Triathlon/Aquathlon

The Wide Bay School trials were held over the weekend for both triathlon and aquathon in Hervey Bay.

Wide Bay triathlon and aquathlon trials results were:

Junior Triathlon
- 6th Isabella W
- 6th Lewis O
Intermediate Triathlon
- 1st Elise V (Wide Bay Champion)
Senior Triathlon
- 1st Max O (Wide Bay Champion)
Junior Female aquathlon
- 1st Atlanta D (Wide Bay Champion)
Intermediate Male aquathlon
- 3rd Hamish O

All of our Shalom athletes have been selected to represent Wide Bay at the State Championships in February 2026. Congratulations to all.

Rugby League

Congratulations to Shalom student Baidan T who played in the Qld Murrie Carnival over the recent school holidays.  Baidan had a great tournament and was picked in the Qld U18 Murrie team for 2026.

Athletics

Recently, Koby I competed at the QLD Athletics All Schools Championships (where he represented Shalom College). Koby placed 2nd in the 3000m Race Walk which he now qualifies for the Athletics Australia’s National Schools Athletics Championships in Melbourne in December, where he will represent QLD

Student Success

Over the past 8 months, Lachlan W has been refereeing for the FQPL weekly. A huge commitment to make each weekend and even many weekday evening games. After the months of dedication Lachlan was: 

• Awarded FQ Wide Bay Junior Referee of the Year
• Nominated for the Des Mills Medal (QLD Junior Referee of the Year)

Alongside these extraordinary awards, he had a significant year of achievements, including:

• Assistant Referee in the Australia Cup, Kappa Cup, and Champions League competitions
• Referee for the U17 Grand Final
• Assistant Referee for the FQPL U23 Grand Final

Congratulations Lachy for your awards this season. 

Hockey

Congratulations to Shalom students Courtney K and Ameilia L who played in the U/16 Bundaberg Rep team at the State Champs at the Gold Coast in the first week of the school hols.  Bundy finished in 4th Place (Div 2).  Ameilia and Courtney gained selection in the U/16 QLD squad.  They will now head to trials in Feb 2026 where the final team will be selected.  Emma K was a Technical Official at this tournament and was awarded a final.

Levi K and Sophie A competed in the National U/14 Championships last week in Brisbane.  Sophie and her QLD Embers team finished with the Gold Medal.  Levi and his QLD Sabres team finished with the Silver Medal.  A fantastic achievement for both of these regional players.

Courtney K, Emma K, Gabrielle A, and Madeleine E competed in the u/18 QLD Indoor Hockey State champs over the weekend representing Bundaberg.  Courtney K finished Top Goal Scorer of the tournament.

Muay Thai

Congratulations to Shalom Yr 8 student Jhett H who competed in his second professional Muay Thai fight on the 5th of October in the school holidays at the Conquest Muay Thai Promotions. While Jhett didn’t win the very close fight, he did win best junior fight of the day with a very nice trophy.

Basketball

Congratulations to Shalom students Tyler R-J and Cruze C who played with the All Star Green team that won the grand final last month for the club Bundaberg Basketball Winter Season.