Long Service Achievements (continued)

MRS JAN APLIN – 30 YEARS SERVICE

Jan commenced work with Catholic Education in 1982 in Bundaberg at Christian Brothers College. She then moved to Shalom at the formation of the new school and has worked as the Principal’s Secretary and Student Enrolment Secretary for all of Shalom’s existence, working under six different Principals.

MRS JENNY WEDEMEYER – 40 YEARS SERVICE

Jenny commenced her teaching career with Qld Department of Education in 1969, working in Gayndah and Bundaberg State High School and joined St Patrick’s High School in Bundaberg in 1972 where she taught  English, Maths, French, Speech & Drama. She also held the positions of Sports’ Coordinator and Assistant to the Principal Students . St Patrick’s later become Loyola College and then joined with Christian Brothers College to become Shalom College. Jenny has continued at Shalom from the very beginning enthusing students with her passion for Drama, Maths,  Religion, History, Geography, SOSE and English. Jenny is currently Shalom’s Senior English Coordinator. After the ceremony Jenny was photographed with the 33 staff in Bundaberg’s Catholic schools whom she had taught. 

BR ROCHFORD - 60 YEARS SERVICE

In an achievement against which others pale, Br Rocky has been involved in Catholic education for 60 years. Having been a teacher and Principal in Catholic Schools throughout his career, Br Rochford has served in Ingham, Townsville, Ipswich, Mt Isa, Indooroopilly, Rockhampton, Dalby and New Guinea before coming to Shalom in 1988.  He is still very committed to his vocation and is a highly respected at the College. ‘Br Rocky’, as he is affectionately known, is a living legend around Shalom and catalogues a pictorial history of the College and assists students with preparing class masses and takes classes on Shalom history and ethos.  He can be seen at almost every school event with his trademark camera and video camera (or both) recording every detail.  He continues to inspire students, staff and parents and indeed everyone in the community

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