2020 Vision
By Andrew Wrigley, Teacher - Maths
Across the globe humans are facing uncertainty and here at Somerset we are adjusting to necessary changes. Senior School Teacher, Andrew Wrigley has penned a poem as we endure this challenging time.
Senior School
The first thing which strikes many people about Somerset College is the warmth of relationships between our students and the mutual respect between students and our staff. These characteristics are developed in myriad ways each and every day.
Learning within the classroom is inclusive, engaging and encourages collaboration. Opportunities beyond the classroom include a broad range of sports and cultural pursuits, and progressive outdoor education and service learning programmes.
There really is an opportunity for every child to develop a passion in the knowledge they will be well supported as their talents develop. This extends into our pastoral care programme and our focus on student wellbeing with continuity of care throughout the student’s time in the Senior School.
Allison Foster
Head of Senior School
Senior School News
Year 9s Delight in Design
By Year 9 Students, Iona Radcliffe and Megan Cattell
Year 9 design students have been busy researching, designing and producing sustainable beeswax wraps as alternatives to clingfilm. Through our research, we found that over 300 million tonnes of plastic are being produced each year and are destroying natural ecosystems around earth.
French Excursion
By Olivia Sutton, Year 12 Student
A couple of weeks ago, the Year 11 and Year 12 French classes embarked on a day of French language and culture learning! Whilst eagerly speaking French, and laughing at our terrible accents, the Year 11 and Year 12 French classes were eager to embark on a day of fun.
Curriculum
Somerset College is a non-selective school. We accept students from all ability levels with our only precondition being that students at the College always strive to do their best and try their hardest.
Student Wellbeing
The development of a caring community and a strong network of support for our students is central to our ethos and daily work.
Committees
At Somerset College we have numerous student committees for Senior School students. These are a major avenue for outreach into the wider community.