Mission
Head to Heart: A Meaningful Experience for Shalom and Bundaberg
At the end of last term, Shalom College had the privilege of hosting the Edmund Rice Head to Heart Program on campus. The one-day program brought together students, staff, and local mentors for a day focused on reflection, connection, and personal development.
The Head to Heart initiative is designed to give young people a break from their regular routines and offer a space to explore values, relationships, and identity in a supportive environment. Students participated in group discussions, and activities in a unique 1:1 ratio. crafted to push shalom students out of their comfort zones to become role models and ‘big buddies’ for at risk youth in the Bundaberg and greater region that encouraged openness and strengthened peer relationships.
We would like to thank the Bundaberg Chop Shop for their generous donation of food to support the program. Their contribution played a vital role in making the day possible. Acknowledgement also goes to Rice House, and to Scott Whitelaw and Cheryl Petersen (Campus Minister) for their support, guidance, and facilitation throughout the day.
Programs like Head to Heart benefit not only the students involved, but also the wider Shalom and Bundaberg communities. They help build emotional resilience, community spirit, and shared understanding, all of which are essential to a healthy school culture.
We look forward to continuing to support initiatives like these that enrich the lives of our students and strengthen our school community.
Mr Ryan Smith
Edmund Rice Camp Coordinator
Masses
Gathering as a community to participate in Mass is central to being Catholic. As a Catholic School, we provide opportunities for students and staff to participate in Masses, regardless of their own faith background or none. Therefore, each House will join with another, to celebrate a House Mass during one of their timetabled Assembly times in Term 2 or Term 3.
Each Religious Education class will also cohost a Wednesday morning Mass at 8am in our chapel. This Mass occurs during term time and is a Parish Mass, so it is open to all. The Mass finishes before the 8.40am bell. Religious Education teachers will email a notice to families prior to their allocated Mass, and we encourage attendance. Upcoming Masses will be hosted by our Year 11 and Year 10 students.
Wednesday 30 April Mr David Gahan's 11RAE D & G
Wednesday 7 May Ms Trish Ingall's 11SOR A & B
Wednesday 14 May Brett Wyatt's 11 RAE F & I
Also, if you would like to join in other Parish services, the Catholic Parish of Bundaberg advertises Mass times at https://www.bundabergcatholic.net.au/mass-prayer/
Mrs Sandra Freeman
Assistant Principal - Mission
Sandra_Freeman@rok.catholic.edu.au