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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
‘BEST OF BROADWAY’ ON SHOW > 2016 Creative Arts Concert
Issue 17 / Friday 17 June 2016
The Globe Newsletter of Gleeson College
Last week, our talented Gleeson College Performing Arts students presented a ‘Best of Broadway’ Creative Arts Concert with two matinee and two evening shows wowing the crowds!
Many of the acts presented were choreographed, directed and created by the students themselves. The show
was produced by Year 12 Creative Arts students’ Matilda Comley (12
DSSAL) and Dylan Creeney (12 HSMAN) who both did an excellent job in the
organisation and management of the entire production. The amount of talent
here at Gleeson truly is astounding!
The matinees were performed to the Year 8s and 9s from Gleeson College on
the Wednesday and then to students from Years 3-5 from St Francis Xavier’s
Regional Catholic Primary School on the Thursday. The evening concerts were presented in a cabaret style with our Year 10 Food and Hospitality Classes
providing delicious nibbles for the audience. A huge thank you must go
to both Ms Lisa Feleppa and Ms Sarah Mahony and their F&H students, for
offering such a great array of finger-food
(some music-themed!). Another huge thank you goes to Mrs Sally Parsons for her fabulous choreography of many of the dances presented and who also did an amazing job of stage managing the show. Thank you also to Mrs Dianne
Deptula whose expertise and presence during the week was greatly appreciated.
All of the concerts received rave reviews including this wonderful review from a
visiting grandparent:“My husband and I attended and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. We are in awe of the young talent which we saw on stage and I
would like you to know that as grandparents of ten children, and many school concerts under our belts over the years, yours last
night was a 10-star performance. Not only was it entertaining, but thoughtfully
presented with the lovely dips and nibbles, followed by delicious cupcakes, all prepared
by your students. So well done Gleeson College, and a big thank you from us!”
Congratulations to all involved on a superb 2016 Creative Arts Concert!
Mrs Carly Meakin,Arts Key Learning Area Coordinator
BE INFORMED > School Funding Facts
Be InformedJust in case you hadn’t noticed we are in the throes of a very long Federal Election campaign! Recently, along with my Principal colleagues from Catholic Education South Australia, I had the opportunity to engage with both Federal Minister for Education the Hon. Simon Birmingham, and Shadow Minister the Hon. Kate Ellis. Both outlined their vision for education if elected, and the Principals took the opportunity to ask each MP a number of questions. Funding levels, both recurrent and for Capital development, to Catholic Schools continues to be a significant issue that requires addressing by both Federal and State governments. The National Catholic Education Commission has produced an
excellent website that outlines the key facts relating to school funding that I encourage you to visit. It can be accessed at the link below:http://www.schoolfundingfacts.com/
As parents and caregivers that make a significant contribution to Catholic Education in this state I encourage you to engage with the key issues raised during the election campaign as they pertain to education.
Master PlanningWe are nearing completion of the College Master Plan. We have been working with Edge Architects throughout this year focussing on consultation with key stakeholders including the College Board, staff, students and Catholic Education Office personnel. This has been a very positive and affirming process and one that is leading to some very exciting ideas and developments. I look forward
to sharing these with the community at the completion of the Master Plan. It is our intention to invite members of the community to a launch some time in Term 3. Watch this space!
Skills of Tomorrow I am sure many of you have read articles proclaiming the benefits of particular learning programs and the need to provide a curriculum to fit the needs of our 21st Century learners. When this is supported by good research we should not ignore the recommendations. There are some uncertainties about knowledge and skills that will be truly useful for today’s students in tomorrow’s world, but I am sure that some fundamental things will remain.
Erik Palmer, in an article in Educational Leadership earlier this year entitled ‘Four Predictions for Students’ Tomorrows’ outlined key propositions that he believes need to be part of the educational landscape:• There will still be an Internet. This
means that being able to make sense of an overwhelming amount of information is a crucial skill.
• Salespeople will still exist. To evaluate these sales pitches, students will need an understanding of logic, reasoning argument and persuasive techniques.
• Listening will still be important. This means that all students will need to be media literate so they can listen well to different kinds of media.
• People will still be speaking. Speaking skills will be vital in a world where the channels for verbal communication will continue to grow.
Therefore, if we accept Palmer’s predictions for our young people, we can assume that internet literacy, media literacy, good thinking, and good speaking will be valued every day of their lives. It is pleasing therefore to not that these are key elements to the Gleeson College curriculum and learning experience.
Mr Andrew Baker,Principal
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HUGHES HOUSE MASS: Reflecting on our Compassion for Others
On Wednesday 15 June, Hughes House gathered together to
celebrate our annual House Mass in the Dame Roma Mitchell Centre.
Led by Modbury/Para Hills Parish Priest, Father Manu, we came together to give thanks for our blessings, celebrate the ‘Year of Mercy’ and reflect to on our
compassion for others.
With the Mass themed around mercy and compassion and with the
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal currently being held throughout the College, all students were
challenged to act out their faith and demonstrate their compassion by attending with a small donation of non-perishable food, clothing and/or blankets. Collectively we were able to gather over 100 food items and many other clothing items and
winter necessities.
The House Mass was a great opportunity for staff, students and special guests to take some time
out of their busy day to deepen their faith and to reflect on how they can
act on it to support others.
I would like to thank all those who participated in the Mass and those
who assisted in the preparation, set-up and running, particularly Mr Adam Cibich and Mrs Dianne Deptula, singers, readers and all
those involved in processions.
Mr Adrian Ranieri,Hughes House Coordinator
YEAR 10 GIRLS KNOCKOUT NETBALL > Tough Round 1 Roster @ Home
On Wednesday 15 June our Year 10 Knockout Netball girls took to the court in a round robin tournament against Thomas More College and Henley High School at the Golden
Grove Rec Centre.
The team had a great first game against Thomas More, playing
consistently well to win the game 60-24. However, our second game against a strong Henley HS team was to be quite a challenge as we
lost some much needed height with Brianna Gibbs unfortunately rolling her ankle early in the first quarter. Gleeson shooter Lauren Wright (10 MSSPI) was strong in the goal circle
converting all her goal attempts, while the solid defensive skills displayed by Sydney Wilson (10 HSMAN), Rachel
Gill (10 FSMAR) and Stephanie Guidolin (9 HMGIL) ensured Henley
had to work very hard for each score.
There was a shift in momentum in the second quarter with Henley HS utilising their very tall GS well,
however good pressure was applied by our girls at all times. Emma Quinn (9 FMHAU) and Paris Sinclair (9 FMCAR)
ensured that Gleeson continued to have ample opportunity at the ring as they found Lauren most of the time.
Hard-working Centre Karlee Turner (9 FMWIL) ensured her work rate didn’t slip and this gave us every chance to win. The third quarter saw Gleeson
out-score Henley 11-8, but we couldn’t hold the tempo in the last quarter
with the final result 48-40 in Henley’s favour.
The Year 10 girls should not only be proud of the efforts in their games
but can hold their heads high as they showed fantastic sportsmanship and continued to play a good clean game
of netball to the final whistle.
A big thank you to our scorers Jessica Saul (10 HSUGL) and Kelly Holl (11
HSUGL) for their assistance on the day and also to the parents, staff members and students who came up to the gym
to support the girls!
Taylor Krawczyk,Year 10 Girls KO Netball Coach
OPEN GIRLS KNOCKOUT NETBALL > 41-30 Victory Secures Round 2 Berth!
Last Friday 10 June saw the Gleeson Open KO Netball Team play in Round 1 of the Statewide
competition against campus rivals Golden Grove High School at the
Golden Grove Rec Centre.
Both schools where competitive throughout the game, however, on the day Gleeson proved too strong for GGHS as they came away with a 41-30 win. The first quarter was close with GGHS taking the lead, but our Gleeson girls lifted their intensity in the third quarter and
regained the lead in the final term.
Stand out players in Round 1 were Shelby McEvoy (12 DSHUT) who barely missed in the goal ring,
Chelsea Turner (11 FSEMA) who played a solid game in Centre, and
defender Brianna Gibbs (10 HSUGL) who made it challenging for our
opposition to find the net. Shelby Armstrong (12 HSPLL) was moved
from WD to GD at half time and played a huge role keeping Gleeson pushing forward in the second half, while valuable contributions from Rachel Gill (10 FSMAR), Brittany Powell (11 HSMAN) and Niamh
Douglas (12 FSEMA) ensured we secured a berth in Round 2 of the
competition. Well done girls!!
Mrs Peggy Busbridge,Open Girls KO Netball Coach
YEAR 9 BIODIVERSITY EXCURSION > Exploring the Impact of Redevelopment
The Year 9 MCKCUR Learning Team visited the South Australian
Museum and Adelaide Oval last week to support the topics students are currently learning
in class this term.
Students enjoyed exploring the Biodiversity section of the
Museum, where they completed a number of activities to broaden their understanding of a variety of
biomes and their adaptions.
We then had lunch at Elder Park, appreciating the changing
landscape of the Adelaide Riverbank precinct. The Class
observed and discussed the number of redevelopments and their impact on tourism in our
city. We ended the excursion with a guided tour of Adelaide Oval
where students learnt about the positive impacts of this sporting redevelopment on local tourism.
Miss Ashlee Curtis,Year 9 English / HaSS Teacher
‘WOMEN IN SCIENCE’ UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE AN EYE OPENER
“On Wednesday 8 June, nine students were chosen to attend the
‘Women in Science’ excursion at Adelaide University to learn about
careers in engineering. The best session was the first we attended which was programming a Lego
robot to move in different directions. There were many inspiring lectures
from students, professors and women in business that gave us an
insight on what different engineering courses there are on offer.”
Anna Ivenovichbokuv (9 HMCAS)
“My favourite part of the day was learning about sine and sound waves. We learnt how sound
waves are connected to music and their different frequency’s (Hertz).
It was also very interesting to learn about the different
engineers that the guest speakers (all girls) have become. They were very passionate and you could tell that they loved their jobs. It was inspiring to hear everything that
they had done.” Caitlyn Monga (10 MSRYA)
“During our time at Adelaide University we had the opportunity to
learn more about engineering and the careers that we can choose in the future. I enjoyed the ‘RoboGal’
session the most as we could program the robots to do whatever
we choose and we could watch it move. We also learnt a lot about sound waves and how they look
according to the frequency.”Tyler Dunlop (10 HSFEL)
“My favorite part of the ‘Women in Science’ excursion was the ‘RoboGal’ activity. We got to program a robot
to move in different ways and made shapes with them. We even decorated them - our robot looked gorgeous, trust me! We learnt a bit about software engineering and it
was actually heaps of fun. At the end of the session we programmed the
robots to dance. It was interesting to look around the University and hear all the speakers tell us about what you can actually do in technology
and engineering.”Emily Unewisse (10 DMMCC)
“The best thing that happened on the excursion was making our robots dance! My group’s robot was the best because it had a moustache! The second and third workshops involved analyzing sound waves - the high pitch sound hurts
your ears after a while!The speeches and lectures we received showed some amazing insight into the
world of engineering from a women’s point of view.”Katelyn Harrison (9 MMMOR)
‘BEST OF BROADWAY’ ON SHOW > 2016 Creative Arts Concert
‘BEST OF BROADWAY’ ON SHOW > 2016 Creative Arts Concert
‘BEST OF BROADWAY’ ON SHOW > 2016 Creative Arts Concert
‘BEST OF BROADWAY’ ON SHOW > 2016 Creative Arts Concert
YEAR 10 FOOD & HOSPITALITY > Catering ‘Best of Broadway’ Shows
Recipe Legend:C = Cup | T = Tablespoon | t = teaspoon
Makes 12 cupcakes
INGREDIENTS:Cupcakes:• 3/4 cup GF plain flour• 1/4 cup cocoa powder• 1/2 cup caster sugar• 2 tsp baking powder• 1/2 tsp vanilla essence• 80g nuttelex• 1/2 cup soy milk• 2 eggsIcing:• 1 C icing sugar• 2 Tablespoon cocoa powder• 40g Nuttelex, softened• 1 Tablespoon Soy Milk
METHOD:1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees Celsius
with fan. Grease or line 12 hold muffin tin.
2. Sift all dry ingredients into a bowl, make a well in centre and add all other ingredients.
3. Beat on low with an electric mixer until just combined. Scrape down sides of bowl and beat on medium speed for a further 2 mins.
4. Spoon mix into patty pans - half full.5. Cook 15-20 mins. They will spring
back when touched once cooked.6. While cooking make icing - All
ingredients into a bowl and beat with an electric beater until well combined.
7. Remove from oven allow to stand and cool for 5 minutes. Remove from tin.
8. Allow to cool completely, then apply icing. ENJOY!!
Recipe > Gluten & Dairy Free Choc Cupcakes with Icing
Well done to our Year 10 Food and Hospitality Classes on their fabulous
catering of our ‘Best of Broadway’ evening concerts last week!
Guests were highly impressed with the delicious savoury and sweet
treats on offer, with some requesting the recipe for our Choc Cupcakes!!
So, here it is...ENJOY!!
YEAR 12 FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION > Idea Development Excursion
The Year 12 Furniture Construction Class recently completed their
Jarrah side table (Minor Project) as part of their assessment for the semester. The construction of this
table provided the students with the opportunity to develop their skills
and understanding that will support them in designing their own item of
furniture for their Major Project.
Every student put in much time and effort into this project and should be proud of their achievements. Some of these tables will be displayed in the Gleeson Front Office for you to
get a closer look! In order to inspire the students to
develop quality individual designs for their Major Project, last Thursday the class had the opportunity to visit Whitehouse Furniture, The
Mile End Homemaker Centre and IKEA as part of an idea development excursion. The students were able to see first-hand the high quality
and standards that are required in the production of industry standard
furniture, and from here will be able to set appropriate goals and
make clear decisions while working through their Design Folio and Major
Project.
A special thank you to the staff and management at Whitehouse Furniture and IKEA for giving up
their time to speak with the students and supporting them in their idea
development.
Mr Adrian Ranieri,Year 12 Furniture Construction
Teacher
Emily Boyle (12 FSIMB)Do you have any pets?A dog called Sylah and a cat called Lokki
Who is the most influential person in your life?: My Mum
What is your favourite subject/s?:Food and Hospitality
What are your hobbies?:Playing tennis and watching sport
Do you play any sports?: Tennis
What do you like most about school:Being with my friends
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?:In a full time job, starting a family and being happy
What is your definition of happiness?:Laughing, smiling and being with the ones you love
What do you love at Gleeson College?:All the opportunities being a student at Gleeson brings
GET TO KNOW YOUR STUDENT LEADERS > Fyfe House CaptainsThis 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 Fyfe House Captains Emily & Niamh!
Niamh Douglas (12 FSEMA)Do you have any pets?A dog named Lucy
Who is the most influential person in your life?: My Mother
What is your favourite subject/s?: History
What are your hobbies?:Netball, gaming and watching TV
Do you play any sports?: I play Netball
What do you like most about school:Seeing my friends and learning
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?:In a job that I love with a husband and child
What is your definition of happiness?:The feeling of content when you are happy with your life at that current moment in time
What do you love at Gleeson College?:All the support that the teachers give
QUIZ NIGHT 16
$10PER ADULT
$5PER STUDENT
Saturday 20 August 20166.30pm for a 7pm start
Dame Roma Mitchell Centre, Adey Place
GREAT PRIZES | SILENT AUCTION | COIN TOSS | BYO DRINKS & NIBBLES
BOOK YOUR TABLE OF 10 TODAY!!PHONE GLEESON COLLEGE ON 8282 6600 OR EMAIL:
Gleeson College P&F Committee presents...
One+ Careers ExpoMonday 4 July 2016
Choice + Opportunities + Success
opportunities north east
One+ (formerly known as the Golden Grove Secondary Schools Campus) is a centre of excellence in Shared Learning, where innovation, choice and opportunity are enriched by unique collaboration.
One+ (pronounced One Plus) exists through the learning partnership of Gleeson College, Pedare Christian College and Golden Grove High School. One+ and 2016 is the first year the 3 schools will combine to offer a broad representation of tertiary pathways. This event is a great ‘first-step’ for students as they embark on investigating learning and career pathways beyond their secondary school years.
The inaugural One+ Careers Expo will bring together tertiary and training organisations, providers and exhibitors to can help guide the aspirations of our students and families.
Information sessions on resume writing and South Australia’s Labour Market will also be offered on the night.
Students in Years 10-12 and their families are invited to attend this inaugural event which includes representation from the following organisations:
Golden Grove Recreation and Arts Centre, [Arts Theatre and Foyer]The Golden Way, Golden Grove,
Monday 4 July, 2:30pm – 7:30pm
Angela Koehler
Vocational Learning & Career Development
GOLDEN GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
Debbie Hollister
Director of Senior Studies and Pathways
PEDARE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
For further Information, contact the Career Pathways Coordinator at your home school
Lina Russo
Flexible Learning and CrossDisciplinary Studies
GLEESON COLLEGE
EXPLORE FUTURE PATHWAYS > 2016 ONE+ Career Expo
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
2016/17 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS AVAILABLE IN THE PAYMENTS OFFICE NOW!!
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TERM 2 201620 - 24 Jun Year 11 Exams + Year 10 Exams (in class)22 College Board Meeting27 SEMESTER 2 COMMENCES28 MSP COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHS - ALL STUDENTS28 - 1 Jul Melbourne Netball Trip1 Year 8 Immunisations2 Principal’s Information Session > 10-11am4 One+ Career Expo, G/Grove Rec Centre > 2.30 - 7.30pm8 - 10 Melbourne Arts Trip8 LAST DAY OF TERM 225 FIRST DAY OF TERM 33 August Parents & Friends Committee Meeting5 Balaklava Eisteddfod10 College Board Meeting15 - 19 STEM Week 201620 2016 P&F QUIZ NIGHT, DRMC > 6.30pm for 7pm start23 Principal’s Information Session > 7-8pm
2016 Gleeson Diary Dates
GG CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP TERM TRADING TIMES:Monday: 1.00pm - 2.30pmTuesday & Wednesday: 8.15am - 9.15am 1.00pm - 4.15pmThursday: 1.00pm - 2.45pmFirst Saturday of Month: 9.00am - 12.00pm
THE GLEESON 2ND HAND UNIFORM SHOP IS OPENEVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON 3.30PM TO 4.30PM.
GG CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOPDevon Clothing | P: 8289 5564
MODBURY DEVON CLOTHING UNIFORM SHOP:OPEN 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday + 9am-12pm Saturday
P: 8396 6465 / Shop 24 Clovercrest Plaza429 Montague Rd, Modbury North
**MODBURY DEVON CLOTHING WILL BE CLOSED FOR STOCKTAKE ON THURSDAY 23 JUNE, FRIDAY 24 JUNE & SATURDAY 25 JUNE**
We apologise for any inconvenience.
REMINDER:College PhotographsGleeson College Photographs will be on Tuesday 28 June.
Students are to wear the full College Winter Uniform,
including Blazer.
Please ensure that correct money is enclosed in your
child's payment envelope as the College cannot provide change.
These envelopes are handed directly to the photographer at
your child's scheduled photo time. Family photos will be
taken at lunchtime on this day.
