No. 5, Term Two, 2018

Our thoughts have been turning to other people who are not as fortunate as we are.

As the evenings turn colder we are starting to realise how lucky we are. Whenever we feel chilly, we can reach for an extra layer of clothing or a blanket to keep warm. Our thoughts have been turning to other people who are not as fortunate as we are.

We are requesting donations of new or pre-owned, clean blankets, beanies and scarves from the Somerset College community. These items can be dropped into the Junior School classrooms or the Senior School hub. The collection is taking place throughout the month of May.

Arrangements have been made for St. Vincent de Paul Society to pick up these items from Somerset College on Friday 1 June.

In addition to this appeal, the Seymour family is donating packs of Cup-a-Soup for each blanket donated.

We hope you can help us in our quest to spread a little warmth throughout our community.

My aim for this day was to encourage most of the staff and students in the Senior School to wear crazy, mismatched socks to school, as well as raise more than $500 for my chosen charity. I am happy so say that both of these goals were definitely achieved, making the outcome of my Project a success.

This weekend, I will be donating the $556.50 that was generously donated by all of the partakers to the Guide Dogs QLD organisation, so they may continue with all the amazing work they do in helping the visually impaired.

Needless to say, this was an incredible learning experience. I learnt copious amounts in regards to the most effective ways to advertise in/around the school, as well as developing my planning and organisation skills to an unbelievable extent.

Despite this event becoming quite stressful at times – certainly on the day – I was able to see Crazy Sock Day finally be transposed from pen and paper, into a marvellous reality.

A very special thank you to the lovely mothers pictured, Suzi Costello (middle) and Elly McLean (left) who organised the annual P&F Mothers' Day event.

The fashion parade (by Sonia Stradiotto Couture) showcasing mostly Somerset mums was exquisite. Many guests left with fabulous prizes and, at the very least, a sumptuous bag of gifts.

Mark your diaries, the Somerset Ball is to be held 4 August and you won't want to miss a ticket to that event.

If you are interested in getting involved with the P&F, please send us an email here or come along to our next meeting.

We want to find out what is important to our Somerset parents. What Parents Want - an Independent Schools Queensland Survey examines the decision-making process parents undertake when choosing a school, including:

• cultural influences,
• varying sources of information, and;
• the relative importance of a myriad of factors that can guide school choice.

We urge all parents of Pre-Prep, Prep, Year 7 and new students to complete this valuable survey. It should take approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Click here to take the survey.

It is of great importance we, as a College understand how and why parents make such decisions. The results will provide a framework for us to continue to meet the needs of our parents, while giving a strong basis on which to formulate strategy and decision-making in the future.

All school students from age six, of all abilities, were invited to compete at the recent 36th annual QA All Schools Cross Country Championships which were held at Rivermount College.

A special mention must also go to the following student athletes (age, rank in Qld):

• Sharni Norman (7yrs, 25th)
• Kseniia Igumenova (9yrs, 48th)
• Kaii Norman (9yrs, 41st)
• Michael Rossiter (9yrs, 25th)
• Jade Lee (10yrs, 45th)
• Bodhi Norman (11yrs, 54th)
• Mia Gillespie (12yrs, 62nd)
• Carys Charity (13yrs, 73rd)
• Sarah Norton (14yrs, 64th)
• Chloe Cox (15yrs, 39th)
• Troy Turman (15yrs, 36th)
• Nick Tan (16yrs, 36th)

These student athletes truly tested the tough Rivermount course.

Well done and good luck at the Queensland All Schools Cross Country Relay Championships!

Our promotional video is underway, if anyone has any footage on our College's sustainable system, either send to myself or Mrs Coombes.

We have installed our nests down at Wyangan and we are seeing much development and progress.

APS Sport Practices during Exams

Students who have an exam (not test) the day following a practice, are not required to attend practice. See Schoolbox

Somerset Sport Policy

All policies and procedures are outlined in the Senior School Sport page of Schoolbox, under “Sport Policy and Dates”. All students and parents are encouraged to familiarise themselves with these.

Please note, practices are compulsory for both Winter and Summer Seasons.

Hinterland Sports Trials

Hinterland Trials are for strong performers to trial for representative selection in school sport. These lead to Regional and State teams.

Students wanting to trial for these teams, must email or come to the Sports Department ASAP. All trials are listed on the Sports Page of Schoolbox (“Representative Sport” tile) and announced in Notices during the week.

Next Week

Monday 21 May - Compulsory APS Practices: Years 7 to 10*students who play in senior teams are to train with their age group

Wednesday 23 May - Compulsory APS Practices: Years 7 to 9*students who play in senior teams are to train with their age group

Friday 25 May - APS Winter Round 6 vs Coomera

APS Sport PhotosClick here to access photos of your sport or your team.

All Season details on Schoolbox Senior School Sports page. (“Winter Sports” tile for all season dates, and training schedules of the APS Season)

Sports Information

Don’t forget to check the Somerset Schoolbox Senior School Sport Page, as well as the noticeboard at the end of the Science Block for all Sports notes.

If you need more information, drop by the Sports Office.

The Sports page link must be added to your Schoolbox.

If you need more information, drop by the Sports Office in the Ray Building.

Student Injuries: If your son or daughter is injured at school sport, it must be recorded at the time by the school nurse/medical person present if parents wish to apply through the school insurance policy. If delayed signs or symptoms arise over the weekend, students must notify the school nurse on Monday morning.

All sporting details are posted on Schoolbox on the Sports page.

go to “My Links” at the bottom left of your Schoolbox page and click ‘Edit”

at “Manage my Links”, click “+” at the top right of page

paste the link below and add title “Senior School Sport”: http://schoolbox.somerset.qld.edu.au/homepage/1466