbal) between equals.

Behaviours that do not constitute bullying include:

Mutual arguments and disagreements (where there is no power imbalance)

Not liking someone or a single act of rejection

One-off acts of meanness or spite

Isolated incidents of aggression, intimidation or violence

At times our young people need assistance if conflict occurs so that it can be resolved and so this situation is addressed and resolved.

Report

This is very important as it won’t stop. However, we do need to be mindful of the language we use – I often hear that the person does not want to “dob” or “snitch” on people and therefore is reluctant to speak out. Using these words is not helpful as it implies that the person being bullied is doing something wrong if they speak up and ask for help to solve the situation.

We need our students to REPORT/speak up.

The process: In the first instance of bullying being reported we do meet with the student/s and they are given a warning that whatever they are doing must stop. We go through the policy so that they are in no doubt that the situation will become worse for them should they bully the student/s any more. All situations are thoroughly investigated.

The second thing those of us who deal with bullying stress is that if it doesn’t stop then the person must come back and let us know – this is crucial.

The Anti-Bullying Policy can be found on Page 13 of the Student Record Book.

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.

Grooming

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 sports 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.

Damien and McCormack Houses

The Shalom P & F Association have very kindly decided to pay for the purchase of a new House shirt for those students who have shifted from their present House and moved into one of the new Houses. We are very grateful for their very kind gesture. Mrs Barker will have a list of all students changing Houses. You will be advised through the newsletter when the new shirts become available.

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

Administration

Year 11 Exam Block – 18 October – 20 October

Year 11 students will participate in an exam block from 18 - 20 October to finalise assessment for Unit 2. 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 note there will be another Year 11 exam block towards the end of the term. More information will be distributed closer to the date.

We wish our students all the best with their studies.

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

Mission

Edmund Rice Camp

Over the holidays present and past students took some little buddies on an Edmund Rice Camp. The aim was simply to have a fun time and that was certainly achieved. Our students had to raise money, participate in Child Protection training and then give up 4 days of their holidays to be part of this experience but most would say it was totally worth it. In the tradition of Edmund Rice they saw the value of walking beside others and giving without judging. Thank you to all who attended.

In memory of Brother Rochford and his love of the Eddie Rice Camps we planted a tree at Chaverim.

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

Finance Office

Families will receive an updated statement on 2021 Annual Fees this week. This statement will reflect the current account balance with the College. Fees for families with a Year 12 student only were due on 30 September 2021, whilst those with Year 7 to Year 11 students are due on 30 November 2021. A copy of the statement is available on Parent Lounge.

Please review this statement upon its arrival and should you have any queries please phone the Finance Office or email finance@shalomcollege.com.

Mrs Lisa Castro
Finance Officer
castrol@shalomcollege.com

Year 7 HPV Immunisations Round 2

Reminder, Year 7 HPV Immunisations Round 2 are scheduled for Tuesday 19 October.

Please note that the Wide Bay Public Health Unit have advised that the timeframe between COVID-19 and other vaccinations is 7 days.

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.

SCASA

Shalom College After School Activities (SCASA)

Shalom College is offering students the opportunity to participate in organised after school activities conducted by coaches and teachers. SCASA also includes a light afternoon tea from 3.15 pm for the students and all activities will conclude at 4.45 pm.

Days

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are the 3 available afternoons for SCASA.

Dates

SCASA commences in Week 2 of Term 4 and continues for 7 continuous weeks of Term 4.

Times

3.00 pm - School lessons completed.
3.15 pm - Roll Call and afternoon tea (supplied) at College tuck shop and set up time for coaches
3.30 pm - Activities/ Coaching starts (various venues within school grounds)
4.30 pm - Activities/ Coaching finished
4.45 pm - Students help pack up and return equipment and picked up by parents at front of school.

SCASA Activities - see below

Monday -

Option 1 - Netball with Charlotte Boge (SC or Hangar)
Option 2 - Basketball with Thomas Laycock (SC or Hangar)

Tuesday

Option 1 - Dance with Abby McMillan (Dance Studio)
Option 2 - e-Sports with Gavin Hill and Kael Yunus (Computer labs)
Option 3 - Touch Football and Oz-Tag with Riley Dingle (Oval)

Thursday

Option 1 - Next-Jenner-ation Running training with Rebecca Jenner (Oval)
Option 2 - Tennis with Brendan Maher (Tennis Courts)
Option 3 - e-Sports with Gavin Hill and Kael Yunus (Computer labs)
Option 4 - An Afternoon with Words with Louise Hume and Wendy Egan (Resource Centre)

* e-Sports = electronic Sports

Cost

The SCASA Fee is $20.00 per term for each student.
This is to help cover the afternoon tea and instructors/coach costs.
This flat fee of $20.00 is for one, two or all three afternoons activities.
This is to encourage participation in SCASA activities.

After completing the SCASA sign on google form, at approx. week 3 of term - you will receive an invitation on Parent Lounge regarding SCASA.

Please wait until week 3 of term then login to Parent Lounge to give permission for your child to attend SCASA and pay the $20.00 fee.

Once there click on the ‘Tours and Excursions’ tab and you will find a link to SCASA Term 3 - Here you will be able to give permission for your child to attend and pay the fee.

Please also check your contact details and phone numbers are current, as we will be using this information to contact you if needed.

It is very important that all information in Parent Lounge is current as teachers will use this information in case of an emergency and to support the welfare of your child.

Please make sure that you click SAVE before logging out.

If you require assistance with Parent Lounge login, please contact the College Office.

Other school sporting teams will continue to have their own training sessions as usual under the direction of their coaches e.g Strength and Conditioning training, Rugby League, Netball, Touch Football etc.

This SCASA program is designed to give extra opportunities for Shalom College students to become involved in supervised physical activities after school.

Please complete the student and parent details in the google form below

REMINDER - no confirming phone calls are made by the school to confirm you are in the program - as once you sign on and you receive an online response - your child has been registered and please turn up starting week 2.

SPECIAL NOTE - Once an activity is full - I will omit it from the selections below - so it cannot be selected.

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

Pathways

Employment Opportunities

We have been contacted by two local companies who have the following employment opportunities:

CQ Building Supplies have several traineeships in their frame and truss manufacturing plant in Bundaberg. These are full time positions, available from November 2021. No experience necessary, all training will be provided.

McHugh Steel are offering a Roof Plumbing Apprenticeship to interested students in Year 11 or 12. This will be either a school-based or full-time as suitable to the applicant and employer. Training will be onsite in Bundaberg and surrounding areas with the TAFE block training component to be completed in Brisbane.

Interested students should bring their resume to Mrs O’Donnell ASAP to apply for these positions.

The following positions are also being advertised locally:

Trainee Dogman/Rigger, Caneland Engineering, Bundaberg
Apprentice Carpenter, East Coast Apprenticeships, Bundaberg
Apprentice Cabinetmaker, East Coast Apprenticeships, Bundaberg
Apprentice Baker, Woolworths, Sugarland
Carpentry Apprenticeship, Meech Constructions, Bundaberg

Interested in Kick-starting your Professional Career as an Accountant in Bundaberg?

Ulton currently have opportunities for Accounting and Business Advisory Internships (aka Vacation Program – Paid Work Trial).

Find out more here Vacation Program or about life as a Trainee or Graduate Accountant.

Student Conservation Engagement

WYLD Projects has collaborated with the Department of Environment and Science to encourage youth to participate in conservation activities to increase their awareness of native species in the Burnett River.

Last term, Year 10 students, Paddy O’Donnell and Malachi Solomon had the opportunity to participate in a trapping survey to establish turtle species and their abundance in the area of the old Mingo Crossing, while seeking evidence of any threatened species present.

Species found were (Emydura macquarii krefftii) Krefft's river turtle
and (Wollumbinia latisternum) Saw-shelled turtle

Shalom College thanks Brad Crosby from WYLD Projects and Duncan Limpus from the Department of Environment and Science for providing this opportunity to our students.

Paddy O’Donnell with some of the captured turtles

Malachi Solomon examining the captured turtles

Have You Ever Thought About Becoming a Pilot?

Did you know a Year 12 graduate can become a fully qualified Commercial Pilot, within less than a year?

Learn all about pilot career paths, salaries, entry level jobs, qualifications and everything you need to know about becoming a Commercial Pilot by attending Basair’s online interactive and informative Pilot Career Webinars. Find out more here -

CQU will also be holding a Virtual Aviation Information Evening on Wednesday, 20 October from 7 pm AEST online. Students will join Aviation Head of Course, Professor Doug Drury, for a presentation to hear more about:

How CQUni's Bachelor of Aviation combined with Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations) will provide students with the theoretical knowledge and flight training to become a pilot

2022 Additional Learning Opportunities

Students wishing to engage in additional learning such as TAFE and external qualifications in 2022 are now able to register their interest with the Pathways Office. To see the selection of courses on offer click on the link to access the 2022 Additional Learning Opportunities booklet. Interested students should return their enrolment form without delay as course numbers are capped. Year 11 students are reminded that this is your last opportunity to take part in an external qualification.

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

Year 8 Student Will Martin is an excellent young man who consistently contributes to the school community in many ways. Not only are his academic achievements admirable, Will is also an active member of the Rochford String Ensemble, has been a valuable member of several sports teams including school cross country and table tennis and participated in events throughout the term such as maths and music competitions. Will is a diligent, self-motivated worker who always approaches every challenge and interaction with positivity and respect and as such, is a true representation of what it means to be a Walsh House student. Walsh House acknowledges and congratulates Will on being Walsh’s Quiet Achiever.

Mr Chris Roelofs
Walsh House Coordinator
roelofs@shalomcollege.com

Dancing In The Rainbow

Congratulations to the following Shalom students for their fantastic contributions to the recent Creative Regions project 'Dancing In The Rainbow':

Year 12 Students, Chelsea Costar, Brigette McMahon and Kasey Hess, Rafe Marschke, Year 11, Year 10’s Lani Plath along with graduates Ella Marschke, Jordan Nio and Michelle Hair.

Rafe Marschke, Brigette McMahon, Lani Plath, Chelsea Costar and Kasey Hess

Mrs Danielle Stranieri
Performing Arts Teacher
danielle_stranieri@shalomcollege.com

Duke of Edinburgh

Over the weekend of Friday 10 – Sunday 12 September, six students from Years 9 and 10 travelled from Bundaberg to the upper banks of the Noosa River at Cooloola Recreation Area, Great Sandy National Park for their Duke of Edinburgh Youth Award: Bronze adventurous journey: Daniel Cavanagh, Kaitlyn Johnson, Yangyang Lu, Elizabeth Pascoe, Molly Sellers, and Thanushi Weerasinghe.

Upon arrival we excitedly pitched our tents at the historic Harry’s Hut camping area, providing us with a relaxing and picturesque view of our bush retreat, amongst a fringe of open forest accompanied by direct river access. Throughout our Qualifying Journey we successfully completed a range of activities encompassing: pitching and packing tents, cooking our own meals using Trangias, navigating along the river, strenuous canoeing, and the most problematic challenge of packing our personal items into a paddling barrel.

With direct river access via a jetty located at the campsite, day one encompassed a lengthy 14 kilometre paddle upstream on the Noosa River. We optimistically passed campsites one, two and three, testing both our tenacity and stamina along the way. Despite the laborious paddle, the view was stunning, native animals and bird species to be seen panoramically. We were blessed with beautiful views before once again pitching our tents, cooking, and entertaining ourselves with a pack of cards, and the creation of paracord bracelets.

Day two began with a fresh and frosty start on the Noosa River, travelling downstream to Lake Cootharaba, Fig Tree Point, and the Kinaba Information Centre. The 12 kilometre paddle provided us with exquisite reflections of the misty morning on the river. The serene sight was enough to persuade anyone to persevere, even amongst an extremely forceful headwind, yet again testing our persistence and strength. After numerous stops, we breathlessly arrived back at our campsite, excited to begin another journey, the journey home.

A very large thank you is extended to; our volunteer award leader Janet Lindsay, Mrs Bishop, and Mr Eke for volunteering their time to prepare, train, and undertake this journey alongside us, amongst numerous others who made this trip a success.

Molly Sellers
Year 10 Student

Guitar Concert

On Sunday 12 September, the fantastic Mr Cameron MacDonnell debuted his guitar students in a concert which featured an array of ensembles and soloists. Although the guitar program is relatively new to Shalom, the reception has been amazing and we must thank Mr MacDonnell for his dedication, drive and enthusiasm. Eleven students stepped onto the stage, braved their nerves, and performed a diverse range of songs from heavy rock to classical, all which had the audience humming and toe-tapping along! We thank the students and parents who were able to make the day such a success, as well as the staff that ran such a smooth show. As always, it’s never too late to enrol your child in group or private tuition, the Shalom Instrumental team are excited to meet new faces and spread the love of music. Be it strings, piano, guitar, woodwind, brass, vocal or percussion - we have you covered! Please contact megan_hoban@shalomcollege.com for any enquires and we hope to see you at a performance sometime!

Guitar Students with Mr MacDonnell

Mrs Christie McLucas
Piano & Music Theory Tutor
Christie_McLucas@shalomcollege.com

Get Smart Concert

The students of the senior concert band and vocal ensemble are pleased to present the 2021 GET SMART concert HEROES & DREAMS on October 13 at 7:00pm in the Performing Arts Theatre.

You will be treated to a most entertaining hour of music and song featuring the instrumental talents of our senior concert band with the delightful voices of the senior vocal ensemble.

You and your family are invited to be a part of one of the premier musical presentations on our college calendar. Be uplifted with the music of young people in our community.

Mr Ian King
Instrumental Music Teacher
Ian_King@shalomcollege.com

Sport

Wide Bay Surf Life Saving Carnival

Congratulations to the Shalom Surf Life Saving Team for winning the Wide Bay Surf Life Saving Carnival Champion school trophy on Friday 17 September at Nielson’s Park Beach. The kids had a great day competing in both Individual and Team events.

Congratulations to Age Champions

16+ Girls – Baylee Holden
16 + Boys – William Zahn
14-15 Boys – Kobi Holden
12-13 Boys – Jack Gaston

Thanks to the Shalom Staff for their hard work in preparation for the Carnival and on the day.

Thanks also to the Surf Life Saving Qld Staff (especially Julie Davis and Craig Holden), the Bundaberg Surf Lifesaving Club and all the volunteer officials (a lot of Shalom parents) for giving up their day and running the Carnival with the help from Water Safety staff from the schools and the Water Safety volunteers from the club.

Many thanks to our Sponsor Strata Services Queensland for their generous donation.

Queensland Selection

Hockey

Congratulations to Cohen Usher for his QLD Hockey Selection. Cohen’s Mum has provided us with the following update:

Cohen has had a massive few weeks of Hockey, Cohen’s Under 15’s Club Team that competed in the Maryborough Under 15 Competition had a clean sweep Winning all the spoils up for grabs, Premier’s for the first time in 7 Years, Minor Premier’s and Winner of the rounds. Cohen followed that up the week after winning Hervey Bay Hockey’s Junior Player of the Year.

This was a great lead up for the Queensland Under 15 State Championships that were held in Bundaberg on the first week of the Holidays. Cohen was apart of the Fraser Coast Team that finished 5th out of 22 Teams across 2 Divisions. From this Tournament Cohen was Selected in the Under 15 Queensland Squad that will trial in Brisbane early February 2022 for a spot in the Team to compete in Nationals in April 2022.

For the moment though Cohen will have a rest from Hockey to focus on Indoor Hockey in preparation for the State Under 15 Championships to be held in Maryborough 5-7 November.

Cohen Usher

Rugby League

Congratulations HPP Student Layla Collins who was selected into the QLD 11-12 years Girls Rugby League Merit team in the holidays.

This is the third QLD team selection for Layla this year.

This is Outstanding!!

WOW – what a year for Layla !!

Layla Collins

U16’s Brisbane Broncos Selection

Congratulations to Thomas Morcom who played for the Under 16’s Brisbane Broncos against the Under 16s North Queensland Cowboys (played up an age group) on Saturday 2 October. The game was held at Browne Park in Rockhampton. The Broncos won the game 30 to 10 and Tom was lucky enough to score a try playing as a centre.

Tomas Morcom

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

Queensland Schools Championship Regatta

Congratulations to all Rowers who competed at Rockhampton’s Queensland Schools Championship Regatta held from Friday to Monday, with a total of 695 rowing athletes from Brisbane to Townsville in attendance. Shalom Rowing is proud of all Rowers for putting in their best efforts throughout the weekend with some great results.

Years 10 & 11 Boys, Matthew Parker, Denyin Rose, Archie Burey, Ollie Jansen, Cox: Kodee Pole, competed in the Year 11 Boys Quad, progressing to the finals to place 8th overall.

Montana Weder competed in Girls Year 9 Single Scull event. Montana progressed to the semi final placing 7th.

Year 7 girls, Sophie Evans and Lily Bielenberg competed in Year 8 Girls Double Scull. Being their first year of state competition, they rowed through to the semi final to place 6th. Well rowed girls!

Mrs Megan Evans
President Shalom Rowing
RowingPres@shalomcollege.com

Champion Schools Basketball

Shalom Open Girls Basketball team had a positive start on Day 1 at the Champion Schools Basketball Competition at Carrara on the Gold Coast. Shalom defeated Chisholm College 48-33 and also defeated St Paul’s College 59-31.

Tough day at the office for the Shalom Open Girls Basketball Team on day 2 of the Tournament. Shalom lost to St Columbans 51-44 in a tough physical encounter which placed Shalom 2nd in the pool. In the Crossover game in the afternoon, Shalom played another physical team in Mansfield SHS. Final score was 46-35 to Mansfield

Day 3 of the comp (Saturday) saw a day of mix fortunes for the Shalom Girls. Another close (physical) loss to Somerville House 60-51 in the morning, but the girls bounced back in the afternoon to smash Northside Christian College 61-31. This placed the girls 11th out of 16 teams in Div 2, finishing the tournament with 3 wins and 3 losses.

Mr Simon Gills
Sports Coordinator
GillsS@shalomcollege.com

Netball – BDSSS Winter Sport Finals Day

Nine of the twelve Winter Netball Final teams were from Shalom, and the College walked away successfully with the three division shields handed out.

Year 7/8 Division – won by 7 Shalom Blue

Year 9/10 Division – won by 10 Shalom Red

Open Division – won by 12 Shalom Green

Mrs Melinda Pearson
Learning Area Coordinator – Physical Education
melinda_pearson@shalomcollege.com

Table Tennis – BDSSS Winter Sport Finals Day

The Shalom Table Tennis team finished the season in third position, behind Bundaberg Christian College 1 in first place, and St Luke’s in second place. Our finals day started with Shalom matched up against St Luke’s for a place in the final. Our team of Zacharry Morrish, George Stelmack, Isaac Mass and Michael Richardson had a very slow start, and looked out after losing four of the first five matches. However, they displayed great spirit and fought back to win the next three matches. George played our final match (though he probably did not realise as two games had started at the same time), which went to an epic three games, unfortunately narrowly won by St Luke’s. The final result was the narrowest of victories to St Luke’s 5 matches (11 games won) to 4 matches (10 games won) – essentially, one game difference between the two teams. All our players contributed, winning one match each.

Shalom then went on to play for overall third place against BCC3. This team had narrowly defeated us in our earlier match up – 5 matches to 4 with both teams winning 11 games. It was again a very closely fought affair with 5 matches going to 3 games to determine the winner. Zacharry Morrish and George Stelmack both came away with two wins, while Isaac Maas and Michael Richardson both pushed their opponents in games going over 11 points. In the end, Bundaberg Christian College 3 came away winners 5 matches (13 games) to 4 (11 games).

While the results may have been disappointing for the boys, they are certainly to be commended for their sportsmanship, behaviour and attitude.

Shalom Winter Sport Table Tennis Team – L-R: George Stelmack, Zacchary Morrish, Isaac Maas, Michael Richardson.

Mr Troy Braund
Team Manager
Troy_Braund@shalomcollege.com

Sports Team Photo Schedule

Please see attached the Photo Schedule for this week. These photos include sports teams, cultural/performing arts, and other general College groups.

All photos take place in MacKillop 2 unless otherwise specified. Photos are taken before school, during the second half of lunch, and afternoon tea.

Boys please remember to bring your ties to the photo.

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!

Click here to book a shift

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

Shalom College Families Business and Trade Directory

Halloween Gala Event Hosted by Shalom Rowing

Shalom Rowing are hosting a Halloween Gala at the Civic Centre, the ticket includes:

• Welcome drink (non alcoholic for the under 18s)
• Three course dinner
• Live band and DJ so we can all dance the night away
• Lucky door prizes
• Costume prizes
• Plus the chance to win some of the awesome prizes donated for the event, including an AUTOGRAPHED MAL MENINGA JERSEY, ACCOMMODATION AND GREEN FEES in Agnes Waters.

Tickets are available here

Jack O’Lantern Competition

Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme

Youth Support

Headspace

Find Out More below

School Savvy is back for 2022!

Bundaberg regional residents can once again look forward to the School Savvy CQ pop-up shops returning in 2022, with Childers and Gin Gin getting savvy shops of their very own.

From January 10, students from families facing financial struggles will be able to access second-hand uniforms and essential stationery supplies to prepare them for the new school year.

Uniform donations are now being accepted, with many convenient locations available. For a current list of donation points in your area, visit the link below:

Support your local community and make a difference in a school student’s life. The School Savvy CQ team is looking forward to seeing you!

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)

Focus by: Elizabeth Kelly
Youth Ministry Co-Ordinator

Ignite Conference

Ignite is a Catholic youth conference that draws together a network of high schoolers, young adults, ministry leaders, families, teachers, priests, and religious from around the country, sending them out with a passion for authentic faith in Jesus. It is four days of real -world formation, encouragement in faith, great people and powerful worship. Forty-five young people from the Rockhampton Diocese (six from the Bundaberg Catholic Parish) travelled to the Ignite conference in Brisbane two weeks ago. An Ignite conference is an amazingly inspirational Catholic youth conference that usually draws people from all over Australia and beyond. This year, because of the on-going COVID situation, the attendees in the most part came from Queensland with a few people attending from South Australia. At Ignite conferences, each morning starts with a rally. Similarly, each night finishes with a breathtaking rally which consists of awesome Catholic music written and performed by “Emmanuel Worship” as well as some wonderfully talented speakers, one of whom was the Rockhampton Diocese’s own, Laura Otto. On Thursday night there was Eucharistic Adoration that was led by our Bishop, Michael McCarthy. Thursday nights adoration was an uplifting, overwhelming and blessed experience in every sense. There is a palpable devotion among the youth gathered when this traditional ritual brings them together. It definitely is an experience of God’s presence for them. The theme of Ignite conference 2021 was “Unleashed”. We looked at how we can be “leashed” by things in our day -to-day lives, often without realising. It highlighted how we can be held back by being stuck in our comfort zones. Throughout the days the leaders and the participants attended workshops and listened to keynote speakers and other presentations. In these workshops and keynote sessions various contemporary topics generated from the scriptures, as well as issues of helping the poor, theology of the body and so many more were discussed. By the end of the conference, we were ready to be “unleashed” back into our lives. Ignite is a great opportunity to meet new people from all around Australia and discuss Faith, Theology and living as a young Catholic in a society that is becoming more and more secular. The whole experience of ignite leaves you inspired ready to come back with enthusiasm and energy to be a vital member of your parish. My hope is that next year we have even more youth from our Parish and our Diocese attend.

"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."

"September Edition"

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.