10 October 2022

Principal’s Reflection

Without knowing a great deal about Andrew Thorburn who was to be the CEO of Essendon Football club, I found myself feeling a bit of sympathy for him last week. He is also Chair of the Board of a Church that, on its website, condemns abortion and homosexuality. From what I can read, he has not spoken publicly about those issues or promoted them in any of his roles. The Essendon Football Club asked him to step down from his assigned role at the club because of the views of his Church. From what I have read, in his other very senior role at NAB, he led the bank’s support for the AFL ‘Pride Round’ and has championed inclusion and diversity structures at NAB. I love the Catholic Church. I have been an active member all of my life. That said, in the catechism of the Catholic Church, we still define same sex attraction as ‘intrinsically disordered’. I could not disagree with this more and am disappointed that this language has not been changed - yet. But the Catholic Church is still my ‘mob’. I don’t agree with everything my Church does or says but, on the whole, it does wonderful work and nourishes my life and faith. I wonder if a Catholic were nominated to be CEO of Essendon, whether they would be found unacceptable because of some views the Church holds?

I think the bigger fear is that we may be losing the ability in society to disagree on issues, respectfully. Shouldn’t it be possible to hold different views, as long as those views don’t infringe the reasonable rights and freedoms of others, with dialogue marked by respect and genuine listening? Through that type of dialogue people and institutions improve and evolve. The Church I love is better today, in so many ways, than it was 30 years ago. Are there still areas that need to be improved – absolutely! Shalom College is a proudly Catholic school. At the same time, we will support anyone in this community who is same sex attracted or who struggle to ‘fit in’. We will do our best to an inclusive and welcoming community to anyone who wishes to share our values and ethos.

Reporting to Parents – I have always stressed with teachers at Shalom that parents should not get surprised by any bad news on end of Semester reports. I have always asked them to ensure that communication was made with parents by email, well before reports arrived. With the advent of the SIA app, it does not appear necessary for me to stress that with teachers anymore. I hope every parent has SIA downloaded on their phone and home computer. I know with my own children, I am informed every time they get a piece of assessment marked. I can easily follow their academic progress throughout the term.

Resilience will be a key theme in the presentation to parents by Ms Hollie Siebold in our Theatre on Tuesday October 18 commencing at 7pm. Hollie is an outstanding presenter and this is a presentation supported by our P&F. Hollie probably has more personal insights into the pluses and minuses of Social Media given her husband Anthony’s role as a coach in the NRL. I would strongly encourage all to attend. This event will also be live streamed.

Mr Dan McMahon
Principal
mcmahond@shalomcollege.com

Curriculum

NAPLAN Student Reports

Parents of Year 7 and Year 9 students who completed NAPLAN in 2022 will receive their student’s report in the mail shortly.

Middle School - ROSA Awards

Term 3 ROSA Awards are being finalised; awardees will be presented with them during House Assembly this week. A list of the recipients will be published in the newsletter in Week 5.

Year 12 Mock Examinations

Year 12 students have now completed their ‘mock’ examinations in preparation for the upcoming external exams. Over the next two weeks students will receive feedback on their progress, analyse their responses and work towards further improvement. It is imperative that all students are present during the two weeks leading up to the examinations to ensure they are sufficiently prepared for success.

Year 12 - Confirmation, Results and QCE Eligibility

The College is currently receiving notification of the confirmed results for Year 12 students for all IA3 results in General and General Extension subjects. Students will be informed of their ‘confirmed’ result for each subject when available. This information will also be made available to students via their QCAA Student Portal account.

After the confirmation process students will know their total mark (/75 or /50) for each of their general subjects leading into the external assessments. A student must sit the external assessment to receive a final grade which will be out of 100. This mark is converted into an A – E result and recorded on the Senior Statement. Please be aware if a student does not receive an overall result of C or better, they will not receive the two QCE points for successful completion of the subject.

If a student does not sit the external assessment (without an approved AARA) they will receive a NOT RATED for the subject on their Senior Statement. This will also mean they cannot receive the allocated two QCE points for the subject.

This is a timely reminder for everyone, in order for a student to be awarded their QCE they must have successfully obtained 20 credits (12 being from completed core) during their senior study and passed at least one unit of both literacy and numeracy. Students are able to check their QCAA Learning Account to see if they are on track to receive their QCE, especially as they now know their progressive results before commencing the external exams.

Year 12 - Important Dates

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

Newsletter Articles

Administration

Year 12 External Exams

External Exams for Year 12 General Subjects will occur over the period from Monday 24 October – Tuesday 15 November.

Attached is some important information about this time including:

• the External Assessment Timetable
• Directions for Students
• External Exam Equipment List
• Student Expectations During Exam Block

Could parents and students please familiarise themselves with these important documents in preparation for the External Exam period?

Please note that normal classes continue during Week 2 and 3 of Term 4 (10 Oct – 21 Oct), however students need only attend school for the exams they are sitting during the External Exam Block. Students who are required to complete outstanding work may also be required to attend school during the External Exam block as organised by the relevant classroom teacher. More information about activities that will occur on the three days after the External Exam Block (i.e. 16 November – 18 November) will be distributed soon.

Good luck with your study and your exams!

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

Mission

Edmund Rice Camp

Over the holidays a number of Year 12 students (and 1 Year 11 Student) participated in the Edmund Rice Camp. They gave up 4 days of their holidays to give some local kids who needed a break and some fun and attention.

They sang, danced, swam, played games, got covered in yucky stuff all to ensure their little buddies had a great time. They were exhausted afterwards but that was ok – it was worth it.

Just about all the leadership team who run the camp were past Shalom students – this is an amazing legacy that we hope continues into the future.

All our Big Buddies were great on camp but after the camp 2 people were awarded with a special honour. One person was acknowledged as a possible future leader in the Eddie Rice Camp family. They embraced all that it means to be a big buddy and their positive attitude and attention to their buddy was outstanding. This person was Cooper.

A second award – the Brother Rochford Memorial Award went to the person who embodied the values that Brother held so highly. They picked up on the little things that needed to be done and went about their role in a quiet and dedicated manner – not calling attention to themselves. The recipient of this award was Stephen.

Year 10 ACTS Camp

"Last term, nine grade ten students travelled to Cooee Bay in Yeppoon to participate in the Year 10 ACTS camp 2022. Students from seven schools from the Rockhampton diocese attended this camp. With over 50 students, there was a great opportunity for us to meet new friends and share our own stories. Over the three day camp, we participated in a variety of games and activities that required us to step out of our comfort zones, reflect upon ourselves and share our story with others. The camp was a lovely opportunity to take time to reflect upon ourselves and how we can make the world a better place for others and ourselves.

Personally, the best part of ACTS Camp for me, was the karaoke night, where we all sat together and sang songs to the sound of the instructor, Dave Jorna’s guitar. This brought us together and encouraged us to step out of our comfort zones. All the students who attended treated one another with the respect and support we needed to get the most out of ACTS Camp. 2022 ACTS camp has had a positive impact and the memories we made on this camp will last forever.” – Sienna

“Year 10 ACTS camp was a great experience for me because I got to meet new people and make heaps of friends. It was such a fun experience because it was so different to anything I have done before.” – Elisabeth

“Year 10 ACTS Camp was a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, and really think about who we are and what are at the core of our beliefs. The Camp was held over 3 days, at the Yeppoon PCYC facility. Year 10 ACTS stands for ‘A Chance to Share’ and was an event we feel so lucky we were able to attend. Highlights of the camp include establishing our personal code, connecting with like-minded people, and of course the food. ACTS was hosted by public speaker, Dave, and he helped us along the journey. We would like to thank Mrs Petersen, Ms Clark and Mrs Taylor for the opportunity we had to attend, we are very grateful.

My highlight of the camp was the time where we would split into small groups, with people from all different schools. I thought it was great to be able to connect and share with students from a different place, who still however hold similar values and beliefs.” – Poppy

“ACTS camp for me was a phenomenal experience as we got to meet new people who have the same interests as us and also got to discover ourselves a lot more as a person and to become more open to people. I definitely will be going back next year.” – Zali

“ACTS camp is something I will remember forever. The experience gave me time to stop and look for the gifts within and inspired me to bring them out and use them in my everyday life.” – Jaslyn

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

Student Drivers

Parents and Carers of Year 11 & 12 Students

If your child has obtained their Provisional Licence and wishes to drive to and from school you are required to fill out a Permission to Drive Form and return it to Student Reception for approval by Mrs Elizabeth Austin-Campbell. Once approved the details will be placed on our School Register.

Thanks to those Parents who have already completed this form their child.

Mrs Amanda O’Mara
Executive Assistant to the Principal/Enrolment Officer
Amanda_omara@shalomcollege.com

Absentees

New Preferred Student Absentee Option

Parents are now able to inform the College of student absentees via Parent Lounge, using the below pathway;

Parent Lounge> Student Details > Attendance> “+Add Absence Notification”

The Shalom College App has now been updated so when parents select “Absentee” it will re-direct to Parent Lounge for the absentee notification to be added.

For Parents that do not already have the College App please click here:

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.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

2023 Year 7 & Year 10 Girls Appointments

Please note that 2023 Year 7 & Year 10 Girls appointments are necessary during Term 4.

Uniform Shop Hours:
Monday 8:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am to 12:00pm
Thursday 8:00am to 12:00pm
CLOSED FRIDAY

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3:30pm to 5:00pm is preferably appointment only, please contact the Uniform Shop directly.

Mrs Leanne Barker
Uniform Shop Manager
Uniform Shop Phone Number: 4155 8121
barkerl@shalomcollege.com

Finance Office

Families will receive an updated statement on 2022 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 for payment on 30 September 2022, whilst those with Year 7 to Year 11 students are due on 31 October 2022. 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

Team & Group Photo Schedule

Please see the Term 4 photo schedule. Students are to make a note in their record book of their photo day and time.

Most photos will be taken at the back of MacKillop 2 during lunch time. Please check the location and time as some photos will be taken elsewhere. Students are to wear full formal. *Boys please bring your ties.

Mrs Georgia Halpin
Community Relations Officer
Georgia_Halpin@shalomcollege.com

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

SCASA Sign Up Form -

Days

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

Dates

SCASA commences in Week 2 of Term and continues for 8 continuous weeks

Times

3.00 pm - School lessons completed.
3.15 pm - Roll Call and afternoon tea (supplied) at the 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 and Basketball with Eliza (SC or Hangar)
Option 2 - Drama Club with Miss McMahon (Performing Arts Precinct)

Tuesday

Option 1 - Minor Fun Games and Touch Football and Oz-Tag with Miss Dingle and Mr Collins - eg. Bombardment (SC or Hangar or Oval)
Option 2 - e-Sports with Mr Hill (Computer labs)
Option 3 - Dance with Miss Condon (Dance Studio)

Thursday

Option 1 - Next-Jenner-ation Running training with Mrs Jenner (Oval)
Option 2 - Tennis with Mr Maher (Tennis Courts)
Option 3 - e-Sports with Mr Hill (Computer labs)
Option 4 - Beerarlum Club with Mrs Hume and Mrs Egan (Beerarlum Library)
Option 5 - RIGGERS with Fletcher and Oliver (Indoor Rowing ergos in Gym)

* e-Sports - electronic Sports
* At Beerarlem Club you can read and borrow books and magazines, relax on beanbags, talk about books, play cards and board games, write stories, poems and songs, create comics and much, much more.
* Riggers (New to SCASA) - Designed for individuals that would like to achieve an understanding of rowing and maintain a fitness level through rowing ergo training programs.

Cost

The SCASA Fee is $20.00 per term for each student.
This is to help cover the afternoon tea.
This flat fee of $20.00 is for one, two or all three afternoon 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 activities after school.

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

Mr Peter Robinson
Student Welfare – High Performance Program & After School Activities
Peter_Robinson@shalomcollege.com

Pathways

Scholarships

Scholarships can provide financial support, work experience, or networking benefits and can make a big difference to a student’s uni experience. And they are not just for academic high-achievers. There are dozens of scholarships on offer to suit a broad range of skills and experience. There are also numerous scholarships for women, athletes, financial hardship, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and specific courses and study areas.

Year 12 students planning on university should be researching scholarships now. Each university website will contain a scholarship page; however, the Good Universities Guide has a state search option that is handy:

QUT have a wide and varied offering of scholarships – check out some of those options here .

The QCoal Foundation Scholarship is being offered again for 2023. To be eligible, students need to be from regional or remote Queensland and be planning to study at James Cook University in 2023. All information on eligibility criteria and how to apply is available at

Tertiary Access Payment

The Tertiary Access Payment is a one-off payment of up to $5000 to help eligible students with the cost of moving from regional or remote areas for tertiary study.

Find out more about the eligibility criteria here.

Defence Force Recruiting

Meet the Women in STEM

STELR have gone around the country and interviewed women doing some amazing careers in STEM – now you can learn all about what they do.

There are heaps of women out there doing some pretty cool things, from robotics to metallurgy, entrepreneurship to maths, agriculture to marine science. Here are a few that might inspire you to consider a career in STEM; take a look.

High School Student Photography Awards

Calling all budding creative photographers! High school students from all over Australia are invited to enter and be recognised for their creativity and originality in the High School Student Photography Awards. The competition will put students in the running to win prizes, as well as providing the top 30 photographers the chance to exhibit their work in the Light Gallery in Adelaide. Top entrants will be included in the yearly commemorative book. This competition will also put your work in front of some industry’s top pro photographers and industry legends.

Photographs can be taken on any photographic medium, phone cameras, film cameras, instant cameras, whatever works – if it takes a photo – USE IT!

Entries are open until 31 December 2022. Find out more:

Positions Vacant – Bundy Sugar

Iconic company, Bundaberg Sugar currently have the following positions on offer.

Apprenticeship Intake 2023

Applications are invited for apprenticeships commencing early 2023 in the following disciplines:

• Engineering Mechanical Trade (Fitting & Turning) - 2 roles
• Engineering Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding) - 1 role
• Electro-technology Systems (Electrician) - 1 role

Find out more here . Apply here .

Treasury Officer

This is a permanent full-time position. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful applicant will be responsible for carrying out administrative duties including data entry, treasury processing, journal entries and reconciliation of accounts. Find out more and apply here .

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

Over the recent school holidays, Year 11 student, Cooper from PC RICE 4 demonstrated his outstanding commitment and dedication to Shalom College through his active involvement in both the Edmund Rice Leadership Conference and the Edmund Rice Camp.

Cooper met and discussed servant leadership models and ideas with keynote speakers and other students at the conference held in Brisbane over 3 days. He was also actively involved in the Edmund Rice Camp as a leader and buddy to younger students, organizing and facilitating engaging activities over 3 days. Cooper devoted 6 days of his school holidays to develop and enhance his leadership knowledge and skills as well as provide leadership, guidance and friendship to his younger peers at the Edmund Rice camp. What a fantastic effort Cooper! Well done and thank you!

Mr Scott Whitelaw
Rice House Coordinator
Scott_Whitelaw@shalomcollege.com

McAuley House Mini Markets & Movie Night

Mrs Paula van Dalen
McAuley House Coordinator
vandalenp@shalomcollege.com

An Afternoon of Beautiful Music

The Shalom College Chamber String Ensemble will present ‘An Afternoon of Beautiful Music’ at Holy Rosary Church at 3pm on October the 22nd. This concert, which is an annual event, is always a crowd pleaser with music chosen to cater to all tastes. From the classics, through the romantics and into the contemporary world, there is sure to be something in this program for everyone. Entry is by donation and funds raised will go to the Catholic Mission.

Mrs Bernadette Connolly
Instrumental Music Instructor – Strings
Bernadette_Connolly@shalomcollege.com

Combined Schools String Workshop

At the end of last term, the instrumental music department hosted a Combined Schools String Workshop where they welcomed students from throughout the district to join forces with them and create amazing music. The PAP stage was bursting with over 100 string players as students of every age and stage worked together to learn a program of new music which they performed that afternoon. The group was also privileged to welcome the St Peter’s Chamber Soloists from Brisbane who played an impressive program of fiendishly difficult music for them before joining in to mentor our students for the afternoon rehearsal and performance.

This was a great day of sharing and a fine example of how music can bring people together. The joy in that room throughout the day was tangible.

Mrs Bernadette Connolly
Instrumental Music Instructor – Strings
Bernadette_Connolly@shalomcollege.com

From the Library

“If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original” – Sir Ken Robinson, 2006.

“The research shows clear links from school libraries and library staff to improvements in student’s reading and academic success. School libraries are fundamental to developing engaged readers who have the capability and inclination to read and learn beyond their years at school. School libraries help students learn to find and use the information they need, to succeed now and in their future life and work.” - National Library of New Zealand, 2002.

“School libraries, like so many public libraries, are changing. The library is no longer a ‘silent’ place to do academic work. With the vast amount of information and technology available to our students, the library needs to be a place where creativity, innovation and collaboration are possible. It is welcoming and relaxing yet provides a stimulating and flexible learning environment too.” – Jackie Child, St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School, 2018.

The school library is the core of the school. It is a place for students to come and be free from the expectations of the timetable, the classroom, or the sports field. A safe space for community, companionship, and play. The library nurtures creativity.

In a historic TED talk the late great Sir Ken Robinson, British author, speaker, and international advisor on education, outlines his theories on creativity. Sir Ken believed we don’t become creative; we grow out of it. The fundamental principles of creativity suggest that kids will always take a chance until we convince them to do otherwise. We need to rethink the principles on which we view intelligence – it is now much more ‘diverse, dynamic, and distinct’…creativity must now be seen as important in education as literacy.

Don’t forget, if you want to express your creativity and immortalise yourself in our library catalogue then submit a book review! Our weekly competition has already begun, all participants are guaranteed a sweet treat and a chance to win a bigger prize at the end of the month.

Follow directions under the title of your chosen book or come in and ask us how to go about joining in.

Ms Denise Harvey
School Librarian
Denise_Harvey@shalomcollege.com

Sport

Shalom Tennis Success – Gala Day

Congratulations to all players who represented Shalom at the Gala Day on 13 September. It was a great fun day with a fantastic spirit shown throughout the day - a credit to the players. As well as having a very enjoyable day, we also had some excellent results.

Division A was taken out by the very strong Shalom Black combination of Zain and Lachlan. Shalom is very fortunate to have players of this calibre at our school and they certainly displayed their skills on the day. Shalom White, represented by Zander, Lachlan and Harry also played some high quality tennis on the day - definitely a team to watch in the future

Division B was a tight contest, with all three Shalom teams finishing tied for first place at the end of the day - an amazing achievement. After a games countback, third place (6 sets, 37 games) was awarded to the Shalom Black 'young guns', Nicolas, Oscar, Jake and Ryan. Second place (6 sets, 44 games) went to our talented team of Shalom Red girls, Lara, Sophie, Emily, Sithuki and Megan. First place, by a single game (6 sets, 45 games), went to Shalom White, Will, Chase, Elijah, Ethan and Jacob - deserving winners on the day.

Mr Brendan Maher
Shalom College Tennis Coach
MaherB@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!

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.

Road Closure – Thabeban Street

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
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF MARY MOTHER OF CHURCH

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

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.