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YEAR 8 CAMP > Reaching ‘Beyond Limits’ at the Beachside
Gleeson College40-60 Surrey Farm Dve, Golden GroveSouth Australia 5125 T: 8282 6600
SMS Absentee/Late Line: 0438 879 373
The Globe Newsletter of Gleeson College
Issue 9 > Friday 3 May 2019
On the last Wednesday of Term 1, 146 eager students arrived at school,
bags packed ready to take on the excitement and adventure of Year 8 Camp. Along with 12 staff, the
students departed early bound forthe Adare campsite at beachside
Victor Harbor.
We decided to group all the students together and offer the camp in Term 1 to provide them with the opportunity to further develop their relationships
with peers and teachers. This was also an invaluable chance to make new friends, as well as learn more about
themselves by participating in various activities. The students formed tribes
to make participation in activities more engaging (and competitive!).
Our facilitators, Beyond Limits planned a packed schedule, including beach
activities, mountain biking, giant swing, tower tumble, challenge
course, amazing race, night walk and a quiz night. As you can see by the
photos, the students engaged in these activities extremely well, had a lot of fun and stepped out of their comfort
zones.
By Friday, the Year 8 students and staff were exhausted from all the
action of camp and arrived back at school with many fond memories of their experiences to commence their
holidays for a well-deserved rest.
Thank you to the Year 8 students for the way they embraced this
opportunity and to the staff for taking the time to support the students and ensure this event was a great success.
Shannon Bertram,Assistant Principal - Student
Development
**PHOTO GALLERY ON PAGES 5-7**
MAY - THE MONTH OF MARY
Dear Families and Friends,
Welcome to Term 2!As we start this term our Principal Mr Andrew Baker is hard at work commencing his doctoral studies and I have the enormous privilege of stepping into his considerable shoes as Acting Principal for this term. It is an honour for me to serve our community in this way and I am really looking forward to the joys and challenges ahead.
I return to Gleeson College after taking long service leave in Term 1. Being away from work for so long and really slowing down the pace of life, allowed me to reflect deeply on the College and the work that we do here. For me, our raison détre, the reason we exist, is to produce young people who are deeply connected (of ‘One Heart’), who are able to thrive, learn and lead in the world God desires.
I have decided to explore this statement in my editorials over the next few
editions of The Globe, beginning today with the first part “deeply connected”. To be human is to be “connected” to others and vice versa. On a biological and anthropological level, we are social animals who cannot live alone. We naturally crave the company of others and it is extremely important for our physical and mental health to have positive relationships in our lives. Being “deeply connected” with others suggests engagement of the spirit and the love for others exemplified through the person of Jesus. Archbishop James Gleeson wrote to our community when the College first opened saying “I hope that you will be truly of ‘One Heart’. For this will mean that every person involved in the College community will be united deeply in the Church as brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ.” We hope that all the students who experience the Gleeson College community become people for others, who connect with others and engage in positive relationships in their lives.
Term 2 promises to be packed with exciting educational experiences and we look forward to sharing those with you in person, through social media or through this publication, The Globe!
May - The Month of MaryIn our Catholic tradition, May is the Marian month or the month in which we especially remember and honour Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
Hail MaryHail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with you.Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,pray for us sinners, now,
and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Wishing you God’s blessings for the term ahead,
Joe Corbo,Acting Principal
Catholic schools are a vital part of Australia’s education landscape; from humble beginnings almost 200 years ago, Catholic Education is now the
nation’s largest provider of education outside the government.
The key national issues for Catholic Education at theupcoming federal election are:• increased capital funding;
• more resources for early childhood education;• religious freedom in schools.
Click here for more information >http://www.cesa.catholic.edu.au/news/federal-election-2019
School funding can be a confusing and contentious topic – so it’s important that parents and school communities know the facts.
FEDERAL ELECTION 2019> Catholic Education’s key election objectives
A flyer from the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) which explains how
and why governments fund all not-for-profit schools, including Catholic schools, is included in this issue of The Globe (see pages 10-11).
GleesonBreakfast Club
When >Thursday mornings from 8am
Where >Home Economics J1-1
Come visit + make yourself a toast or crumpet and a warm drink.
There is no charge so come along and enjoy a small bite or a chat!
2019 COLLEGE PHOTOS >Tuesday 4 June 2019
*Please note this day in your diary!
GLEESON COLLEGE STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDUREThe Gleeson College Student Grievance Procedure exists to provide students with a set of guidelines by which grievances may be resolved. The aim of the procedure is to resolve issues confidentially and quickly, while maintaining good pastoral relations between all parties. The Student Grievance Procedure may also involve the Parent Communication Policy.
There are several stages in the process. The flow chart below illustrates the correct procedures for both academic and pastoral grievances:Students with questions about classroom teaching and learning matters should initially address their concerns to the relevant subject teacher. Any further communication deemed necessary should begin with the Learning Area Coordinator or College Counsellors, as appropriate.
Students with questions about student wellbeing should initially address their concerns to the Care Group Teacher. Any further communication deemed necessary should begin with the House Coordinator or College Counsellors, as appropriate.
Students can address their grievance(s) directly with the College Counsellors where appropriate.
If the grievance has not been/can not be resolved as per the above steps, then communication should be made with the Assistant Principal (Student Development) for Well Being issues or the Assistant Principal (Curriculum) for Academic issues. Alternatively a request can be made for an interview with the Deputy Principal, stating the reason for the request and an estimate of the time required, so that an appointment may be made at the earliest mutually convenient time.
Shannon Bertram,Assistant Principal - Student Development
STUDENT GRIEVANCE FLOW CHART
Parent/Caregiver or Student
Care Group Teacher Subject Teacher
(Student Well Being) (Academic)
House Coordinator Learning Coordinator (Student Well Being) Coordinator (Academic)
Assistant Principal College Assistant Principal Student Development Counsellors Curriculum
Deputy Principal
Principal
ANZAC DAY 2019 > ‘We Will Remember Them’
They shall grow not old,as we that are left grow old;Age shall not weary them,nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sunand in the morning
We will remember them.
On Wednesday during Personal Development Program (PDP)
this week, all students had the opportunity to participate in activities
commemorating ANZAC Day. Students viewed videos and participated in class
discussions in order to further their understanding of the significance of
this time in Australia’s history.
To conclude their learning, students made crosses out of popsticks;
each commemorating a member of Australia’s defence personnel. These
crosses will be joined together to create larger crosses, which will be
placed in all classrooms and used as a part of Gleeson’s Remembrance Day
ceremony in November.
Kate Pill,HaSS Key Learning Coordinator
YEAR 8 CAMP > Reaching ‘Beyond Limits’ at the Beachside
YEAR 8 CAMP > Reaching ‘Beyond Limits’ at the Beachside
YEAR 8 CAMP > Reaching ‘Beyond Limits’ at the Beachside
GLEESON LAUNCHES INAUGURAL LEGO LEAGUE!
Gleeson launched it’s inauguralLEGO League this week!Mr Hernes and students
enthusiastically unpacked the LEGO Mindstorms robot kits in the
Multimedia Room on Tuesday.
The LEGO League allows students the opportunity to extend their STEM learning while have lots of fun! New members are always welcome so if
you are interested, come along to the MMR on Tuesdays during lunchtime.
The Australian Brain Bee Challenge (ABBC) is a competition for
secondary students in Year 10 to learn about the brain and its
functions, learn about neuroscience research, explore careers in neuroscience and to dispel
misconceptions about neurological and mental illnesses.
This year STEM Society members from Year 10 participated in Round 1 of the Challenge. The students used the online learning platform ‘Education Perfect’ to undertake a number of neuroscience modules,
and then completed an online quiz. The results of this quiz were collated, with the top 55 students
from South Australia progressing to the State Final.
BRAIN BEE SUCCESS! > GC Year 10 Jack Hutchins in SA’s Top 55!Gleeson College is proud to announce that Jack Hutchins (10 FSWES) earned
a spot in South Australia’s top 55 students, and will now head to the University of Adelaide on Friday 21 June to represent the College in the
State Final!
The final day will include an Individual Challenge to determine the 2019 ABBC South Australia Champion,
a Team competition, as well as interactive demonstrations from local neuroscientists. ABBC SA Brain Bee Coordinators, Dr Lyndsey Collins-
Praino, Dr Hannah Keage and Dr Sarah Cohen-Woods, will host the event,
with help from the neuroscience faculty in the Adelaide Medical School and
School of Psychology at the University of Adelaide.
We congratulate Jack (pictured) on this fantastic achievement, and wish him
good luck for the State Final!
Kate Morgante,Science Learning Area Coordinator
TEA TREE GULLY YOUTH LIBRARY CADETSHIP > Year 9 & 10 StudentsGo behind the scenes in TTG Library - Apply for a Youth Library Cadetship!
This opportunity is for high school students in Years 9-10, to gain knowledge and experience of how the youth collection is selected and catalogued in the
library, and meet key members of staff. Four young candidates will be recruited to participate over six fortnight sessions to assist the Youth Library Officer in
organising the whole youth collection. Limited spots available!Register your interest via email ASAP > [email protected]
**Include your name, age, year level and a quick sentence on why you would like to gain experience working with the Youth Library Officer at the Tea Tree Gully Library.
THE FACTS ON SCHOOL FUNDING IN AUSTRALIA
School funding can be a confusing and contentious topic – so it’s important that parents and school communities know the facts.
This leaflet explains how and why governments fund all not-for-profit schools, including Catholic schools.
HOW GOVERNMENT FUNDING IS CALCULATEDFunding for all schools in all sectors is calculated using the same needs-based measure – the Schooling Resource Standard (SRS). Each school’s SRS is calculated according to the needs of its students, starting with a base amount - $11,343 per primary student or $14,254 per secondary student plus extra funding for six types of disadvantage.So a primary school educating many disadvantaged students may have an SRS of more than $17,000 per student, while another educating highly advantaged students may have an SRS of less than $12,000 per student.The SRS is a funding target and was introduced in 2014. For many state and territory governments, it represents a big jump in their school funding commitments as they are the majority funders of public schools which educate two-thirds of all students. Meeting the SRS is therefore being phased in over several years with Federal assistance.
KEY STATISTICS (2018) - CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN AUSTRALIA
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATE 1 IN 5 STUDENTS
Schools Students Staff Catholic schools have educated
Australian students for
almost 200 years
1750 764,190 96,098
THE COST OF A SCHOOL EDUCATIONThe true cost of a school education in Australia is much higher than most people realise. The Federal Government calculates the basic cost at $11,343 per primary student and $14,254 per secondary student for 2019. That would be a huge cost for most Australian families, especially if they have two or more children.This is why state/territory and federal governments provide some funding to all not-for-profit school sectors.
PRIMARY STUDENT$11,343
SECONDARY STUDENT$14,254
WHO PAYS THE SRS?In public schools, the SRS is funded solely by state/territory and federal governments; parents are not required to contribute.In Catholic and other non-government schools, state/territory and federal governments fund 20-90% of the SRS base amount according to a means test of the school’s parents, who are expected to make up the shortfall. The more parents can afford to pay, the less public funding a non-government school attracts.
Catholic school communities, on average, contribute almost 30% of the cost of educating their students. The remainder is covered by a combination of state/territory and federal government funding.Without this government funding support, Catholic systemic schools would need to charge parents the full cost of educating their child. This would put a Catholic education out of reach for most Australian families, forcing them onto the public schools sector which is already stretched.In 2017, Catholic school communities paid $3.6 billion in fees and $1.27 billion in capital funding to support their schools. This represents a significant saving to taxpayers.
HOW MUCH GOVERNMENT FUNDING DO SCHOOLS RECEIVE?
HOW MUCH DO CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENTS PAY?
• Funding for all students in all school sectors is calculated using the same needs-based measure - the Schooling Resource Standard (SRS) - In public schools, the SRS is solely funded by
taxpayers - In Catholic and other non-government
schools, parents pay part of the SRS according to an assessment of their ability to pay
- Public school funding has never been cut to fund Catholic schools. Funding for public schools has risen every year in line with enrolments and indexation
• Catholic Education supports a strong, properly funded public schools sector - All Australian students should have access
to a quality education, no matter which school they attend
• Catholic school parents are also taxpayers and deserve a fair share of government funding support to keep their children’s schools affordable
• By keeping Catholic schools affordable, one in five Australian children can attend a school that reflects their parents’ values and beliefs – an important feature of a pluralist society
• Catholic schools save taxpayers money; without affordable Catholic schools, taxpayers would need to fund 100% of the cost of educating Catholic school students, instead of around 70%
IT’S A FACT
2017 TOTAL GOVERNMENT RECURRENT FUNDING (per student average)
SOURCES OF RECURRENT FUNDING 2017
2017 FUNDING SOURCES - CAPITAL
$152.2m10.7%
$1,268.6m89.3%
Total government
Catholic school Communities
$13,411$11,451
$9,530
Source: MySchool 2017 funding data
Gleeson College40-60 Surrey Farm Dve, Golden GroveSouth Australia 5125 T: 8282 6600
Student Services T: 8282 6634
GLEESON NOTICEBOARD
Term 2 20193 May Year 12 Event > Mawson Lakes Function Centre, 7pm13 Principal’s Tour > 9.15-10.15am14 - 24 NAPLAN Online Testing > Year 7 + Year 915 P&F Committee Meeting > GC Staffroom, 7pm22 College Board Meeting > GC Boardroom, 7pm24 One+ Careers Expo 201929 - 31 Year 11 Retreat3-7 Jun Catholic Education Week 20194 College Photographs > MSP Photography5 Principal’s Tour > 9.15-10.15am Try Gleeson Day #16 Try Gleeson Day #210 PUBLIC HOLIDAY > Queen’s Birthday12 Creative Arts Concert14 Year 10 + Year 11 Meningococcal B Dose #119 P&F Committee Meeting > GC Staffroom, 7pm19 - 21 Year 12 Retreat24 STUDENT FREE DAY > Staff Professional Learning26 College Board Meeting > GC Boardroom, 7pm28 Principal’s Tour > 9.15-10.15am5 July FINAL DAY OF TERM 2 FOR ALL STUDENTSTerm 3 201922 July FIRST DAY OF TERM 3 FOR ALL STUDENTS24 - 26 ‘FOOTLOOSE’ Musical Production > Matinee + Evening Shows
2019 GLEESON DIARY DATES >
GG CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP TERM TRADINGMonday: 1.00pm - 2.30pmTuesday: 8.15am - 9.15am + 1.00pm - 4.15pmWednesday: 2.45pm - 4.15pm + 1.00pm - 4.15pmThursday: 1.00pm - 2.45pmFirst Saturday of Month: 9.00am - 12.00pm
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
SECOND HANDUNIFORM SHOP
The Gleeson College Second Hand Uniform Shop is open
every Tuesday afternoonfrom 3.30-4.30pm.
UNIFORM POLICYGleeson’s Uniform Policy is
located on our website:www.gleeson.sa.edu.au
GOLDEN GROVE CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOPDevon Clothing | P: 8289 5564
Gleeson College are again selling the 2019/2020 edition
of the Entertainment Book as a fundraiser for student programs
and initiatives.
Copies are still $70 each with 20% of profits coming back to
the College.
Click here to buy online >https://www.entertainmentbook.
com.au/orderbooks/160189x
2019/2020ENTERTAINMENT
BOOKAVAILABLE NOW @
GLEESON RECEPTION!