Sport
If you would like to submit any sporting achievements about your child/children along with a photo, please email your submissions to Simon_Gills@rok.catholic.edu.au
Please note photo submissions must only include photos of students from Shalom.
You can also keep up to date with anything sport related via our Facebook page - Shalom College Sport.
Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships
Congratulations to the Shalom students who recently competed at the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships for Elliott Heads Surf Lifesaving Club with very tricky conditions.
- Ben R 1st u15 Champion Lifesaver
- Aarj D 2nd u15 Male Surf Race and Quarter Final in the Board Race
- Ethan G 4th u14 Male Surf Race and Quarter Final in the Board Race
Junior Track Cycling Championships
In the last week of March, Shalom student Elise V proudly represented the QLD Junior National Track Cycling Team, competing in every event at the Junior Track Cycling Championships. Although she missed out on medalling by as little as one second, she delivered impressive performances. Her efforts contributed to securing QLD’s overall Championship win.
Elise’s results were as follows:
- 6th in the 2000m Individual Pursuit
- 8th in the Scratch Race
- 10th in the 200m Sprint Race
- 12th in the Points Race
- 15th in the Time Trial
Congratulations on a massive effort!
Table Tennis Finals Day
Both Shalom Open and Junior teams represented at the table tennis finals day on Friday 4 April.
The Junior team of Cooper L., Kayden L., Jacob D. and Cayden S. finished second after the regular rounds. In their semi-final, Shalom Juniors faced off against St Lukes 1 and had a convincing win of five matches to three. Cooper L. and Kayden L. were strong in not losing any of their match ups. In the final, the boys were up against the top team in the Junior Division – St Lukes 3. After a promising start with a win to Kayden L., it was one way traffic with St Lukes 3 winning the next five matches straight to claim overall victory.
The Open team of Oscar Q., William M. and Isaac M. finished first in the Open Division after the regular rounds. They trounced their semi-final opponents in St Lukes 5 by five matches to one. The boys continued their winning ways in the final against Kepnock with a five games to two win. While all three boys played well, Oscar Q. can claim overall bragging rights by not losing a match all day.
All of the Shalom players played in great spirit – putting in their best competitive effort while also enjoying their games. Each student is to be commended on their positive attitude, exceptional behaviour, and sportsmanship. Well done.
Shalom Junior Table Tennis team for Term 1, 2025 - Cooper L., Kayden L., Cayden S. and Jacob D.
Shalom Open Table Tennis team for Term 1, 2025 with their tournament trophy – Oscar Q, Isaac M. and William M.
Athletic Championships
Congratulations to Shalom student Riley M, who has had a huge couple of weeks in Athletics. Riley had an amazing last weekend in March at Little Athletics States Championships in Brisbane. A triple jump massive personal best of 12.47 (50+cm ) placing Riley 2nd and an awesome run in 100m placing 4th overall in the final with another PB 11.93secs.
A week later Riley spent the weekend in Perth competing in the Australia Junior Athletic National Championships. With an awesome triple jump of 12.83 metres (another new PB for Riley) he placed 4th in Australia, only 3cm off 3rd place!
Well done Riley, all your commitment and hard work has definitely paid off
Junior Athletic Championships
Congratulations to Shalom student Koby I who has been in Perth competing at the Australian Junior Athletic Championships. Koby has ‘walked’ away with a new pb of 14:32.55 and is now ranked 2nd Nationally in the Under 16 Men's 3000m Race Walk. Koby's hard work and dedication have paid off.
National Rowing Championships
During week 9, Rowing Australia held the 2025 National Championships in Tasmania. This attracted a record number of 2,100 athletes from all over the country, amongst them were 3 students who represented both Shalom College and Bundaberg Rowing Club. Max L (Yr 9), Wade C (Yr 9) and Sophie E (Yr 11) competed in a variety of boat classes, including single scull, double and quad. Despite being some of the youngest in their competing age groups, they still pushed themselves to ensure they progressed towards the finals. Often, it was only the top 1-3 placings who progressed to the next race, so there were many close battles to reach these positions. Whilst there were no podium finishes, it was certainly an experience to be had!
U17 Men’s Double - Heat – 4th → Repechage – 4th
U17 Men’s Quad - Heat – 4th → Repechage – 4th
Schoolgirls Single - Heat – 6th → Repechage – 3rd → Quarter-Final – 8th
U19 Women’s Double – Heat – 4th → Repechage – 5th
U19 Women’s Quad – Heat 5th → Repechage – 5th
Sports Coordinator
BDSSS Secretary & QRSS 10 -19yrs Cricket Executive Member
Simon_Gills@rok.catholic.edu.au