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.
Twenty-two lucky Year 10 Business and Entrepreneurship students attended an interactive entrepreneurship experience at the University of Queensland Ideas Hub, St Lucia, Brisbane campus, 11 June. The Ideas Hub was established in 2015, and since its inception has been a key pillar of the UQ entrepreneurship framework.
This year, I have been lucky enough to be selected as the Youth Member representing the people of Burleigh in the 2019 YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament. I am one of 93 young Queenslanders aged between 15 and 25 who have been selected to represent.
Our 1st Netball team headed into the APS Finals on Friday with a goal in mind, to bring the trophy back home and complete an undefeated record in three APS seasons. Mission accomplished… but it wasn’t easy.
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.