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THEGLOBEIssue 7 / Friday 13 March 2015
Gleeson College40-60 Surrey Farm Dve, Golden GroveSouth Australia 5125 T: 8282 [email protected]
www.gleeson.sa.edu.au24Hr Absentee Line T: 8289 0438
Student Services T: 8282 6634
STAGE 1 OUTDOOR ED STUDENTS HANG TEN @ PICTURESQUE MIDDLETON
Our Stage 1 Outdoor Education Class undertook a three-day Surfing Camp to beautiful Middleton on the Fleurieu Peninsula this term.
We spent our days at Middleton Beach, beginning each morning with a two-hour surfing lesson with qualified instructors from ‘South Coast Surf Academy’. We then enjoyed lunch on the beach before going out for another session in the afternoons!
We were blessed with beautiful weather and by the end of the trip everyone had gained a lot of confidence in the water and
had also vastly improved their technical skills. On the final night of camp, the group went for a long walk along Goolwa Beach, admiring the spectacular scenery that our coastline has to offer.
Students not only developed sound surfing skills at the camp, but also learnt a lot about working as a team, which was great preparation for their Bushwalking Expedition to The Grampians National Park (Victoria) which will take place next term.
Ms Bel Emanuele,Stage 1 Outdoor Education Teacher
Installing the App is easy…follow the step-by-step instructions below to download on your phone or tablet device. If you have any questions or issues installing please contact [email protected]
For iPhone and iPad Users: 1. Click the "App Store" icon on your Apple device. 2. Type your school name in the search, using suburb name will help. 3. If iPhone, you will see your school appear, click "Free" then "install". 4. If iPad, change the drop list to "iPhone Apps", your school will then be visible, click "Free" then "install". 5. When installed click "Open" 6. Select "OK" to receive push notifications, when asked. 7. Click the "More" button on the bottom right of the App, then "Setup". 8. Toggle on the Push Categories that are applicable for you.
For Android Users: You must first have signed up with a Google Account before installing the app. 1. Click the "Play Store" button on your Android Device 2. Click the magnifying glass icon at the top and type in your school name, using suburb name will help. 3. Click the school name when it appears in the search. 4. Click the "Install" button. 5. Click "Accept" for various permissions (please note, we do not modify any of your personal data on your device). 6. Click "Open" when installed. 7. Click the "More" button on the bottom right of the App, then "Setup". 8. Toggle on the Push Categories that are applicable for you.
I HAVE PUT MY FOOT DOWN ON NIGHT-TIME SCREEN TIME!
I write this newsletter article on the eve of our Athletics Carnival. 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 for.
I know that the re-schedule of any major event can impact families, so I thank you for the changes that may have been necessitated by our postponing of this event two weeks ago. Given today’s forecast I believe that we made the right call! I would like to thank Candice Mitchell
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 17 March we are holding our Open Night from 4-8pm. To facilitate the planning and organisation of this event students will be dismissed 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 you in advance for your willingness to contribute in this important way to our community. I also extend an invitation to all current parents to visit the College on Open Night. Some of you may not have been into the school for some time and the Open Night presents a wonderful opportunity for all our community to visit our great College.
Screen Time!Last weekend I put my foot down with my 13-year-old son. We had a long conversation (read argument) about the amount of time that he was spending on his MacBook. Sound familiar? A recent study of over 10,000 young people in Norway has found that there is a direct link to increased screen time and a lack of quality sleep for adolescents; and that in fact this constitutes a major public health concern. In particular teens who used a computer or mobile phone in the last hour before they went to bed were 53% more likely to take more than 60 minutes to fall asleep than those who had not; and they were also 52% more likely to lose out on two hours or more of sleep.
Limiting screen time and the use of social media in particular for teenagers is one of the most difficult things facing households today. In the face of compelling studies, such as the one I have outlined, it might be useful however to take stock of the habits of the young people in your home and then bravely facing up to the conversation. I am in this one with you as a parent of two teenage boys, but I know that this is one conversation definitely worth having for their long term well-being.
In relation to online safety, on Wednesday this week all our Year 8 and 9 students attended a very powerful presentation from Sonya Ryan from the Carly Ryan Foundation, which outlined both the dangers of online ‘grooming’, as well as practical tips for staying safe. As I say, it was a very moving and powerful presentation. I urge parents of Year 8 and 9 students to have a conversation with their daughter or son about this issue in the context of Sonya’s message.
Mr Andrew Baker,Principal
THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY - BYODThe expansion of the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Policy to a school-wide focus this year has seen a significant majority of students take up the opportunity to bring their own device. These students have embraced the notion of travelling to each lesson with an appropriate device to engage in their learning utilising a range of ICT tools/applications.
A focus for 2015 is to provide teachers with some strategies to enhance their classroom pedagogy to include the embedding of various technologies. Student devices are being used in subjects across the curriculum for activities ranging from basic research and peer assessment to making use of various applications and web-based tools now available to them.
Teachers have been adapting formative and summative tasks to include some sort of technology. Miss Spiroulias’ Stage 1 Legal Studies Class have been asked to discuss a current legal issue and to provide evidence of their research by utilising their choice of software - in the form of a Blog, Photo Story, PowerPoint, newsletter or any other appropriate software. One Stage 1 student, Bridget Costello (11 MSSPI) created a four-page website using the web tool, wix.com - a free website template tool. Bridget chose to incorporate a YouTube video, a photo gallery, a blog page, a response page and a resources page, along with her research on the topic of Marriage Laws in Australia. The result was a well written, planned and presented website.
Although students are bringing their devices to school, this does not mean the end of the traditional school desktops which are currently being utilised for specialist Information Technology subjects. Students are however able to complete the work required in their subjects on their own devices during study lessons at Senior level.
The adoption of a full-school BYOD policy this year at Gleeson College has some exciting potential for learning in English, and the reality of all students in a given class with access to electronic devices and
the internet in every lesson has allowed for a change in pedagogy and structure of tasks in new ways. Ms McCarthy’s Stage 1 English Class this week used the web-based collaborative tool TodaysMeet to share ideas in real time in the classroom, allowing all members of the class to post a contribution in a 140 character message, which can be accessed and seen by all other members of the class. The Stage 1 Class has been using this tool to offer ideas about their current class novel, in preparation for their essay writing. TodaysMeet also enables the teacher to save a transcript of the discussion board for future reference, saving valuable ideas generation in a public space that can be accessed by any students who are
Stage 1 students can see their posts come up in real time and the teacher is able to guide the students using the electronic whiteboard at the front of the room.
absent on that day, to help them catch up on their learning.
Teachers will utilise many more easy-to-use and engaging web-based tools such as these in our classrooms in the future, and our BYOD policy makes this possible.
Ms Jessica McCarthy,English Key Learning Area Coordinator &Miss Denise Spiroulias,Business, Enterprise & Technology Key Learning Area Coordinator
YEAR 8 RETREAT: ‘TO ACT JUSTLY, LOVE TENDERLY AND WALK HUMBLY’
The theme for this year’s Retreat was ‘To act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly’. This verse comes from Micah 6:8 and was one of the favourite biblical verses of Archbishop Gleeson. Year 8 Religious Education teachers ran the three sessions: Mr Civetta - act justly, Mr Sellers - love tenderly and Mr Coscia - walk humbly.
The aim was to unpack these three phrases and relate them to the Gleeson 10, in which case our new Year 8 students not only learned about the meaning of the biblical verse but also engaged with the Gleeson 10, one of our key documents that directs what we do and how we behave at Gleeson College.
During the day, the students also worked with members of the student social action team. These students, who are in Years 11 and 12, are deeply involved in social justice and community service. They assisted the staff facilitators to present aspects of each workshop and worked with small groups of Year 8 students during each of the breakout sessions. The day was not entirely theological, as the students also participated in several ‘ice-breaker’ games and sporting activities during their lunchtime break. This day was the first time that all of the Year 8 students had been together away from the College.
The Year 8 Retreat banner was also prepared by members of the College Youth Ministry team and over the next week, the Year 8 students will be signing this banner and writing a few words to describe themselves. The banner will follow them to each year level Retreat and finally it will be taken to the Year 12 Graduation dinner. It is often quite interesting for students, when they are in Year 12, to see what they wrote about themselves when they were in Year 8.
Mr Richard Sellers,Assistant Principal - Religious Identity & Mission (APRIM)
Year 8 RetreatSunnybrae Function Centre
Thursday 5 March 2015
STAGE 2 OUTDOOR ED: PADDLE BOARDING CAMP
In Week 6 of this term, the Stage 2 Outdoor Education Class embarked on a three-day Paddle Boarding Camp at Kingston Park.
Although the weather was a little windy, the sun was shining and a fantastic time was had by all. It was a perfect opportunity for the group to not only develop their technical skills, but their camp craft and team building skills as well.
On the final evening the group went for a wander along the local beach trails, which educated us on the Indigenous history and use of the area. We are all looking forward to our Bushwalking Camp next term, which will be another wonderful learning experience for us all!
Ms Bel Emanuele,Stage 2 Outdoor Education Teacher
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DISCOVER POTENTIAL PATHWAYS
Gleeson College Open NightTuesday 17 March, 4-8pm
Visit on Open Night and consider the limitless potential for your child at Gleeson.Gleeson grows potential in secondary students within a co-educational Catholic setting.Join our tours and discover the value of community, specialist programs and high quality teaching and learning.Email us for a copy of the evening’s full program - [email protected]
Follow us on facebook - www.facebook.com/GleesonCollegefor regular updates on College opportunities, achievements and celebrations.
40 - 60 SURREY FARM DRIVE GOLDEN GROVE 8282 6600
PLEASE TELL FRIENDS
& FAMILY WHO MAY
BE INTERESTED IN
SENDING THEIR
CHILD/REN TO
GLEESON!!
ENTERTAINMENT * RIDES * FACE PAINTING * PLANTS
CHOCOLATE WHEEL * GIFT BASKETS * PHOTO BOOTH
DISPLAYS * LUCKY DIPS * LUCKY DARTS * SHOWBAGS
BBQ * BAR * HOT DOGS * PIZZA * BAKED POTATOES
DRINKS * ICE CREAM * DEVONSHIRE TEA
AND LOTS MORE!!!!!!
CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOPWINTER UNIFORM
APPOINTMENTS, TERM 1
COMMENCING TUESDAY 10 MARCH 2015
Times are available on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday afternoons from 3.00pm - 5.00pm & Saturday mornings 9.00am - 12.00pm
THESE EXTENDED TIMES ARE FOR APPOINTMENTS ONLY - NOT GENERAL TRADE
If no appointments are booked in after our regular trading times, the shop will not remain open. Please phone to make an appointment time to pre-order or
purchase your student’s winter uniform requirements at either:
Campus Uniform Shop Ph: 8289 5564Totally Schoolwear Modbury Ph: 8396 6465
Orders will also be available for pick up during the school holiday trading times. These times will be
advertised in upcoming issues of The Globe.
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TERM TRADING TIMES:Monday: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 8.15am - 9.15am 1.00pm - 2.45pm 3.15pm - 4.15pm
Thursday: 1.00pm - 2.45pm
First Saturday of Month: 9.00am - 12.00pm
THE GLEESON COLLEGE SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP IS OPEN EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON 3.30PM - 4.30PM.
CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOPDevon Clothing | P: 8289 5564
Are you aware that you can now also purchase your Gleeson College uniform
requirments at Totally Schoolwear, Clovercrest Plaza?
LOCATION & CONTACT DETAILS:Shop 24 Clovercrest Plaza
429 Montague RoadModbury SAT: 8396 6465
OPENING TIMES:Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturdays: 9am-12noon
ATTENTION: YEAR 12 STUDENTS INTERESTED
IN ADF GAP YEAR
STATE U18 SELECTION FOR BRODIE & SIMONCongratulations to Gleeson Senior students Brodie North (11 DSAKN) and Simon Wells (10 FSMIL) on their recent selections in the South Australian Under 18 Hockey Team.
The SA lads will contest the 2015 Under 18 Men’s Hockey Championships to be held in
Melbourne (Victoria) from April 8-16.
We commend both Brodie and Simon on this exceptional sporting achievement and wish
both boys, and the SA team, all the best for a successful championship campaign in 2015.
Brodie North Simon Wells
Applications for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Gap Year are now open. Applications are open for a limited time and must be received online.
For more details and an online application form, head to the ADF website at:http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/GapYear/
This is a great opportunity to experience 12 months of paid work in the Defence Force. You can apply for 10 different roles, including Air Force Crew
Attendant - a good alternative pathway for those interested in Flight Attendant careers. Even if you are not sure that you want to pursue a career in the
Defence Force, the opportunities for learning and experiences that will help you in the future are worth considering. Applications are open for a limited
time and must be received online - good luck!
Ms Lina Russo,Flexible Learning Area Coordinator
‘PRIDE & PREJUDICE’ LEAD ROLES WON BY YEAR 12 STUDENTS CAITLIN & ANNIE!
Congratulations to Gleeson Year 12 students Caitlin Prescott (12 MSHUT)
and Annie Weckert (12 HSPLL) on winning the lead roles in the
Year 12 Drama major production,‘Pride and Prejudice’.
Both girls study Year 12 Drama via Cross Campus Study, with Pedare
hosting the subject in 2015.
After many hours of hard work and a challenging audition process, Cailtin won the role of Elizabeth
Bennett and Annie will be playing Lady Catherine De Bourgh.
We congratulate Caitlin and Annie on this outstanding performing
arts achievement and wish them well throughout their coming rehearsals towards the final performance. More details
regarding the performances willbe in future issues of The Globe!
Term 1, 201514 Mar SFX MAD MARCH FAIR (10am - 4pm)17 GLEESON OPEN NIGHT 2015 (4 - 8pm)18 Catholic Girls Swimming Carnival: Adelaide Aquatic Centre23 Catholic Co-Ed Athletics Carnival: SANTOS Stadium23 - 25 Year 9 Ex-L Camp: Woodhouse Activity Centre25 P&F Committee Meeting2 Apr Catholic Girls Athletics Carnival3 GOOD FRIDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY6 EASTER MONDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY7 & 9 Year 8 Pastoral Care Interviews10 FINAL DAY OF TERM 1 - STUDENT REPORTS DISTRIBUTEDTerm 2, 201527 FIRST DAY OF TERM 2 FOR ALL STUDENTS1 May Year 8 Immunisations1 - 3 Generations in Jazz: Mt Gambier2 - 3 Relay for Life5 Parent Teacher Interviews
2015 GLEESON DIARY DATES
Gleeson College
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2015NETBALL SASPECIALISTPROGRAMSESSIONSExperience our Netball
SA Specialist Program in action at a ‘COME’N’TRY’ session especially designed for our
Catholic partner primary school students in Years 4-6.
Bookings EssentialReserve a place for your child/ren today by emailing Rebecca Sinclair at: [email protected]
2015 SPECIALIST NETBALL PROGRAM COACHES:Leigh Waddington, Sam Poolman, Cody Lange &Taylor Krawczyk.2Netball @ Gleeson
Our Specialist Netball Program was formed to allow students with a passion for the game to train and develop under the skilled guidance of skilled coaches. Fully accredited by Netball SA, this course provides students the opportunity to further their netball potential toward the elite level.
INVITATION TO ALL STUDENTS IN YEARS 4-6Tuesday 17 March 2015, Gleeson Courts
Session 1: 4.30pm - 5.00pm | Session 2: 5.00 - 5.30pm
www.gleeson.sa.edu.auGLEESON COLLEGE | 40-60 SURREY FARM DRIVE GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125 | P: 08 8282 6600 F: 08 8282 6699
Open Night: Tuesday 17 March (4-8pm)
Gleeson College
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2015FFSASPECIALIST FOOTBALLPROGRAMSESSIONSExperience our FFSA Specialist Football Program in
action at a ‘COME’N’TRY’ session especially designed for our
Catholic partner primary school students in Years 4-6.
Bookings EssentialReserve a place for your child/ren today by emailing Rebecca Sinclair at: [email protected]
2015 FFSA ELITE PROGRAM COACHES:Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues and Igor Negrao.2A Proud History
Gleeson College is proud of the achievements of our Old Scholars now playing at the elite level - Daniel Mullen (Dalian Aerbin/Newcastle Jets), Bradden Inman (Newcastle United), Ryan McGowan (Shandong Luneng Taishan), Craig Goodwin (Adelaide United), Dylan McGowan (Adelaide United) and Jordan Elsey (Adelaide United).
INVITATION TO ALL STUDENTS IN YEARS 4-6Tuesday 17 March 2015, Gleeson Oval
Session 1: 5.00pm - 5.30pm | Session 2: 5.30 - 6.00pm
www.gleeson.sa.edu.auGLEESON COLLEGE | 40-60 SURREY FARM DRIVE GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125 | P: 08 8282 6600 F: 08 8282 6699
Open Night: Tuesday 17 March (4-8pm)
FORMER RED
CRISTIANO TO
LEAD BOTH
COME’N’TRY
SESSIONS!!
DO YOU HAVE A YOUNGER BROTHER OR SISTER WHO WOULD LIKE TO COME’N’TRY OUR SPECIALIST PROGRAMS ON OPEN NIGHT - WE STILL HAVE PLACES AVAILABLE!!
RESERVE A PLACE TODAY VIA EMAIL: [email protected]
APOLOGY: NAME OMISSION ISSUE 6We sincerely apologise for the omission
of Anthony Decorso’s name from the group photo of our Gleeson Swim Team
at the Catholic Co-Ed Swimming Carnival in last week’s issue of The Globe. Anthony Decorso (9 HMTOU) was an integral part of our team this year and we are sorry his
name was accidentally missed out.
HOMEWORK CLUB WILL
NOT BE HELD NEXT TUESDAY 17 MARCH DUE TO OPEN NIGHT EARLY FINISH.
