Welcome back to Term 3. We have a busy term as always.

Firstly I would like to welcome our new students who have joined us this term. They are Year 8 - Brittany Meyer, Ella Muscat, Maddison Rejtano and Samuel Vohland. Year 9 - Jessica Johnson, Mary-Ellen Pascoe, Andre Payne. Year 11—Andrew Haimes, Melody Meyer, Glor-Ann Pascoe, Alice Payne, Jaizdon Corrigan and Amber Lutter. We hope that you enjoy your time with us.

Next Thursday 22 July we have our Interhouse Athletics Carnival. Can I remind all students that this is a compulsory day of attendance.  It is hoped that all students will join in the spirit of the day and participate in most events.

Students are to wear their full sports uniform on the day which includes a hat. If for some reason your son or daughter does not have a sports uniform then the formal uniform is to be worn. Your son or daughter would then change into suitable clothes. These students will then need to change back into their formal uniform to go home. I appreciate your cooperation on these matters.

Our next College social is on 23 July in our Sports Centre. It follows the “buddy’ afternoon. The social is well supervised so please encourage your son or daughter, particularly in the younger grades, to attend. The Year 12 Social Committee do put in a great deal of effort to make sure the students have fun. If any parent can assist with supervision your help would be greatly appreciated. Contact me here at the College if you are able to do so.

I must compliment the Year 12 students for the way in which they have undertaken the trial QCS days. Well done seniors.

The first few weeks back after holidays always highlights the need for students to remember our grooming policy. You will find that the Year Coordinators may have spoken to your son about the length of his hair and the need to have it cut. You will find a note in his record book if this is the case. In the student record books it is clearly stated the boys should have their hair above the collar in length, cut short at the front and ears should be visible.  Some boys have ‘wispy bits’ at the front - these should not be longer than the ear lobes please.Hairstyles should be conservative thus the ‘spiked’ look with lots of hair product in the hair is not allowed at school.
For the girls their hair should be neat and tidy at all times too. In the record books it does state that hair must be off the face. Colours and foils must be natural – for both boys and girls.

Our students are constantly reminded about our expectations. If your son or daughter does not comply with our grooming policy they will receive a letter asking that the hair style be changed/fixed. Any queries on our policy may be directed to me here at the College. Another reminder to all students that gum is not allowed in the College – if a student is found to be chewing gum then a Saturday detention is automatic.

Lastly, we are more than willing to lend money to students if they have forgotten their lunch or need bus money but this must be repaid to the office the following day. Your cooperation in this matter would be appreciated. 
Once again I thank you for your ongoing support.

Mrs Elizabeth Austin-Campbell
AP – Students

Our quiet achievers this week are two of our confraternity students. Danielle Giebel from the netball and Sam Daff as part of the rugby league.

Both students have just attended carnivals in Brisbane over the holidays. During that time they both displayed great sportsmanship and positive attitudes. They proved to be  excellent role models for younger participants by always helping out and providing encouragement when needed. Both Danielle and Sam are worthy recipients of this week’s Quiet Achiever Award. Congratulations to you both.

Rhapsody Rotorua 2010 – During the holidays, thirty-two students and four teachers travelled to New Zealand for this annual music festival. This tour group was so good that the coach driver has requested that he our driver in 2012 or was it the special present we bought him!? The students were kept busy the entire time with performances at two local Primary Schools, workshops, festival and honour group rehearsals, two public concerts, sightseeing, which included a traditional Maori Hangi ending the week with skiing on Mount Ruapehu. Yes, we actually got up to the top of the mountain and skied – sorry to rub that in 2008 students. Thank you to all who helped in any way with this successful tour.

Rhapsody Rotorua 2012 – I will commence planning for this tour during Term 4. If students would like to put their name down now, please contact me and I’ll start a list. 

Catholic Schools Festival – Thank you to all students who returned their information form by the due date. I will start working on the finer details for this trip next week, but in the meantime, if you haven’t returned your form, please do so as a matter of urgency. I can email a form to those who missed out – hopefully that is not many of you. If you know now how much to pay as per the letter, please make these payments to the College office. Return travel - $40. One way - $25. Accommodation per night - $45. If you are unsure, wait until the next information letter comes home in the next week or so. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.

BBQ – the next BBQ for the music department will be 1st August and will be run by the members of Concert Band, Monday Morning Band and Jazz groups. If you are available to help, please email me as soon as possible. Otherwise there will be a form distributed at next week’s rehearsals.

Mrs Robyn Edgar
Performing Arts Coordinator
edgarr@shalomcollege.com