34 | gleeson.sa.edu.au Family Handbook As teachers of Gleeson College it is our role to know our students well, tailor our teaching to their needs and build their resilience in an ever-changing world. We acknowledge and promote collaboration and whole-hearted engagement in authentic learning. Through the HEART of learning excellence teachers foster our students to be young people of One Heart. Our purpose shapes our curriculum. Curriculum at Gleeson College is inclusive, a stimulus for personal achievement and, through the broadening of experience of the world, is an encouragement towards informed and responsible citizenship. It is designed to be engaging and active, involve challenging goals, shared responsibilities and standards. Teachers develop course outlines aligned to ACARA and the CESA Key and SACE General Capabilities. Our assessment is authentic and accessible to all and results in the sharing of timely, descriptive feedback. In Years 7-9, the courses of study are based on the requirements of the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). All three levels of the Middle Years offer a curriculum that is challenging and diverse and provides students with flexibility. In Year 10, the courses of study are based on the requirements of the Australian Curriculum and the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); whereas for Years 11 and 12, the courses meet the requirements of the SACE. All three levels of the Senior Years offer a curriculum that is challenging and diverse and provides students with flexibility. Our teaching and learning fosters the development of the Gleeson Graduate Qualities. It is our hope that in partnership with our families, we can produce young people who are: Deeply connected Thriving individuals Competent and capable learners Just, merciful and humble leaders Learning The ‘Heart’ of Gleeson College helps nurture and shape thriving people, capable learners and leaders for the world that God desires. We live in a world where life-long learning is paramount to developing capable, skilled and prosperous people who are able to use their talents and abilities to their fullest potential. CURRICULUM HANDBOOKS SUBJECT CHANGE POLICY ACCELERATION POLICY YEAR LEVEL PROGRESSION POLICY