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Term 2 Week 4
MANY CULTURES • ONE FAITH
SHALOM NEWS Term 2 Week 4 190 HERVEY RANGE ROAD, CONDON
PO BOX 366, THURINGOWA CENTRAL QLD 4817
From the Principal Term 2 has started very well. This term we have weekly football for girls and boys, as well as basketball. It is great to see the students participating in these activities.
Next week we have NAPLAN testing for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Students are being prepared for this, but not at the expense of normal classwork. Kind regards, Chris England
We have commenced an activity where we group students from the area they are from and take them to learn the traditional ways of collecting seafood and fishing. This is an attempt to encourage them to value the practices of their ancestors.
We also had seven students who went for eight days to Geelong College in Melbourne. All students enjoyed the experience and grew considerably from it.
(P) 07 4750 3400
(F) 07 4750 3429
Important Dates Wednesday 13th April – ABSTUDY Return to School Travel Day 14th-15th April – Lit 2 Overnight Camp 21st – 22nd April – Year 11 Overnight Camp 27th April – Confraternity practice game vs Gilroy-Santa Maria College 28th-29th April – Year 12 Overnight Camp 23rd June – End of term 2 - Boarders travel day
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MANY CULTURES • ONE FAITH | Term 2 Week 4
FAST FACTS
what it is like as a student at Geelong College.
72%
Kyle Yunupingu (Galiwinku, Yr12), Carlie-Anne Southward (Cairns, Yr12), Kiann Walsh (Townsville, Yr12), Janaya Samardin (Yr12, Townsville), Sha-Shanna Booth (Yr12, Townsville) spent the week with Katrina Booth, and Jodine Daisy (2015) to Geelong.
Of the human body is made up of water – which is why drinking at least 6 cups of water a day is very important!
75% Of your brain is water, so it is very important to drink at least 6 cups of water a day
Kickstarting Careers! Dominic Bradshaw (Wyndham, Yr9), Gize Dau (Darwin, Yr9), Leslie Phillips-Bangarr (Gunbalunya, Yr10) and Javarn Cannendo (Townsville, Yr10) all represented Shalom and their communities at the 2016 AFL Kickstart Indigenous Championships, held in Townsville over the second week of the Term 1 holidays. The boys benefitted from the mentoring and coaching of players recently involved at an elite AFL level. Hopefully next year we will see more Shalom boys involved in Kickstart!
Whilst in Geelong, the Shalom students spent time in the school, and visited the Fitzroy AMS, Bells Beach, and some Geelong sites as well as spending some time getting to know Melbourne.
Over the last weekend in Term 1, Celine Baker, Monique Yarrak and Head of Boarding Paul Tolliday went to Melbourne to participate in the Christian Conference – Surrender 16.
Baristas getting busy! We are working towards getting 16 students who are interested in getting a coffee (Barista and food handling) ticket through TAFE in Term 2. Some of the students had a trial run of making coffee and using a machine that the school is hiring, at the end of Term 1.
Off to the cold of Geelong After arriving on Wednesday, a group of Shalom students travelled down to The Geelong College to spend a week teaching others their culture, and learning more about
Surrender 16
Michelle, from the Willows Coffee Club came and demonstrated the skills to the students and then coached them as they had a go themselves. It was a good experience for everyone and we are looking forward to doing the official training soon.
It was a wonderful weekend where we were able to represent Shalom Christian College proudly in our conversations, school uniforms, Celine praying for the youth in her language and also sharing a dance one night on the main stage. Surrender was all about hearing about how to “Love God, love one another and love your enemy”. We heard from guest speakers of Mexican, Afro-American and African backgrounds that all challenged us to show the love of Jesus in our communities. The girls then got to look a little at the city of Melbourne (they even saw Djuki Mala one night) and the weekend was very memorable. Indigenous Christians from across Australia were there and it is a place we will look to be involved in, in the future.
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MANY CULTURES • ONE FAITH | Term 2 Week 4
NQ Championships Elliot Clarke (Kalumburu, Yr11) returned to Shalom early this term to participate in the North Queensland region U16 AFL Championships. Elliot was a valuable member of the side that won against Mackay and Capricornia, and had very close games with Cape York and Cairns.
Junior Hawks swooping!
AROUND SHALOM
Exciting news this term, with our Under 15s boys joining with the University Hawks, who for some town have partnered with Shalom in both senior and womens AFL. Watch this space for more exciting AFL news.
Checking out Bells Beach Confro – 10 weeks away! Surrender 16
Mr England visited Geelong for a visit during the exchange, and travelled down to famous Bells Beach to check out the surf!
With only 10 weeks to go until Confraternity 2016, the boys are all working very hard to get into match fitness. Extra sessions are the ones that make all the difference!
Celine (Milingimbi, Yr12) and Monique (Mornington Island, Yr12) with two of the guest speakers - Noel and Marianne Castellanos from California.
Eureka! Celine and Monique’s photoshop effort from the Eureka Tower in Melbourne.
Watch out for Shalom! Our Registrar, Jodi, will be out and about over the next term, visiting communities and meeting the next generation of Shalom Champions! Check out some of the photos from Jodi, Paul and Aunty Sandra’s community visit to Galwinku
Suns Academy Lance Hudson (2015) is continuing to impress at the Gold Coast, recently being selected for the AFL Queensland U18 State Team.
TAIHS Health Promotion Our Indigenous Health Worker students kitted up to help Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service to create some new health resources
Term 2 Week 4
MANY CULTURES • ONE FAITH
Keep Supporting Our School Supporting us can look like: • • • •
Ask your young person “did they do your best at school today?” Ask your young person “What was your favourite class today? Why?” Ask your young person “What’s your favourite thing at Shalom?” Ask your young person “Who do you go to see if you’re worried or upset?”
Shalom would love to hear from families how their young people are doing at Shalom. Sometimes they might feel shame or embarrassed to talk about these things with us-they might be a new student and not know staff very well. Call and have a talk with one of our PC teachers or Health and Wellbeing Team
Miss Di Yr 7/8
Miss Mary Yr 9/10
Miss Allison CC
Miss Lorraine OC
Miss Tegan Yr 11
Mr Ryan Yr 12
Miss Sharyn Yr 12
Miss Merwez Lit Women
Mr Jonny Lit Men
Mr Neil Yr 13
Miss Sandy – Deputy Principal
Mr Bruce – Liaison Officer
Mr Tom – Liaison Officer
Aunty Sandra – Liaison Officer
Aunty Jenny – Liaison Officer
Uncle Tom – Liaison Officer
Miss Christine – Nurse
Miss Carrie – Family Support Officer
Miss Leesha – Counselling Programs
Mr Burgess – Head of Sports Academy
Miss Melissa – Head of Sport
Mr Joe – Head of Secondary
Want to send your family to Shalom? Give our Registrar, Jodi McLean, a call to talk about what Shalom can do to help your young person Changed your sim card? Call Aunty Kylie or Aunty Fiona and let Shalom know your new number!
MANY CULTURES • ONE FAITH
SHALOM NEWS Term 2 Week 4 190 HERVEY RANGE ROAD, CONDON
PO BOX 366, THURINGOWA CENTRAL QLD 4817
From the Principal Term 2 has started very well. This term we have weekly football for girls and boys, as well as basketball. It is great to see the students participating in these activities.
Next week we have NAPLAN testing for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Students are being prepared for this, but not at the expense of normal classwork. Kind regards, Chris England
We have commenced an activity where we group students from the area they are from and take them to learn the traditional ways of collecting seafood and fishing. This is an attempt to encourage them to value the practices of their ancestors.
We also had seven students who went for eight days to Geelong College in Melbourne. All students enjoyed the experience and grew considerably from it.
(P) 07 4750 3400
(F) 07 4750 3429
Important Dates Wednesday 13th April – ABSTUDY Return to School Travel Day 14th-15th April – Lit 2 Overnight Camp 21st – 22nd April – Year 11 Overnight Camp 27th April – Confraternity practice game vs Gilroy-Santa Maria College 28th-29th April – Year 12 Overnight Camp 23rd June – End of term 2 - Boarders travel day
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MANY CULTURES • ONE FAITH | Term 2 Week 4
FAST FACTS
what it is like as a student at Geelong College.
72%
Kyle Yunupingu (Galiwinku, Yr12), Carlie-Anne Southward (Cairns, Yr12), Kiann Walsh (Townsville, Yr12), Janaya Samardin (Yr12, Townsville), Sha-Shanna Booth (Yr12, Townsville) spent the week with Katrina Booth, and Jodine Daisy (2015) to Geelong.
Of the human body is made up of water – which is why drinking at least 6 cups of water a day is very important!
75% Of your brain is water, so it is very important to drink at least 6 cups of water a day
Kickstarting Careers! Dominic Bradshaw (Wyndham, Yr9), Gize Dau (Darwin, Yr9), Leslie Phillips-Bangarr (Gunbalunya, Yr10) and Javarn Cannendo (Townsville, Yr10) all represented Shalom and their communities at the 2016 AFL Kickstart Indigenous Championships, held in Townsville over the second week of the Term 1 holidays. The boys benefitted from the mentoring and coaching of players recently involved at an elite AFL level. Hopefully next year we will see more Shalom boys involved in Kickstart!
Whilst in Geelong, the Shalom students spent time in the school, and visited the Fitzroy AMS, Bells Beach, and some Geelong sites as well as spending some time getting to know Melbourne.
Over the last weekend in Term 1, Celine Baker, Monique Yarrak and Head of Boarding Paul Tolliday went to Melbourne to participate in the Christian Conference – Surrender 16.
Baristas getting busy! We are working towards getting 16 students who are interested in getting a coffee (Barista and food handling) ticket through TAFE in Term 2. Some of the students had a trial run of making coffee and using a machine that the school is hiring, at the end of Term 1.
Off to the cold of Geelong After arriving on Wednesday, a group of Shalom students travelled down to The Geelong College to spend a week teaching others their culture, and learning more about
Surrender 16
Michelle, from the Willows Coffee Club came and demonstrated the skills to the students and then coached them as they had a go themselves. It was a good experience for everyone and we are looking forward to doing the official training soon.
It was a wonderful weekend where we were able to represent Shalom Christian College proudly in our conversations, school uniforms, Celine praying for the youth in her language and also sharing a dance one night on the main stage. Surrender was all about hearing about how to “Love God, love one another and love your enemy”. We heard from guest speakers of Mexican, Afro-American and African backgrounds that all challenged us to show the love of Jesus in our communities. The girls then got to look a little at the city of Melbourne (they even saw Djuki Mala one night) and the weekend was very memorable. Indigenous Christians from across Australia were there and it is a place we will look to be involved in, in the future.
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MANY CULTURES • ONE FAITH | Term 2 Week 4
NQ Championships Elliot Clarke (Kalumburu, Yr11) returned to Shalom early this term to participate in the North Queensland region U16 AFL Championships. Elliot was a valuable member of the side that won against Mackay and Capricornia, and had very close games with Cape York and Cairns.
Junior Hawks swooping!
AROUND SHALOM
Exciting news this term, with our Under 15s boys joining with the University Hawks, who for some town have partnered with Shalom in both senior and womens AFL. Watch this space for more exciting AFL news.
Checking out Bells Beach Confro – 10 weeks away! Surrender 16
Mr England visited Geelong for a visit during the exchange, and travelled down to famous Bells Beach to check out the surf!
With only 10 weeks to go until Confraternity 2016, the boys are all working very hard to get into match fitness. Extra sessions are the ones that make all the difference!
Celine (Milingimbi, Yr12) and Monique (Mornington Island, Yr12) with two of the guest speakers - Noel and Marianne Castellanos from California.
Eureka! Celine and Monique’s photoshop effort from the Eureka Tower in Melbourne.
Watch out for Shalom! Our Registrar, Jodi, will be out and about over the next term, visiting communities and meeting the next generation of Shalom Champions! Check out some of the photos from Jodi, Paul and Aunty Sandra’s community visit to Galwinku
Suns Academy Lance Hudson (2015) is continuing to impress at the Gold Coast, recently being selected for the AFL Queensland U18 State Team.
TAIHS Health Promotion Our Indigenous Health Worker students kitted up to help Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service to create some new health resources
Term 2 Week 4
MANY CULTURES • ONE FAITH
Keep Supporting Our School Supporting us can look like: • • • •
Ask your young person “did they do your best at school today?” Ask your young person “What was your favourite class today? Why?” Ask your young person “What’s your favourite thing at Shalom?” Ask your young person “Who do you go to see if you’re worried or upset?”
Shalom would love to hear from families how their young people are doing at Shalom. Sometimes they might feel shame or embarrassed to talk about these things with us-they might be a new student and not know staff very well. Call and have a talk with one of our PC teachers or Health and Wellbeing Team
Miss Di Yr 7/8
Miss Mary Yr 9/10
Miss Allison CC
Miss Lorraine OC
Miss Tegan Yr 11
Mr Ryan Yr 12
Miss Sharyn Yr 12
Miss Merwez Lit Women
Mr Jonny Lit Men
Mr Neil Yr 13
Miss Sandy – Deputy Principal
Mr Bruce – Liaison Officer
Mr Tom – Liaison Officer
Aunty Sandra – Liaison Officer
Aunty Jenny – Liaison Officer
Uncle Tom – Liaison Officer
Miss Christine – Nurse
Miss Carrie – Family Support Officer
Miss Leesha – Counselling Programs
Mr Burgess – Head of Sports Academy
Miss Melissa – Head of Sport
Mr Joe – Head of Secondary
Want to send your family to Shalom? Give our Registrar, Jodi McLean, a call to talk about what Shalom can do to help your young person Changed your sim card? Call Aunty Kylie or Aunty Fiona and let Shalom know your new number!
