Shalom College Sporting Success - Last Few Weeks! 

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Chess

CHESS DOUBLE GOLD!!

“Chess is a game by its form, an art by its content and a science by the difficulty of gaining mastery in it.” — Tigran Petrosian)

On Wednesday 22 May Shalom, a team of 21 noble chess players attended the Term 3 Inter-School Chess Competition at Avoca SS. The Term 3 tournament has extra pressure as the winner of the Premier Division represents the Bundaberg region at the State Titles in Brisbane in Term 4. Shalom had an outstanding day taking out a gold medal in both the Premier Division and Division B, with plenty of individual achievements across the board.

Gold was achieved in the Premier Division by our Shalom Black team of Callum M, Waylen H, Luke R and Max C. The tension was high when after 7 rounds of high-quality chess, it came down to the last game where Waylen held his nerve to maintain his unbeaten record on the day for which he was awarded an individual gold medal – an outstanding effort. All other members of the Shalom Black team were awarded an individual merit ribbon demonstrating the consistency in the team – well done boys!

Shalom Red, comprising Jacob B, Harry L, Jonathon E and Dylan C demonstrated Shalom’s impressive depth in the Premier Division, with some impressive chess being played, each player having their share of victories in the tougher division.

Division B again saw Shalom take out the gold medal – a Shalom-wash!! The Shalom White team of Alex C, Mason C, Zach G and Cannon Z, none older than Year 9, showed their considerable talent winning the majority of their matches. Three of the members of this team, Alex, Mason and Cannon, also won merit ribbons for their individual performances – remarkable depth! 

It is very encouraging to see the next generation of chess stars playing some excellent chess demonstrating their potential with some fantastic chess played by the teams of Shalom Blue (Leo W, Will M, Isaac T and Rowel F), Shalom Yellow (Eli B, Derrick H, Ryan G and Heath A) rounded out by Noah B representing Shalom Green with each players scoring their share of wins.

Callum, Waylen, Luke and Max will now travel to St Joseph’s, Gregory Terrace to take on the state’s best in Term 4 – an intimidating feat but one the boys will rise to. This trip is both fun and challenging - go Shalom!!

If you are interested in playing or learning chess, then you are more than welcome to join us at chess club on Tuesdays at 11.25am-12.00pm in Beerarlem. The more the merrier! You can find more information about Shalom Chess on our Chess Group Page (https://schoolbox.shalomcollege.com/homepage/6024).

Mr Brendan Maher & Mr Steve Love
Chess Coordinators

Cycling

Shalom Cycling success!!!

Cruz K has gained a much sort after spot in the Queensland Road Cycling Team to compete in Loxton, South Australia in September. He is the only Bundaberg cyclist picked in the 18-person squad comprising of u/15 and u/17 male and females. Unfortunately, Cruz missed state Championships due to illness but due a string of strong results in the selection races he was able to secure his position within the team. 

Swimming

Shalom Swimming success!!!

Congrats to Shalom students Lara P and Koby I.  Lara and Koby have been selected to compete in the NZ National Short Course Swimming Championships in Auckland from the 19 – 26 August.  Good luck!!!

Mr Simon Gills
Sports Coordinator
GillsS@shalomcollege.com