For all Queensland schools, 2019 will be the final year for Mathematics A, B and C and it will also be the final Year for Prevocational Mathematics. Prevocational Mathematics is designed to help students improve their numeracy by building their confidence and success in making meaning of mathematics.
On Wednesday 21 November, our Year 11 cohort spent the day working with Peer Power, delving into the principles of collaborative leadership and teamwork. The day was a wonderful opportunity for students to come together in Houses and engage in a range of creative activities designed to generate discussion and ultimately, planning for 2019.
Following an already challenging two days of hiking through the gorgeous region of Mount Barney National Park on 6 September, the Year 10 camp group led by Captain Lez (Mrs Leslie) and Hendo (Mr Henderson) set out to summit Mount Maroon. In the days leading up to this hike, we had encountered little resistance, which had placed our spirits high for what would be a demanding climb.
An Interdisciplinary Unit, a component of the MYP, was completed by 130 very excited Year 7 students this week. On Tuesday the Year 7s, in their corporate attire, were keen to pitch their very own company and state why the judges, a competent group of Year 11 Business Studies students, should choose their company product as the best for 2018.
This week we conclude our year in Sport with House Swimming Trials at the pool from 1.00 to 2.30pm.
The Australian Problem Solving Maths Olympiad (APSMO) is a competition which takes place throughout the year. Students sit for five separate exams with just five problems to answer each time…. sounds easy?
The 2018 Rowing Dinner held earlier in the term was an opportunity to reflect on the past season and for the Year 12 rowers, a chance to reminisce on their past five years of Rowing for Somerset. It was also a time to recognise those who have shown great commitment and to celebrate the competitive successes through the awards presented to the students.
This week we host Part 2 of our Summer Season Sports Awards at the Sports Assembly and recognise our APS Premiership Teams. This will be followed by House Swimming Trials.
Seven Somerset College students were invited by the Bond Business School to pitch their new business ideas at the annual Gold Coast Demo Day, Wednesday 14 November. These new student developed businesses were first conceptualised during the Celebration of Entrepreneurship in October this year.
Our annual Sports Awards Dinner was held recently, honouring our stand out competitors in Senior School. Congratulations to all students for all their efforts in Sports throughout 2018.
Last Friday, 9 November 2018, six of our finest Year 10 mathematics students completed the MYP eAssessment for Year 10 Mathematics Extended. The eAssessment is an on-screen examination lasting two-hours that provides a reliable, globally consistent and highly innovative assessment model.
Before the September holidays 48 Year 7 students presented their speeches at the annual Year 7 Somerset Public Speaking Competition. The audience listened intently to a diverse range of well-prepared speeches.