15 August 2022

Principal’s Reflection

In today’s world there is much scrutiny on leading and leaders. Newspapers, television, and other online feeds, regularly report on our political leaders for example. As a democracy, we are very aware that we vote for who will lead our country, our state, and our local community. We also hold those leaders accountable and place them and their leadership style under close scrutiny.

Last Thursday we gathered together as a community to acknowledge our student leaders, however, in doing so, it made sense to consider what is meant by leadership. In accepting their badges, it was important that our Year 12s gave thought about the leader that they aspire to be.

Leadership over the years has had many styles. Not all have stood the test of time, with some styles questioned today.

I asked this question: Is the image of the general, sitting on his horse, with his sword drawn leading the charge into enemy territory, the best approach to leadership? It is all very dynamic and exciting and makes for good footage in a movie but straight away I can see a problem in real life. As the general charges ahead, can he be sure that anyone is following him?

When I was growing up, we had a beautiful clock in our lounge room. These show-pieces of the home were diminished over time. Most people now look at their phones to tell time.

I thought that the workings of a clock could give our senior students a lesson about leadership.

If you open a clock, you will see that it works as a result of many intricate pieces all functioning together. Some of the pieces are larger and more powerful than others. However, if one of the smaller less obvious pieces of the clock stops working, the whole system ceases. Regardless of the workmanship in constructing the clock, regardless of how efficient it is, or was, in keeping accurate time, if one piece misfires, then nothing works.

And so, we have metaphors for effective leadership within a community. Rather than being a system where individuals charge ahead on the assumption that everyone will happily follow, leadership is much more intricate. Being aware, no matter how much of a contribution you or your personality could make to something, a good leader must never lose sight of the fact that he or she is part of a system. And that system will only function if all the parts are working together harmoniously.

This is the challenge that awaits our new Year 12 leaders, but also our entire Year 12 cohort and all the cohorts at Shalom from Year 11 down to Year 7. I highlighted that they could be a strong leader if they are articulate, intelligent, and committed. However, they could only be an effective leader if they were able to ensure that all the components of their organization, no matter how big, how small, or seemingly inconsequential, were polished, functional, and moving in unison.

To those who received badges on Thursday, congratulations. I asked them to spare a thought for the many generals who never made it past the first cavalry charge and the beautiful and the ornate grandfather clocks that whirred and ticked away, largely unnoticed in the corner of the lounge room, but with all its parts happily working together.

That I believe is the essence of leadership.

A Leader’s Prayer

Leadership is hard to define.
Lord, let us be the ones to define it with justice.
Leadership is like a handful of water.
Lord, let us be the people to share it with those who thirst.
Leadership is not about watching and correcting.
Lord, let us remember it is about listening and connecting.
Leadership is not about telling people what to do.
Lord, let us find out what people want.
Leadership is less about the love of power
and more about the power of love.

Lord, as we continue to undertake the role of leader let us be
affirmed by the servant leadership we witness in your son Jesus. Let
us walk the path He has set and let those who will, follow.

Let our greatest passion be compassion.
Our greatest strength love.
Our greatest victory the reward of peace.

In leading let us never fail to follow.
In loving let us never fail.

Amen

Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival

Shalom College Music students attended the Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival on the weekend.

Congratulations to the following:

Orchestra, Chamber Strings, Rochford Strings, Senior Concert Band: WON GOLD

College Choir and Intermediate Band: WON SILVER

Thank you to the teachers as well, so much time and effort. Thank you to the bus drivers: Dan McMahon and Anthony Aplin.

Message re Collection of Students

If you are unable to collect your child from the Eggmolesse Street carpark by 3:15 pm can I suggest that you have your child wait down at the Administration building as there are office staff in the office until 4:30 pm. The teacher is only on duty at the Eggmolesse Street pick up zone until 3:20pm.

CSPA 2022 Parent Survey on Student Wellbeing and Learning

The information below is an extract from a circular from Leesa Jeffcoat Diocesan Director.

The Australian government has asked CSPA to enter into an agreement to inform them of existing and emerging issues that are of concern to Catholic school families, especially those issues that impact their children’s health, wellbeing and/or learning. In particular, they are keen to hear the perspectives of parents and carers from families of children with challenges around learning, and from families with children in remote school settings. As a result, CSPA, in partnership with the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY), have developed a parent survey which will be the key instrument for evidence gathering.

Included in this newsletter is the flyer with the link in which to fill out the survey questions.

A reminder that the due date is 31 August.

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

Newsletter Articles

Curriculum

Year 12 QTAC ATAR Portal

As a follow up to the Year 12 ATAR Portal briefing held in week 4, I emailed students yesterday an instruction sheet. If your student is ATAR eligible, please check in with them to ensure they have registered for their account. A copy of the ‘How to’ instructions can be found here:

Year 10 SET Plan Interviews

Thank you to the Year 10 students and parents who attended the interviews last Tuesday to complete their SET Plans and subject selections. This new format was trialled with the hope to improve our processes around planning for the senior years. This week we will catch up with a very small number of students and parents who could not attend their appointment due to illness or other emergent circumstances.

Year 9 and Year 10 Subject Selection Evening

Tomorrow the Year 9 and Year 10 Subject Selection Evening will take place in the Performing Arts Precinct. The information session for students and parents of current Year 9 students selecting subjects for Year 10 in 2023 will commence at 6pm. After this the information session for students and parents of current Year 8 students selecting elective subject choices for Year 9 in 2023 will commence at 7pm.

Learning Area Coordinators will be available on the night to address any questions you may have regarding selection of subjects for 2023.

Our timelines around Year 8 and Year 9 subject selections are as follows:

• 9 August 2022: Release of Subject Selection Booklet online (website & SIA)
• 16 August 2022: Parent Information Evening
• 16 August 2022: WebChoices portal opens for students
• 26 August 2022: Signed WebChoices receipt to Student Reception

Year 12 Examination Arrangements (Mock & External Assessment Blocks)

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

Administration

Year 7/8 Core Studies Learner Conferences (ie Parent-Teacher Interviews)

Year 7/8 Core Studies Learner Conferences will be conducted in the Waterford Centre from 8:30am to 3:00pm on Friday 2 September 2022 (Student Free Day). Interviews will be of ten minutes duration. The rooms the interviews will take place in on this day are below. Parents are encouraged to bring their child to the interviews. Please note that Mr Mitchell Smith is not available for interviews as he will be on long service leave.

Learner Conferences will open for parent bookings through Sia --> Parent Lounge --> PT Interviews at 8:00am on Tuesday 23 August and close at 3:00pm on Wednesday 31 August. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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

Mission

Shalom Day 18 August

All going well we will hold Shalom Day on the 18 August. This year we will have our Shalom Day Liturgy, Shalom’s Got Talent and, best of all, our Inter-house Dance Competition.

Shalom Day is a free dress day where students are allowed to wear casual clothes. Please ensure your child does not wear singlet or crop tops, short shorts or ripped jeans. They need to wear closed in shoes due to safety regulations. They will require a hat but it does not have to be a school hat – caps are fine. We will collect a gold coin donation for their House charity.

We also ask that students do not bring school bags. They will not require books or laptops/iPads so a small bag that can be carried by student for the day containing lunch, hat, water bottle, sunscreen etc. The tuckshop will be open as per usual.

Reflection Days for Year 10 and Year 8

We have 2 very good presenters coming to Shalom, Katie and David Kobler. They will address some very real issues for young people. Year 10 will have their sessions on 29 August and these will take the entire day. Year 8 will have their session on 30 August in Periods 1 and 2

This is what they are covering for Year 10 …

• Ingredients for a healthy relationships
• Sexual decision making
• Consent
• And other age appropriate issues

This is what they are covering for Year 8 …

• How to find, build and navigate meaningful relationships
• Where toxic versions of masculinity and femininity are rife, ways to formulate a healthy understanding of their own gender and identity.

I am sure you agree these are very important topics for young people to engage with. If you have a child in these year levels, please ensure they are in attendance on these days. If you require any additional information, please contact me.

Year 12 Retreat Day

Year 12 will have a one day Retreat on 26 August. Mr Michael Fitzpatrick will run this day – he ran their Year 11 Retreat. They will spend the day together here at school in the Sports Centre. This will be a lovely way to spend one of their final school days.

Year 12 students will be allowed to wear free dress on this day and their lunch will be supplied. The retreat will run in school time from 8:30am until 3pm.

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

Rosa Awards

The ROSA (Recognition of Student Application) program is an award program which recognises student application to their studies. We value the importance of acknowledging students who are motivated, show perseverance and work diligently to reach their potential. The ‘goal posts’ for all our students are different, however all students are capable of achieving their own success targets. There are many ways we regularly encourage and reward the efforts of our students. The ROSA award allows for more of our students to be recognised amongst their peers.

Mrs Megan Munckton
Middle School Coordinator
Megan_Munckton@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 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 and the Shalom App 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.

Team Photo Schedule

Please see the link to the Team Photo Schedule for all Winter Sport Teams as well as All Schools Sport Teams and Extra-Curricular Groups.

All photos are taken at MacKillop 2 at either Lunchtime or Afternoon Tea.

Students are to wear formal school uniform - including ties for Boys.

Students, please place your team photo date in your student record book as a reminder.

Mrs Georgia Haplin
Community Relations Officer
Georgia_Halpin@shalomcollege.com

Pathways

Lunch Time Career Pop Up

Are you considering a career with the Navy, Army or Air Force? Defence Force Recruiting will be visiting Shalom on Tuesday, 16 August at lunch time (11.25am-12.05pm) in Goondeel Library. Come along and speak with current serving personnel to find out if a career in the Defence Force is for you.

JCU’S Dentistry, Medicine & Vet Science Online Application

Students seeking information on JCU’s Dentistry, Medicine and Vet Science Online Applications may find the information in the PDF distributed for Guidance Officers with step-by-step details for the online application process beneficial.

Adjustment Factors for Boosting Your ATAR Rank

Most universities have a range of programs that might help boost your ATAR rank. Find out more about Adjustment factors for each QLD university here .

You should also be aware of QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS) and Regional Access Scheme (RAS). If you need documentation completed please see Mrs O’Donnell.

Are You Headed to the Sunshine Coast for Further Study in 2023?

UniCentral is a student accommodation located opposite the University of the Sunshine Coast. Accommodation applications for 2023 are now open.

Students & parents can book a UniCentral tour any weekday between 10am and 4pm by contacting the office 07 5373 0000 to view the facilities, apartments and rooms and to get a taste of the UniCentral Lifestyle.

Learn more about UniCentral here .

UQ’s Marine Biology Experience

Are you ready for a deep dive into all things marine? Attend UQ’s FREE Experience Marine Biology Workshop to be run at the UQ campus St Lucia on Saturday, 10 September for a glimpse into studying marine biology. Australia boasts more maritime territory than land, and marine industries contribute substantially to Australia’s economy.

Attend class as if you were at university, and learn about the diverse range of careers in marine biology, and coastal and ocean science that await you after you complete a  Bachelor of Science  or  Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)  at UQ. Find out more and register here .

Girls Do Cyber Security

The Girls Do Cyber Security school holiday workshop at UQ on Tuesday, 27 September, is an opportunity for girls in Years 8 – 10 to gain a greater understanding of the world of cyber security. This interesting and rewarding career has many possibilities and high-paying jobs on offer. In this free workshop will also meet recent graduates and senior university students. Find out and register to attend more here .

CQU – Principal’s Recommendation Scheme

CQUniversity’s Principal’s Recommendation Scheme is an early offer program that provides Year 12 students with an alternate entry pathway to a CQUniversity course. Through this Scheme, Year 12 students can apply for a course and receive an offer based on the recommendation of their school Principal, rather than an ATAR. Please note that some courses are excluded from this program and may also have additional requirements. Applications for 2022 are now open. Find out more information here and complete this document and return to Mrs O’Donnell to apply.

Full Time Local Apprenticeship Opportunities

1st Year Apprentice Plumber (working on large commercial site)

Full Time, Immediate Start – Working up to 50 hours a week Mon- Fri 6:30am Start – 4pm finish

1st Year Apprentice Cabinet Maker (working for a large cabinet maker who currently has 3 other apprentices of all different year levels)

Full Time, Immediate Start – 38 hours a week Mon to Fri

Learners or P’s Drivers Licence would be an advantage for both positions.

See Mrs O’Donnell in Pathways if you are interested ASAP as these positions will fill quickly.

Hinkler Central Jobs Fair Workshops

The Hinkler Central Jobs Fair will be held on Thursday, 18 August and will connect local people with a range of prospective jobs and provide access to a suite of on-site recruitment support services. Services will include résumé writing workshops, cover letter reviews and mock interviews, proudly provided by Bundaberg Regional Council Jobs Commitment. Find out more and book your place here .

Upcoming Events

16 Aug Lunch Time Career Pop Up – Defence Force Recruiting – Goondeel – 11.25am to 12.05pm
18 Aug CQUniversity Townsville Campus Open Day
20 Aug JMC Academy Brisbane Campus Open Day
21 Aug UQ Gatton Campus Open Day
21 Aug CQUniversity Rockhampton Campus Open Day
21 Aug UniSQ Toowoomba Campus Open Day
25 Aug CQUniversity Gladstone Campus Open Day

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

Quiet Achiever

Today we would like to acknowledge Taylor Driver as a valued Year 11 MacKillop student and member of MKPC5. Taylor has had some outstanding achievements in her sporting pursuits this year. This is due to her commitment and determination to achieve her goals and to always give 100 percent effort. She is a student who always sets a high level of personal appearance when proudly wearing the Shalom Uniform and is an exceptional role model.

Mrs Michelle Moller
MacKillop House Coordinator
MollerM@shalomcollege.com

Dance Night on sale now!

Get excited for the best two nights of the year. Dance Night is coming and tickets are on sale now. Tell your family and friends and grab those tickets to avoid missing out.

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

Times:

Friday 2 September 2022 - 7pm
Saturday 3 September 2022 - 7pm

Ticket Prices:

General Admission - $12
Student/Pensioners - $10
+ booking fees

Book from the link below.

Mrs Louise McSherry
Performing Arts Coordinator
Louise_McSherry@shalomcollege.com

STEM – Junior Science Olympiad Result

Congratulations to Charlie Dove – Placed in the top 24 in Australia in the recent Junior Science Olympiad.

Because of this outstanding result, Charlie has been offered a place at the 2022 Junior Science Olympiad (JSO) Spring School in week one of term 4.

Students who attend the JSO Spring School will undertake a program of accelerated learning in science that will cover Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Six students from the Spring School will be chosen to represent Australia at the 2022 International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO).

Congratulations and good luck Charlie.

Mrs Debbie Bishop
Science Teacher
bishopD@shalomcollege.com

Shalom Day – Cosplay

In celebration of Shalom’s birthday on the 18 August 2022 we are having a Cosplay theme. Students can dress up as a character from a film, book, or video game. Costumes should be school appropriate. Students will need to meet @ Student Services, @ 9.30am to change into their costume. If you would like more information contact, please contact Mr. Hill ( gavin_hill@shalomcollege.com ).

Mr Gavin Hill
School Counsellor & Esports Co-Ordinator
Gavin_Hill@shalomcollege.com

Shalom Trash and Treasure

Mrs Justine Blinco
Acting Chisholm House Coordinator
Justine_Blinco@shalomcollege.com

From the Library

Chess is popular at Shalom, many of the students play in both the junior and senior libraries during their break times and chess club meets every Tuesday for the entire lunch period in the Bee2 breakout room in Beerarlem. During this time, we are fortunate to have our resident chess ‘master’ present to impart his knowledge onto his eager protegees.

Our facilities staff have kindly created a large chess board outside the Beerarlem library to accommodate the large chess pieces that had so far ostensibly been dusty ornaments. These can be put out every morning for the day, weather permitting.

I would hope that all students practice good sportsmanship and behaviour and not spoil the fun for others.

“The game of chess is not merely an idle amusement. Several very valuable qualities of the mind, useful in the course of human life, are to be acquired or strengthened by it… Life is a kind of Chess, in which we have often points to gain, and competitors or adversaries to contend with.” – Benjamin Franklin

The Library holds several new books on chess techniques to help you learn or perfect your game:

How to play chess
Claire Summerscale. (2016) JNF 794.1 SUM

Chess for kids
Mike Basman. (2006) JNF 794.1 BAS

Chess tactics for kids
Murray Chandler. (2004) JNF 794.1 CHA

The chess player's bible : illustrated strategies for staying ahead of the game
James Eade & Al Lawrence. JNF 794.1 EAD

Nigel Short's chess skills
Short, Nigel (1989) JNF 794.12 SHO

Chess : openings, strategies & endgames : beginners and intermediate
Patterson, Hugh (2018) JNF 794.1 PAT

My system
Nimzowitsch, Aron (2012) JNF 794.15 NIM

Ms Denise Harvey
School Librarian
Denise_Harvey@shalomcollege.com

Sport

QLD School Futsal Titles Results

Shalom U14 team ended up with 1 win, and 3 losses, which resulted in a 4th place finish in their pool.

3-0 loss.
4-3 win.
4-1 loss.
1-0 loss to the top team.

Congratulations and well done to the team.

A big thanks to Mrs Susan Hindmarch who coached and looked after the side at the carnival.

Bailey Iacuzzi, Macauley Matteschek, Zayden Busby, Zedd Peters, Matthew Joyce, Bowie Young, Sean Andreoli and Cohen Plamer. Jaxon Drinnen was absent due to illness.

Mr Simon Gills
Sports Coordinator
GillsS@shalomcollege.com

Term Dates for 2022

Term 1: Monday 7 February - 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)

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 the link below 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 6AM TO 12PM EVERY SUNDAY!

• 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)

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 App

Shalom College Families Business and Trade Directory

Student Travel Rebates

Student travel rebate applications are only open in May for Semester 1 and October for Semester 2. Please visit the link below to check if you are eligible.

Youth Support

Headspace

Find Out More below

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
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GOOD NEWS

"Good News Magazine 2022"

"The annual parish "Good News" magazine is now available in all churches for a Gold Coin Donation.

As you read our in-house publication of the Good News magazine this year, discover the ways in which our parish vision statement is being made clear.

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.