SRC Presidents' Welcome 2011

Gleeson College is a Catholic Co-Educational College that was established in 1989 and named after Archbishop James Gleeson.  Since its establishment, Gleeson College has constantly evolved and grown into the strong faith-filled community that it is today.  Gleeson College encourages every student to strive for excellence in every aspect of life, and to live out our core values, The Gleeson 10.  This environment is achieved through modern facilities and dedicated staff who work closely with students and parents.  The College provides opportunities for students to study a broad range of subjects to help reach future goals and discover their true potential, as they journey through their secondary school years, preparing for their future life-long learning.

Many speciality subjects are offered at Gleeson College to encourage students to learn new skills in an area they are interested in.  Some of these subjects include the World Football Specialist Program, the Netball Specialist Program, Student Leadership and our ever-expanding Performing Arts Program.  All students are encouraged to get involved and broaden their horizons.

The commencement of the new school year has seen many new and exciting changes at Gleeson College.  The 2011 Year 12 students are the first to go through the new SACE system and the Vertical House Structure has been continued after a very successful inaugural year, encouraging House spirit and identity.  The introduction of Japanese language into the curriculum for Year 8 and 9 students will allow a greater understanding of this wonderful culture and benefit students when they meet the various groups of Japanese exchange students who visit Gleeson College throughout the year.  The opening of the new science facility is another long anticipated and exciting addition to the College, as well as the Trade Training Centre, which will offer specialised training for students interested in the Electronics (Electrotechnology) industry.

Our new slogan, ‘Learning – Community – Mission’, has great meaning to our College Community.  It urges us to learn and grow within our community, with our patron, Archbishop Gleeson’s mission of service to others always in the forefront of our minds.  The staff at Gleeson College supports all students, making each individual student feel they can aspire to be the best they can possible be.  We are fortunate to experience the faith-filled and encouraging community that Gleeson has to offer.

As College Presidents of Gleeson College for 2011, we are very excited about the year ahead and hope to build upon the strong values and ethos of Archbishop Gleeson.  We respect the role we have been appointed to and want to be role models for all students and enhance leadership of Gleeson College.  From working alongside staff and students, we hope to support all students with their academic achievements, and also their growth as individuals in the Catholic tradition.

We invite you to explore our website and discover the many opportunities our College has to offer students to foster their learning and personal development.

Sarah O’Connor & Pellegrino Coscia
2011 SRC Presidents