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Gleeson College40-60 Surrey Farm Dve, Golden GroveSouth Australia 5125 T: 8282 [email protected]
www.gleeson.sa.edu.au24Hr Absentee Line T: 8289 0438
Student Services T: 8282 6634
REMEMBERING OUR COMPASSIONATE PATRON, ARCHBISHOP JAMES GLEESON
Issue 10 / Friday 15 April 2016
The GlobeNewsletter of Gleeson College
In a beautiful celebration, Gleeson
College was well represented by
students and staff at the annual Memorial Mass for Archbishop
James Gleeson, Archbishop Andrew Killian and Bishop
Philip Kennedy, held in the newly renovated St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral
last Wednesday 6 April.
The GC Liturgy Choir, conducted byMrs Carly Meakin, sounded wonderful
and were given special mention from all those attending, including Archbishop
Wilson, Vicar General Fr Philip Marshall and the Gleeson family. It was fantastic
to see our Student Leaders and staff involved in readings and processions,
and it was particularly lovely catching up with the Gleeson family, and in particular
Ray Gleeson, Archbishop Gleeson’s brother. Thank you to all staff, students and parents for their attendance at this
special celebration.
Mr Adam Cibich, APRIM
PERCEPTIVE STUDENT LEADERS PAVING OUR FUTURE!
Student LeadershipOver this term our Student Leaders have been meeting with Mr Baker, Mr Bertram and Leadership Mentors in order to explore some of their ideas for improving College life for their fellow students. We are certainly blessed with some very perceptive Studen Leaders this year!
At the last meeting the students reflected on the term and listed their successes, challenges and future ideas. Modestly, they listed only one success, the ‘Wellbeing Week’, which was fantastic, however let me suggest a couple more successes that have not gone unnoticed. The Leadership Camp was a great success this year, as were both the Swimming and Athletics Carnivals. The Student Leaders have had active roles to play in assemblies and
liturgies and they presented very well at these events. At Open Night, the Leaders acted as tour guides, leaving most of our visitors amazed at their professionalism and knowledge of Gleeson College. The Leaders were also involved in the College master planning process and offered the architects some great insights. In addition to these highlights, our Student Leaders have been exemplary in their conduct around the College and have worked hard to achieve great academic results. They really have led by example!
At Gleeson College, Student Leaders have a one-year tenure commencing at the start of Term 4. They meet every week: with their peers in odd weeks and with their respective House Coordinators in even weeks. The Student Leaders are organised into committees which meet regularly and report back the Leadership group. They demonstrate a great commitment to their roles and are certainly an asset to the College and their fellow students.
Term 1 Comes to a CloseAt our College Assembly this week we celebrated the events of Term 1. It is truly amazing how much we manage to pack into 11 weeks. I would like to thank all the students who have worked hard academically, involved themselves in the special events of the term and who have represented Gleeson at Saturday Morning Sports, Catholic Interschool Athletics Carnivals and academic pursuits e.g. the National Youth Science Forum and other events.
I have had the pleasure of reading through the report data from iScholaris this week and it seems that many students have indeed worked hard and achieved very good results. For the students who have fallen a little short of their best, I hope that they take some time in the holidays to reflect on their efforts and recommence the semester next term eager to improve.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff for their work in supporting the learning of our students and the extra work they have done to make the term a success.
As we begin Term 2 I would like to inform you some staff will be taking leave: Mrs Nancy Mastrogiacomo (maternity) will be replaced by Ms Ashleigh Schofield, Ms Helen Gillen (long service) will be replaced by Ms Tasha Trenorden and Mrs Stephanie Van Rossen (maternity), whose classes will be taken by Mr Richard Milne who we welcome back from teaching in the Northern Territory. We wish them all the very best. In conclusion, I wish every student and all of our community a relaxing break over the impending holidays.
God bless,
Mr J Corbo,Deputy Principal
IMPORTANT NOTE:BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Due to student unavailability we unfortunately are unable
to enter our bands in the 2016 Battle of the Bands Competiton
being held next month.
P&F QUIZ NIGHT 16 SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday 20 August 20166.30pm for a 7pm start
Dame Roma Mitchell Centre, Adey Place
STEM SOCIETY STUDENTS BECOME ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS FOR A DAY!
The STEM Society consists of 15 Year 8 and 9 students, and two Year 10 mentors, who meet once a week as a curriculum extension activity with Mr Ryall and Mrs Morgante. The aim of these sessions is to challenge student abilities and extend their knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
On Wednesday 30 March we took this learning experience out of the classroom, travelling to the University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus. Students worked in the field of Electrical Engineering for the day, learning how to solder and then using this new skill to create two projects. The first project was an electronic game simulator which played two games, ‘Penguin Pong’ and ‘Simon Says’. The second was a more complex electronics project which resulted in the construction of an electronic piano with volume control. To do this students were challenged with high-level instructions that required them to identify components such as resistors, capacitors and LEDs, and also ensure that they were in the correct orientation with sufficient soldering to allow the circuit to be complete and therefore operational.
The University Instructors were impressed by our group’s level of problem-solving abilities and the way in which they logically approached the tasks. Students were thoroughly engaged for the duration of the whole workshop, and demonstrated excellent team work assisting other students when they were finished with their own. For many, this was their first experience on a University Campus, and this enabled them an idea of the possible pathways where STEM-based subjects may take them in the future.
This is just the first of many excursion opportunities for our STEM Society students in 2016. We look forward to further activities as the year progresses and thank the University of South Australia, in particular Nathaniel Scherer, for their continued support of our program and the assistance that they provide.
Mrs Kate Morgante & Mr Daniel Ryall,Stem Society Coordinators
Year 9 students Katelyn Harrison &Tatenta Taivo work on their projects
Year 8 Isaac Borg & Year 10 Tyler Dunlop challenge each other at ‘Penguin Pong’
Gleeson College STEM Society students at University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus
2016 STEM SOCIETY:Isaac Borg, Charles Conroy,
Charlotte Dowling, Ryan Doyle,Tyler Dunlop, Griffin Eatts,
Anthony Faraonio, Katelyn Harrison, Blake Lawrenson, Lachlan McIver,
Patrick Miller, Caitlyn Monga, Marcus Petts, Michigan San Juan,
Jack Sharland, Tatenda Taivo &Luca Topolnjak.
SATURDAY MORNING SPORT WRAP UP: TERM 1 2016
Open Girls Softball 2016
Open & Junior Boys Tennis 2016
Open Boys Badminton 2016
With a mix of experienced players and novices, our Gleeson teams displayed great sportsmanship and persistence as they achieved some excellent results in Saturday Morning Sport in Term 1.
New players were made to feel very welcome by the more seasoned members of our teams, and this continues to encourage growth and development across all our sporting sides.
Six teams represented the College in Term 1 of the Summer Sport Competition - Open Boys Tennis, Open Boys Badminton, Junior Boys Tennis, Open Girls Basketball, Open Girls Softball, Open Girls Volleyball and Junior Girls Basketball. Some of our Open teams had the involvement of Year 8 and 9 students, who played above their age group to ensure that we could field a team in that chosen sport. Whilst it can be daunting for younger students to take on the challenge of playing older and often more experienced players, these teams did it with pride and determination.
Last weekend saw most of the Girls Sports play off in a Finals Series with Gleeson lucky enough to have two teams play off for first place! Well done to our Open Girls Softball team who finished top of their pool, remaining undefeated in the B Competition - what an outstanding achievement! Congratulations also to our Open Girls Volleyball team who were also undefeated but fell just short at the last hurdle, going down 0-3 to a very strong Cabra unit.
The Junior Girls Basketball team coached by Mrs Josephine Williams showed their growth throughout the season as they defeated Marryatville 40-14 in their final match. Our Junior Boys and Open Boys Tennis teams had strong seasons with both sides winning most of their games throughout the season. Both the Open Boys Badminton and Open Girls Basketball teams had some strong competition in their respective pools and at times struggled to find consistent structure, however all players persevered and gave it everything they had week-in, week-out.
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SATURDAY MORNING SPORT WRAP UP: TERM 1 2016
Open Girls Basketball 2016
Open Girls Volleyball 2016
Junior Girls Basketball 2016
A reminder that it is still not too late to register for Saturday Morning Sport in Terms 2 and 3. Please CLICK HERE to register or email:[email protected]
Thank you to all our players who did a fantastic job this term - we now look forward to your season continuing in Term 4. A big thank you also to all our Term 1 Coaches for their time, enthusiasm and encouragement supporting our teams: Mrs Josephine Williams, Ms Candice Mitchell, Ms Alesia Sala, Mr Daniel Coscia, Mr Jordan Glover and Gleeson Old Scholars’ Maggie Fitzharris, Maddi Glover and Jess Jenkin.
Ms Rachel Staffin,Sports Development Coordinator
SATURDAY MORNINGSPORTS RESULTSSaturday 9 April 2016Junior Girls Basketball:
Gleeson def Marryatville (40-14)Open Girls Basketball:
Gleeson def by Mercedes (12-95)Open Girls Softball (FINAL):
Gleeson def by St Peter’s Girls A (7-15)Open Girls Volleyball (FINAL):
Gleeson def by Cabra (0-3)Open Boys Badminton:
Gleeson def by Glenunga (1-10)Junior Boys Tennis:
Gleeson def Pedare (5-3)Open Boys Tennis:
Gleeson def by Cabra (2-8)
At our College Assembly on Wednesday, Declan Key, Kyla Stear & Jessica Mills
were presented certificates for breaking records at the recent 2016 Catholic
Co-Ed Athletics Championships.
YEAR 10 BUSINESS STUDENTS TO HOST MOTHER’S DAY STALL: FRIDAY 6 MAY
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Daniel Barber, Jordan Haffner, Isaac Fredella & Nick Centofanti
Accessories for lasting memories…
Products ranging from makeup , travel mugs, scarves, and much
more!
Alicia Hudd, Brianna Ditroia, Sophie Gemma, Grace Anderson
& Jayde Tyczenko
Prices range from
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Cody Morrison, Daniel Trepka,
Izak Flitter, Rocco Ierace, Zac Kessner
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Brianna Gibbs, Josephine Grasso, Isabella De Palma, Brianna Morgan-Dickson, Silvana Sumak &
Maddison Normington
$1—$10
Price range:
$0.50—$8
Amy Mosbey, Rebecca Pratt, Lucy Loveday, Tiarna Kelly, Sam Brogden
$0.50—$8
Anthony Decorso, Cooper Sellars, Amelia Rogers, Jessica Mills
COLLEGE EASTER MASS: ‘STATIONS OF THE CROSS’
THE SOUTHERN CROSSAPRIL 2016
TERM 2 20162 May FIRST DAY OF TERM 2 - All students return4 - 6 Year 11 Retreat, VICTOR HARBOR6 Year 8 Immunisations10 - 12 NAPLAN Testing18 Parents & Friends Committee Meeting25 STUDENT FREE DAY: MODERATION DAY FOR STAFF College Board Meeting31 Principal’s Information Session (7-8pm)3 Jun Year 12 Formal, Sfera’s Function Centre13 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 LAST DAY OF TERM 28 - 10 Melbourne Arts Trip
2016 Gleeson Diary Dates
GET TO KNOW YOUR STUDENT LEADERs : Hughes House Captains
Zachary Schwarz (12 HSFEL)Do you have any pets?A dog named Holly
Who is the most influential person in your life?: My parents
What is your favourite subject/s?: PE
What are your hobbies?:Playing sport and catching up with friends
Do you play any sports?: I play cricket for Tea Tree Gully Bulls and SACA Redbacks Under 17/Under 19
What do you like most about school:Seeing all my friends
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?:Travelling, playing sport and having a job that I love
What is your definition of happiness?:Laughing, smiling - and seeing other people laughing and smiling
What do you love at Gleeson College?:The connections that I have with other students and staff
Courtney Burke (12 HSCUA)Do you have any pets?A dog named Dusty
Who is the most influential person in your life?: Myself
What is your favourite subject/s?:English
What are your hobbies?:Music and spending money!
Do you play any sports?:No, but I go to the gym
What do you like most about school:Seeing friends everyday
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?:Successful
What is your definition of happiness?:Being in a good place with friends and family
What do you love at Gleeson College?:The good support we receive
This year we will be publishing biographies in The Globe to allow our College community to get to know our2016 Student Leaders a little better! This week we feature Hughes House Captains Courtney & Zach!
Click below to view theAPRIL 2016 issue ofThe Southern Cross:
http://www.thesouthern-cross.org.au/#folio=1
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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:[email protected] 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, 7-8pmTuesday 23 August 2016, 7-8pm
Tuesday 20 September 2016, 7-8pmMonday 31 October 2016, 7-8pm
AROUND THE COLLEGE: TERM 1 WEEK 11
AROUND THE COLLEGE: TERM 1 WEEK 11
YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED TOGLEESON FC FAMILY & SPONSORS DAY 2016
We would like to extend a warm invitation to all members of the Gleeson College community to our Gleeson Football Club Family & Sponsors Day on Saturday 7 May.
Season 2016 officially got underway last Saturday 9 April and after a long and gruelling pre-season, the boys are fired up and ready to give their all in an attempt to bring all three championships home and make the all-important step up to Division 1!
Our club is now entering its 13th season, a journey which has seen the club grow from fielding one side to three sides in season 2016. We show enormous pride in our roots, proudly wearing our maroon kit, the colour which has become synonymous with Gleeson College. The club gets huge satisfaction seeing the progress of the ever expanding group of former students excelling at a professional level. While we may not display the talent of these outstanding individuals, our passion for success and pride for Gleeson is just as strong!
On Saturday 7 May, Gleeson FC play host to Adelaide Cobras at our clubs home ground at Pooraka. The day will be dedicated to our loyal sponsors and extended family members of all involved at Gleeson FC. The club would like to extend the invitation for this day to the Gleeson College wider community.
Further details will be provided in the coming weeks but we hope to see the College represented in every way possible on this day.
We look forward to our ongoing partnership through 2016 and beyond.
Gleeson College40-60 Surrey Farm Dve, Golden GroveSouth Australia 5125 T: 8282 [email protected]
www.gleeson.sa.edu.au24Hr Absentee Line T: 8289 0438
Student Services T: 8282 6634
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
APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY TRADING TIMES: Thursday 28 April 2016 10.00am - 4.00pm Friday 29 April 2016 10.00am - 4.00pm Saturday 30 April 2016 9.00am - 12.00pm How to find the Campus Uniform Shop outside school hours: From The Grove Way, turn
into Adey Place. Park in the GGHS carpark. Walk towards the netball courts and turn onto path between courts and green Dame Roma Mitchell Centre. At the top of the path turn right and follow upwards until you see the blue door on the left hand side of the entrance to the courtyard (G10). All
other access gates around the schools are locked after school hours and weekends.
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
Our Lady of Hope School Principal’s Tour
Wednesday 18th May 2016 at 9.30am
A journey in faith and learning To book your place on the tour please phone 82898344 or send an email to the address below. *Tour concludes at 11am. Golden Grove Road (cnr The Golden Way) Greenwith SA 5125 (Enter via the front entrance off Golden Grove Road and proceed to the OLOH front office) W: www.oloh.catholic.edu.au E: [email protected]
*Catholic Primary School Reception to Yr 7 *Quality learning program *Professional, committed & caring staff *Welcoming & supportive community *You do not need to be catholic to enrol *Fee options & discounts may apply *Excellent Out of School Hours & Vacation Care *Christian Education in the Catholic Tradition *Up to date Information Communications Technology *Contemporary facilities *Positive learning environment
ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S
REGIONAL CATHOLIC
SCHOOL
4 Carignane Street, Wynn Vale
Tuesday 17th May
9.30am - 10.30am
How do I register my attendance?Bookings can be made via the school’s website, or by telephoning our School Secretary, Sonya:
www.sfx.catholic.edu.au • 8251 9555
2016 Tour Dates
Monday 15th August9.30am - 10.30am
Thursday 30th June
9.30am - 10.30am
Thursday 22nd September9.30am - 10.30am
Friday 11th November 9.30am - 10.30am
Followed by Remembrance Day Service
commencing at 10.45am
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