Gleeson College40-60 Surrey Farm Dve, Golden GroveSouth Australia 5125 T: 8282 6600info@gleeson.catholic.edu.au

www.gleeson.sa.edu.au24Hr Absentee Line T: 8289 0438

Student Services T: 8282 6634

YEAR 10 BUSHWALKING CAMP @ DEEP CREEK CONSERVATION PARK

Issue 13 / Friday 20 May 2016

The Globe Newsletter of Gleeson College

The Year 10 Outdoor Education Class embarked on a two-dayBushwalking Camp at Deep Creek Conservation Park last week.

We spent our days hiking through the beautiful terrain the coastline had to offer. We were blessed with beautiful hiking weather, great views of the

ocean and witnessed the wildlife in their natural habitat.

The first day saw the group hike down the steep terrain to Deep Creek Cove followed by a steep hike into Trig Campground to set up camp for the night. In the evening the group cooked some great meals on their trangias, whilst

star-gazing by the campfire. The second day saw the group hike to Deep Creek Waterfall where we were able to have a relaxing lunch followed by a steep and long walk back out to Tapanappa Lookout to the bus. By the end of the

trip everyone had gained a lot of confidence in the wilderness and had vastly improved their technical skills. Students not only developed their hiking and

camp skills, but also learnt a lot about working as a team, demonstrating leadership in diverse situations, and being out of their comfort zones.

I am very proud of the class as they showed great determination, team work and organisation throughout the camp! I would like to thank Mr Daniel Ryall

for accompanying us and sharing in the great memories!

Ms Josephine Imbrogno,Year 10 Outdoor Education Teacher **MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 4**

AN AUTHENTIC CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Catholic Education WeekFriday May 13 to Friday May 20 we celebrate Catholic Education Week. You may have noticed the signage at the entrance to the College with the slogan “Every Child Matters”, as well as the lift-out in the Advertiser two Saturdays ago with information on every Catholic school in South Australia.

It is indeed a privilege to lead a Catholic school community and to have worked in this system for 25 years. Catholic Education Week has called me to reflect on what it means to for Gleeson College to be an authentic Catholic school.

An authentic Catholic school teaches young people to question and critique their world using the example of Christ as our guide. We address the questions of importance and equip the young people who attend our school to understand the importance of their impact in the world.

An authentic Catholic school is a place where all are welcomed and included. We strive at Gleeson College to ensure that all of the young people and their families that are here understand and believe that they are a part of a community that cares for them in a meaningful way.

An authentic Catholic school strives to find new ways of engaging young people in the message of the Church, a message that at present is being led inspirationally by Pope Francis. His recent encyclicals Luadato si’ regarding the environment and human ecology; and Amoris Laetita

that speaks on love in the family are filled with hope and positive messages. These messages in turn provide direction for our Catholic communities.

At Gleeson College we have celebrated Catholic Education Week in a number of ways. On Monday as a staff, we came together in prayer to recommit ourselves to our vocation and to launch the newly released Charter for Catholic School Staff, and on Wednesday we held a College Mass to celebrate in the way that Jesus asked of us by sharing the Eucharist. The reverence and positivity of both of these events once again heartened me and demonstrated those things that are wonderful about belonging to an authentic Catholic community.

Enrolment InterviewsLast Saturday the Leadership Team and House Coordinators conducted enrolment interviews for Year 8 siblings for 2017 and non-siblings for 2018 enrolment. I find these enrolment interviews an absolute privilege and one of the best parts of my work. To hear so many families speak so highly of the reputation of our College, and the students and families that are in it, is truly humbling as Principal. Also the opportunity to meet some fine young people who will be future students at Gleeson, and who are able to speak confidently about their place in the world gives me great hope. It also serves as a timely reminder to any families that have not yet enrolled to ensure that they do so as soon as possible to aid our planning.

Mr Andrew Baker,Principal

Catholic Education Week Prayer

Loving God,as we encounter Your image in every

child no matter what age,we ask for wisdom and Your grace to...

• See the wonder and awe of the world through the eyes of children;

• Acknowledge and celebrate their agency;

• Listen to their voices with respect and understanding;

• Celebrate with them as they live who they are called to be;

• Invite and nurture their full participation in life and community;

• Value their relationships and heritage;

• Commit ourselves to their right to dream, to seek meaning, to love and to grow in knowing that they are Your children loved by You.

We ask this prayer through Jesus,the Child, the Adult, the Christ,

Who lives with You and the Holy Spirit.Together We Pray - With One Heart.

Amen

PRIDE IN THE COLLEGE UNIFORM & OUR PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Students are expected to wear the correct Gleeson College Uniform, and to do so in a manner that signifies pride in both the College and their own personal appearance. The correct Winter Uniform is to be worn on all occasions when attending the College on days the students do not have Physical Education.

The areas of concern which have been noted in the first few weeks include:• The College Blazer is to be the outer

garment worn to and from school.• Top buttons of long sleeve

monogrammed shirts are required to be fastened and ties to be tied to

the button.• Shirts are to remain tucked into the

pants or winter skirt.• Skirts are required to be at or below

knee length. Long Grey socks or opaque mid grey (not sheer) stockings are to be worn.

• Only charcoal, grey or black belts with a plain buckle are permitted.

• The College scarf may also be worn outside of the classroom.

• The College PE tracksuit is to worn as the outer garments on PE days to and from school.

• A further reminder, any hair that has the potential to fall across the face or falls lower than the collar is required to be restrained at all times.

At Gleeson College we strongly emphasise the appropriate wearing of all aspects of the uniform and that this responsibility will always belong to the student. However, we regard your support and encouragement as invaluable in helping your child follow the expectations of our Uniform Policy at Gleeson College.

Greater detail relating to the College Uniform is provided on pages 16 & 17 of the Student diary.

Mr Shannon Bertram,Assistant Principal - Student Development

GLEESON STUDENT EXECUTIVE WIN Y-LEAD ‘LASTING LEGACY AWARD’!From a national field of schools, our Gleeson College Student Executive

has just been awarded the Y-Lead Project: Action ‘Lasting Legacy Award’for their dedication and commitment displayed hosting their

‘Boost Your Wellbeing’ Week last term!

Our Gleeson Student Executive attended a Y-Lead Australian Student Leadership Conference earlier this year. Y-Lead support more than 340 Australian schools in 'developing a generation of confident, motivated and skilled young leaders.

Students were asked to put into action what they learnt about being empowered young leaders through the 10-week challenge, Project: Action.

Our Leaders ran the ‘Boost your Wellbeing’ Week campaign in order to improve the overall physical and mental wellbeing of all members of our College

community. Sports, games, challenges and messages of positivity throughout the week encouraged students to get active, check in on each other, and culminated

with our College Athletics Carnival. The Student Executive recorded these activities and then submitted their video entry for Project: Action.

Watch their award winning video here: http://www.yleadprojectaction.com/#!blank-2/ykwxa

Mr Shannon Bertram,Assistant Principal - Student Development

STUDENT FREE DAYA reminder to families that

next Wednesday 25 May is a Student Free Day.

The Front Office and Payments Office will be

CLOSED from 9am-12.30pm.

YEAR 10 BUSHWALKING CAMP @ DEEP CREEK CONSERVATION PARK

Pop Art was an artistic and cultural movement in America and Britain in the late 1950’s and 60’s. Pop Art sees common place objects and images such as cars, soup cans, electrical appliances, cartoon strips, used as subject matter for artistic composition. At the end of last term, the Year 10 Visual Art students completed an assessment

task based on Pop Artist Claus Oldenburg’s witty sculptural approach, which takes consumable products and enlarges them in contradictory materials. Here are some fantastic examples of the Year 10 Visual Art students final Pop Art

pieces - the results are wonderful and show the creativity and talent our students possess!

Mrs Evelina Condo, Year 10 Visual Art Teacher

YEAR 10 OUTDOOR ED CLASS: Elliott Brogden, Jerome Cook, Jaslyn Cooper, Josephine Grasso, Sam Hartwell,Kye Johns, Zac Kessner, Hunter Lavender, Zach Leray-Quast, Zach Logan, Daniel Mercorella, Tenille Newell,

Kirsten Pett, Bradley Rulla & Lauren Wright.

FYFE SENIOR STUDENTS GET MECHANICAL @ RAA LIFE SKILLS SESSIONYEAR 9/10 SPECIALIST NETBALL: Thunderbird Erin Shares Her Elite Skill-Set

As part of the Life Skills Unit within the Personal Development Program, Fyfe Senior Care Group FSIMB was

fortunate enough to have Jason and John from the RAA Education Sector deliver a Vehicle & Car Maintenance

presentation last week.

Throughout this session, students gained valuable information and

hands-on experience in a variety of aspects of car maintenance. Students

were provided information on general car maintenance through a

presentation, followed be a practical session. Students identified items under the bonnet of the vehicles,

checked fluid levels and determined if levels were safe. Students learnt

how to check the tread depth of the tyres to check for baldness and also the tyre pressure, which included learning what pressure is safe for

certain vehicles. The group also got hands-on, learning the correct way to

safely change a tyre.

Throughout this term, all Fyfe Senior Care Groups will take part

in this presentation within the Life Skills Unit. We thank Andrew Clark

from the RAA for assisting in the organisation of these presentations and look forward to having his team

working with our Care Groups for the remainder of Term 2.

Ms Josephine Imbrogno,FSIMB Care Group Teacher

Our Year 9/10 Specialist Netballers enjoyed a fantastic skills session with star Adelaide Thunderbird

Erin Bell during lesson on Tuesday.

The girls were put through their paces and learned much about

on-court positioning and awareness which will assist their game play.

$300 CASH BACK ON OFFER FOR GLEESON COLLEGE FAMILIESMcDONALD HOUSE HOST FIRST-EVER ‘GLEESON’S BIGGEST CUP OF TEA’

In 2016, McDonald House, led by our House Captains, will be hosting the inaugural 'Gleeson's Biggest Cup of

Tea' to help raise vital funds for cancer research and support services.

This special event will be held in the Home Economics Courtyard during lunchtime on Wednesday 1 June.

You can help us and get involved by raising awareness and also making

a donation!

There will be something for everyone with a good mix of healthy foods and

lunchtime treats, made by our Year 10 Food and Hospitality students! Cupcakes,

muffins and tarts for those looking for something sweet, while veggie slices, savoury scones and pastries will be on

offer for the savoury food lovers.

Let's raise our cups and together we'll beat cancer. Our aim is to put our

McDonald House Motto into action 'Truth, Courage & Unity', and raise

$1800 to support the Cancer Council.

As a faith-filled community, we will keep those that have lost the fight, won the fight and are still fighting Cancer in our

thoughts and prayers.

You can support us by making a tax-deductible donation online to our

fundraising page right now:http://sa.cancercouncilfundraising.

org.au/GleesonCollege

Mr Steven Hicks,McDonald House Coordinator

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Home Ec Courtyard @ Lunchtime

McDonald House Event

Are you in Year 9-12 currently studying Japanese & love Japanese language & culture?

Come along to ‘Japanime Club’ held in F2-1 during lunchtime every Wednesday (1.15 - 1.40pm).

Let’s learn Japanese through pop culture,art, manga and anime!

Dear Gleeson Community,

It is my pleasure to announce that LKFS Financial is again proud sponsors of the Gleeson College World Football and Saturday Morning Soccer Program in 2016.

For over 20 years LKFS Financial has helped more than 30,000 people and families attain financial goals in planning, funding and protecting their futures. In addition to our dedication to individual’s best financial interests, LKFS has created strong community links sponsoring local programs including those supporting special education, sport and childcare. With our vast knowledge of Banking and Loan products we invite you take advantage of our experience and expertise.

LKFS specialise in:• Home Loans• Commercial Loans • Business Finance• Car Loans• Plant and Equipment Loans• Debt Restructure

There are no boundaries to our advice, no limits to the nature of the financial services we can offer, and our consultants are renowned within the industry for providing well-rounded guidance using their knowledge of the full spectrum of financial products, coupled with their understanding of bank approval criteria.

In addition to this, if you complete a successful lending transaction with LKFS, we will provide you a $300 Cash Back. Alternatively, you can donate those funds back to the Gleeson College Community Fund which will assist with future school projects and events.

At LKFS your story matters and we believe we can make sure you are getting the best finance products and service available out in the market. To see what we can offer you please feel free to visit our website at lkfs.com.au or visit my personal Business Facebook page - Peter Morgante Finance Broker. Alternatively, you can contact me on my details below.

Kind regards,

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Shelby Armstrong (12 HSPLL)Do you have any pets?Two dogs named Spencer and Annie,one cat and a bird

Who is the most influential person in your life?: My Mum

What is your favourite subject/s?: Biology

What are your hobbies?:Playing Netball and going to the gym

Do you play any sports?: Yes, Netball

What do you like most about school:The supportive teachers and that Courtney Burke is with me!

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?:Finished uni and working, and fit!

What is your definition of happiness?:Being content and living in the moment

What do you love at Gleeson College?:The College community is close, the teachers are supportive and the student leadership positions available

Sarah Roden (12 DSHEW)Do you have any pets?A dog named Sassy, rabbit (Bobby), guinea pigs (Speedy + Clara) and Flame the fish

Who is the most influential person in your life?: Johan Ono

What is your favourite subject/s?:Music

What are your hobbies?:Playing the piano and singing

Do you play any sports?: Yes, I play Tennis

What do you like most about school:Seeing my friends

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?:Working as a teacher, living with my husband and first child

What is your definition of happiness?:Being content with your life

What do you love at Gleeson College?:The relationships between teachers and students

GET TO KNOW YOUR STUDENT LEADERS: College PresidentsThis year we will be publishing biographies in The Globe to allow our College community to get to know our

2016 Student Leaders a little better! This week we feature College Presidents Shelby and Sarah!

TOP START FOR FIRST XI TWILIGHT BOYS & OPEN INDOOR KO GIRLS!

GLEESON EDGE ST MICHAEL’S IN 5-GOAL TWILIGHT SEASON OPENEROur Gleeson College Open Boys Soccer Team took on St Michael’s College in the opening round of the First XI Twilight Soccer League (TSL) last week.

The game did not disappoint with Gleeson edging St Michael’s 3-2 in a fast tempo, high quality match. We took the lead early in the first half when Jack Ward (12 MSRYA) produced a sharp first time finish into the bottom corner of the net from a drilled in cross by Kyle Crout (11 FSMIL). St Michael’s pegged the lead back only for Gleeson to quickly take the lead again through a thundering strike from all of 30 yards by Daniel Ditroia (12 DSHEW)! Gleeson then rounded out the first half with a third, courtesy of Connor McLaughlin (11 DSVAU), who was able to latch on to a through ball from Declan Sutherland (11 FSEMA) and round the St Michael’s goal keeper before finishing into an empty net. This gave us a 3-1 lead at half time. St Michael’s managed to pull another goal back in the last half, but it was too little too late as the Gleeson boys held the lead for a solid 3-2 win to open the season.

Gleeson Coach Travis Dodd was understandably pleased with the first result; “It was a fantastic effort by the squad against a school known for producing quality teams”. Asked about the upcoming season, Travis declared he is “looking forward to building on the early season result and being in the running for the Twilight Title at the end of the season”.

OPEN GIRLS INDOOR SOCCER PROGRESS TO 2016 STATE FINALSThe Open Girls Indoor Soccer Team have again progressed through to the State Finals in 2016 following a comprehensive qualifying performance at MARS Indoor Centre last week.

From the opening whistle of the first game it was clear that the Gleeson girls were going to have the measure of the competition, and so it proved to be with the side wining all four games to qualify for the State Finals. Resounding wins included a 6-1 win against OLSH, a 7-1 victory over Salisbury East and a thumping 8-1 victory against traditional rivals Mary MacKillop College. The girls were restricted to a 1-0 victory in their final qualifying game but the team had already done enough to book their spot in the finals, which will occur later in Term 2. All team members played well on the day with Kirsten Pett (10 HSMAN), Mia Fitzharris (10 DSVAU) and Dani O’Donnell (9 MMMOR) amongst the goals, scoring 16 goals between them across the four games.

Mr Clint Vause, Open Girls Indoor Soccer Coach

GLEESON CAST ASIDE PAC 4-0 TO TOP TWILIGHT TABLEThe Gleeson College Open Boys Team took on Prince Alfred College in the second round of the First XI Twilight Soccer League on Wednesday afternoon.

We faced some challenging pitch conditions and a PAC side determined to get a result, but the GC boys did not have to wait long before opening the scoring. Kyle Crout (11 FSMIL) was able to capitalise on a loose ball in the box to calmly volley over the goal keeper and into the corner of the net from the edge of the penalty area. Gleeson were

able to add a second just before the break through a sharp low finish from close range by Alex McCarron (12 DSSAL) from a ball played across the box. The second half continued in similar fashion to the first and the team didn’t have to wait long before Connor McLaughlin (11 DSVAU) was brought down in the box after a penetrating solo run. McLaughlin duly converted the penalty kick to make it 3-0. Gleeson now in total control and streaming forward at will were able to put the icing on the cake 10 minutes from time when Jack Ward (12 MSRYA) was able to latch on to a bouncing ball to lob the keeper from all of 25 yards, the ball perfectly placed into the top left hand corner of the net!

Coach Travis Dodd was delighted with the 4-0 win in our second showing, in particular the depth of the squad; “It was great for us to make it two wins from our two opening games. I was impressed with the young boys who came into the squad and did an outstanding job.” Several new faces were given the opportunity to debut for the College in Twilight Soccer with our Open Boys Team set to take on St George’s in Round 1 of the SSSSA Open Boys Knockout Competition at home the following day! Young players, Isaac Mullen (10 FSMAR), Cooper Nunn (9 MMMAH), Ryan Mayo (9 MMMOR) and Rob Shyti (9 DMMCC) were all impressive, showing maturity beyond their years.

The team has a bye next week (Round 3), but will return the following week to take on CBC (June 1).

Mr Clint Vause, Open Boys Twilight Team Manager

Authorised by Ann Bliss 121 George Street, Thebarton SA 5031

Standing up for Our Children’s Education In the lead up to this year’s Federal election on 2 July, the Federation of Catholic School Parent Communities is working closely with the South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools for education policies that will ensure a Catholic education is affordable and accessible to all. Our national body, Catholic School Parents Australia, is also collaborating with the National Catholic Education Commission on behalf of Catholic school families across Australia. We are calling for a federal education policy that will deliver the funding required to keep our schools strong and:

Allow them to continue to keep working with their communities to provide an excellent education that meets the needs of all children and educates the whole child;

Keep fees affordable so that parents can exercise their right to choose a Catholic education for their children.

We know this is important to you.

Our children’s education is worth standing up for.

What you can expect from your Federation over the next few months:

Fact sheets about how Catholic schools are funded in South Australia and what they provide (or visit www.schoolfundingfacts.com);

Information about the education policies of the major parties and what they will mean for you and your child’s school;

Ideas for how you can work with us to make sure that all main candidates who want to be elected to the federal parliament know what we expect.

Be Informed. Be Connected. Be Heard

www.parentfederation.catholic.edu.au

More than 765,000 students attend 1,731 Catholic schools across Australia

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Find out more at SchoolFundingFacts.comSource: Australian Government Department of Education and Training. Authorised by Ross Fox, National Catholic Education Commission, Level 3, 156 Gloucester St, Sydney

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STATE TRAMPOLINE SELECTION FOR

ETHAN EY (10 MSRYA)

Congratulations to Year 10 student Ethan Ey (10 MSRYA) on his recent

selection to represent South Australia at the 2016 Australian Gymnastics Championships heldin Melbourne later this month.

Ethan will compete on Trampoline for the SA team, which comprises

57 athletes and includes Blake Gaudry who will be competing for a place on the Australian Olympic

Team! He earned his selection after placing 9th in Australia in the

event, and 19th in Double Mini Tramp (DMT), at the National Club

Championships held in Bendigo early in the year.

Well done Ethan and all the best for a successful Australian

Championships!

QUIZ NIGHT 16

$10PER ADULT

$5PER STUDENT

Saturday 20 August 20166.30pm for a 7pm start

Dame Roma Mitchell Centre, Adey Place

GREAT PRIZES | SILENT AUCTION | COIN TOSS | BYO DRINKS & NIBBLES

BOOK YOUR TABLE OF 10 TODAY!!PHONE GLEESON COLLEGE ON 8282 6600 OR EMAIL:

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Gleeson College P&F Committee presents...

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2016PRINCIPAL’SINFORMATION

SESSIONSDiscover what Gleeson College can offer your child in their academic, personal and

spiritual development.

Learn about our ethos, pastoral care, broad curriculum,

specialist programs and the numerous academic, sporting and leadership opportunities

available to our students.

Bookings EssentialReserve your place/s today by either phoning Gleeson College on 8282 6600 or emailing Mrs Rebecca Sinclair at:rebecca.sinclair@gleeson.catholic.edu.au2Parent Focus

These informative sessions will be led by our Leadership Team and is aimed at parents and caregivers wishing to find out more about Gleeson College. Refreshments will also be available.

www.gleeson.sa.edu.auGLEESON COLLEGE | 40-60 SURREY FARM DVE GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125 | P: 08 8282 6600 F: 08 8282 6699

Gleeson College

Tuesday 31 May 2016, 7-8pmSaturday 2 July 2016, 10-11am

Tuesday 23 August 2016, 7-8pmTuesday 20 September 2016, 7-8pm

Monday 31 October 2016, 7-8pm

Gleeson College40-60 Surrey Farm Dve, Golden GroveSouth Australia 5125 T: 8282 6600info@gleeson.catholic.edu.au

www.gleeson.sa.edu.au24Hr Absentee Line T: 8289 0438

Student Services T: 8282 6634

2016/17 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS AVAILABLE IN THE PAYMENTS OFFICE NOW!!

$65.00 EACHClick below & order online:

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GG CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP TERM TRADING TIMES:Monday: 1.00pm - 2.30pmTuesday & Wednesday: 8.15am - 9.15am 1.00pm - 4.15pmThursday: 1.00pm - 2.45pmFirst Saturday of Month: 9.00am - 12.00pm

THE GLEESON 2ND HAND UNIFORM SHOP IS OPENEVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON 3.30PM TO 4.30PM.

GG CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOPDevon Clothing | P: 8289 5564

MODBURY NORTH DEVON CLOTHING UNIFORM SHOP:OPEN 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday + 9am-12pm Saturday

P: 8396 6465 / Shop 24 Clovercrest Plaza429 Montague Rd, Modbury North

TERM 2 201625 May STUDENT FREE DAY: MODERATION DAY FOR STAFF College Board Meeting31 Principal’s Information Session (7-8pm)3 Jun Year 12 Formal, Sfera’s Function Centre8 - 9 Creative Arts Concerts: ‘Best of Broadway’ (7pm)13 PUBLIC HOLIDAY - QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY14 & 16 Adelaide Eisteddfod15 Parents & Friends Committee Meeting20 - 24 Year 11 Exams + Year 10 Exams (in class)22 College Board Meeting27 SEMESTER 2 COMMENCES28 MSP COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHS - ALL STUDENTS1 Jul Year 8 Immunisations8 - 10 Melbourne Arts Trip8 LAST DAY OF TERM 225 FIRST DAY OF TERM 3

2016 Gleeson Diary Dates

Female Come and Try

Sessions

24th of May and 7th of June, 4:45pm-5:30pm at Cabra College.

Please contact:

Leigh Haussen (SANFL Umpiring Dept.)leigh.haussen@sanfl.com.au

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**Do you have any good quality, current Gleeson College Uniform items your family no longer requires? Why not bring them in for sale in the 2nd Hand

Uniform Shop! Just place items in a bag, along with your name and contact details and drop it into the Gleeson Front Office.**

ATTENTION GIRLS:Would you like to give

umpiring a go?