The Newsletter of GleesonGlobe College Issue 15 > Friday 23 October 2020

McDONALD WIN 2020 HOUSE CUP!

On our final day for Term 3 we came together to celebrate a great tradition at Gleeson College; Gleeson Day. The day allows us the opportunity to reflect on the achievements of our patron Archbishop James Gleeson; he was a great leader in the Archdiocese of Adelaide, he had a passion for education and vision that included the establishment of Caritas. Students gathered in the DRMC to begin the day with the leadership induction assembly. Drawing on the qualities of our patron, Archbishop James Gleeson, we acknowledged his work and passion for student voice and we welcomed our current group of student leaders and acknowledge the work carried out by the previous group of leaders. We are very fortunate to a number of students willing to support the College with these positions and I thank the previous leaders for their work and look forward to the initiatives and energy our new students will bring to their position. Following the Student leadership induction, I had the privilege to present the House cup for the final time. This times always creates a sense of house spirit and anticipation for the students and staff. The House Cup is calculated through the allocation of points from the many activities and opportunities the students have access to here at Gleeson College. From Carnival results, merit awards, fundraising, grade point averages, extra-curricular activity participation and awards received. Every student has an opportunity to contribute positively to their house success in the cup. In 2020, we wrestled the stronghold of the cup from Fyfe to award the House Cup to McDonald House. ...Continued on page 6

Gleeson College www.gleeson.sa.edu.au | [email protected] 40-60 Surrey Farm Dve, Golden Grove Absentee/Late SMS: 0438 879 373 South Australia 5125 T: 8282 6600 Absentee Email: [email protected] A WORD FROM THE PRINCIPAL 2020

Learner Conversations have a focus on student voice, providing an opportunity for students to reflect and share their educational journey for the year. They will use the language of the Key Capabilities to communicate, sharing Middle School Learner Conversations artefacts of their work and providing Through the Living, Learning, Leading examples of their personal and academic (LLL) framework, Gleeson College helps growth. Our learner conversations will nurture and shape thriving people, be structured and supported, fostering capable learners and leaders for God’s major assignments to complete in this motivation, clarity, and critical thinking world. Over the course of 2020 Gleeson time as well. in our students, whilst also connecting College has been immersing our deeply with our families around the Whilst we celebrate the Year 12 community in the LLL and embedding holistic growth of our students. students this week with the Farewell the Key Capabilities throughout the Assembly on Friday morning, the true breadth of our curriculum. This is a massive undertaking and goes final celebration for our Year 12 students well beyond the traditional Parent The Key Capabilities underpin is the Graduation event on Tuesday, Teacher interviews normally held at everything we do, ensuring our November 24. this time. Every staff member will be students develop the knowledge, involved and every student in Years 7 It is estimated that approximately skills and attributes they need to thrive to 9 will present their learning. This is 60% of Year 12 students experience in a rapidly changing and complex a cultural shift that aims to give every significant stress at this time of the year. world. The Key Capabilities Continua student the opportunity to present It is important for parents to respond to acknowledges that thriving involves, their leaning and aims to engage every the needs of their child, but it is always the mind the heart and the body. family with their child’s learning in a new a difficult task to get the balance right Student engagement has been exciting, way. between pushing too hard and not reaffirming the importance of this work, showing enough interest. Ultimately fostering holistic student development Year 12 Conclusion of Formal Lessons what is most important is that you let throughout their College journey. As I write this week the Year 12 them know that you are there for them, students are in the closing stages of Our students have reflected on the sub- walking alongside them as they finish formal lessons for the year. Whilst this elements and evidenced against the Key this journey. may seem a cause to celebrate it is in Capabilities, before placing themselves fact only a transition into arguably the We wish all of our Year 12 students the on the continua. This will culminate with crunch time for many of our students. very best in the coming weeks. their data being presented on a Learner Examinations commence for most Profile for sharing with their parent or God bless, of our Year 12 students on Monday, caregiver in their learner conversation November 2 and continue until Friday in Week 4 this term. Mr J Corbo, November 20. Many students will have Principal 2020

‘OMEDETOU’ (CONGRATULATIONS) TO YEAR 7 LANGUAGES STUDENT SASHA!

‘Omedetou’ (Congratulations) to Year 7 student Sasha Zagladov (7 FMWIL) for placing 3rd in the Japanese Language Teachers of South Australia’s 2020 Yuru Kyara Competition! Students had to design their own COVID-19 ‘mascot’ (Japan has a love for all things cute!) with Sasha creating ‘Corwash’ for her submission. Check out her amazing drawing!

Tom Dawson, Languages & Cultural Programs Leader GLEESON DAY LITURGY > Let Us Always Be of ‘One Heart’

At the end of Term 3, we came together to celebrate a Liturgy in memory of our patron, Archbishop James Gleeson. His favourite verse from Micah 6:8 was woven throughout and brought to life in the words and prayers which were spoken. Our patron was authentic and a servant to all. He was also a strong leader who coupled with drive and passion, brought his vision to reality. Gleeson College not only remembers him fondly but it is a testament to his character and beliefs that all students know and can articulate what he stood for. Students read and reflected on Archbishop’s letter to the school which he wrote when it first opened, over 30 years ago. Through knowledge and love, collaboration and passion, Gleeson College has emerged and grown from strength to strength. What pride he would have in his vision becoming a reality. Pride also in the fact that those values he spoke about and displayed, are still very strong today and permeate every part of the College community in how we learn, think and act. “I leave with you this hope of mine: that Gleeson College will always be of ‘One Heart’ in every aspect of its life and mission”. It was wonderful to gather as a faith- filled community and we were enriched by those students and staff who helped throughout the liturgy to create a spiritual and sacred space. The music, the readings and prayers linked beautifully into our celebration. We were delighted to have Monsignor John Swann be with us and he spoke beautifully and succinctly in his homily. The homily linked to the Gospel which retold the story of The Good May we continue to hold his vision and Samaritan. A simple message of how his values close to our hearts. May the we should seek to help others who are example of his discipleship and selfless in need and the words of Micah, Act following of Jesus, teach us something Justly, Love Tenderly and Walk Humbly, about what it authentically means were most fitting in this context. to act justly, love tenderly, and walk Archbishop Gleeson was a true disciple humbly with Christ. of Jesus. He showed great faith and Monica Doherty, belief and this was transparent in his Assistant Principal Religious Identity interactions and in his role as shepherd & Mission (APRIM) to his Church community. GLEESON DAY LITURGY > Let Us Always Be of ‘One Heart’ GLEESON DAY ACTIVITIES 2021 STUDENT LEADER INDUCTION + PASSING OF COLLEGE FLAG

Continued from front page... There was also an opportunity for students to perform on the DRMC Final Results House Cup 2020: stage to an audience and showcase McDonald 1515 their performing arts talents as warm Fyfe 1380 up performers to our very own 2020 Damiani 1200 Triple J Unearthed High winner, Hughes 1005 Teenage Joans performing to staff and Following the mornings formalities, students. We are incredibly proud of students then had an opportunity the achievement by Tahlia Borg and to participate in a variety of style thankful for her willingness to perform carnival activities that varied to include on Gleeson Day to many members Mario Cart challenge, soccer pool, of our community. mega pong, three point shooting As always it is an amazing community challenge or a walk-a-thon around the day and an ideal way to end Term 3. local suburb. It was an ideal time for students to move around the school Shannon Bertram, and be involved in a carnival-like Assistant Principal Student atmosphere and share this time with Development staff and their peers. 2021 STUDENT LEADER INDUCTION + PASSING OF COLLEGE FLAG

THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 STUDENT LEADERS FOR YOUR VALUED SERVICE FYFE HOUSE HOST ‘CRAZY HATS FOR HEADSPACE DAY’

Late in Term 3, Fyfe House held ‘Crazy Hats for Headspace Day’, which was our awareness day to support Headspace and positive mental health and wellbeing in our community. This event tied in nicely with the learning that students had been involved with during PDP around ‘R U OK Day’ and allowed the students to keep promoting and engaging with the theme of mental health and wellbeing. As part of this event, students were encouraged to wear a Crazy Hat on the day in which prizes were awarded for the craziest hat. During recess and lunch there were activities for students to get involved in, including making stress balls, dance competitions and large games in the courtyard. During the whole of Week 10 students could be involved in activities during Care Group to help promote mindfulness and mental health. It was great to see the community getting behind this cause, which was a Fyfe student-driven initiative, to promote positive wellbeing in our community. Thank you to all that were involved.

Emma Rogers, Fyfe MS Leader & Clint Vause, Fyfe SS Leader FYFE HOUSE HOST ‘CRAZY HATS FOR HEADSPACE DAY’ Middle School Learner Conversations Wednesday 4th November 2020 > Term 4 - Week 4 *Please check your emails for your appointment time and further details regarding early dismissal.*

Learner Profile Tom Dawson DMDAS

Literate, Numerate and Effective Communicator

I developed this capability throughout all my assignments this year, but most notably in my poetry task in English. In Maths I developed my numeracy skills by further deepening my understanding of algebraic equations.

Spiritually Aware & Inspired by Faith

I developed this capability in Religion and everyday life at Gleeson College. In Religion we learnt about different religions of the world, and I learnt to be respectful to others' faith.

Self-aware, Collaborative and Socially Adept

I developed this capability in Japanese when working on my Shopping Roleplay. I had to work in a small group and work to resolve problems during the task.

Intercultural and Globally Minded

I developed this capability in Japanese when comparing cultural differences between the daily diets of Japan and Australia.

Knowledgeable, Inquisitive and Innovative

I developed this capbility when completing an inquiry task in HaSS, where I had to research about Megacities.

Confident and Careful Creator and User of ICT

I learnt how to code in Digital Technologies, when creating a mobile quiz app. This helped me develop my skills in IT.

Moral, Compassionate & Ecologically Aware

I developed this capability in Religion when completing the 'Good vs Evil' assignment. I also looked at ecological sustainability in Science when working on the wetlands task.

21/10/2020

Queries: [email protected] ONE+ TITRATION COMPETITION 2020

On Monday 19 October, four Year 11 Gleeson Chemistry students competed in the very first Titration Competition in the One+ Chemistry laboratories, going up against students from Pedare Christian College and Golden Grove High School. Titration is a technique used to determine the concentration of an unknown solution, using specific glassware, and using chemistry equations and formulas to determine the strength of a solution. After undergoing several repeated titrations, the students needed to use their precision skills to be as close as they could to the pre-determined concentration. Congratulations to Ky Cooper (11 MSGAG), pictured below, for having the third most accurate value for the concentration of sodium hydroxide. All students who were placed had an error within 2%, which is an excellent result. It was great to see all the students showcase their skills in performing titrations which they have developed through the year.

Sue Smith, Chemistry Teacher YEAR 10 VISUAL ART > Van Gogh Oil Pastel Reproductions

In Year 10 Visual Art, one of our assessments this semester involved learning how to critically analyse a piece of artwork produced by a chosen Impressionist artist. Impressionism developed in France in the 19th century and is based on the practice of painting outdoors and spontaneously ‘on the spot’ rather than in a studio from sketches. Main impressionist subjects were landscapes and scenes of everyday life. Part two, consisted of reproducing a Van Gogh painting using the medium oil pastels. The results were exceptional!

Evelina Condo, Visual Art Key Teacher YEAR 11 VISUAL ART > Portraiture + Learning About Iconic Frida Kahlo

As part of the Year 11 Visual Arts course, students have studied Portraiture and learning about the iconic female artist Frida Kahlo. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self- portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artefacts of Mexico. Inspired by the country’s popular culture, she employed a naïve folk art Above: An iconic Frida Kahlo self portrait style to explore questions of identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, and race in Mexican society. The students took what they had learnt from Frida Kahlo and the importance of symbolism and created a self-portrait displaying an event or memory in their own painting. As you can see, the results were of a high standard and encouraging not only to myself, but for the students as well.

Evelina Condo, Visual Art Key Teacher

FOUR GLEESON YEAR 7 STUDENTS SELECTED IN TEA TREE GULLY DISTRICT SOFTBALL TEAM Congratulations to four Gleeson College Year 7 students on their selection in the Tea Tree Gully District Softball Team to contest the upcoming 2020 School Sport SA State Softball Carnival. Charlee Brooksby Abby Whinnen Charlee Brooksby (7 DMBRN) and Abby Whinnen (7 FMHER) were chosen in the Girls Team, while Callan Artz (7 FMHER) and Wil Carpenter (7 DMBRN) were selected in the Boys Team. Both TTG District Teams will compete at the State Carnival to be held at Barratt Reserve (West Beach) from Monday 2-5 November. Well done to Charlee, Abby, Callan and Wil and all the best for a successful 2020 State Carnival competition!

Rachel Staffin, Sports Development Coordinator Callan Artz Wil Carpenter GLEESON OPEN BOYS KO BALLERS CROWNED #1 IN 2020!

Congratulations to the Gleeson Open Boys KO Basketball Team who managed to take home the 2020 State Championship Knockout Title in Pool C at Springbank Stadium last week! With a star-studded line-up and dynamic bench, the boys were able to make it through two preliminary rounds and the final round robin tournament undefeated. Led by Seniors Geoff Corbett, Nic Logan and an all-time defensive cast in Riley Aistrope and the strawberry blonde duo: James Taylor and Ky Cooper, our starting five was a squad to be feared. A late entrance and no time for a warm-up did not faze our boys, who were able to blow out Kapunda 46-10 in the first tournament game. The following games against Charles Campbell and Naracoorte proved to be a bit more challenging, however the boys made the necessary adjustments and won both games comfortably. Throughout the day, our Gleeson boys put on an absolute performance with high-flying dunks from Nic, clutch 3’s from sharpshooter James, relentless defence from Riley and Ky, unstoppable post moves by Geoff and ballet-esque footwork from 6th man of the year Aidan ‘Twinkle Toes’ Thatcher! Fuelled by an electric bench consisting of Aidan, Marcus Petts and Mitchell Wood, our boys played with fantastic intensity and tenacity for each and every game. The State Championship Title came down to our very last game against the also undefeated Seaton High School. However, their squad was still no match for our boys who won the game convincingly. Filled with spectacular highlights including a self alley-oop dunk by Nic, unbelievable point guard moves by 6ft7 Geoff and a basket from each of our players, the boys truly played ‘with one heart’. Congratulations again to all the boys, especially our Year 12s, on this amazing achievement and fingers crossed for next year - hopefully the current Year 11s can lead the way to another State Title in 2021.

Nicholas King, Open Boys KO Basketball Coach GLEESON OPEN BOYS KO BALLERS CROWNED #1 IN 2020! GLEESON OPEN BOYS KO BALLERS CROWNED #1 IN 2020! OPEN BOYS KO CRICKET TEAM FINISH STATE RUNNERS UP!

Congratulations to our Open Boys KO Cricket Team who finished Runners Up in the State Final late in Term 3. The boys, coached by Mr Shattock and Mr Hewson, went up against Cornerstone College on a very windy day at Park 17. We bowled first with Hayden Cesaro our best claiming 3/18, and Cornerstone setting a healthy target of 7/143. Angus Braendler and Kane Halfpenny opened the batting for Gleeson and notched respectable scores of 20 and 26, while Matthew Leray did exceptionally well in the middle order to score 20 before being run out. It came down to the wire but unfortunately we were bowled out for 142 in the 35th over, falling just short of the win, but still gallant in defeat. Well done to all the boys on their efforts in 2020. OPEN BOYS KO CRICKET TEAM FINISH STATE RUNNERS UP! YEAR 8&9 BOYS + GIRLS KNOCKOUT TENNIS > ROUND 1

One of the most competitive Knockout tournaments of the year happens in early Term 4. Gleeson’s elite Middle School tennis players take on the State’s best in elimination rounds of team tennis! Our first round was the local derby where we faced our sister schools and close rivals in Pedare and Golden Grove. The weather looked menacing early with sprinkled showers all morning. Our boys played first and our doubles pairings of Conway and Lachlan, and Liam and Tom, fought hard against very difficult opposition, however went down in both matches. The singles was more of the same, with the exception of Tom who managed to grind out a great win to make sure we didn’t get swept to nil. This loss woke the boys up as they went on to perform well and sweep Pedare boys 6-0. Unfortunately, Golden Grove also beat Pedare, meaning we were eliminated with a win and a loss. Golden Grove didn’t manage to field a Girls team, meaning our match against Pedare would determine who went on to face reigning State Champions Adelaide High School and Marryatville in the next round. Our squad, which had been strengthened by the new inclusion of superstar Sasha, strengthened our already high-quality team with ‘veterans’ Chloe, Brooke and Mercedes (all Year 9) back for their last Middle School KO Competition. Both doubles pairings started strong with wins. Singles were hard-fought games, with Chloe and Brooke winning in long grueling matches. Mercedes had a much easier time in her singles victory and Sasha suffered a hard loss against a Pedare player who was also a club teammate. With a match score card of 5-1, our Gleeson girls are through to the next round and we wish the all the best as they head to Marryatville HS next week, where we will face our nemesis from last year Adelaide High! Thanks to all involved. **If this captures your imagination, come and have a try with the Gleeson Tennis Team! Contact Mr Hernes or Mr Puttnins YEAR 8&9 BOYS + GIRLS KNOCKOUT TENNIS > ROUND 1 YEAR 8&9 BOYS + GIRLS KO BASKETBALL > ROUND 1

On Friday 16 October, the Year 8&9 Boys Knockout Basketball Team travelled up to the Golden Grove Recreation Centre to take on Pedare Christian College and Modbury High School. The first game against Pedare, both teams were evenly matched in what would prove to be a close match. Gleeson defeated Pedare 37-31 thanks to great teamwork, defensive efforts and hot three-point shooting. In the second game, the boys knew that they were up for a challenge playing against quality players from Modbury (a specialist basketball school), although they showed great resilience and tried their absolute best on both sides of the floor, in the end the boys ultimately went down 58-27. Well done to all players involved and a big thank you to our Year 12 coaches Aiden Thatcher and Lachlan Wallace who helped out on the day! Our Year 8&9 Girls KO Basketball Team also competed in their Round 1 matches against Parafield Gardens HS and Modbury in the Rec Centre on this day. Under the skilled guidance of Coach Mr Holland, the girls played well and also finished with one win and one loss for the competition.

James Baron, Year 8&9 Boys KO Basketball Coach YEAR 8&9 BOYS + GIRLS KO BASKETBALL > ROUND 1 STAGE 2 Visual Arts & Design / Technology Exhibition

Join us for an afternoon to explore Monday 26 the talents of our October 2020 Stage Two Visual Art & Design/Technology 4 - 6pm Students. Study Hall GLEESON NOTICEBOARD

YEAR 12 VOLLEYBALL 2020 GLEESON DIARY DATES > In Term 4, Year 12 HPE students participated in Volleyball Workshops TERM 4 2020 and a Campus Championship 26 Oct College Tour > 4.00pm Competition hosted by the Tea Tree 27 Creative Arts Evening > DRMC Gully Volleyball Association and held in 30 Year 8 HPV Dose #2 Immunisation the Golden Grove Recreation Centre. 2 Nov Principal’s Information Session, 7-8pm Students from all three Campus 2 - 13 SACE Board Exams > Stage 2 2020 schools had a blast and were learning 4 Year 7-9 Learner Conversations *1.05pm dismissal for MS Students at an accelerated rate due to the 6 Year 7 Reflection Day competitive friendly nature of the 9 - 13 PE Week 2020 games in the workshops. The entire 10 Year 7/8 Transition Day #1 season was very close with only seven 11 Remembrance Day premiership points separating the 2020 Sports Presentation Assembly top of the ladder to the bottom of College Board AGM the ladder! This season concluded 12 Year 7/8 Transition Day #2 with a fantastic Grand Final match, 13 College Tour > 9.15am which by the end of time, scores were locked at 25-25 all and was decided 19 Year 11 SWOTVAC Day > Year 11s DO NOT ATTEND by an exciting sudden-death point. 20 - 25 Year 11 Exams Congratulations to Golden Grove HS 4 23 Year 10 SWOTVAC Day > Year 10s DO NOT ATTEND who finished champions and are now 24 - 27 Year 10 Exams the current holder of the Karl Richter 24 College Tour > 9.15am Memorial Trophy. Gleeson teams 24 Year 12 Graduation > Adelaide Entertainment Centre performed admirably finishing in 4th, 26 - 27 Year 12 Workshops 7th and 8th place. Congratulations to 30 College Tour > 4.00pm all teams who participated in 2020! 1 Dec Year 9 Graduation Assembly > Final Day for Year 9 Students Danny Gloria, 2 LAST DAY OF TERM 4 > Activities Day for Year 7 & 8 Students HPE Learning Area Leader

Our Lady of Hope School Principal’s Tour Wednesday 25th November, 2020 at 9.30am & 6.30pm

A journey in faith and learning

To book your place on the tour please use the link below *Catholic Primary School Reception to Yr 7 https://www.oloh.catholic.edu.au/book-a-tour.html *Quality learning program or phone 82898344. *Professional, committed & caring staff *Tours normally take 11.5 hours *Welcoming & supportive community

Golden Grove Road (cnr The *You do not need to be catholic to enrol Golden Way) Greenwith SA 5125 *Fee options & discounts may apply *Excellent Out of School Hours & Vacation Care (Enter via the front entrance off Golden Grove Road and proceed to *Christian Education in the Catholic Tradition the OLOH front office) *Up to date Information Communications Technology *Contemporary facilities W: www.oloh.catholic.edu.au *Positive learning environment E: [email protected]

Gleeson College www.gleeson.sa.edu.au | [email protected] 40-60 Surrey Farm Dve, Golden Grove Absentee/Late SMS: 0438 879 373 South Australia 5125 T: 8282 6600 Absentee Email: [email protected]