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https://www.rorys.com.au/frequently-asked-questions/
What is the Qkr! app? Where do I get the app?
Qkr! App Information
Please contact us if you require assistance with the Qkr! app or any further information.
SEQTA
SEQTA is Gleeson’s Learner Management System and communication tool.
SEQTA allows for greater partnership between parents, teachers and students. SEQTA Engage is the Parent Portal to this system and will provide parents with a ‘window’ into the classroom.
By accessing SEQTA Engage, parents will be able to view important school information, including their child’s:
- Upcoming assessment tasks
- Feedback and results on completed Assessment Tasks
- Past semester reports
- Homework
- Lesson topics and appropriate resources
SEQTA Engage can be accessed from any computer via your web browser (https://engage.gleeson.catholic.edu.au/) or through a smartphone using the SEQTA Engage App, downloadable through your preferred App Store.
If you have any further questions or are experiencing any difficulties using SEQTA Engage please feel free to contact us via email at: Seqta@gleeson.catholic.edu.au
Uniform
Students are expected to wear the correct Gleeson College uniform and to do so in a manner that signifies pride in both the College and their own personal appearance. The correct uniform is to be worn on all occasions when attending the College or when representing the College.
We ask for the support of all families in ensuring that students present themselves appropriately attired in the correct uniform as outlined in the Uniform Policy, and as agreed to upon signing your admission contract to accept enrolment at Gleeson College.
The Uniform Guide, below, serves as a pictorial reference to assist families in understanding the uniform policy.
The Gleeson College Leadership Team reserves the right at all times to make final decisions regarding uniform and presentation.
College Expectations
- Students are discouraged from bringing valuable items to the College. If a student must bring a valuable item to the College, it may be stored in the office at the owner’s risk. It should be noted here that lockers are provided for every student. Students should not leave items such as calculators and sports shoes in lockers overnight. The College’s insurance policy deems that all items left in lockers are at the owner’s risk.
- Students are not permitted to leave the College grounds prior to the end of the College day without written notification from parents/caregivers. A student who has permission will need to report to Student Services and officially sign out prior to leaving College grounds.
Canteen
Our refurbished canteen offers healthy choices for our Gleeson College community with a large variety of food designed to cater for all needs. Operated by Rory’s School Lunches, there is something at the Gleeson Canteen for everyone!
How to order?
Purchase directly from the Canteen at recess and lunch
There will be a selection of hot and cold food with full EFTPOS facilities available.
Pre-order lunch online at www.rorys.com.au by 8.30 am.
Pre-order lunch online via the Qkr! app by 8.30 am.
More Questions?
Wellbeing
Students can self-refer via the Wellbeing page in the Portal Workspace on SEQTA. Alternatively, parents/caregivers can request a counselling appointment for their child by communicating with their child’s House Leader or by emailing the Wellbeing Centre at WBC@gleeson.catholic.edu.au (Please note, this is a voluntary service that students must consent to).
A Student Counsellor cannot replace the work of a mental health professional. If it becomes apparent that a student is in crisis; or has a suspected undiagnosed mental health concern, the Student Counsellor will contact the parent/caregiver to discuss referral to an appropriate external provider. If the student is receiving external supports, there is capacity for Student Counsellors to liaise and work in partnership.
Bus Service
The Private Bus Service booklet shows approximate arrival and departure times from listed stops en route, however, please note students can currently catch these buses from any Adelaide Metro bus stop along each of the bus service routes.
Discover the many suburbs we service in our local and wider communities…
> Newton/Tea Tree Gully Bus Service: Newton, Campbelltown, Paradise, Dernancourt, Highbury, Hope Valley, Vista, St Agnes, Tea Tree Gully, Banksia Park, Redwood Park, Surrey Downs, Fairview Park, Yatala Vale, Greenwith, Golden Grove.
> North East/Lightsview Bus Service: Walkerville, Collinswood, Medindie Gardens, Vale Park, Broadview, Manningham, Klemzig, Windsor Gardens, Northgate, Oakden, Walkley Heights, Ingle Farm, Para Vista, Para Hills, Modbury North, Modbury Heights, Wynn Vale, Golden Grove.
> Mawson Lakes Bus Service: Mawson Lakes, Pooraka, Para Hills West, Para Hills, Salisbury East, Gulfview Heights, Wynn Vale, Golden Grove.
>Salisbury/Greenwith Bus Service: Salisbury, Salisbury Plain, Salisbury Park, Salisbury East, Salisbury Heights, Greenwith, Golden Grove.
Adelaide Metro run bus services from all surrounding and wider areas to Golden Grove, with the M44 bus stopping directly out front of the College every morning and afternoon. Many other bus services stop at the Golden Grove Bus Interchange, located at the Village Shopping Centre, The Golden Way, which is an approximate three minute walk from Gleeson College.
Adelaide Metro Bus Services
M44 (departing from Tea Tree Plaza Interchange)
545 (departing from Tea Tree Plaza Interchange)
541G (departing from Tea Tree Plaza Interchange)
415V (departing from Salisbury Interchange)
J1 (departing from Elizabeth Interchange)
440 (departing from Munno Para, and connecting with J1 Bus Service departing from Elizabeth Interchange)
Please do not hesitate to contact the College on 8282 6600 or via email if you have any questions about our Private Bus Service.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Gleeson College has been a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school since 2015. Students are required to bring a device to school at all year levels. The integration of digital technology continues to have a transformative effect on learning in the classroom and outside.
Bringing Your Own Device has allowed students to: start work more quickly, save work and continue working at home without difficulty, use a faster device, carry a lightweight device and personally configure their device as required.
Ensuring your child has an adequate device is very important and requires consideration of many factors: price, battery life, processing speed (processor plus RAM), and software requirements.
Laptop computers (also called Notebooks or MacBooks) are preferred as they support all the software that may be required at all levels, in a form that promotes ease of use and portability.
Gleeson College does not support or recommend Chromebooks, Android tablets or Apple iPads.
NOTE: Laptops that have Snapdragon (ARM) Processors may be supported, but there are application limitations. Eg. Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro and AUTODESK Fusion 360 are currently not able to run on ARM Processors. If you intend on purchasing a laptop with an ARM Processor like Snapdragon, please research that all applications required for school work are supported.
Option 1 – Purchase Your Own Device
Families purchase a device for their child/ren to bring to school each day. The device must meet the minimum recommended specifications for successfully accessing the curriculum while at Gleeson College.We recommend taking the outlined specifications to your local computer hardware store and they should be able to recommend a good device.Alternatively, Gleeson College has partnered with LWT to offer families an option to purchase a BYOD through our Purchase Portal. All devices meet Gleeson College BYOD specifications. Finance options available, education discounts and 3 Year on-site warranty.
Option 2 – Rent a Device (conditions apply)
Students may rent a device from the College and return it at the end of the academic year.A limited number of rental laptops are available each year, and are issued on a first-come, first-served basis.A refundable bond and rental fee are payable prior to distribution of the device to the student at the commencement of the academic year.
Parents entering into this arrangement must sign a rental agreement.
Below are links to the devices recommended by Gleeson College. We recommend purchasing your device through the Gleeson College Purchase Portal, as it includes additional warranty benefits.
- Windows devices include a 3-year warranty and one-time accidental damage protection for impact or liquid damage.
- Apple devices include 3 years of AppleCare+ for extended support and hardware coverage.
Purchasing through the portal ensures your device is covered with the appropriate warranty and support throughout your child’s time at the College.
Gleeson College does not support or recommend Chromebooks, Android tablets or Apple iPads. These devices are limited in functionality and will cause difficulty in completing set curriculum tasks. We recommend avoiding purchase of these devices for school use.
Gleeson College requires that any BYOD purchased can be charged via USB-C.
Gleeson College offers a rental system for laptops for full/part school year. There are only a limited number of laptops available, and it is on a ‘first in’ basis.
Cost*: $400 per calendar year
- $250 – Rental Fee
- $150 – Bond**
*This cost is for the 2026 school year and is subject to change for subsequent years.
**The bond can only be refunded once the laptop has been returned, inspected and verified in good working condition.
Click on the button to apply for a rental laptop. If you are applying for more than one rental laptop, a digital form will need to be completed for each student.
If a rental laptop is available a digital document will be forwarded to parents for E-Signature.
Bond and Rental Fees must be paid to the College Finance Department by contacting the College on 08 8282 6600. Laptops will not be issued until all fees are paid in full.
Gleeson College has partnered with LWT to offer families an option to purchase a BYOD through our Purchase Portal. Benefits of buying through this portal are:
- 3 Years on-site next business day warranty.
- Bring your LWT purchase portal device to Gleeson IT and we will organise warranty repairs for you.
- Lay-by & finance options available
- Education discounts
- All devices meet Gleeson College BYOD recommendations
To view the devices listed on our purchase portal, click on the button below.
Enrol your device in Gleeson College’s Mobile Device Management (MDM) program
Gleeson College offers a Mobile Device Management (MDM) program that allows Gleeson College IT to partially manage your BYO device. Enrolling your device in the program does not restrict your personal use of the device. Instead, it provides the following benefits:
- Free Microsoft Office 365 license for as long as you are enrolled at Gleeson College
- Enhanced antivirus protection with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Automated printer installation
- Automated Wi-Fi configuration
- Automated CESA (Catholic Education South Australia) Internet certificate installation
- Endorsement by CESA
*Gleeson College IT does not monitor or administer your BYO device, and you can unenroll at any time. The MDM program is a great way to ensure that your device is secure and up-to-date, while still allowing you to use it for your own personal purposes.
How to Enrol
Click on your operating system below for instructions.
> Currently only Windows and macOS are supported.
> Note 1: VPN software will not work with the Gleeson College internet, please remove or disable any VPN software before attempting to use the Gleeson College Wi-Fi & Internet.
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