Curriculum is constantly being reviewed at
At post-compulsory level (Years 11, 12 and 13) the Queensland Board of Senior Secondary School Studies Certificate is the vehicle by which students complete secondary education and gain accreditation for work and further study. In addition, the introduction of the international first year university level course, The International Baccalaureate Diploma programme, gives our students access not only to universities in Australia, but all round the world.
Early Education Class to Year 3This concept provides continuity of experiences as children develop and grow in the early years.
A child's first experiences at school are among the most important in life. Each aspect of the child's whole self - physical, social, intellectual and emotional development is nurtured by trained and highly qualified classroom teachers.
Teachers take the time to help all young
learners to -
Specialist teachers involve children in -
Throughout the year we celebrate community
events such as -
Years 4 to 7
Students take a common core of subjects
from the eight key learning areas - plus Religious and Philosophical Studies.
As Year 8 is regarded as an introduction to
The Subjects in Years 9 and 10 consist of core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, and Humanities, Physical Education and Religious and Philosophical Studies and elective subjects which may include Art, Arts Technology, Design Technology, Drama, German, Health and Physical Education, Information Technology, Japanese, Multi Media Studies-Sound Effects and Engineering (Year 10 only), Music, Small Business Studies and Studies in Commerce. All pupils select three subjects from the electives offered in Years 9 and 10.
Queensland Board regulations specify that
students take 5 subjects over the 2 years or 4 semesters to be eligible for an
Overall Position (OP) score. English is compulsory and must be passed at the
very least at SOUND achievement to be accepted into university. At
THREE YEAR SENIOR - Exceptional sports
people and talented musicians may apply to take their Queensland Board
Certificate over three years. This must be done through the Dean of Studies at
the school. In effect, these students will take 4 subjects each year over 3
years instead of the normal quota of 6 subjects each year over 2 years. This
will give students' time to train/practice and time to study. At
THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA COURSE
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YEAR 11 AND 12 SUBJECTS OFFERED AT SOMERSET (The asterisked subjects are both IB and OP subjects)
English*
Maths A*
Maths B*
Maths C
Physics*
Chemistry*
Biological Science*
Modern History*
Ancient History
Geography*
Accounting
Economics
Legal Studies
Business Organisation and Management*
Information Processing and Technology*
Engineering Technology*
Graphics
Music*
Drama*
Art*
Japanese*
German*
Ab Initio Italian*
Distance Education French
Physical Education
Equestrian
All senior students who wish to be OP
eligible must also sit for the QCS test in September of their final school
year. The QCS,
THE SOMERSET SPORTS PROGRAMME (at a glance)
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Tennis
Volleyball
Golf
Soccer
Cricket
Swimming
Equestrian
Athletics
Cross Country
Basketball
Hockey
Softball
Netball
Sailing
Rowing
Touch
Cycling
Kayaking
Water Polo
THE SOMERSET CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME (at a
glance)
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Music
- Instrumental programmes
- Choral Programmes
Drama
Speech and Drama
Debating / Public Speaking / Mooting
Creative Writing/Wordsmiths
Elite Sports Programmes
Clubs and Societies
Dance
Chess
Community Service
Academic Extension Clubs
Exchange Trips