At Gleeson College we offer a Pastoral Care ‘Vertical House’ structure, which creates a true Middle Years (Years 7- 9) and Senior Years (Years 10-12) structure across four Houses. Each House has its own identity and traditions. Pastoral responsibility for students is overseen by their Care Group Teacher and House Leader, led by the Assistant Principal of Student Development. House identity and camaraderie supports Sport Carnivals, Fundraising, Pastoral Care programs, Student Leadership and Gleeson Day events and have added much to the identity, sense of belonging and care for our students. Where possible, students will maintain the same Care Group teacher in Years 7, 8 and 9, then a second Care Group teacher for their senior secondary time in Years 10-11. In Year 12, students move to the Micah Senior Learning Centre and are assigned a ‘mentor’ teacher. The Vertical House structure is designed to enhance our Pastoral Care of students and allow a closer monitoring of their academic progress at the same time. It is important to note that this structure is for Pastoral Care only. The remainder of the academic program and all year level events take place in year level groups. PASTORAL CARE ‘HAPPY STUDENTS LEARN WELL’