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.
My name is Mao Oishi, and I am a Year 10 Somerset student currently undertaking the Personal Project as part of the Middle Years Programme. My aim of this project is to inspire and encourage people to recycle by contributing to recycling.
At Somerset, we believe in the development of a caring College community and a strong network of support for our students. This year, Year 12 students offered their lunchtime to the Senior School student body, extending their friendship and leadership in their own unique endeavour they named, ’12 Time’.
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!
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.