The Globe Newsletter of Gleeson College Issue 10 / Friday 15 April 2016

REMEMBERING OUR COMPASSIONATE PATRON,

In a beautiful celebration, Gleeson College was well represented by students and staff at the annual Memorial Mass for Archbishop James Gleeson, Archbishop and Philip Kennedy, held in the newly renovated St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral last Wednesday 6 April. The GC Liturgy Choir, conducted by Mrs Carly Meakin, sounded wonderful and were given special mention from all those attending, including Archbishop Wilson, 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

Gleeson College www.gleeson.sa.edu.au 40-60 Surrey Farm Dve, Golden Grove South 5125 T: 8282 6600 24Hr Absentee Line T: 8289 0438 [email protected] Student Services T: 8282 6634 PERCEPTIVE STUDENT LEADERS PAVING OUR FUTURE!

liturgies and they presented very well at Term 1 Comes to a Close these events. At Open Night, the Leaders At our College Assembly this week we acted as tour guides, leaving most of our celebrated the events of Term 1. It is visitors amazed at their professionalism truly amazing how much we manage to and knowledge of Gleeson College. The pack into 11 weeks. I would like to thank Leaders were also involved in the College all the students who have worked hard Student Leadership master planning process and offered the academically, involved themselves in Over this term our Student Leaders have architects some great insights. In addition the special events of the term and who been meeting with Mr Baker, Mr Bertram to these highlights, our Student Leaders have represented Gleeson at Saturday and Leadership Mentors in order to have been exemplary in their conduct Morning Sports, Catholic Interschool explore some of their ideas for improving around the College and have worked hard Athletics Carnivals and academic pursuits College life for their fellow students. We to achieve great academic results. They e.g. the National Youth Science Forum are certainly blessed with some very really have led by example! and other events. perceptive Studen Leaders this year! At Gleeson College, Student Leaders have I have had the pleasure of reading through At the last meeting the students reflected a one-year tenure commencing at the the report data from iScholaris this week on the term and listed their successes, start of Term 4. They meet every week: and it seems that many students have challenges and future ideas. Modestly, with their peers in odd weeks and with indeed worked hard and achieved very they listed only one success, the ‘Wellbeing their respective House Coordinators good results. For the students who have Week’, which was fantastic, however let in even weeks. The Student Leaders fallen a little short of their best, I hope me suggest a couple more successes that are organised into committees which that they take some time in the holidays to have not gone unnoticed. The Leadership meet regularly and report back the reflect on their efforts and recommence Camp was a great success this year, as Leadership group. They demonstrate a the semester next term eager to improve. great commitment to their roles and are were both the Swimming and Athletics I would like to take this opportunity certainly an asset to the College and their Carnivals. The Student Leaders have had to thank all the staff for their work in fellow students. active roles to play in assemblies and 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: P&F QUIZ NIGHT 16 BATTLE OF THE BANDS SAVE THE DATE: Due to student unavailability Saturday 20 August 2016 we unfortunately are unable 6.30pm for a 7pm start to enter our bands in the 2016 Dame Roma Mitchell Centre, Adey Place Battle of the Bands Competiton being held next month. 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 , 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 Year 9 students Katelyn Harrison & Year 8 Isaac Borg & Year 10 Tyler Dunlop high-level instructions that required them Tatenta Taivo work on their projects challenge each other at ‘Penguin Pong’ 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 Gleeson College STEM Society students at University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus may take them in the future. This is just the first of many excursion 2016 STEM SOCIETY: opportunities for our STEM Society students in 2016. We look forward to Isaac Borg, Charles Conroy, further activities as the year progresses Charlotte Dowling, Ryan Doyle, and thank the University of South Tyler Dunlop, Griffin Eatts, Australia, in particular Nathaniel Scherer, Anthony Faraonio, Katelyn Harrison, for their continued support of our Blake Lawrenson, Lachlan McIver, program and the assistance that they Patrick Miller, Caitlyn Monga, provide. Marcus Petts, Michigan San Juan, Jack Sharland, Tatenda Taivo & Mrs Kate Morgante & Mr Daniel Ryall, Stem Society Coordinators Luca Topolnjak. SATURDAY MORNING SPORT WRAP UP: TERM 1 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 Girls Softball 2016 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 Open Boys Badminton 2016 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.

Open & Junior Boys Tennis 2016 ...Continued on next page SATURDAY MORNING SPORT WRAP UP: TERM 1 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, Junior Girls Basketball 2016 Sports Development Coordinator SATURDAY MORNING SPORTS RESULTS Saturday 9 April 2016 Junior 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: Open Girls Volleyball 2016 Gleeson def Pedare (5-3) Open Boys Tennis: Gleeson def by Cabra (2-8)

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Anthony Decorso, Cooper Sellars, Amelia Rogers, Jessica Mills COLLEGE EASTER MASS: ‘STATIONS OF THE CROSS’ GET TO KNOW YOUR STUDENT LEADERs : Hughes House Captains This 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 Hughes House Captains Courtney & Zach! Courtney Burke (12 HSCUA) Zachary Schwarz (12 HSFEL) Do you have any pets? Do you have any pets? A dog named Dusty A dog named Holly Who is the most influential person in your Who is the most influential person in your life?: Myself life?: My parents What is your favourite subject/s?: What is your favourite subject/s?: PE English What are your hobbies?: What are your hobbies?: Playing sport and catching up with friends Music and spending money! Do you play any sports?: I play cricket for Tea Tree Gully Do you play any sports?: Bulls and SACA Redbacks Under 17/Under 19 No, but I go to the gym What do you like most about school: What do you like most about school: Seeing all my friends Seeing friends everyday Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?: Travelling, playing sport and having a job that I love Successful What is your definition of happiness?: What is your definition of happiness?: Laughing, smiling - and seeing other people laughing and Being in a good place with friends and family smiling What do you love at Gleeson College?: What do you love at Gleeson College?: The good support we receive The connections that I have with other students and staff

THE SOUTHERN CROSS 2016 Gleeson Diary Dates APRIL 2016

TERM 2 2016 2 May FIRST DAY OF TERM 2 - All students return 4 - 6 Year 11 Retreat, VICTOR HARBOR 6 Year 8 Immunisations 10 - 12 NAPLAN Testing 18 Parents & Friends Committee Meeting 25 STUDENT FREE DAY: MODERATION DAY FOR STAFF College Board Meeting 31 Principal’s Information Session (7-8pm) 3 Jun Year 12 Formal, Sfera’s Function Centre 13 PUBLIC HOLIDAY - QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY 14 & 16 Adelaide Eisteddfod 15 Parents & Friends Committee Meeting 20 - 24 Year 11 Exams / Year 10 Exams (in class) Click below to view the 22 College Board Meeting APRIL 2016 issue of 27 SEMESTER 2 COMMENCES 28 MSP COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHS - ALL STUDENTS The Southern Cross: 1 Jul Year 8 Immunisations http://www.thesouthern- 8 LAST DAY OF TERM 2 cross.org.au/#folio=1 8 - 10 Arts Trip Gleeson College 2016 PRINCIPAL’S INFORMATION SESSIONS Discover what Gleeson College can offer your child in their academic, personal and spiritual development.

Learn about our ethos, pastoral care, broad curriculum, Tuesday 31 May 2016, 7-8pm specialist programs and the numerous academic, sporting Tuesday 23 August 2016, 7-8pm and leadership opportunities Tuesday 20 September 2016, 7-8pm available to our students. Monday 31 October 2016, 7-8pm

Parent Focus Bookings Essential These informative sessions will be led Reserve your place/s today by either by our Leadership Team and is aimed phoning Gleeson College on 8282 6600 at parents and caregivers wishing to or emailing Mrs Rebecca Sinclair at: find out more about Gleeson College. [email protected] 1 Refreshments will also be available. 2 www.gleeson.sa.edu.au GLEESON COLLEGE | 40-60 SURREY FARM DVE GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125 | P: 08 8282 6600 F: 08 8282 6699 AROUND THE COLLEGE: TERM 1 WEEK 11 AROUND THE COLLEGE: TERM 1 WEEK 11

YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED TO GLEESON 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. Our Lady of Hope School Principal’s Tour Wednesday 18th May 2016 at 9.30am

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GG CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP Devon 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 ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S How to find the Campus Uniform Shop outside school hours: From The Grove Way, turn REGIONAL CATHOLIC 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 SCHOOL 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. 4 Carignane Street, Wynn Vale GG CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP TERM TRADING TIMES: 2016 Tour Dates Monday: 1.00pm - 2.30pm Tuesday 17th May Tuesday & Wednesday: 8.15am - 9.15am 9.30am - 10.30am 1.00pm - 4.15pm Thursday 30th June Thursday: 1.00pm - 2.45pm 9.30am - 10.30am First Saturday of Month: 9.00am - 12.00pm Monday 15th August Thursday 22nd September MODBURY NORTH DEVON CLOTHING UNIFORM SHOP: 9.30am - 10.30am 9.30am - 10.30am Friday 11th November 9.30am - 10.30am OPEN 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday + 9am-12pm Saturday Followed by Remembrance Day Service P: 8396 6465 / Shop 24 Clovercrest Plaza commencing at 10.45am 429 Montague Rd, Modbury North How do I register my attendance? Bookings can be made via the school’s website, THE GLEESON 2ND HAND UNIFORM SHOP IS OPEN or by telephoning our School Secretary, Sonya: EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON 3.30PM TO 4.30PM. www.sfx.catholic.edu.au • 8251 9555

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