Extra Curricular

Gleeson College offers many varied activities outside normal classroom times. These include a number of interschool sport teams, local theatrical productions, to participation in events of national standing.

Stretch Program

In 2022 Gleeson College implemented the Stretch Program. The Stretch Program is an enrichment program that supports high achieving students in extending their abstract thinking, creativity, and curiosity. The program runs after school one night each week and supports student agency as they learn about concepts they are interested in. The students participate in challenges and experience guest presentations. Furthermore, they are also given the opportunity to attend relevant enrichment opportunities outside of school. If you would like more information regarding the Stretch Program, or enrichment/extension opportunities within the College please email the Enrichment and Extension Programs Coordinator - Olivia Keatch (olivia.keatch@gleeson.catholic.edu.au)

Performing Arts

Gleeson College has an extensive Performing Arts Program incorporating Music, Dance and Drama, and participates in many performances each year. Ensembles include a Stage Band, Concert Band, Junior and Senior Rock Band, Choir, Specialist Vocal Group, Music Ministry Band, Drama Club and various Dance groups. Students have the opportunity to perform in concerts, festivals and eisteddfods throughout the year including the Generations in Jazz Festival in Mount Gambier, Adelaide Choral Eisteddfod, ABODA Band Festival and Balaklava Eisteddfod, as well as tours to local primary schools and to Melbourne for an Arts Immersion Tour. Gleeson College also produces a biennial Musical Production which is always a huge success and incorporates students from Years 7-12 in all three Performing Arts disciplines.

2023 Ensembles:

Ensemble	Open to	When	Note
Concert Choir	all years	Monday after school	Auditions required
Concert Band	all years	Tuesday after school	Beginners welcome
Stage Band	all years	Thursday after school	Auditions required
Junior / Senior Rock Band	Middle/Senior	TBC	Beginners welcome
Music Ministry Band/Choir	all years	varies	Auditions required
Musical Years: Musical Rehearsals	all years	varies at lunchtimes Major rehearsal: Wednesday afterschool until 5pm (all cast) Musical Band rehearsal: Tuesdays 4.15-5.15pm	Beginners welcome
Non-Musical Years: General Choir	all years	TBC	Beginners welcome

Please contact Mrs Carly Meakin for further details on any of our ensembles.

Instrumental Lessons

It is our aim to provide the opportunity for all students to learn a musical instrument. Professional musicians work on the campus and instruct students on as many instruments as possible. Students may choose to learn:

Guitar / Electric Bass
Piano
Drums
Trumpet/ Trombone
Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Voice
Violin/Viola/Cello

If there is a demand for another particular instrument we will endeavour to provide tuition. All lessons depend on adequate numbers of students and the possibility of obtaining suitable teachers. Information will be available in the first week of Term 1, when students will be asked to register their interest.

STEM > Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. There are so many opportunities for students to learn and grow in these areas at Gleeson College.

We participate in the Science and Engineering Challenge, ICAS Science Competition, Westpac Mathematics Competition and Oliphant Science Awards each year. Year 7, 8 and 9 students can also join the 'STEM Society'. STEM Society challenges students with high-level experiences such as excursions, projects and guest speakers. We also have access to university resources and explore future career pathways. And each year we celebrate our success at an annual STEM Expo!

Year 10 students have the chance to be accelerated and study Stage 1 Engineering through our involvement in the Advanced Technology Project. Senior students can specialise in different STEM disciplines and regularly represent the College at the National Youth Science Forum.

Stem Society currently runs on Thursday lunchtimes in 2023. Contact Mr Tulip for more details.

Robotics Club has not yet commenced for 2023. Contact Mr Hernes for more details.

Saturday Morning Sport

There are many positive benefits that students can obtain from their involvement in physical activity, and we aim to provide all students with the opportunity to participate in a range of sporting activities for both the school or for local community teams.

Summer Sport: Terms 1 & 4

Badminton (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
Beach Volleyball (Girls)
Cricket (Boys)
Softball (Girls)
Tennis (Boys & Girls)

Winter Sport: Terms 2 & 3

AFL Football (Boys)
Basketball (Boys)
Hockey (Boys)
Netball (Girls)
Soccer (Boys & Girls)

Secondary School Sport Competitions

Swimming: Catholic Co-Ed & Catholic Girls
Athletics: Catholic Co-Ed & Catholic Girls

We are fortunate that we can provide students with the chance to play in the Independent Schools' Sports Association and the Catholic School Girls Sports Association, both of which have statewide status. There are also times during the year when we will provide students with the opportunity to participate in competitions which are organised by various sporting associations. If we have students enquiring about a particular sport that is not currently offered by the school, we may be able to form a team if there are sufficient numbers interested.

Parental and Old Scholar involvement in coaching and/or management of Saturday Morning sports teams is always welcome and appreciated.

Other

Book Club currently runs Wednesday lunchtimes in the reading room in 2023. For details speak to the Library staff, or contact Mrs McCarthy.

Mock Trials are underway for senior students in 2023. Contact: Mr Millowick

eSports - Wednesdays after school in the Multi-Media Room in 2023. Contact: Mr Camilleri or Mr Lamb

Yin Yoga - coming soon

'School Newsletter/Media club' - coming soon