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.
Ever wanted to see an explosion? Science class is not enough? Well... On Week 7 - Thursday B the Science Club enjoyed a range of fun experiments that everyone participated in including the classic elephant toothpaste experiment!
On Saturday 20 February, the 2021 1st XV Rugby squad travelled as a team to Nerang, to engage in a community service opportunity. With assistance from the Gold Coast organisation Legacy, the squad dug deep to participate in a backyard clean up for a local elderly resident.
I can still remember the first day of Year 7, as we all made our way into the foyer. Some students filled with excitement, some anxious while others were just happy to have left behind the year 2020. Well, what a year it had been, I better not get started as I do not want to take away from the excitement and glory of Year 7.
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.