SHALOM NEWS MANY CULTURES ONE FAITH

DECEMBER 2014 TERM 4

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Greetings

Graduation

Healthy Choice

Boarding

Sporting Academy News

“The Back Page”

IMPORTANT DATES-2014 Wednesday 28th January—Boarding students start to travel back to School

Thursday 29th January…… School starts-classes start

Wednesday 1st April ……………………..End of Term 1—Boarders Travel Home

New enrolments are currently being taken….Call the Enrolment Officer

DECEMBER 2014

Shalom Christian College 190 Hervey Range Rd, Condon, Qld 4815

PO Box 366, Thuringowa Central, Qld 4817 Tel: (07) 4750 3400 Fax: (07) 4750 3429

www.shalomcollege.qld.edu.au

CLASS OF 2014

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GREETINGS

G reetings,

Dear Parents, Caregiver and Families

I would like to congratulate the students who graduated this year. We had a great ceremony for

the Torres Strait Passage of Rites where we had guests from Brisbane and the Uniting Church.

We were also privileged to have a member of the Cowboys NRL team speak to the school about

motivation and success.

It was wonderful to see so many families at the year 12 graduation formal.

Families travelled from Queensland, the Torres Strait and Northern Territory to support and

celebrate the success of these young men and young women. It was very pleasing to have just

received notice from the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority that nine of the

graduates have gained a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). All students received a

Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification. The percentage of students who received

some form of qualification was 95%.

This is a credit to the hard work of the students, teachers and other staff in the school.

Congratulations also to the families who gave students support during their education journey at

the secondary school.

Be proud of our young men and young women we have here at Shalom and very proud of their

achievements.

Blessings,

Chris England

Principal

Remembering the fallen heroes... Remembrance Day is a very important day on the calendar of the Australian people.

A minute's silence was observed at 11:11am, marking 96 years since the guns fell silent in 1918.

The event is marked to symbolise the bravery and sacrifice of troops, especially diggers in past

and present and that ordinary people "were not ordinary at all" during the war.

Students from Shalom Christian College both from primary and secondary had the privilege to

attend this special event. They laid the Wreaths (thanks to Aunty Meriana Obed) at the foot of

the Cenotaph in Townsville and others who attended the event placed poppies on the Stone of

Remembrance, symbolising the fallen soldiers.

Counsellor - Raj

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REMEMBRANCE DAY

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SCHOOL AWARDS

STUDENT GRADUATION AWARDS 2014

CLASS Christian Citizenship

Award

Sports for Girls Award

Sports for Boys Award

Cultural Leadership

Award

Top Attendance

Award

Most Im-proved Aca-demic Award

Top Academic Performance

Antonia Andrews

Antonia Andrews

Amos Whaleboat

Clement

Sibley Karrisha Pompey

Antonia Andrews

7/8A

Delphina Morris

Zeanne Murrungun

Ezekiel Baker

Delphina Morris

Simeon Dhamarrandji

Emma Smith

Crystal Creek

Kiann Walsh

Tullia Wilson

Kiann Walsh

Kylie Joe Sha-Shanna

Booth 9/10A Kylie Joe

Lazarus Edwards

Chris Jervis

Kyle Yunupingu

Lazarus Edwards

Jonathon Dhurrkay

Arthur Delta

9/10B

Celine Baker

Rikkisha Gaykamangu

Mariah Gabori

Celine Baker

Kitana Kelly

Rikkisha Gaykamangu

Maria Yunupingu

Lit 1

Calvin

Gurruwiwi

Jayden Dhamarrandji

Calvin Gurruwiwi

Curtis Parry

Curtis Parry

Jayden Dhamarrandji

Lit 2

Bethany

Gondarra Pamai Dau

Lance Hudson

Letisha Baker

Bethany Gondarra

Alita Harris

Janaya Buie

Y11

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

Boarding Leadership

Litisha Baker

Curtis Parry

Tutor's Award

Kitana Kelly

Christopher Jervis

Robert Dick

Micky Barry

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SCHOOL AWARDS

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HEALTHY CHOICE

‘N eed for Feed’ Cookery Program

We have been lucky enough to be funded by Diabetes Qld to run cookery classes every Wednesday night in Term 4. Patricka Gisu was employed as a cookery assistant and she helped do the shopping, set up the room, assist the students and clean up.

I think Patricka enjoyed the classes just as much as the students did- even though she was working!

We have made Pizzas (including making the pizza dough), Smoothies, Milkshakes, Pineapple and

Chicken Stir-fry, Muffins and Spicy Chicken Burritos so far.

Who would have thought that a heart-shaped pizza would look so good?!

This Saturday we are making Omelettes, Muesli bars and Raspberry Loaves, which should make for a

delicious morning tea.

The students have had a fun time in class and I have really enjoyed their sense of humour and energy.

Everything has been edible so far!

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COMMUNITY TRIPS

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Indigenous Printmakers Workshop Jo Lankester

Tommy Pau

Angela Cheung

In the Art Room 2014

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Artists in Schools Program With Jill O’Sullivan

The wishing tree daycare centre Painting a Mural

In the Art Room 2014

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YOUNG WARRIORS PROGRAM

Young Warriors: Taking Time to De-stress before Formal Evening Graduating Year 12 plays a significant chapter in our student’s journey at Shalom Christian College. Students, parents and the community celebrate the most anticipated day of the year–Formal. This includes in encouraging and inspiring students throughout each year to make their commitment to graduate with their class. The Young Warriors have been spending the last week at school participating in health programs and finishing up their assignments working along with teachers, support staff and others who were willing to give up their personal time to achieve their goals. To de-stress the Young Warriors went for a movie, a great way to relax and hang out with peers before a formal evening at Mercure Inn. Counsellor Raj

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GRADUATING WOMENS PROGRAM

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YEAR 13

Congratulations to James Matthew, Danika Buie, Talena Morgan and

Patricka Gisu who have successfully obtained Health Worker Traineeships

with TAIHS, starting in 2015.

It is lovely to see your hard work and dedication paying off.

We are very proud of you.

James Matthew, Telena Morgan, Patricka Gisu, Danika Buie

Mr Neil Weise, James Matthew, Telena Morgan, Patricka Gisu, Danika Buie

On behalf of Shalom Christian College we would like to

Wish you and your family a magical Christmas

Sending blessings of Peace & Happiness

Be Safe and take extra special care of yourselves

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CLASS OF 2014

Rosemma Baragud – From Yam Island

Thomas Clarke - From Proserpine

Cenita Cubillo – From Jabiru

Jordana Donas - Rockhampton

Elizabeth Gillett – From Katherine

Delma Gisu – From Merr Island

Patricka Gisu – From Merr Island

Christopher Hunter – From Broome

Jemily Ingui – From Rockhampton

Saul Landis – From Arakun

Jaydene Laurie – From Bulla

Talena Morgan – From Milingimbi

Tony O’Keefe – From Mt Isa

Raydale Spratt – From Coen

Sean Stanway – From Wyundum

Jason Waia – From Townsville

Brendan Wanambi – From Elcho Island

Lucy Whaleboat – From Townsville

Moses Wosomo – From Saibai

Gilbert Wosomo – From Saibai

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GRADUATION ASSEMBLY

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Yr 12 RITES OF PASSAGE

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FORMAL

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Wherever you may go

Take us with you in

your hearts and know

that you are loved,

always.

FORMAL

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T erm 4 – Boarding

What a great term we have had in boarding! It’s been one of the best terms that I can remember!

Everyone has been well behaved and getting on great with each other.

Over the mid-term break some of the House Parents – uncles and aunties, did a clean and spruce up of the boys

dorm and got it looking at its best. Well, at the end of term the boys can be proud of how they have kept it

clean. Last week I took some parents and students who are coming here to board next year in Year 7 (now that

Year 7 is secondary school across Queensland) to look at the Girls Dorm, and the parents and children were so

impressed that some girls were ready to move in straight away.

What has happened this term:

Some of the Elcho Island students danced at the opening of a Child Care Centre playground and also at a

function at the Casino

The kitchen put on a great Christmas dinner on Wednesday 19 November before the Year 12’s left

We shared in the joys and goodbyes of the graduating Year 12’s and saw them all get dressed up flash for

their Formal

We went to a Greek and an Indian Festival to experience a little of some other cultures

We loved cooling off with a swim at Riverway on a few occasions

We shared church twice with the Calvary Elevate Youth

We had fun at Laser Zone and went to Iggy Park Disco twice

We also went to Launch Zone – a trampoline game place – for the first time and had so much fun that we

will get back there each term in 2015

Boarding is no way boring!!

Thank you to the Uncles and Aunties who work so hard in Boarding!

Thank you to the Boarders for listening to the Uncles and Aunties, and for doing your best!

Thank you to the Services Staff who prepare our food and fix anything that stops working!

Thank you God for helping us each day!

It’s been a great team effort and a special time for working as the Shalom family to make 2014 so

good.

Have a wonderful Christmas as you celebrate Jesus’ birthday and the ultimate gift that has been given to us.

Stay safe and enjoy your time at home with your family and others who you love.

See you next year when you return to go on with your education.

God bless,

Paul Tolliday

Head of Boarding

BOARDING

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SHALOM SPORTS

G IRLS RUGBY LEAGUE COWBOYS CHALLENGE

Friday the 24th October saw the girls school rugby league team partake in the Girls Cowboys challenge held at Junior Rugby league Grounds. The Girls played 4 games overall and produced some really good footy. They lost 3 of those games but were gallant in defeat. Their sole win saw the girls produce some amazing skills and defence and ran out 4 tries to 2 victors.

G irls AFL

The Girls AFL team have been playing on Wednesday's afternoon in the GIRLS Open AFL school competition. Up to date they have played 3 games with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss. The girls have displayed some outstanding football skills that have seem them compete in every game. On top of that they have enjoyed themselves and

have displayed great sportsmanship at all times. Well done ladies!!!

Shalom College Team with Cowboys U20’s Akeripa Tia Kilifi and Shalom TA Alex Munroe

Jillaroo Team Members Renae Kumst and Jenni-Sue Hoepper

A thletics

At the end of October Lance Hudson and Thomas Clarke travelled to Brisbane representing North Queensland in Athletics at the State Championships. This was an amazing accomplishment considering that neither of the boys specialise in Athletics and a pointer to how talented they are as sportsmen. Both boys finished just outside the top 10 in the State in their events. Lance for U16 Javelin and Tom for U17 High Jump. The boys enjoyed the experience and coupled with trips to Suncorp Stadium to watch the Brisbane Roar take on Sydney FC in the A-League and the Aussies take on the Kiwis in the Rugby League Four Nations meant for a memorable weekend.

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WOMEN’S AFL FOOTBALL

“The Back Page”

Townsville Eagles Youth Girls AFL

In late October the first ever Townsville Eagles Youth Girls AFL team which included 5 Shalom College students

Delma Gisu, Pamai Dau, Reannen Lalara, Jaydene Laurie and Rikkisha Gaykamangu travelled to Brisbane to begin their

state championships campaign.

While the first game was not the scoreboard result the team was looking for, it most certainly gave the girls their first taste of high level football and taught them valuable lessons they would use in the games ahead.

With each game, the girls grew in confidence and their true ability began to shine through, defeating Wide Bay by a single point in game 3 and absolutely smashing Mackay by 56 points in game 4.

The girls finished fourth overall after a hard four days of football.

Shalom’s Delma Gisu was named as Townsville’s best player following stellar performances throughout the carnival.

Delma was electrifying with the ball in her hands.

Pamai, even though she carried an injury for all of the carnival, attacked the football like a warrior.

Rikkisha was the team goal sneak.

Reannen was a tough competitor tackling anyone within reach and Jaydene was solid and reliable every time her teammates needed her.