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Gleeson College40-60 Surrey Farm Dve, Golden GroveSouth Australia 5125 T: 8282 6600
CELEBRATING 2017 WITH OUR GLEESON COLLEGE COMMUNITY
Issue 35 > Thursday 7 December 2017
The Globe Newsletter of Gleeson College
SMS Absentee/Late Line: 0438 879 373
2017 PRESENTATION EVENING > Principal’s AddressLast night we held our College Presentation Evening and once again, this was an amazing celebration of the many achievements of Gleeson College students in 2017. The evening began with an incredibly moving and powerful liturgy focused on the Christmas story of the birth of Jesus, followed by the presentation of special awards, the Pursuit of Excellence and Gleeson 10 House Awards, and the presentation of our 2018 Student Leaders. It was a wonderful event and a fitting way to celebrate another incredible year. I reproduce excerpts of my speech below.
It is wonderful to report on yet another amazing year here at Gleeson College. It promised so much and has delivered even more. Towards the end of the year, we have been reflecting on our strategic directions as articulated in our strategic plan, and it is fair to say that we have not only achieved but exceeded our expectations. One of the obvious achievements has been the work around the planning for the historic intake of Year 7 students, and it has been through this work that we have had a lens on many areas of our College. 2017 has been a year where we have taken stock of where we are at as a school community, and we have utilised a range of sources of data to affirm and challenge our thinking, and then responded to this data to ensure that we are continuously improving.
I would like to recognise Mrs Jane Case who after 26 years distinguished service to the College will be retiring at the end
of this year. A Year 12 parent last week reminded me of the enormous impact that Mrs Case had on her child and she was representative of hundreds of parents. Earlier this year Carol Hamilton also retired after 27 years of service, Mrs Stephanie Margitich is also retiring following 13 years at Gleeson, and Mrs Tanya Welden concludes 9 years here at Gleeson College. Mr Nathan Holdinghausen has also accepted a permanent teaching position at Mercedes College. In addition, we also have a number of staff concluding contract teaching positions who are moving off to various roles. I thank each and every one of these people for their commitment to the students in their care.
If, however, there was one event that captured the heart, of Gleeson College in 2017 it was the incredible performance of Grease the Musical. Those of you fortunate enough to have witnessed this show will know what I mean. I have run out of superlatives to describe it, suffice to say that it was a magical event and one that we were so proud of. It captured the heart, One Heart, because it demonstrated everything that is great about our school. Anyone who wants to be a part of our musical production can be – it doesn’t matter if you are the insanely talented Cherie Surman, or if on the other end of the spectrum, you have a voice like mine. You are welcome, you contribute to the best of your ability, you care for the other, and you end up with a spectacular result that shares your gifts and talents with others to
make them feel good as well. All of this under the drive, energy, attention to detail and pursuit of excellence of an amazingly committed and talented staff. Grease provided an analogy for what I want this school to be – a place where all are welcome and all can flourish to feel good about themselves and their contribution. Grease was the indeed the word in 2017.
2018 is the 30th year of Gleeson College and we are so looking forward to celebrating this milestone in a number of ways. I am convinced that Archbishop James Gleeson would be looking down at the progress of this school and would indeed be very pleased with what he could see. He asked of us to be of One Heart in every aspect of our life and mission. We continue to strive to be so – and when I reflect on the contribution of the many people I have acknowledged tonight – I know that each one of these believe in and strive to fulfil this mission.
I wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas holiday and as members of a Catholic community that we all work hard to keep the “Christ” in Christmas, and reflect upon the true meaning of the festive season, the love of God. John 3:16-17 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”
May you experience the peace and joy Jesus brings this Christmas time
with friends, family, and othersnew in your life.
Mr Andrew Baker,Principal
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2017 HOUSE AWARD WINNERS
Middle School Senior School
Jenny Damiani Medal RecipientsMiddle School Medal - Bailey Arnold (9 DMJEF)Senior School Medal - Mia Fitzharris (11 DSVAU)
Damiani
AlysiaRedel
EmilyPapalia
BaileyArnold
RebeccaPratt
JaydenDawson
Mia Fitzharris
Middle School Senior School
Sr. Margaret Fyfe Medal RecipientsMiddle School Medal - Ena Stazic (9 FMHAU)Senior School Medal - Maybelline San Juan (10 FSMIL)
RochelleBragg
EllenWelden
EnaStazic
MillicentAnderson
XantheShaw
MaybellineSan Juan
Senior School
TylerDunlop
StephanieGuidolin
JordanSandford
Fr. Don Hughes Medal RecipientsMiddle School Medal: David Mapstone (9 HMCRESenior School Medal: Jordan Sandford (11 HSFEL)
Middle School
NatarshaViskic
TaylahViskic
DavidMapstone
Senior School
TrentWallace
EthanFisher
ClaudiaAgius
John McDonald Medal RecipientsMiddle School Medal: Phoebe Surman (9 MMCIV)Senior School Medal: Claudia Agius (10 MSCOD)
Middle School
AbbyTaverner
ElizaDodson
PhoebeSurman
Fyfe
Hughes
McDonald
Presentation Evening 2017 > Congratulations to our Award Winners
2017 The Minister for Education and Child Development Volunteering Award Recipient:
Ms Elizabeth Thompson presented by Hon Jennifer Rankine, Member for Wright
2017 ADF Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork Award Recipient:
Britney Shorter > Year 12Presented by Mr Andrew Baker at our
Final Year 12 Assembly earlier this term.
2017 ADF Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork Award Recipient:
Claudia Agius > Year 10Presented by Petty Officer Daniel Hurst
2017 Rotary Club Community Service Award Recipient:
Eva Thompson > Year 12Presented by Mr Kevin Smith,
President - Rotary Club - Golden Grove
Presentation Evening 2017 > Pursuit of Excellence Award Winners
Year 8 Pursuit of Excellence Award WinnersNathan Archer, Angus Braendler, Raffaele Caruso, Indya Couzner, Cameron Deavin, Teagan Feltrin, Amy Fredella, Breeanah Green,
Ethan Hubbard, Jack Hutchins, Charlotte Nenke, Macklin Olszewski, Alysia Redel, Alana Scott, Mikayla Sletten, Ella Taverner,Natarsha Viskic, Taylah Viskic, Jack Wachtel + Corey Wright.
Year 10 Pursuit of ExcellenceAward Winners
Claudia Agius, Thomas Ayre, Zachary Cini, Panos Constantinou, Spiros
Darzanos, Ryan Doyle, Morgan Evans,Olivia Fiorita, Rachel Gallina, Stephanie Guidolin, Jade Halfpenny, Tiffany Holzer,
Anna Ivenovichbokuv, Diana Kalivaci, Emily Lamb, Peter Librino, Patrick Miller, Madison Nenke, Emerson Nugent, Tahlia Poynter, Isaac Raggatt, Melissa Roden,
Maybelline San Juan, Madeline Scherer, Paris Sinclair, Lachlan Skachill, Mikayla
Stewart, Tatenda Taivo, Karlee Turner+ Emily Unewisse.
Year 9 Pursuit of ExcellenceAward Winners
Lucy Burford, Lara Copeland, Eliza Dodson, Dylan Gagliardi, Natasha
Hossen, Jana Ivancic, Maria Librandi, Alicia Malatesta, Deon Martino-
Williams, Nadia Mercorella, Sophie Mifsud, Caitlin Mikutta, Sophie Napoli, Alex O’Neill, Taliesha O’Shea, Caitlyn Papalia, Emily Papalia, Italia Puccini,
Brianna Rosenthal, Chelsea Rulla, Madison Sauerwald, Ena Stazic, Ella
Summers, Abby Taverner, Lauren Tucker+ Teagan Wilson.
Year 11 Pursuit of Excellence Award WinnersGrace Anderson, Abby Byrnes, Nicholas Centofanti, Tahlia Curnow, Michael Daniele, Zoe de Jonge, Amelia Delic, Madeline Doolin,Ethan Fisher, Shania Gamble, Rachel Gill, Josephine Grasso, Cameron Harris, Erin Hossen, Rocco Ierace, Joshua Johnson, Tiarna Kelly, Abby McFadden, Jessica Mills, Tiana Pannone, Maree Papalia, Joanne Pham, Carley Reynolds, Amelia Rogers, Elise Romeo,
Jordan Sandford, Tahlia Schrapel, Xanthe Shaw, Anastasia Stavropoulos, Jayde Tyczenko, Trent Wallace + Lauren Wright.
Presentation Evening 2017 > Pursuit of Excellence Award Winners
Middle School Creative Writing Awards 2017In Year 8 and Year 9 English, all students this year were involved in
composing a piece of creative writing that involved a challenge or race at Year 8, and a Quest at Year 9. These tasks have become a Gleeson tradition
going back many years. Teachers selected the best pieces of work from their classes to be put forward for judging.
This year the competition was judged by Mrs Stephanie Van Rossen, whohas been an English teacher at Gleeson for several years, and is currently
on maternity leave.
The winner of the Year 8 “Ace of the Race” was Taylah Viskic (8 HMCRE). Mrs Van Rossen described her story as a gripping and enjoyable read. At Year 9, the “Best of the Quest” award went to Eliza Dodson (9 MMBON).
Mrs Van Rossen commented that it was beautifully written story, engagingand enjoyable. The winners were both presented with a certificate and a
$50 Westfield voucher at the Year 9 Graduation Assembly.
I encourage all Middle School students to try their best next year to be nominated for one of the Creative Writing Awards. We are proud to announce
that in 2018, the competition will also be extended to our Year 7 students.
Mrs Jessica McCarthy, Literacy Coordinator
**PHOTOS OF OUR AWARD WINNERS ON NEXT PAGE**
MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATION 2017 > Tuesday 5 December in the DRMC
MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATION > Congratulations to our Year 9 Award WinnersAs a College, we like to celebrate the achievements of all students as they travel along their academic journey.
Our Middle School Graduation is a ‘rite of passage’ for students moving from
Year 9 into the Senior School.
We held this special ceremony to celeberate our Year 9 students, as
they were presented on stage and we were fortunate to be entertained by
the musical and artistic talents of our Year 9 Rock Band and Year 9 Dancers. During the ceremony, students were
also presented with English, STEM and Sports Contribution Awards.
We wish our Year 9 students well as they move into Senior School, and I
hope all families have a safe and happy Christmas with family and friends.
Mr Shannon Bertram,Assistant Principal -
Student Development
2017 Year 8 & 9 English Award Winners Taylah Viskic and Eliza Dodson werepresented on stage by Principal Andrew Baker + Literacy Coordinator Mrs Jessica McCarthy.
2017 STEM Award Winners Alexander Romeo and Ethan Harrison (Year 8) and Caitlin Mikutta, Alicia Malatesta, Tayla Wilkinson and Emily Hill (Year 9) were presented on stage
by Principal Andrew Baker + Literacy Coordinator Mrs Jessica McCarthy.
2017 Year 9 Sports Contribution Awards Presentation (L-R): Ms Rachel Staffin, Zach Wallace, Abby Taverner, Lachlan Ramsay, Maria Librandi, Kane Paterson, Brea Hurst, Taliesha O’Shea, Marshall Fanning, Alicia Malatesta, Eliza Dodson, Abby Lowman, Isabella Convill, Zoe Krieg,
Lucy Burford, Jana Ivancic, Breanna Alford, Emily Carden + Principal Andrew Baker.
MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATION > Congratulations to our Year 9 Award Winners
MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATION > Congratulations to our 2017 Year 9 Graduates
McDONALD HOUSE > Year 9 Graduates 2017
HUGHES HOUSE > Year 9 Graduates 2017
MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATION > Congratulations to our 2017 Year 9 Graduates
FYFE HOUSE > Year 9 Graduates 2017
DAMIANI HOUSE > Year 9 Graduates 2017
YEAR 9 HISTORY > The Battle for ‘Gleeson Hill’
The Year 9 History Class concluded their learning of World War I history topic with a reflective re-enactmentof the battle on the Western Front.
‘Gleeson Hill’ was hotly contested by both teams with weaponry including
gas, airplane bombing, artillery, tanks and super soakers of various sizes and capabilities. The team on the
plains (located at the base of Gleeson Hill), although at a disadvantage,
demonstrated superior strategical tactics and won the battle!
Well done to all students for their enthusiastic participation.
Mrs Kate Pill,Year 9 History Teacher
+ HaSS Key Learning Coordinator
GLEESON SOFTBALL > Students v Parents Showdown a Classic!
Last Saturday saw our Gleeson Saturday Morning Softball Team take on their parents in an end of season showdown. The competitiveness from students
and parents alike was ripe as we saw and heard much banter takingcentre field of the game!
This game was a great show of sportsmanship, and allowed the parents to take a trip down memory lane to when they were teaching their children
how to play. With diving catches and celebrations to some tactical balls, and even walking them to bases, the match provided much entertainment and
enjoyment. The students led after the first innings, however the parents (who said they needed a longer warm up!) came back with vengeance and found
their rhythm to narrowly win the showdown in a 9-8 nailbiter.
This was a great event to wrap up the 2017 Softball season, and we thank all the players and their families for taking to the diamond in what we are sure
will become an annual event.
Ms Rachel Staffin, Sports Development Coordinator
PHOTO GALLERY > Middle Boys + Middle Girls KO Basketball 2017
MAKE THIS CHRISTMAS A TIME OF GRATITUDE + SERVICE TO OTHERS
ADVENT MASSES > St David’s Catholic ChurchAnointing of the Sick Mass
Saturday 16 December @ 10am, followed by a shared morning tea in foyer> St David’s Church
Regional 2nd Rite of ReconciliationTuesday 19 December @ 7.30pm > St David’s Church
Christmas Eve > Sunday 24 DecemberNormal morning Masses for the 4th Sunday of Advent
9am @ Our Lady of Hope Chapel + 10.30am @ St David’s Church6.00pm > Children’s Mass @ St David’s
6.30pm @ Our Lady of Hope Chapel9.00pm + Midnight Mass > St David’s
Christmas Day > Monday 25 December *NO EVENING MASS9am @ Our Lady Of Hope Chapel + 10.30am @ St David’s Church
This year, Year 11 and 12 students both bought new items, and also cleaned out their lockers and stockpiled their unused stationary supplies in new/good condition, which have now been put together as ‘Schoolbags of Love’ to donate
to the Australian Refugee Assosication (ARA).
These packages will be delivered to the ARA and distributed to new refugee families upon their arrival in Australia, to help them settle quickly and start
their school year off on the front foot. We thank the following Year 11 students for their valued contribution putting together the ‘Schoolbags of Love’ at the College
earlier this week - Nicholas Centofanti, Tahlia Schrapel and Mia Fitzharris.
Gleeson Care Groups were also once again called upon to donate food and gifts to go to those less fortunate in our community via the Vinnies Christmas Appeal. We thank all students and their families,along with Gleeson Staff, for their continued
support making a difference in the lives of families in need this Christmas.
Mr Adam Cibich,Assistant Principal - Religious Identity and Mission
ROUND THE COLLEGE > Term 4 2017
Gleeson College40-60 Surrey Farm Dve, Golden GroveSouth Australia 5125 T: 8282 6600
Student Services T: 8282 6634
GG CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP> JANUARY 2018 SCHOOL HOLIDAY TRADING
Wednesday 17 January 1.00pm - 7.00pmThursday 18 January 1.00pm - 7.00pmFriday 19 January 8.30am - 1.30pmWednesday 24 January 1.00pm - 5.00pmThursday 25 January 9.00am - 1.00pmFriday 26 January CLOSED > Public Holiday
MODBURY DEVON CLOTHING UNIFORM SHOPOPEN 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday
+ 9.00am - 12.00pm Saturday P: 8396 6465Shop 24 Clovercrest Plaza > 429 Montague Rd, Modbury North
GLEESON SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOPOPEN 3.30pm - 4.30pm every Tuesday afternoon
P: 8282 6600Our Second Hand Uniform Shop are always in need of clean, good quality
second hand uniforms! If you would like to submit uniform items (including bags) for sale in the Second Hand Shop, please deliver to the Gleeson College Front Office, with a note including your name and contact details. Thank you.
GOLDEN GROVECAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP
Devon Clothing | P: 8289 5564
Term 4 201711 Dec Gleeson Front Office CLOSED from 8.00am - 1.00pm
Term 1 201829 Jan FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 FOR YEAR 7 + YEAR 8 STUDENTS30 ALL STUDENTS RETURN5 Feb College Student ID Photographs7 - 9 Year 7 Camp > Wallaroo18 - 19 2018 Student Leadership Camp > Adelaide Shores21 Parents + Friends Committee Meeting
2017 + 2018 Gleeson Diary Dates
Congratulations to Taekwondo champion Maybelline San Juan
(10 FSMIL) who won Gold in both the Sparring and Poomsae
categories at the recent 2017 Adelaide Open.
This marks Maybelline’s final competition before heading to training camps in preparation
for the 2018 US Open Taekwondo Championships to be held in
Las Vegas early next year.
Well done Maybelline on this exceptional achievement and all the best as you continue to
perform at the elite level inyour chosen sport!
DOUBLE GOLD FOR MAYBELLINE!