Sport

Sport is seen as an integral part of the curriculum at Shalom as it affects positively the total physical, moral and social development of our students. The focus of the College sports program is participation where every effort is made to ensure that sport is a satisfying and enjoyable experience for all students.

Through involvement in sport our students give a commitment and loyalty to the team and team demands; work cooperatively with others towards team goals; strive at all times to achieve and to give of their optimum performance. Students are taught to show respect for others, themselves, rules and the spirit in which competition is held by exhibiting exemplary sportsmanship at all times.

Inter-house sporting competitions involve all students in Swimming, Athletics and Cross-Country. Inter-school sporting competitions involve a large number of students representing the College in a variety of sports outside school hours. Currently, Shalom College is a member of the Bundaberg and District Secondary School Sport Association. For more information see the Bundaberg District School Sport Website www.bundyschoolsport.com

Our students also participate in a large number of various sporting carnivals throughout the year including Head of the River Regatta (Rowing), Touch All Schools Championships, Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Netball Carnival and Confraternity Rugby League.

Sports available to students include: Athletics, Australian Football (AFL), Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Equestrian, ESports, Golf, Hockey, Netball, OzTag, Rowing, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Soccer & Futsal, Softball, Surfing & Lifesaving, Swimming, Table Tennis, Ten Pin Bowling, Tennis, Touch Football and Volleyball

See below more information on Rugby League and Rowing. 

Netball

The Shalom Netball Program aims to create a dynamic sporting environment that offers opportunities for all – players, coaches, umpires, volunteers and spectators. We aim to increase greater participation in netball, and to contribute to the education and personal development of our participants based on our Mission, Vision and core Values: 

MISSION

To enhance wellbeing through netball

VISION

  • Inspire - Participation | Inclusivity | Connection
  • Grow - Mind | Body | Spirit | Resilience
  • Empower - Authenticity | Bravery | Excellence

 

VALUES

  • Inclusivity ~ To embrace diversity and nurture a welcoming environment
  • Respect ~ To demonstrate respect in all interactions and communications
  • Sportsmanship ~ To always exhibit exemplary sportsmanship
  • Excellence ~ To strive for excellence, as individuals and a collective
  • Ambition ~ To promote healthy competition and foster high performance
  • Integrity ~ To engage positively and act within the rules and spirit of netball

 

Shalom netballers are able to choose multiple pathways within the sport from playing competitively or socially, to coaching and umpiring. Our athletes have the opportunity to engage in many school and community activities including:

  • Shalom Netball Academy - dedicated development program for students Years 7-10 
  • Vicki Wilson Championship and Open Boys Competitions 
  • QISSN - Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Netball Carnival 
  • BDSSS Inter-school Sports Competition 
  • Development Clinics, Fitness Sessions and Special Guest Workshops  
  • Coach and Umpire Development Courses and Accreditations

For more information contact Nadia Tairawhiti

Shalom Netball Coordinator 

Nadia_Tairawhiti@shalomcollege.com

Shalom Rugby League

Shalom College Rugby League welcomes students from Year 7 to 12 (boys and girls), providing opportunities for all to participate. With a proud history in school rugby league, Shalom (formerly Bundaberg CBC) hosted the inaugural Confraternity Shield in 1980. Today, our teams compete at the highest levels, including Division 1, the NRL Schoolboys and Schoolgirls Cup, and the Confraternity Shield competitions.

Our focus is to empower athletes to reach their full potential both professionally and personally by:

  • Promoting wellbeing through awareness and engagement
  • Driving value-based actions
  • Encouraging continuous learning
  • Focusing on achieving goals and positive outcomes

We take a holistic approach towards combining performance and wellbeing. Our aim to provide an inclusive and tailored biopsychosocial program that is integrated into our organisation, creating a safe, supportive environment where all students/athletes can engage, grow, and thrive.

At Shalom, our goal is to be a leading development pathway school in Bundaberg and the Greater Wide Bay Region, offering exceptional opportunities in academics and athletics. We believe that creating a positive, supportive environment, paired with top-quality resources, is essential for students, athletes, and teams to achieve their full potential. Our Rugby League staff, together with the broader school community, takes pride in setting the benchmark for excellence through ongoing personal development and a holistic focus on performance and wellbeing. At Shalom College, we uphold high standards that reflect our core values and unwavering commitment to reaching our potential.

Coaching Staff

  • Mr Adam Booth 
  • Mr Antonio Kaufusi 
  • Mr Neil Tuima 
  • Mr Shaun Hobson 
  • Mr Joe O'Driscoll 
  • Mr Robert Rasmussen
  • Mrs Theresa Morcom
  • Miss Isabella Bundesen
  • Mr Jarrod Burnett
  • Mr Darren Roche
  • Mr Craig Hammermeister
  • Mrs Grace Sergiacomi
  • Mrs Kylie Giles

For more information contact 
Shalom Rugby League Coordinator Mr Adam Booth

adam_booth@shalomcollege.com

Shalom Rowing

Rowing is the ultimate team and individual sport that challenges you physically and mentally. Rowing teachers’ valuable life and interpersonal skills such as teamwork, communication, relationships, leadership, commitment etc on and off the water. Rowing is a unique sport that is only offered in high school.

The Rowing season runs for February to September with numerous local regattas at Bucca and regional regattas at Rockhampton or Wyaralong available. Training sessions are run on the Burnett River, from the Bundaberg Rowing Club (BRC) Shed in Quay Street. Training times vary depending on the coach’s availability.

Shalom Rowing was established in 1989 by a group of rowing enthusiasts eager to pass on their passion for the sport to the students of Shalom College. Shalom Rowing is affiliated with Rowing Queensland Inc (RQ) and operates under the guidance of the Shalom Parents and Friends Association (P&F). Shalom Rowing does not have its own rowing facility. As such, Shalom Rowers, pay a Membership Fee, directly to the BRC and this allows them use of its facilities and rowing resources at the BRC Shed in Quay Street, and at the Bucca Rowing complex and participation in local school regattas.

Request to be a member of the Shalom Rowing Facebook Group to stay up to date.

Shalom Rowing 2024 Handbook


Shalom Rowing Contact Details

  • President: Megan Evans RowingPres@shalomcollege.com
  • Secretary - Sharon Pole
  • Director of Coaching : Nick Smith nicholassmith@shalomcollege.com
  • Rowing Coordinator: Teressa Tibbey teressa_tibbey@shalomcollege.com
  • Shalom School Coordinator: Simon Gills gillss@shalomcollege.com
  • Boat and Equipment Maintenance - Darren Evans (and Nick Smith)

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