The Globe Newsletter of Gleeson College Issue 21 / Friday 29 July 2016

The Globe Newsletter of Gleeson College Issue 21 / Friday 29 July 2016 2016 MELBOURNE ARTS TRIP > A Vibrant Learning Experience On Friday 8 July, a group of 20 Gleeson College Arts students and three teachers took the early flight to Melbourne and embarked on a four-day Arts Immersion Tour. The tour consisted of participating in a number of workshops and attending various performances at some of Melbourne’s most magical theatres! On our first day, the Performing Arts students either explored the city of Melbourne or went to the Melbourne Zoo (where Matilda Comley had a close encounter with a Lemur!), while the Visual Art/Design students attended a workshop to further their learning on the past 200 years of fashion design. Saturday morning’s itinerary included am amazing NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Arts) workshop for the Performing Arts students, while Visual Art/Design students explored the visual art for the day. That evening, students had the choice of watching a performance by Circus Oz under the big top, or attending ‘The Sound of Music’ at the majestic Regent Theatre. Both performances were fantastic and thoroughly enjoyed by all. On Sunday, the Performing Arts students attended a Circus Oz workshop which included juggling, acrobatics and trapeze artistry. The Visual Arts/Design students went along to the Crows vs Carlton AFL match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and then we all met back together in the evening to watch ‘Matilda’ the Musical. It was an astounding performance, full of laughs and hilarity (thanks to the comic and musical genius of Tim Minchin) and even a few tears. ...Continued on Page 3 Gleeson College www.gleeson.sa.edu.au 40-60 Surrey Farm Dve, Golden Grove [email protected] South Australia 5125 T: 8282 6600 SMS Absentee/Late Line: 0438 879 373 THE BLESSING OF TRUE RELATIONSHIP to take. These can be some of the most important decisions that we make and it is crucial to be as informed as possible, to ask questions and seek advice, and for Relationship families to engage in constructive and The holiday break allowed me the time positive dialogue. Of course we, the staff to reflect on the incredibly special and of Gleeson College, are here to support privileged relationship that being in a and guide these decisions as best we can, school offers, with my colleagues and with however it is ultimately up to each student so many students and families. There are and their family to determine their own very few professions that allow you the pathway. I urge all families to engage with College community I wish to thank the opportunity to meet and be in relationship, this process and particularly highlight College Board for all that they do to true relationship, with so many people. the Subject Selection evening that will be support our Gleeson community. With this opportunity also exists a very held on Wednesday 10 August. real and important responsibility to Something to Ponder ensure that we consistently work hard Thank You to our Wonderful College We have spent the last several months to firstly establish and then maintain Board hearing from political parties about their these relationships, particularly in the Week 1 of Term 3 is National School policies and reasons that should make context of a Catholic school where our Boards Week, and provides an opportunity us like them and subsequently vote for very existence should be underpinned by to recognise the wonderful work of the them. I am sure, like me, you are glad that God’s love for us and in turn our love for Gleeson College Board. We are blessed the election is over and are very grateful one another. to have an amazing College Board here at not to have to listen to those incessant Gleeson, filled with volunteers who share advertisements for another three years. Decision Time many gifts and talents with our community. Just imagine the cost of all that for a In Term 2, these relationships provide the Our College Board is an integral part of moment. foundation for the critical life decisions the school community, they contribute that need to be taken by young people and many skills and knowledge to the decision Jesus’ way of teaching was in direct their families. Soon our Senior school making of the school, are the gatekeepers contrast to our politicians. Many times students will begin the process of subject of the schools values and their work does that Jesus spoke to people he did not take selection for 2017; whilst our Year 12 make a difference to student achievement the easy option of wanting to be liked, students will turn their attention to post- and outcomes. On behalf of the broader he in fact often deliberately chose to be school life and the direction they wish controversial and challenged people to reflect more deeply on those things that needed attention in society. We might 2016 Science ICAS Competition > Gleeson Results! even call him a bit of a stirrer! The Gospel readings both last Sunday and this Sunday The ICAS Science Competition is a national competition which assesses students are excellent examples of this. in all areas of science understanding and problem-solving. During Term 2, 19 Gleeson students nominated to take the opportunity to participate in this The contrast in styles between politicians competition. and Jesus in getting a message across could not be more stark. This contrast All students involved received a Certificate of Participation as well as a breakdown raises questions that as a Catholic of their achievement in each of the categories. This year, seven Gleeson students community we should consider. I wonder, achieved a Certificate of Credit, which places them in the top 20% of students for example, what Jesus would think of nationally. In addition, Year 8 student Charles Conroy (8 DMMCC) achieved a the current policies in relation to asylum Certificate of Distinction, which places him in the top 8% of students nationally! seekers. Do our law-makers use rhetoric Congratulations to the Award Winners listed below for their outstanding and in turn produce policies that they academic achievement, and to all students who participated in this year’s simply want us to like that will win them Science ICAS Competition. our vote? If so, what does this mean for our treatment of fellow human beings? John’s Certificate of Credit Award Winners: Gospel tells us that Jesus commandment Isaac Borg (8 DMMCC), Caleb Ferraresso (8 FMECO), Ryan Doyle (9 FMHAU), is for us to “Love one another as I have Katelyn Harrison (9 MMMOR), Blake Lawrenson (9 DMCUR), loved you.” It is sometimes that simple Lachlan McIver (9 DMCUR) & Michael Daniele (10 MSCUA). and at the same time that difficult. Certificate of Distinction Award Winner: As Catholic’s we are called to live the Charles Conroy (8 DMMCC) message of Jesus in the world. Miss Ashleigh Schofield, Mr Andrew Baker, Acting Science Key Learning Coordinator Principal COURSE COUNSELLING FOR 2017 > Year 10 & Year 11 Students On Wednesday 27 July, students in Year 10 and 11 attended a Subject Information Session during their Pastoral Care lessons. They were provided with information regarding the SACE as well as the process for choosing subjects for 2017. PLANT THE SEED Rather than choosing their subjects online, students have been asked to research FOR POTENTIAL WWW.GLEESON.SA.EDU.AUthe subjects they would like to study next year and bring their choices to their Course Counselling appointment. These will be held on Thursday 18 August for Year 10 students entering Stage 1 in 2017, and Friday 19 August for Year 11 students entering Stage 2 in 2017. Students have been asked to bring their Background Information and Subject Selection forms to their appointment. These two days will be non-student days for Year 10 and Year 11 respectively. Students are expected to arrive for their counselling appointment in full College Winter Uniform. Subject counsellors will counsel students into their subjects for next year and enter them online. Students and parents can access information on every subject offered at Gleeson College through the College website at: http://www.gleeson.sa.edu.au/curriculum.html Once all student subject choices have been entered into our system we will generate classes. If a class is not running due to low numbers, a member of the counselling team 2017 CURRICULUM will meet with affected students and re-counsel them into other subjects. HANDBOOK Mrs Susan Smith, Assistant Principal (Administration/SACE) Jeans 4 Genes Day @ Gleeson > Friday 4 August 2016 The vital work of scientists at the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) is carried out with the aim to improve the lives of children everywhere. 1 in 20 children is born with a congenital Continued from Page 1.. abnormality or a genetic disease. In Australia alone, that equates On our final day, the Visual Arts/ to over 12,000 children each year. With this in mind, the CMRI is dedicated to Design students attended a workshop finding ways to treat or prevent childhood diseases. on world renowned artist Edgar The only way to cure conditions affecting children, such as cancer, epilepsy and Degas, whilst the Performing Arts a range of genetic defects, is through dedicated medical research. On Friday students attended a composition 5 August, Damiani House, together with the Gleeson College community, will workshop. They then took a tour unite to help in the fight against childhood genetic diseases by participating in of the Melbourne Arts Precinct, the annual fundraising event, Jeans 4 Genes Day. Every dollar raised for this the many different theatres in cause will be utilised by the scientists at the CMRI to unravel cures to a range of Melbourne’s CBD and a guided childhood medical conditions and create a healthier future for all children.

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