Last week, we hosted our inaugural Year 12 Welcome Function—an event designed to bring our students, their families, and the Somerset community together at the start of this important year. Generously supported by the Somerset Alumni Association, the evening was an opportunity to connect, reflect, and look ahead to the journey that lies before our Year 12s.
While this is their final year as Somerset students, it is by no means the end of their journey. The friendships they strengthen, the experiences they embrace, and the connections they make—with each other and the broader College community—will continue well beyond graduation.
As an alumnus, I know Somerset is more than just a school; it is a lifelong network of support, opportunity, and shared history. At the end of the year, when our Year 12s walk through the Avenue of Honour, they will not be leaving Somerset behind - they will be stepping into a new role as members of the Somerset Alumni Association, joining thousands who have walked this path before them. Through mentorship, networking, and a thriving alumni community, Somerset continues to be part of their lives long after the school years have passed.
This year will bring challenges, growth, and incredible achievements, but most importantly, it will bring opportunities to build lasting memories, to support and be supported, and to recognise that the Somerset Experience does not end with Year 12. It evolves, strengthens, and stays with you.
As Head of Year 12, I hope that every student makes the most of the months ahead—not just in their studies but also in the connections they foster and the legacy they leave behind... because, while their time as students may be drawing to a close, their place in the Somerset community is just beginning.
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