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.
This year Bond University has again kindly donated prizes to the Year 9 and 10 Business Venture Team who raisse the most money for their chosen charity at the Somerset Celebration of Entrepreneurship. In 2018, the team which earns the most profit for their chosen charity will receive a $400 cash prize.
In 2017, Somerset held its first ever Celebration of Entrepreneurship, enlightening students in entrepreneurial practices, encouraging problem solving and teaching communication skills required to gain full time work. During the festival, I was asked by many students, teachers and parents ‘why’ are we having a festival of entrepreneurship at the College?
The Hinterland District Netball Association Club Carnival was held on Sunday 17 June at Mudgeeraba. Not even a chilly three degrees could dampen the spirits of the Somerset Year 7 girls entering their first Netball carnival for the year.
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.