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Somerville House

Locality: South Brisbane, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3248 9200

Address: 17 Graham Street 4101 South Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.somerville.qld.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Hello Summer O! I think the UQ Science Ambassador program will be a great way to meet new people, whether they be students or experienced professionals. I still remember an experiment from Year 9, purely because of how cool I thought it was, and I think those experiences and activities are ideal for people to realise just how interesting science can be. #scienceweek #womeninscience #girlseducation

25.01.2022 It is with great excitement that we commence this weekends Round 6 QGSSSA fixtures with the return of parent spectators! What better way to celebrate than by formally introducing you to our 2020 Opens Teams. Well done, girls! QGSSSA have released a Parent Spectator Guide, listing the spectator numbers for each venue, which we encourage you to read here. https://qgsssa.com.au/round-6-winter-fixtures-statement-sp/ #someysport

24.01.2022 Do you know a Year 6 student who shows compassion, integrity and kindness in their everyday lives? If you do, nominate them for The Fred Hollows Humanity Award.

24.01.2022 Our Year 11 students received their 2021 Senior Jerseys today - another significant moment for them as they step into their roles as school leaders.

23.01.2022 Today our girls brought in a gold coin donation and had their thumb nails painted green in a show of support for our farmers and the Western Queensland Drought Relief. #supportaussiefarmers

23.01.2022 A celebration of the spiritual life of the School, Chapel Week dates back to 1993 when the now School Chapel was first dedicated. This years theme, chosen by the Chapel Captains, was Leave Room for Jesus. It is always lovely to see our students and staff willing to share their faith in public forums, with Chapel Week encouraging everyone in their own spiritual journeys. Here is a snapshot of the wonderful week weve had. #chapelweek #spirituallife #faith

23.01.2022 The rowers are surrounded by the tradition and history of Rowing at Somerville by the old girls who come back to coach, the pictures, oars and trophies on display and the yearly Blessing of the Fleet which brings old Frogs back to the shed at the start of the racing season, said Mrs Samara Quinlan, Director of Rowing. #someyrowing #headoftheriver

23.01.2022 Our Year 1 girls began their week with a visit from Megan from Bugs Ed who brought in all kinds of creepy crawlies for them to play with. #leapintolearning

21.01.2022 1 of 53 students actively working towards The Duke of Edinburghs International Award - Australia, Phoebe D (Year 12) is chasing her gold honour after her breathtaking experience with the turtles on Fitzroy Island. Click below to read more about Phoebes journey. #dukeofedaus #inspiringstudent #animalconservation

21.01.2022 Over the next three days our 2021 School Captains, Dinethra, India and Georgia, are participating in the Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia Student Leadership Conference. They will virtually collaborate with 400 other student leaders and mentors from girls’ schools across Australia to develop their leadership skills. #leadvividly #TheGirlsSchoolEdge

21.01.2022 Everyone in the Somerville House community is so proud of you, Adeleine! Congratulations to you and the other graduates. Wonderful achievements in a challenging year! #classof2020 #someypride

20.01.2022 This Christmas Give the Gift of Education Learn more: https://bit.ly/3aqcSv9

19.01.2022 Just in time before the rain came down. Well done to our Senior School girls on their Athletics Carnival today. Have a restful weekend everyone! #someyspirit

19.01.2022 PMSA MAKES PLEDGE FOR NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK: The PMSA this week pledged alongside hundreds of other organisations in support of National Child Protecti...on Week (6 - 12 September). Our pledge says The PMSA and our schools pledge to create safe spaces for children to learn, where they are valued and their voices are heard. National Child Protection Week, now in its 30th year with the theme Putting children first, aims to engage all members of the community to Play a Part in improving child wellbeing and keeping children safe in Australia. Run by the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN), the organisation raises awareness of child abuse and neglect, and promotes and implements effective prevention strategies and programs, including professional development and respectful relationships education. In support of the Week, the PMSA is encouraging all members of our PMSA and school community to play our part in keeping our children safe and well, particularly with the added stress on families due to the pandemic. This has always been important to our schools. Our newly-established PMSA Child Protection and Safeguarding Committee, which is now a board-level committee, demonstrates the PMSA Boards genuine commitment to this very important issue. This Committee has some outstanding new members with a wealth of expertise and knowledge in the area. We are looking forward to further developing our expertise and becoming a leader in child protection and safeguarding over the coming years. You can see the PMSAs pledge and all the supporting organisations pledges here. https://www.napcan.org.au/national-child-protection-week-p/ #playyourpart #ncpw #4gr8schools

18.01.2022 Parents, please join us at next weeks P&F General Meeting.

18.01.2022 Science sisters [ sahy-uhns ] [ sis-ters ] Noun: friends of Somerville House students connected by their passion for learning about biology, chemistry and physics. Find out more. #findhervoice #sciencesisters #amazingteachers

18.01.2022 It is with great excitement that we announce our 2021 School Captain, Dinethra E and Vice-Captains, Georgia N and India C. Congratulations girls! We know that you will lead the Somerville House community with great enthusiasm, compassion and commitment. #2021captains #someyspirit #someypride

18.01.2022 Theres more to say after R U OK? Just a reminder to check in on those around you, not only today, but every day. #RUOK #RUOKeveryday #wellbeing #mentalhealthawareness

17.01.2022 What would you do with $250? There are only 2 days to go to get your essays to the Foundation for the Honour Before Honours competition. For more information visit https://www.somerville.qld.edu.au//foundation-honour-befor #someyspirit #covidsafe #creativewriting

17.01.2022 Ask any rower at Somerville House and they will tell you that Saturday 29 August is the most important day of the Term 3 calendar. After a short four-month season of early mornings, ergo training, wet socks, blistered hands and the classic bacon and egg wraps, our 2020 Rowing season has built to a crescendo for the Head of the River. Our girls in green finally have the opportunity to show off their hard work, commitment and dedication through this tough season. So get ready, because the Somey Rowers are ready to put up a fight at Wyaralong Dam tomorrow! #someypride #rowing

17.01.2022 On Thursday 20 and Friday 21 August, the 2020 Senior Art Show, Art as Knowledge, was held in the Honour Room, showcasing the work of our thirty-six Year 12 Visual Art students. It was wonderful to see so many students and staff taking the time to view the Art Show over its two-day opening. We sincerely thank Dr Charles Robb, contemporary Brisbane artist, for acting as our judge for the Dr Elaine Katte Award. His reflections on the work of our Senior students were insightful and provided valuable feedback about the impact that their work has on their audience. Congratulations to Eleanor G (12C) who received this award for her work Atman, which explored the idea of the sacred in our lives. An incredible exhibition, well done to our Visual Art teaching team and our Year 12 students. #visualarts #somervilleart #buddingartist

17.01.2022 From the School Captain: Over the past few weeks the Junior, Middle and Senior Years conducted Spirit Days across the six houses. These days were a new initiative introduced in order to boost spirit and morale. Each house, led by their Captains, were tasked with the challenge of wearing crazy costumes for the day and organising a group number/display of spirit to be performed on the oval. The event will be adjudicated by Mrs Kiepe, Mrs Brunckhorst and Mrs Matherson, with the winners announced on assembly soon. Good luck to all! Kate L #someypride #housespirit

16.01.2022 Congratulations Adeleine on receiving the top ATAR of 99.95! #classof2020 #someypride

16.01.2022 Last Wednesday night, the Boarders Dining Room was transformed into a Matilda themed classroom complete with a fierce Mrs Trunchbull, a gigantic chocolate cake and our very own Chokey. Invite Night honours a long standing Somerville House boarding tradition. This years highlights included having our Boarder Captain, Thyra, Zooming in from PNG to say grace. A special shout out to our Year 11 boarders for creating such a wonderful night. #boarding #someysisters

16.01.2022 Year 11 student, Yaroslava has been successful in securing one of only 20 positions in the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy's 2021 Ambassador Program. QMEA is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Queensland Resources Council working in the resources sector supporting employment in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics industries. Congratulations Yaroslava!

16.01.2022 This week our Senior Years students gave star-studded performances as they battled it out in a lip-sync competition, with all gold coin donations going towards our sponsor child, Imam. Performances included Queen, Abba and Grease, to name a few. It was a highly entertaining event for a wonderful cause. #singingforacause

15.01.2022 Calling all recent graduates and current Year 12 students. Would you like to study teaching in 2021? Applications are now open for the PMSA Teacher Education Scholarships. Each Scholarship is worth $2,000 per year for up to four years of study, so dont miss out on this incredible opportunity.

15.01.2022 Thank you to Monty for reminding us to stay #COVIDsafe. Wishing our community a happy and restful weekend.

14.01.2022 What a beautiful winters day for our Junior School Athletics Carnival! It was great to see our girls get involved and give each activity their best effort today. #someyspirit

14.01.2022 We recognise that small business owners have been doing it tough in the time of COVID-19. Our new Somerville House Business Directory is a way for our school community to connect with our families and suppliers who own a small business and actively support them during this challenging period. To promote your business, complete this online form by uploading a logo, 75 words of text, your contact details and relationship to the school (e.g. family, supplier etc). For further i...nformation, please email [email protected]. We encourage you to continue to look for ways to actively support local businesses. #supportlocal https://www.somerville.qld.edu.au//somerville-house-commun

14.01.2022 Dont miss the opportunity to see past student, Courtenay Cleary (2011), perform at QPAC this weekend. Be among the first to return to QPAC and the first to hear Courtenay perform solo on the Concert Hall stage. #someyoldgirl

12.01.2022 What a treat for our Year 3 students this week! Strawberry sundaes for a good cause. Head to our website to read the full story, https://www.somerville.qld.edu.au//year-3-strawberry-sunda #ekka #strawberrysundae #thecommongood

10.01.2022 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone at Somerville House.

09.01.2022 Off they go! The Year 4 students were all smiles this morning as they jumped on the bus and headed off to camp. Have a wonderful time, girls. #schoolcamp #someysisters #makingmemories

09.01.2022 We had to share the works of these budding artists! Chloe Q (Year 7) shares this three-colour reduction foam print, concentrating on the use of line, form, and colour. Sine F (Year 11) shares this experimental artwork, where she has formalised a series of photographs through using geometric shapes to disrupt the space in the composition. #buddingartist #someypride

09.01.2022 In line with this morning's announcement from the Queensland Government, we remind our community that the School facilities including the Murray Evans Sports and Aquatic Centre, Tennis Centre and the Water Sports Facility, will be closed from 6.00pm this evening until 6.00pm on Monday 11 January. Stay safe and well.

09.01.2022 Christmas came early for our boarders as they enjoyed a festive dinner complete with all the trimmings! The girls sang carols, posed for photos under the tree and had fun with the jokes and novelties inside the Christmas crackers. Our best dressed competition was won by Zim in Year 11 who was a walking, talking Christmas tree. Time now to think ahead to packing and getting ready to celebrate at home with family over the holidays.

08.01.2022 Our heartfelt thanks - our daughter has benefited immensely studying at Somerville, a school she could not have continued at without support - Year 12 student’s father. Gifts to the Scholarships & Bursaries Program will be matched dollar for dollar by the Foundation, with that support going to assist current students. Our thanks to the generous donors who make this possible. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3nMj8Ry

08.01.2022 It was a pleasure to welcome back Old Girls from the classes of 2016 and 2017 to speak at last Fridays inaugural Year 12 School Leavers Panel, hosted by Somerville House Old Girls. The girls spoke to current Year 12 students about their experiences and varied pathways since leaving school, and answered questions about what our Year 12s can expect as they enter this new phase of their lives. #somervilleoga #someypride

07.01.2022 Tippah Dwan (Class of 2017) was added to the extended Queensland Firebirds squad while boarding in Year 12. With incredible tenacity and passion, she recently made her debut appearance. Well done, Tippah! #someyoldgirl #someysport #firebirds

06.01.2022 With Science Week commencing in just a few days, here is Dinethra E, explaining her passion for Science. One of the reasons I love science is that it helps me to understand the world around us. My love of science began in primary school, when I started becoming unsatisfied when people gave me the answer, because thats the way life is. And this is where science comes in. Science explains to us why things occur, why they exist and why we behave the way we do. In this way, we could argue that science is the answer to life. Now this is why I love science. Through my role of UQ Science Ambassador, I hope I can ignite your passion for science too!

05.01.2022 "I am very pleased to be a UQ Science Ambassador. I am passionate about science and believe I have the right mix of qualities to champion Science at Somerville House. I am studying Biology, Chemistry and Physics and believe this program presents the ideal opportunity to connect with other ambassadors, learn more about the world of science and share my experiences with my peers and the wider community." Thank you, Caitlin L.

05.01.2022 Flying high. Our Equestrian students spend countless hours in training to achieve incredible results at showjumping and dressage competitions. Here are Cecilia P (Year 12) and her horse Bear, as well as Zoe W (Year 9) and Zulu, representing Somerville House over the weekend. #someyequestrian #showjumping #dressage

04.01.2022 Before university offer rounds are released to 2020 Year 12 students later this week, we would like to congratulate our Class of 2020 on their exceptional ATAR results, and acknowledge their hard work and perseverance. 1 student achieved the highest possible ATAR of 99.95 10 students achieved an ATAR of 99 or above 40 students achieved an ATAR of 95 or above 70 students achieved an ATAR of 90 or above... Across four subjects, eight students received perfect scores of 100 out of 100 100% of students achieved the Queensland Certificate of Education for secondary graduation. Well done girls! To read more, visit: https://www.somerville.qld.edu.au/lear/academic-achievement

03.01.2022 Heroes Day, and what a day it was! Our girls dressed in their best outfits in honour of their community heroes. We had teachers, doctors, nurses, firefighters and police officers, to name a few. Many of our students proudly wore the uniforms of their parents; a tribute to our frontline workers over the past few months. We are so thankful to our community heroes and the work they do. #heroesday #frontlineworkers #COVIDsafe #bushfiresaustralia

03.01.2022 Introducing Yaroslava K and Serandee K, our final two UQ Science Ambassadors. Yaroslava said, I am very excited to contribute many new things to this program, and help the girls explore STEM to reach their full potential. Hoping to share her passion with kids of all ages, Serandee has found her love for science. I chose to take on the role of UQ Science Ambassador to help promote science in a fun and interesting way. I always enjoy how I can learn new and interesting facts about science.

03.01.2022 Thank you to all the musicians from both Middle and Senior Years who for the past month have been busking around the School for Beyond Blue. Providing information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, Beyond Blue estimates that 3 million Australians are living with anxiety or depression. Run by the Music Captains and Convenors, the students and staff raised $149 for this worthy cause. #beyondblue #wellbeing #mentalhealthawareness

02.01.2022 Welcome to Science Week. Lets hear from Hesper W: "I decided to join the UQ Science Ambassador role because Im very passionate about science. I want to share what science has to offer with other girls in the School. Science has helped me understand the world and I believe this program will allow to me share that knowledge and curiosity with others. I just think that science can be a lot of fun. I also see this program as an opportunity for personal growth. I want to further develop my leadership and communication skills, and this program is a great way to do so."