Shalom Athletics Carnival

Congrats to all that attended the two days of Athletics.  Largest numbers yet with over 1200 students participating.  Congrats to WALSH HOUSE, the 2025 Athletics Champions. Hogan finished 2^nd and Adams in 3^rd.

Congratulations also to our Age Champions for 2025:

Girls
12 yrs    -     Matilda K (McA)
13 yrs    -     Indica O (C)
14 yrs    -     Charli P (R)
15 yrs    -     Courtney K (L)
16 yrs    -     Josie P (R)
17 yrs    -     Lana G (Mk)
18+ yrs  -    Hayley N (McA)

Boys
12 yrs    -     Lyle B (H)
13 yrs    -     Jayden S (W)
14 yrs    -     James P (H)
15 yrs    -     Trey P (A)
16 yrs    -     Blake W (McC)
17 yrs    -     Jack G (Mk)
18+ yrs  -    Freddie C (McA) 

Three new records were set in 2025.

Girls 12yrs 800m: Atlanta D set a new record of 2:45.44.  The old record was 2:45.53 from 2023

Girls 12yrs 3000m: Atlanta D set a new record of 12:30.40.  The old record was 12:54.06 from 2023

Girls 16yrs High Jump: Josie P set a new record of 1.50m.  The old record was 1.49m from 1986 (J Pimm)

BDSSS Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to the Shalom Athletics Team on a successful defence of the Senior and Junior Athletics trophies at the recent BDSSS Athletics Carnival.  Shalom won the Junior Division by 150pts and the Senior Division by 160pts.  Thanks to all the students who competed and in particular the Team Managers Mrs Jenner and Mr McMah for their efforts over the two days.  Special congrats to our District Age Champions:

12yrs Boys: Lyle B
13yrs Girls: Indica O
13yrs Boys: Kain P
15yrs Girls: Courtney K
16yrs Girls: Josie P

Two new records were set by Shalom students.

Atlanta D in the 12yrs Girls 800m with a time of 2:41.28

Elise V in the 14yrs Girls 1500m in a time of 5:12.16

A Bundy District team will now be selected to compete at the Wide Bay trials (in Bundy) on August 25/26.

Motor Cross

Izaak T (Yr 11) has placed 2nd overall in the Sunshine State Motocross Series for 2025 in the Junior Lites 250cc class.  The series was 6 rounds at Kilcoy, Mundubbera, Warwick, Toowoomba, Goondiwindi and Rockhampton, attracting riders from all over the country as Australia's premium competition for his age and class. Izaak rode with a wrist injury in Rockhampton to secure an overall podium finish.

Izaak was selected for QLD to compete in the MX3 class (U19) in the Darwin round of Australia's Motor Cross Grand Prix at Hidden Valley. Congratulations Izaak!!!!

BMX

Congratulations to Shalom student Sophie-Rose B.  Sophie competed in Copenhagen, Denmark last week at the 2025 UCI World BMX Championships. Sophie finished 44^th in the World. Awesome achievement Sophie!!!

Cycling

Congratulations to Elise V for her stellar performances at the QLD State Road Cycling Championships in Bundaberg a couple of weekends ago!

Elise secured 3^rd place in the Criterium, 3^rd in the Road Race, and a strong 4^th in the Individual Time Trial, proving her consistency and competitiveness across all race formats.

These outstanding results, combined with her impressive track record in previous competitions, put Elise in strong contention to represent QLD at the upcoming Australian Road Nationals later this year- a remarkable achievement on the national stage.

We are incredibly proud of Elise’s determination, resilience, and sportsmanship. Her hard work and dedication continue to inspire everyone around her. Keep pushing, Elise- the QLD jersey is within reach!

Cross Country

Congratulations to all the Shalom students that competed at the State Cross Country in the first week of term.  Jayden S, represented Wide Bay at the Cross Country State Championships and achieved 35th place for 13yrs Boys.