Family Handbook

Family Handbook V4.0 JAN 2025 WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP, WITH ONE HEART Find more info at gleeson.sa.edu.au

At Gleeson College, it is our hope that in partnership with families, we can nurture and shape people of service who are: GLEESON GRADUATE QUALITIES just, merciful and humble leaders competent and capable learners thriving individuals deeply connected for the world God desires 2 | gleeson.sa.edu.au Family Handbook

gleeson.sa.edu.au | 3 Family Handbook College History .......................................................................... 4 College Values, Prayer & Song.............................................. 6 House History ............................................................................ 8 Keeping Up to Date ...............................................................10 Calendar at a Glance .............................................................12 Absences, Term Dates and Pupil Free Days ...................14 Map ..............................................................................................16 Carpark Courtesy ....................................................................18 Lesson Times ............................................................................19 College Leadership Team ....................................................20 Student Wellbeing Team ......................................................22 Student Wellbeing .................................................................24 Restorative Justice .................................................................26 Getting to Gleeson .................................................................28 Key Policies ...............................................................................30 Teaching and Learning .........................................................32 Heart of Learning ...................................................................34 Deadlines and Academic Support ...................................36 Thomas Library........................................................................37 Uniform and Personal Presentation .................................38 Mobile Phones .........................................................................40 Getting in Touch .....................................................................42 Homework ................................................................................44 Extra Curricular ........................................................................46 Pastoral Care.............................................................................48 Contents

4 | gleeson.sa.edu.au Family Handbook Gleeson College was established in 1989 and is named after the late Emeritus Archbishop of Adelaide, the very Reverend James Gleeson. Archbishop Gleeson made a major contribution to Catholic Education and to education generally in South Australia, first as an inspector of schools and later as Director of Catholic Education. Throughout his long and distinguished career Archbishop Gleeson had a strong personal commitment to the pursuit of justice and peace and we believe that the students of Gleeson College will continue striving for those goals in his tradition. The parents/caregivers and staff of the College see Gleeson as a community‐oriented College. Students, parents/caregivers and staff form a faith‐community centered around our common desire for a relationship with God expressed through the Catholic faith and practices. The dual cross on the College crest symbolises our sharing with Christ, as students, as a College community and as a community of three schools. The motto ‘With One Heart’ continues the theme of our belonging together with and in Christ. Archbishop Gleeson served on the Pontifical Council ‘Cor Unum’ (One Heart) from 1971 to 1981. This council aimed at developing effective methods of enabling the people of developing countries to meet their heeds in the desperate struggle for their right to live in dignity, justice and peace. It is our hope that the students of Gleeson College will continue to work for justice and peace in the tradition of James Gleeson and consider it most appropriate to incorporate this phrase in the College motto. Since Gleeson is a College that places such an emphasis on providing a community in which each individual is free to develop as fully as they are able, certain ways of acting are implied by this aim. Students should have a positive sense of belonging to the Gleeson community and this should be evident in the way they wear the specified uniform which is a sigh of their communal identity. College History Introduction ENROLMENTS: 900 SECTOR: Catholic Education NAMESAKE: Fmr Archbishop James Gleeson ESTABLISHED: 1989 “I thank you for the beautiful way you have involved me in the life and mission of your College. In choosing my family name for your College, I believe you have chosen a living tradition of commitment to education and especially to Catholic Education” - Archbishop James Gleeson

“I leave you with this hope of mine: that you will always be ‘of one heart’ ” James Gleeson

6 | gleeson.sa.edu.au Family Handbook Amid the hills and valleys. Surrounded by so much beauty. We look for Christ in those we meet. Let us respond to God’s call to serve. To be a leader you must be a servant to the rest. We can drink our cup of suffering as we are truly blessed. Chorus For with one heart we seek the truth. With one heart we search for peace. With one heart we strive for justice. United with one heart. We respect each other’s dignity. To live our lives in harmony. We walk in the shadow of the cross. Let us respond to God’s call to love. To be a leader you must be a servant to the rest. We can drink our cup of suffering as we are truly blessed. Chorus Lord, make me a student of your World, let us show truth, where there is dishonesty, let us show compassion and justice, where there is pain and suffering, let us show service to others, for those in need, let there be peace and harmony in our school. Help us to show dignity and respect to all in our community. May we show pride in success and lifelong learning and continue to have pursuit of excellence. Bless Gleeson College as a place where we all belong to a faith‐filled community with you as our teacher. Together We Pray Response: With One Heart Amen College Vision, Song, Prayer & Values OUR VISION Gleeson College is a faith-filled community that provides its members with the opportunity to discover, develop and use their God-given talents and abilities in the service of others. College Song College Prayer

8 | gleeson.sa.edu.au Family Handbook Damiani House is named after Mrs Jenny Damiani, who was the first chairperson of the Gleeson College Board and of the interim Board that established Gleeson College. The Damiani House Crest incorporates symbols which identify the rich heritage not only of the House, but also the Gleeson College Community. As a House we desired to capture the unique history of the College in that it was created as a result of expressed need by the local Catholic Community. The need for a secondary Catholic education pathway to serve the young people of the North East area is represented by the Cross, central to the Crest. The people surrounding the Cross represent Gleeson College as well as each of the Catholic feeder Primary Schools. The four figures also represent our four College House patrons. The beams emitted from the cross represent the Light of Christ. The beams also symbolise the wings of a dragon. Damiani adopted the dragon as it’s team mascot in College sporting carnivals over 10 years ago. Dragons are a symbol of wisdom, protection, valour, generosity, forgiveness and compassion. Our motto suggests that we all belong not only to the College community, but also to the Damiani House Community. ‘Belong’ was our House theme in 2010, the first year of the Vertical House system. As a community we worked to ensure our interactions with each other were ones that fostered positive relationships, a sense of safety and unity. ‘Inspire’ recognises that all we do is inspired by Jesus Christ and that our learning should be reflective always to our best efforts. Our College song tells, ‘... to be a leader you must be a servant to the rest.’ Jenny Damiani was and is heavily involved in a range of community and charity organisations. She made clear in our meetings with her that the College ‘came from the community’, guided by those willing to work towards a common goal, to serve others and to represent and lead a community. This also of course reflects Jesus’ commitment to place others needs above his own. Fyfe House is named after Sr. Margaret Fyfe, a Brigidine nun, who worked with Catholic families in the area when it was still rural. The Fyfe House Crest was fundamentality inspired by the charism of our patron Sr Margaret Fyfe CSB, a member of the Brigidine Sisters. At the heart of the crest is the Cross of Diamonds. This cross is based on the same one which appears on the family crest of Bishop Daniel Delany, the founder of the Congregation of St Brigid. The rays of light emanating from the cross represent the light of Christ and serve to emphasise our role as builders of God’s kingdom on earth. The pair of lamps, which usually appear alone, at the centre of the Cross of Diamonds, are symbolically of learning. They flank a tongue of fire, representative of the Holy Spirit, who moves within us as the passion and determination that inspires us in our work and learning. Our motto ‘Fearless in Faith’, evolved from an understanding that Christ is at the heart of our lives. In an increasingly secular world we are reminded to be strong, courageous and fearless as we spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in the world we live. House

gleeson.sa.edu.au | 9 Family Handbook Hughes House is named after Fr Don Hughes OMI, who was parish priest of St David’s Parish, Tea Tree Gully when Gleeson College was established. The Hughes House Crest is inspired by two key values from The Gleeson 10: Service and Justice. These values are also central to the mission of the Order of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, to which our patron Fr Don Hughes OMI belongs. This order is dedicated to the service of others and to social justice, particularly to those who live in poverty. The central symbol is the cross that reflects our mission to live a life inspired by the example of Jesus Christ and echoes the Oblate mission to give freely of oneself. It rises on the stylised wings of a griffin at the foot of the crest. Originally a mythical creature, part lion and part eagle, the griffin appears on cathedrals and churches in early times as symbols of strength and vigilance. It reminds us of the courage that it takes to step out of our comfort zone, to participate and contribute in order to achieve acceptance and inclusivity for all, both in our College community and in the wider world. The chevron, the upside‐down ‘v’ shape and a symbol for protection or building, represents what we build together in faithful service to others. Above the chevron are two fleur de lis, stylised lilies that represent purity and, in turn, the Virgin Mary. Our connection to the Oblates of Mary Immaculate and to St Eugene de Mazenod, a French Bishop and founder of the Order, is reflected in these symbols. Our challenge is to have courage, like the Oblates of Australia. The Hughes crest will be a reminder of that commitment in our efforts to serve and to strive for justice. McDonald House is named after John McDonald, Director of Catholic Education, who was instrumental in the concept of a shared campus. The McDonald House Crest has as it centre the Lion which can be found on Archbishop James Gleeson’s Crest. It is a symbol of Christ and represents courage, alertness and watchfulness. There are two doves on the bottom left and right of the crest joining with a flame in the middle. The dove is a symbol of peace, innocence, gentleness and affection. The flame and rays of light represent both the Holy Spirit and light of Christ. The flame and the dove combine to form the symbol used by the Catholic Education Office South Australia. This is a connection with the McDonald house patron John McDonald, who was the Director of Catholic Education and played an important role in the establishment of Gleeson College. The cross represents the commitment to the Catholic faith. Truth one of the Gleeson 10, asks the community to seek the truth in all that we do. Courage we challenge students to be leaders within the community and have the strength and ability to pursue excellence. Unity we as a McDonald group are United as One and no one is alone. We are all here to help each other achieve. History

10 | gleeson.sa.edu.au Family Handbook Keeping Up-to-date Contacting Us Mobile App Social Media Email is our preferred contact method. Staff emails all use the pattern FIRSTNAME. [email protected] Direqt Messaging SEQTA does include a ‘direct messaging’ function for families and staff, however, please note there can be delays with direqt messages being received. IT Support IT Support is available to students from 8am to 4pm at the IT office in the courtyard. Students can also email ICT@ gleeson.catholic.edu.au SEQTA Engage is the parent app for all things related to your child’s learning. You will receive a login at Parent Info Evening. News & Notices Our fortnightly newsletter, The Globe, gives a snapshot into College life, and contains important updates and dates. Updates are also shared on our social media pages. Follow us through our social media: Facebook ... facebook.com/GleesonCollege Instagram ... instagram.com/gleeson_college/ Old Scholars ... facebook.com/gleesonoldscholars

Calendar at Week 6 Start of Lent Week Harmon Term 1 Term 2 Term 4 Term 3 Week 2 Parent Acquaintance Evening Middle Years Week 3 Year 10/11 Course Counselling Week 1 College Musical Week 5/6 Year 7-9 Subject Selections Week 6 Year 10 Reflection Day Week 3 Catholic Education Week Week 2 Year 12 Farewells Inc Mass Week 5 National Reconciliation Week Week 6 Year 7-9 Learner Conversations (compulsory) Week 7 Creative Arts Ev Week 5 Year 7 Reflection Day Week 3 Creative Arts Evening Week 5 College Photos Week 3 Year 9 Reflection Day Week 7 Athletics Carnival Week 5 Year 11 Retreat Week 6 Year 7 Engagement Afternoon

Week 9+11 Parent Teacher Interviews a Glance k 8 ny Day Week 9 Year 8 Reflection Day Week 10 Gleeson Day Week 9 Year 10 & 11 Parent Teacher Interviews Week 9 Student Leader Inductions Term Break Year 12 Trial Exams & Workshops vening Week 7 Year 10 Exams Week 8 Year 10/11 Exams Week 7 2026 Year 7 Transition Day Week 8 Presentation Evening Week 9 Semester 2 begins Week 10 Year 12 Parent Teacher Interviews Week 7-9 NAPLAN Online Week 9 Year 12 Retreat Week 6 Year 11 Exams Week 7 Year 12 Graduation Week 10 Year 7 Camp Week 8 Year 11 Formal

14 | gleeson.sa.edu.au Family Handbook Arriving Late o All students are to be at the College by 8.35am each morning and are to remain at the College until the conclusion of the day at 3.20pm. Parents/Caregivers of students who are late or absent from the College for any reason are expected to contact the College before 8.40am via SMS or email [email protected]. If a student is away and parent/caregiver contact with the College has not been made, the College will endeavour to contact the parents/caregivers to obtain details of the absence. When returning to the College a signed note in the diary explaining the absence should be presented to the Care Group (CG) teacher. If it is known in advance that a child will be absent for any reason, the CG teacher and College office should be notified. In the event of a known extended absence, the CG teacher, House Leader and Student Services should be notified. All appointments such as dentist, doctor etc. should be made out of College hours where possible. Absentee SMS line 0438 879 373 absentee@ gleeson.catholic.edu.au Family Handbook

gleeson.sa.edu.au | 15 Family Handbook r Leaving Early? If a student arrives late to the College, between 8.40am and 8.55am, they should report directly to their Care Group with a signed note from their parent/caregiver explaining the lateness. This note must be shown to the Care Group teacher during Care Group time. If a student arrives late to the College, after 8.55am, they should report directly to Student Services with signed note from their parent/caregiver explaining the lateness. LEAVING EARLY Students must have a signed note, email or SMS from their parent/caregiver to their Care Group teacher and / or Student Services. Students must report to Student Services before departing the College to sign out. A student returning to the College on the same day, must then check back in on arrival to Student Services. Term Dates Pupil Free Days Term 1 START Tuesday 28 January (Year 7 & 12’s) Wednesday 29 January (all students) END Friday 11 April (1.05pm dismissal) Term 2 START Tuesday 29 April END Friday 4 July (3.20pm dismissal) Term 3 START Tuesday 22 July END Friday 26 Sept (1.05pm dismissal) Term 4 START Monday 13 October END Year 12 -> 24 October (last day on campus) Year 11 -> 21 November Year 10 -> 28 November Year 9 -> 2 December Year 7&8 -> 3 December (3.20pm dismissal) Monday 27 January (Australia Day) Monday 10 March (Adelaide Cup) Monday 28 April Monday 9 June (King’s Birthday) Friday 20 June Monday 23 June Monday 21 July Friday 5 September Family Handbook

16 | gleeson.sa.edu.au Family Handbook At Gleeson College we aim to ensure that we provide a safe community environment for everyone. All members of our community have a responsibility for making sure that we can achieve this aim. In order to provide and maintain this safe environment for all, Gleeson College students are not permitted to have visitors from outside of Gleeson College visiting them on campus during College hours. If visitors simply wish to catch up with friends and socialise, then the response of Gleeson College will be that the appropriate time for this is outside of College hours and arrangements should be made accordingly. Visitors to the College can be easily identified because they are wearing a Visitor’s Badge and/or are under the direct supervision of a Gleeson College staff member. Front Office staff will not allow visitors unsupervised access to students. Even if cases where a parent/caregiver wishes to see their child, the child will be found and asked to come to the Front Office rather than the parent/caregiver being directed to the child. Visitor Policy

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Remember to always respect our neighbours and community by not blocking access to properties, driveways or walkways. Often delaying pick-up slightly, or making arrangements for pickup a street or two away will solve any delays or congestion. ** Please note that due to current construction, there are impacts to parking on campus. We expect this to be restored in Semester 2 ** 18 | gleeson.sa.edu.au Family Handbook Carpark Courtesy

gleeson.sa.edu.au | 19 Family Handbook Lesson times Staff supervision of students begins at 8.20am and concludes at 3.40pm each College day. Students are expected to be at the College by 8.35am each morning. Daily College Times: 8.35am Siren indicates Arrival and Locker Time. Students prepare for Care Group and Lessons 1-2 8.40am Students to be seated for morning Care Group 8.55am Lesson 1 9.40am Lesson 2 10.25am Siren to indicate start of Recess 10.45am Siren to conclude Recess. Students move immediately to prepare for Lessons 3, 4 and 5 10.50am Lesson 3 11.35am Lesson 4 12.20pm Lesson 5 1.05pm Siren to indicate start of Lunch 1.45pm Siren to conclude Lunch. Students move immediately to prepare for Lessons 6 and 7 1.50pm Lesson 6 2.35pm Lesson 7 3.20pm Siren to indicate Dismissal and Locker Time

College Leadership Team

gleeson.sa.edu.au | 21 Family Handbook Joe Corbo Principal Dr Sue Knight Deputy Principal Paul O’Connor Business Manager Tim Bond Assistant Principal, Teaching & Learning Alesia Sala Assistant Principal, Religious Education and Mission Adam Lewis Assistant Principal, Student Development Danielle Richardson Executive Assistant

John Caruana Damiani Middle Years Leader [email protected] Danny Gloria Damiani Senior Years Leader [email protected] Sandra Zaccagnini Fyfe Middle Years Leader [email protected] Clint Vause Fyfe Senior Years Leader [email protected] Darryle Phillips Hughes Middle Years Leader [email protected] Naomi Creek Hughes Senior Years Leader [email protected] Sarah Campbell McDonald Middle Years Leader [email protected] Lisa Feleppa McDonald Senior Years Leader [email protected] 22 | gleeson.sa.edu.au Family Handbook Student Wellbeing Team House Leadership &

Emma Rogers Middle Years Pastoral Care Leader Chris Dwulat Senior Years Pastoral Care Leader gleeson.sa.edu.au | 23 Family Handbook Adam Lewis Assistant Principal, Student Development Vanessa Gruber Counsellor Courtney Olley Counsellor Students may make counsellor appointments via the Wellbeing page in SEQTA. Families may make appointments by contacting [email protected]. Kerri-Anne Freeth Assistant to the House Leadership Team

Useful Wellbeing Resources Reach Out (www.reachout.com.au) A site that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times. Beyond Blue (www.beyondblue.org.au) A site getting the message out there that it’s okay to talk about depression, and to encourage young people and their family and friends to get help when it’s needed. Mood Gym (www.moodgym.anu.edu.au) A site for developing good coping skills for the future so that you can enjoy good mental health, identifying and overcoming problem emotions and preventing depression. Head Room (www.headroom.net.au) A site with information and ideas about positive mental health strategies. Kids Help Line (www.kidshelpline.com.au) 1800 55 1800 A free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 18. Life Line (www.lifeline.org.au) 131 114 A 24-hour telephone counselling service for people with mental health difficulties or friends, relatives, professionals, carers and others who look after people with mental health difficulties. Shine SA (www.shinesa.org.au) A site developed to provide you with information that can help you enjoy your relationships and sexual health with safety, pleasure and respect. NetAlert (www.netalert.net.au) 1800 880 176 Practical information and advice on internet safety, parental control and filters for the protection of children, students and families. Student Wellbeing Counselling & Gleeson College provides a counselling service for students for College or personal issues which may impact their learning. The counsellors act as an advocate for students with concerns relating to personal responsibility issues, harassment, relationships and issues relating to the deadline policy on submission of work. Students can seek assistance of their own initiative or be referred by parents/caregivers or staff. Students can request an appointment via the Wellbeing page on SEQTA. Where possible, appointments are treated confidentially within the standard guidelines set down by CESA. For more information; https://www.gleeson.sa.edu.au/wellbeing-centre.html [email protected] email for counsellor bookings

26 | gleeson.sa.edu.au Family Handbook Restorative Justice Pastoral Care & Wellbeing The manner in which we act as members of the Gleeson College community should always be in keeping with Catholic ideals and values. Jesus’ message was constantly about showing love for others and for yourself. As a Catholic school this ideal underpins our approach to Pastoral Care and Wellbeing. We name this ideal as Restorative Justice and is the approach to Pastoral Care and Wellbeing that is part of the culture of Gleeson College. Restorative Justice is a philosophy and a set of practices. At the College we expect responsible and appropriate behaviour from our students. We provide guidelines that encompass clear expectations, limits and consequences for inappropriate behaviour. We balance this with a high degree of support and nurturing of our students. In a Restorative school one works with people, rather than doing things to them or for them. The following points summarise what Restorative Justice aims to develop: • A community of staff, students and parents that value the building of quality relationships coupled with clear expectations and limits. • Restorative skills in the way we interact with the people we encounter on a daily basis. • Restorative processes that resolve conflict and repair damaged relationships. • A community that is forward looking, optimistic and inclusive. We recognise that all of us, students, teachers and parents can, and do make mistakes. The model aims to help people restore any relationship that has been affected as a result of hurting another person. Some people ask if consequences for inappropriate behaviour are a part of this model. The answer to this is ‘yes’. With students, there are still consequences for poor choices of behaviour but the emphasis is on moving forward and learning from experiences.

gleeson.sa.edu.au | 29 Family Handbook Bus Services Getting to Gleeson & There are a range of transport options for students, including both public and private bus services. We offer bike parking and limited car parking for students. Links to our private bus service and student driver info can be found below. GETTING TO GLEESON PRIVATE BUS SERVICE / BUSMINDER APP Student Driver Form (incl in below policy) STUDENT DRIVER POLICY Shortcuts

Physical Contact Policy Computer / Network Policy Student Personal Responsibility Assessment & Reporting Policy Privacy Policy Mobile Phones & Other Electronic Equipment

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Through the Key Capabilities, Gleeson College helps nurture and shape thriving people, capable learners and leaders for God’s world. The seven Key Capabilities are embedded throughout the breadth of our curriculum, underpinning everything we do, to ensure our students develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to thrive in a rapidly changing and complex world. Teaching & Learning Team Learning Area Leaders

gleeson.sa.edu.au | 33 Family Handbook Tim Bond Assistant Principal, Teaching & Learning Tom Dawson Middle Years Teaching & Learning Thomas Blake Senior Years Teaching & Learning Alesia Sala Assisant Principal, Religious Identity & Mission Stephanie Van Rossen Religious Education Crossways Leader Chantel Mayes Acting Arts Leader Semester 1 Jessica McCarthy English Leader Adam Sullivan Health & PE Leader Chris Millowick Humanities Leader Julie Pedler Inclusive Education Leader Tim Camilleri Languages & Cultural Programs Leader Daniel Oates Mathematics Leader Carly Meakin Music & Performance Leader Stephen Tulip Science Leader Ashlee Curtis Technologies Leader Liesel Harris VET & Interdisciplinary Studies Leader

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

At the HEART of learning excellence... An all-inclusive education that takes into account the whole learner. Students and staff are fully engaged in the learning process. Students and staff contextualise their learning in the real world. Responsible risk-taking and coping with change and challenge. Collaboration in learning and interpersonal skills. Holistic Engagement Authentic Teamwork Resilience

36 | gleeson.sa.edu.au Family Handbook Academic Support Deadlines Policy & Assessment Deadlines Policy In line with our Gleeson 10 College value of ‘Pursuit of Excellence’ a support process may be initiated by a teacher if a student is falling behind in their learning. This involves students attending the Thomas Learning Centre at lunchtime to work on an assignment or work for a subject, in order to catch up. A summary of the Deadline Policy is available below.

gleeson.sa.edu.au | 37 Family Handbook Thomas Library Thomas Library caters for all students’ literature and curriculum information needs. The library is named after Dr. Vin Thomas, the inaugural principal of Gleeson College. Library staff are happy to help students and staff access resources, select reading material, library or school orientation and give advice about referencing, bibliography creation and Copyright issues. Opening Hours The library is open 8.00am to 4.30pm, including lunch time. College Book Room is open throughout the day as required. All items are the property of the College, so please ensure you look after all items borrowed. Lost or damaged books will require payment. Copying & Printing A4 and A3 printing and photocopying are available in the Thomas Library. Students should have their ID/ Library card to access borrowing and photocopying in the library. Students who lose their ID/Library card will need to pay for a new card at the front office. Referencing Students have access to the SLASA Online Bibliography Generator. This is free to all students to access at school or home. org.slasa.asn.au/s/RPzGkHmacgurXwi5PE1iuT/harvard/ Online Databases Australia/ NC /ANZ Reference Centre A user friendly data base with a range of newspapers, journals, visuals and reference books search.ebscohost.com Username: thiele Password: password Public Libraries Tea Tree Gully Library The TTG Library offers students many free resources for their study needs. You can search the catalogue from home and place holds on items once you are a member. teatreegully.sa.gov.au/library State Library of South Australia The State Library offers resources for high school students, plus events and courses during the year. slsa.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm One Card With the new one card system launched South Australia the following website is a one‐stop shop for accessing resources across hundreds of public South Australian Libraries. libraries.sa.gov.au/page.aspx

Personal Presentation Uniform Expectations A message from our principal: “Our uniform helps students connect to Gleeson College, developing a commit- ment to the community and pride in both their school and personal appearance. Wearing a uniform with self-discipline and dignity assists students to prepare for the world beyond schooling, where personal presentation is often crucial in securing employment, and of course, in many other aspects of adult life. I thank you in advance for your family’s commitment to maintaining our high standards for student personal presentation” Summary Table of Uniform Guidelines Full Uniform Guide Uniform Policy

“Our uniform unites our community” Joe Corbo, Principal

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gleeson.sa.edu.au | 41 Family Handbook Other Electronic Equipment Mobile Phones & Mobile Phones at Gleeson BYOD/Acceptable Use Policy Social Media Tips/Information Links to important documents M obile phones and smart devices including air ponds and smart watches are to be secured in lockers for the duration of the school day (8.25am to 3.20pm). Portable Technology Specific Guidelines Students at Gleeson College are permitted, only by permission of the supervising teacher, to use their portable technologies. Only wired earbuds / headphones are permitted. The College does not accept responsibility for portable technologies that are lost, stolen or damaged. In order to protect the privacy of the individuals on our campus, the taking of photographs or video footage, using devices including the mobile phone, requires the permission of the Subject Teacher or House Leader. Students breaching these policies will be asked to surrender their technology to Student Services, with further consequences including permanent bans on bringing this tech to school. Mobile Phones & Other Electronic Equipment

gleeson.sa.edu.au | 43 Family Handbook 1 2 3 CARE GROUP TEACHER Your child’s Care Group teacher is your and your child’s first point of contact with the College for all things of a general nature. They will be able to answer your query or forward it to the appropriate staff member. If the query relates to a specific subject, then that subject teacher is the best contact person. HOUSE or LEARNING AREA LEADER Where matters are unable to be resolved by your child’s Care Group or Subject teacher, a House Leader (page 23) or Learning Area Leader (page 38) will assist as appropriate. ASSISTANT and/or DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Where matters require further escalation, the relevant Assistant Principal, and/or Deputy Principal, will be involved. Getting in Touch

students including those who engage in part time work and other activities: Year 7: approximately 6-8 hours per week (1 hour on Monday to Thursday and 2 hours on the weekend) Year 8: approximately 8-10 hours per week (1½ hours on Monday to Thursday and 2 hours on the weekend) Year 9: approximately 10-12 hours per week (2 hours on Monday to Thursday and 2 hours on the weekend) Year 10: approximately 12-14 hours per week (2 to 2½ hours on Monday to Thursday and 3 hours on the weekend Stage 1: approximately 14-16 hours per week (2½ to 3 hours on Monday to Thursday and 3 hours on the weekend Stage 2: 16 hours or more hours per week (3 hours on Monday to Thursday and 4 hours on the weekend). Stage 2 students also have a study line (approx. 4 hours per week) at school for homework and assignments. 44 | gleeson.sa.edu.au Family Handbook Homework Learning at home Homework assists students to solidify their learning by reviewing concepts covered in class, and/or further extend their learning by working on assessment tasks to show their knowledge and understanding. The average homework to be expected per year level is shown below. The above is a rough guide for how much homework students can expect to receive on average. One of the benfits of the Learning Team structure means teachers can coordinate homework allocation across English, Humanities, Maths and Science. In most cases, being productive in class and/or doing small chunks of assignments each day will result in minimal homework. Students and parents can view homework on SEQTA Dashboard. Students in Years 7-9 will also receive a free, hard copy diary to utilise. How much? Time Management

gleeson.sa.edu.au | 45 Family Handbook Writing Help is a weekly after-school support session offering assistance with writing in any subject. An English teacher is available to help students with structure and written expression across various written tasks in the curriculum. There is a particular emphasis on aiding with complex reports or essay writing, setting questions, paragraph structure, writing introductions and conclusions, or editing to meet word count requirements. Students of all year levels are encouraged to attend with attendance being ongoing, or as a one-off help session. Writing Help Maths Help is a drop-in service run most Wednesdays after school (subject to College events and/or staff meetings), from 3.30- 4.15pm for Middle School students and 4.30pm for Senior Students. This is a great resource if students need extra support for a specific topic in Maths. Maths Help

46 | gleeson.sa.edu.au Family Handbook A range of extra curricular programs are offered each year based on student interest and demand. Contact details for our Sports Development Coordinator and Arts Learning Area Leader are below for specific inquiries. Students will be able to enrol in extra curricular programs at the beginning of each school year by accessing various enrolment links and surveys via SEQTA Notices. E xtra Curricular programs will be populated at the below website when finalised for the year: gleeson.sa.edu.au/extra-curricular The ‘Sports’ page on SEQTA contains all match fixtures and information relating to extra-curricular sport. You can also contact our Sports Development Coordinator (see below) for more information. SEQTA Sports Page (requires login) SPORTS Contact Ms Rachel Staffin our Sports Development Officer, with any queries regarding extra-curricular sport, eg knockout, Saturday Morning, trainings and more, on rachel. [email protected]. edu.au PERFORMING ARTS Contact Mrs Carly Meakin our Music and Performance Learning Area Leader, with any queries for our music ensembles, dance troupes, drama, musical and eisteddfod opportunities on carly.meakin@gleeson. catholic.edu.au STRETCH PROGRAM Contact Ms Louisa Straschko our Gifted and Talented Coordinator, with any queries for our stretch (extension) program on louisa.straschko@gleeson. catholic.edu.au STEM CLUB Contact Mr Stephen Tulip, our Science Learning Area Leader, with any queries for our range of STEM programs such as STEM Society, on stephen.tulip@ gleeson.catholic.edu.au Extra Curricular Programs Extend yourself via our...

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Pastoral Care at Gleeson College strives to produce young people of One Heart, who are deeply connected and thriving individuals and therefore: At the HEART of Pastoral Care relies upon TRUTH and COMPASSION where everyone displays DIGNITY, RESPECT and JUSTICE to nurture a community of PEACE & HARMONY.

gleeson.sa.edu.au | 49 Family Handbook Happy Students Learn Well We excitedly launched The Resilience Project: Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness in 2022, which helps develop students’ emotional literacy as part of our pastoral care program, Faith & Living (more overpage).

50 | gleeson.sa.edu.au Family Handbook Parents & Carers - Welcome to The Resilience Project This year, we are excited to bring The Resilience Project into our school community and implement their wellbeing curriculum throughout our classrooms. Current research tells us: ● 1 in 4 adolescents have a mental illness. ● 1 in 7 primary school students have a mental illness. ● 1 in 5 adults will experience mental ill-health throughout the year. ● 65% of adolescents do not seek help for mental illness. The Resilience Project delivers emotionally engaging programs and provides evidence-based, practical strategies to support positive mental health and build resilience. Presentations will include stories and research on how we can build mental health in our day to day lives, and support the mental health of the children in our care. We understand that as primary carers, you have an essential role to play in building positive mental health with your children. Through this program, teachers and students will engage in weekly lessons and activities around the key principles of Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness (GEM) to build resilience. To support what we’re doing in the classroom, you will be invited to attend a webinar presentation to introduce you to The Resilience Project, build your own confidence around resilience, and give you ideas to help your children and their mental health throughout the year. The Resilience Project’s School Program has been evaluated by the University of Melbourne, with parents observing positive changes in how children handled home situations. The evaluation also demonstrated the program had targeted benefits in building: ● Children’s use of daily gratitude strategies and their sense of gratitude. ● Confidence and self-esteem, especially in relation to their peer relationships. ● Relationships at school and home. ● Knowledge and ability to express emotions. ● More supportive classroom environments. Details about the Parent and Carer presentation will be shared soon. In the meantime, feel free to learn more about The Resilience Project by exploring the ideas, activities and resources which bring Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness (GEM) to life on TRP@HOME. [email protected] | (03) 9113 9302 | theresilienceproject.com.au

gleeson.sa.edu.au | 51 Family Handbook Pastoral Care lessons are embedded in the ‘Faith & Living’ subject. Students also enjoy a range of events throughout the year, such as House-specific events, Athletics Carnival, Gleeson Day, Swimming Carnival, and more, which help build community and belonging.

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