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2018 RELAY FOR LIFE > Gleeson College Presented with Youth Award!
Issue 5 > Thursday 1 March 2018
The Globe Newsletter of Gleeson College
Gleeson College40-60 Surrey Farm Dve, Golden GroveSouth Australia 5125 T: 8282 6600
SMS Absentee/Late Line: 0438 879 373
Gleeson College took part in something amazing over the weekend. 65 staff,
students and Old Scholars came together with a couple thousand others
to take the fight back to cancer!
Late last year, students registered to be part of the Gleeson College Teams for the Adelaide Central Relay for Life. Then they spent the last few months fundraising for this cause that offers so much support to those in need
and helps fund crucial research and development so that one day we can live in a world where the words “you have cancer” are no longer heard.
The Gleeson students were awesome, taking part in all the activities, including
the purple hand dance, volleyball games, tug-o-war, multi-legged races and silent disco. They also
took the time to stop and take part in the Candlelight Ceremony, where we remembered those we have lost,
stood with those who are fighting and celebrated those who have beaten cancer. We are very proud of our
College community raising over $15,000 this year, which is an amazing effort. I
want to thank all families, students and staff, in particular Team Captains, Miss Feleppa, Mr Boden and Miss Staffin,
Mr Glover and Mr Sellers along with all staff and family members who visited during the event and helped make
Relay for Life 2018 so much fun. Finally, a big thank you to every one within our community that took the time to support this cause - Gleeson College
continues to take the fight back to cancer. Well done and I look forward to our Mini Relay with our Middle School
students in Term 4 and taking our Seniors and GC Old Scholars back to Adelaide Central in February 2019.
Mr Adam Cibich,Assistant Principal Religious Identity
& Mission **MORE PHOTOS ON PAGES 8-9**
GC AMBASSADORS SHINE AT RELAY FOR LIFE
Relay for LifeAs you would be aware, last weekend 65 Gleeson College students, staff and Old Scholars participated in this year’s Cancer Council Relay for Life at the Adelaide Showgrounds in Wayville. This level of participation for this event speaks volumes of the commitment and servant leadership that exists within the Gleeson Community, and it has become one of the highlights of our school calendar.
Once again our students shone, were a great credit to themselves and ambassadors for the College. My thanks
also go to all of the staff that were involved, both with the organisation of the Gleeson College Teams, and in attendance over the weekend. In particular, our Assistant Principal - Religious Identity and Mission, Mr Adam Cibich, who provided inspirational leadership for this event. Mr Cibich had the privilege of being the MC for the incredibly moving ‘Candlelight Ceremony’ on Saturday evening. Mr Cibich and the other staff involved as team leaders - Mr Joshua Boden, Ms Lisa Feleppa and Ms Rachel Staffin - are to be commended on their organisation of this remarkable experience for our students. The Gleeson College Teams raised over $15,000 to support the wonderful work of the Cancer Council - an incredible achievement.
Athletics CarnivalI write this newsletter article on the eve of our Athletics Carnival to be held at Tilley Reserve. We are very much looking forward to wonderful weather and a great day of healthy competition, maximum involvement and a day filled with the great community spirit for which Gleeson College is renowned. I would like to thank Ms Rachel Staffin and her dedicated team of helpers for the wonderful organisation of this carnival, and we look forward to reporting the outcome of the day in next week’s issue of The Globe. Thank you also to the House Captains for their great organisation and enthusiasm.
Open NightAs you would be aware, next Tuesday we are hosting our annual Open Night from 4-8pm. To facilitate the planning and organisation of this event, students will be dismissed early at 1.05pm, as was outlined in a letter to all families. I know that many students will be staying at school and showcasing a wide array of learning activities and I thank them in advance for their willingness to contribute in this important way to our community.
Open Night is not only about prospective families, it is also a celebration of our community. As such, I extend an invitation to all current families to visit the College on Open Night. Some of you may not have been into the school for some time and Open Night presents a wonderful opportunity for all our community to see our great College ‘in action’.
Mr Andrew Baker,Principal
OPENNIGHTGLEESON COLLEGE
TUESDAY 6 MARCH
4-8PM
Visit our new Year 7/8 Learning Spaces
www.gleeson.sa.edu.au
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION AGAINST BULLYING > Friday 26 MarchHarassment and bullying of any kind is not only illegal, but is contrary to the mission statement and general philosophy of Gleeson College. As a community who believes in the intrinsic worth of each individual, we will not tolerate harassment.
What is harassment and bullying?Harassment is any actions or words which cause hurt, offence, fear, insecurity etc. This includes using electronic media such as inappropriate text messages and emails. If someone feels they are being harassed then harassment is occurring. If you feel: angry or upset, unsafe, embarrassed, hurt, frightened, helpless, humiliated, uncomfortable or unfairly treated as a result of someone’s repeated actions or words, then you are being harassed. Bullying is defined at this College as the persistent harassment of another. Any such behaviour will be treated as a serious infringement of the aims and expectations of Gleeson College.
If you feel you are being harassed, what can you do about it?Students can refer to the Grievance flowchart and Bullying flowchart posted
At our school we treat others the way we want to be treated.
www.bullyingnoway.gov.auFriday 16 March 2018
in every classroom. All teachers, Care Group teachers, Counsellors and House Coordinators will all work to support students if they are experiencing concerns with other students. Click the below link to view our Gleeson College Harassment and Bullying Prevention Policy: https://www.gleeson.sa.edu.au/college-expectations---policies.html
The Bullying No Way website also has resources and support information on offer for students and families:https://bullyingnoway.gov.au
Mr Shannon Bertram,Assistant Principal - Student Development
Just visit us and sign in before or after school, or at lunchtime – it’s so easy!
We have a friendly, quiet space to either study and get your work done, relax or read a book. Have a browse
through our Library catalogue and find out how to access our databases and get help with your Research Project! Please come in and say hello to our
friendly Library Team:Mrs DeConno, Teacher Librarian
Ms Gay and Mrs Fuller,Library Assistants
DID YOU KNOW? > Thomas Library is Open 8am-5pm During Term 1!
www.bullyingnoway.gov.auFriday 16 March 2018
“ Differences make us strong and we should celebrate it!”
Darcy
YEAR 8 SCIENCE > Egg-cellent Practical Experiment
Last week in Year 12 Nutrition students completed a practical experiment testing for the presence of Vitamin C and sugars in a variety of food
samples.
In the topic of Fundamentals of Human Nutrition, we look at the various
Macro and Micronutrients. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and
predominately found in high amounts in citrus fruits. Vitamin C is fragile and easily destroyed by heat and light. It is also highly beneficial in our bodies as it helps with the absorption of iron, resists infections and maintains healthy
skin and gums.
So many of our foods contain simple sugars and the Year 12 Nutrition Class were also learning about the presence
of simple sugars in foods and the various health problems associated with consuming higher amounts of sugar found generally in processed
foods.
Mrs Lisa Cibich,Year 12 Nutrition Teacher
Our Year 8 Science Class recently conducted an experiment to test the strength of eggs. Students did this by submerging an egg in vinegar, which they found dissolves the hard eggshell, leaving just the film that protects the egg yolk.
Students then bounced the egg onto the floor and collected data to see if there was a correlation between weight, and essentially the strength of the egg, to withstand bouncing from an increased height before breaking!
Mrs Lisa Cibich, Year 8 Science Teacher
YEAR 12 NUTRITION > Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
HOUSE SPIRIT BOARD > Showcasing The Gleeson 10 Values!
Our students took the time to learn about the College and their House motto, values, creed and crest as we prepare for Athletics Carnival on Friday.
Students were asked to make a connection between their House motto/values/creed/crest and the following Gleeson 10 values > Compassion, Dignity &
Respect, Pride in Success, Pursuit of Excellence and Service to Others.This is the fantastic result!
Mr Steven Hicks,McDonald House Coordinator
VISITING AUTHOR STEVEN HERRICK PERFORMS HIS WORK TO YEAR 10sOn Tuesday, all of our Year 10 students
attended a presentation by visiting author Steven Herrick, and were
entertained by his unique combination of poetry reading, story-telling and
thoughts on writing.
Steven Herrick is a renowned Australian poet and author who has published 23 novels and books of poetry for adults and children. His
2006 verse novel Lonesome Howl is a class text studied as part of the Year
10 English curriculum here at Gleeson, so it was a wonderful opportunity for our students to meet the author as he can provide valuable insights into the process of writing, and the power of stories to see the world from a new
perspective.
The students and staff attending this presentation found it extremely entertaining and though-provoking.
Students can find a number of Steven’s novels in the Thomas Library if they wish to discover more of his work.
Interested students and community members can find more information
on Steven Herrick through his website: http://www.stevenherrick.com.au/
We thank Steven again for his time and his willingness to share his work with
our students.
Mrs Jessica McCarthy,Literacy Coordinator
Gleeson Music and Creative Arts students had the opportunity
to engage in a masterclass with acclaimed Broadway Composer and
pianist John Bucchino recently.
This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with an industry
professional from overseas. John worked with students both as a group and individually, offering
amazing advice, encouragement and insight. We thank him for his
visit.
Mrs Carly Meakin,Arts CoordinatorM
USIC
COLLEGE PRESIDENT TRENT TAKES SILVER AT SSSSA TRIATHLON TITLESCongratulations to Gleeson College President Trent Wallace (12 MSSPI) who won SILVER at the Secondary
School Sports SA State Triathlon held at West Lakes Aquatic Reserve on
Wednesday 21 February.
After a great swim leg to start the race, Trent put in a solid bike leg and
entered the final transition in 4th place. An amazing run saw him overtake
two competitors in the field to cross the line in 2nd place in the highly competitive Senior Boys division.
See Trent crossing the line!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=395&v=APBy_9yC0w4
Well done Trent!
YEAR 11 DECLAN + SA TEAMMATES ON DAIS AT TRACK NATIONALSCongratulations to talented Year 11
cyclist Declan Key (11 MSSEL), and his SA teammates, on winning a Bronze medal in the U17 Men’s Team Sprint
at the 2018 National Junior Track Championships held in Melbourne
last week.
Declan also placed 5th in the Keirin event and qualified 3rd in the Sprint
competition at the titles held at Darebin International Velodrome.
Well done Declan!
2018 RELAY FOR LIFE > Photo Gallery
2018 RELAY FOR LIFE > Photo Gallery
At Gleeson College, we have many work experience and career
development activities available for our students. If you are interested in either of the opportunities listed below, please click on the links to
find out your next steps!
TERTIARY STUDIES & CAREERS EXPO + SA WORK & SKILLS EXPO
The 9th annual TSCEA offers a unique opportunity for anyone interested in starting, changing or upgrading their career! Featuring many local, interstate and overseas education providers, students services and
support agencies. Don’t miss this great opportunity to map out your future,
all in the one location.
ADELAIDE ZOO CAREER AWARENESS DAY > 16 March 2018If you are in Year 10-12 and you’re
passionate about wildlife and interested in a career with animals and conservation, be sure to check out the next Career Awareness Day. This special day gives you a chance
to learn all about how you might become part of the zoo team one
day too. It’s a great chance to meet staff from a range of careers at the zoo – from animal and plant care to
administration and management. Hear about how Zoo staff became part of the zoo team and learn how you can
get that competitive edge to land your dream job! Cost is $38.00 per student
(includes lunch).
For more info and/or to book your place visit: https://tickets.zoossa.
com.au/WebStore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CG=ZSA&C=ZLCAD
AIE INFORMATION EVENING > 21 March 2018
Considering a career in games, 3D or VFX? Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development,
3D animation and visual effects at the AIE Information Evening on
Wednesday 21 March.
CAREERS CORNER > Explore Future Pathways
Please email for more information about our work experience and/or
career development activities on offer: [email protected]
Mrs Lina Russo,Flexible Learning & VET/Careers
Coordinator
The AIE Adelaide campus will open their doors to visitors eager to find out about full and part-time courses
The day will include presentations on different areas of industry and entry requirements. Student work will be on display and our teachers will be available to speak with you about
getting into a creative career.
GG CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP TERM TRADINGMonday: 1.00pm - 2.30pmTuesday & Wednesday: 8.15am - 9.15am + 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
GOLDEN GROVECAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP
Devon Clothing | P: 8289 5564
The Gleeson College 2nd Hand Uniform Shop is openevery Tuesday afternoon from 3.30-4.30pm.
How do I register my attendance? Bookings are essential for the Tours and can be made
via the School’s website or by telephoning Sonya:
www.sfx.catholic.edu.au | 8251 9555
ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL2018 School Tour Dates• Saturday, 24th February
9.30am – 10.30am • Wednesday, 21st March
4.30pm – 5.30pm • Tuesday, 15th May
9.30am – 10.30am • Saturday, 28th July
9.30am – 10.30am • Monday, 13th August
9.30am – 10.30am • Thursday, 20th September
4.30pm – 5.30pm • Friday, 2nd November
9.30am – 10.30am
“No one deserves to be bullied, no mattertheir differences. Let’s take a stand to stop it. ”
Rory and Hope
www.bullyingnoway.gov.auFriday 16 March 2018
Gleeson College40-60 Surrey Farm Dve, Golden GroveSouth Australia 5125 T: 8282 6600
Student Services T: 8282 6634
Term 1 20182 Mar Athletics Carnival > Tilley Reserve, Surrey Downs3 - 4 Adelaide Festival Opening Concert6 2018 GLEESON OPEN NIGHT > 4-8pm *Early 1.05pm Finish12 PUBLIC HOLIDAY > Adelaide Cup Holiday14 - 16 Year 8 Camp > Port Hughes & Wallaroo20 Year 8 Retreat / P&F Committee Meeting > 7pm21 - 23 Year 7 Camp > Wallaroo26 Catholic Co Ed Athletics Carnival27 Principal’s Tour > Gleeson College (9.15-10.15am)28 College Board Meeting29 EARLY FINISH FOR ALL STUDENTS *Early 1.05pm Finish30 PUBLIC HOLIDAY > Good Friday2 Apr PUBLIC HOLIDAY > Easter Monday3 Parent Teacher Interviews4 Archbishop Gleeson Memorial Mass9 IMMUNISATION > Year 8 Boostrix & HPV #111 Parent Teacher Interviews13 FINAL DAY OF TERM 1 > Students dismissed 3.20pm
Term 2 201830 Apr STUDENT FREE DAY > Staff Professional Learning Day1 May FIRST DAY OF TERM 2 > All students return2 - 4 Year 11 Retreat > Victor Harbor4 - 6 Generations in Jazz11 Year 11 & 12 Meningococcal B Swab & Dose 123 P&F Committee Meeting > 7pm30 College Board Meeting1 Jun Year 12 Formal > Sfera’s Function Centre8 2018 College Photographs (MSP Photography)
2018 GLEESON DIARY DATES >
See back for details.
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