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.
APS Summer Season resumes this week versus St. Stephen's, as do compulsory Monday and Wednesday practices. Students and parents are asked to “Save the Date” for the coming Sports Awards Night, Friday 9 November.
The Year 7 area was transformed into an Egyptian Arena for students to immerse in the culture. Some were dressed in Ancient Egyptian clothing taking the class back to ancient times before presenting their artefacts to their peers.
Every Wednesday evening, students across the Coast are joined together by a love of…mostly pleasant argument. Within our Somerset community, this group of students is incredibly gifted, eager and dedicated.
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.
The development of a caring community and a strong network of support for our students is central to our ethos and daily work.
At Somerset College we have numerous student committees for Senior School students. These are a major avenue for outreach into the wider community.