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26/12 22 August 2012
To the Somerville House Community
National Education Forum
Earlier this week, the School Council Chairman, Mr Rob McCall, and I attended the National Independent
Education Forum Influencing a Complex Future in Canberra, which is conducted biennially by the Association of
Heads of Independent Schools in Australia (AHISA) and the Independent Schools Council of Australia (ISCA), both
peak bodies in Australian education. The major Agenda of the Forum was the Gonski Review on funding for
private schools which was released earlier this year. As has been reported in the media, the Review’s
recommendations have significant implications for all independent schools across Australia, including Somerville
House.
The Forum was addressed by both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition regarding the Government
and the Opposition’s responses to the Gonski Review and potential implications for school funding. With no
definite decisions by the Government at this point in time, we are in a ‘watch and wait’ phase regarding our
Commonwealth funding from 2013 onwards. At the same time, we have been advised that the Queensland
Government is also considering a reduction in the level of State funding as part of their ongoing rationalisation of
government spending. It is important for parents to be aware of the potential impact that a reduction in government
funding at both Commonwealth and State levels has on setting of School fees for 2013 and beyond, as we develop
our own School budget for next year.
Community Service and Giving Back
We congratulate the 350+ volunteers, including the many students, staff and parents of the Somerville House
community, on the enormous achievement by the Zonta Club of Brisbane South’s Birthing Kit Assembly Day last
Saturday. This year’s target of assembling 10,000 kits for women in third world countries was easily reached,
along with celebrating the significant milestone of one million kits provided since the project began several years
ago. Somerville House is very pleased to support the Zonta Club of Brisbane South in this important women’s
cause.

Thank you to the Somerville House boarders, musicians and staff who represented the School so admirably at the
Ann Street Presbyterian Church service last Sunday morning, wonderful community service in one of our governing
churches.
Co-Curriculum
We congratulate Year 9 Debating Team Eva Wang (9E), Harriet Wilson (9F), Grace Chen (9D), Emmily Lau (9B)
and Tara Kannan (9C), under the guidance of coach, Ms Trish Scholl, on winning their quarter final against
Terrace last Friday night, and wish them well for their semi-final debate this evening.
CHAPLAIN'S CORNER
F A Kearney, Principal
Ms C O'Gorman
One of the things I enjoy about my job is going to visit the various sporting fixtures as the students of Somerville
House pit themselves against students from the various other QGSSSA schools. This weekend our rowers have
their big day, the Head of the River regatta. I remember last year as my heart raced with the close finishes to some
of those races, just like I could almost feel the pain when one of our netballers twisted her ankle at Netball last
weekend. My heart also swells with pride when I see our Volleyball teams doing a Jumping Jive after yet another
successful three or five-set thriller.
Now of course I’m not the one experiencing the pain or the ecstasy or the exhaustion of our athletes, I am just
sitting in the stands or on the sidelines watching. But in a very real sense they go out there each week as our
representatives, wearing the lime green for each of us, and we are proud of their efforts.
It seems to me from what our Somerville House athletes say after matches - how much they appreciate those who
make the effort to support them from the sidelines - that in a very real sense we do share in their successes and
disappointments in some small way. It is the joy of being part of a bigger team, even if we are cheering on from the
sidelines rather than competing.
This idea of someone representing us, going out there on our behalf and us sharing in the benefits also applies in
the area of our faith. The book of Hebrews tells us that Jesus is our High Priest, who has gone into the presence of
God on our behalf, offering Himself as a substitute for our sins - His life for ours. As our representative, He has run
the race of life on our behalf, but unlike us, although faced with the same temptations, He never sinned. A bit like
our representative athletes are the best among us, so Jesus, was the best, the ultimate example of how a life
should be lived, exemplifying the character and behaviour God is looking for.
This is why He was able to also die on our behalf, as our substitute. His life was perfect, and His sacrifice means
we can indeed find the mercy and grace we need when we seek it in the presence of God.
HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
Quote of the Week: ‘By learning you will teach, by teaching you will learn’
Latin proverb
Mrs A Bennett
NEW STUDENT
We welcome Anna Lillig, Year 4, and her family to Somerville House and to her first Somerville House camp.
YEAR 4 CAMP
Last week I had the pleasure of joining the Year 4 students at Camp Somerset where we were engaged in
orienteering, bush cooking, low ropes and archery with the highlight being the bush dancing on Thursday night led
by Miss Hennessy.
One of the biggest challenges was faced at the end of the camp. What was it? It was folding up a sleeping bag to
get it back into a small cover bag. A great time was had by all and the students thank their teachers for their
support and encouragement through the time we were away from our normal classroom routine. Thank you to Mrs
Sewell, Miss Brunello, Mrs Reynish, Miss Hennessy, Miss Bragg and Mrs Allen-Moules.
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OLYMPIC TORCHES
We were extremely fortunate to have eight torches shown to
us at our recent Junior School Assembly by Mr Bob Maggacis
and Mr Robert Innes. Both gentlemen have run with an
Olympic torch and Mr Innes gave an interesting talk to the
students about the collection he has. Did you know that the
2012 Olympic torch has 8000 holes in it? Do ask your
daughters, why. To help with the answers, we share one with
you: there were 8000 Olympic torch bearers who carried the
torch around the world.
INAUGURAL PREP – YEAR 2 JUNIOR SCHOOL
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL TABLOID
The Prep to Year 2 Sports Carnival will be held on Friday 14 September from 9.00am to 1.10pm. This year, for the
first time, students in these year levels will participate in a Tabloid carnival which is designed to engage students in
physical challenges and provide them with a positive social experience, success and enjoyment. It is a sports
event that will invite children in these year groups to experience a variety of activities that encourage skill
development, problem solving, fitness, perseverance and co-operation using normal and modified equipment. All
students will run a 60metre race before the tabloid carnival commences. Further details to follow.
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS – FOR YEARS 3 to 6 - Monday 27 August and Tuesday 28 August
Venue is the Junior School Library (Connie Constance library) – with access via the turning circle. Parking is
available under VPAC. The booking system opened on Friday 17 August and closes on Friday 24 August at
12.00noon.
JUNIOR SCHOOL GRAND CONCERT 2012
Wednesday 19 September 6.30 to 8.00pm Valmai Pidgeon Performing Arts Centre
Co-curricular and classroom items will feature in the Junior School Grand Concert with all students from Years 3 to
6 involved as listed below. This is an exciting opportunity for the students to see each other perfom and celebrate
their achievements in what is a vibrant and rigorous part of their education here at Somerville House. We
appreciate your support of your daughters – they are very much looking forward to performing. As a courtesy to
performers, we request attendance for the whole concert. Further details will follow shortly.
NOTE: START TIME is 6.30pm, students will arrive earlier for warming up in the Music Department (Level 4
Valmai Pidgeon Performing Arts Building). A note will be sent home regarding these arrangements.
Ensembles/Items - please note: all students in Years 3 to 6 are involved in the Grand Concert wearing:
Green summer uniform
Black Music uniform
Year 3 Strings
Cantabile Choir (Years 5 to 6)
Year 4 Classroom Music
Junior Strings
Year 5 Band
Junior Concert Band
Year 6 Classroom Music
Junior Percussion Ensemble
Poco a Poco Choir (Years 3 to 4)
Pizzicato Strings
JUNIOR SCHOOL SUPPORT GROUP
The annual Junior School Father/Daughter Fun Day on Sunday 09 September at Kingston Park Raceway
commences at 8.30am and finishes at 12.30pm. This will be a fun-filled morning for fathers and daughters to rev
up their engines and enjoy lunch together.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
Monday 27 August Junior School Parent/Teacher interviews Years 3 to 6
Monday 27 August
Andrews Cup Netball, MDNA Coorparoo
Tuesday 28 August Junior School Parent/Teacher interviews Years 3 to 6
Tuesday 28 August
Junior School Fathers’ Day stall
Monday 03 September
Optional change to summer uniform
Sunday 09 September
Junior School Father/Daughter Event
Friday 14 September
Prep to Year 2 Athletics Carnival
Wednesday 19 September Junior School Grand Concert
Friday 21 September End of Term 3
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HEAD OF YEAR 7
Mrs R Prasad
CHILD SAFETY HANDBOOK
Child safety concerns us all. Families and education systems aim to nurture happy, healthy, socially-adept
children. The responsibility of protecting our children from harm, and enabling them to develop into caring,
independent adults is the focus of many sections of our community, including schools and government bodies.
The Queensland Police Legacy Scheme allows for the distribution of a Child Safety Handbook to every Year 7
student in the state. This handbook is a valuable resource for students and their parents as it gives current, concise
information on a range of topics including diet, nutrition and personal care, safety in a variety of situations, bullying
(including cyber-bullying) and drug awareness, in an ‘easy-to-read format’. There is also a section on useful
contact addresses.
Over the next few weeks, our Year 7 students will be given their copies and, in Pastoral Care sessions, they will
discuss many of the issues raised in the handbook. After Homeroom teachers have completed specific sections
with their classes, the handbooks will be sent home; parents are urged to use this opportunity to discuss the
contents with their daughters.
If you have any queries regarding the handbooks and/or their content, please do not hesitate to contact either your
daughter’s Homeroom teacher, or me.
DEAN OF STUDENTS
Ms S Gilmour
WILL YOU HELP US HELP OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY AND PARENTS AROUND THE WORLD?
For many years psychologists have known the important influence parents have on their children. Unfortunately, a
lot of our research on parenting is based on children who have been neglected or not been given enough love or
protection. While this gives us a good idea of what skills we should be encouraging in parents who lack parenting
skills, we are still a little in the dark as to what good qualities in parents bring about the best outcomes for children.
To do this, we have to study a population of parents who are committed and loving parents and the associated
outcomes in their children.
Judith Locke, an experienced clinical psychologist and former teacher at Somerville House (in the early 90s),
intends to undertake this research with our School. Judith is well known to our School community, having delivered
many parenting education sessions over the past few years. Her research will involve parents from the School
completing an online survey on their parenting choices and beliefs. We will have students in Years 4 to 12
complete surveys in class time on areas such as their satisfaction with life and their social skills. Students in Prep
to Year 3 will have their teachers complete brief surveys on similar areas for their students.
This survey will be completely anonymous and you will not be required to record your name in this research.
Parent data will be matched to student data through the use of student numbers. Parents will be writing only their
daughter’s student number and no names will ever be used. The analysis will only be undertaken by Judith Locke
and she is unaware of the names that match the student numbers.
By gathering all of this data we will learn what parenting approaches, actions and beliefs are associated with what
child wellbeing factors.
At Somerville House we pride ourselves on supporting all aspects of a child’s development including assisting
parents in their important role of supporting their children. We believe in this research because it will give us some
important information about the wellbeing of our students, our parenting strengths, and any areas of opportunity.
We will also have the possibility to make a very important contribution to parenting knowledge and make sure
parenting programs are relevant to all parents, not just the neglectful ones. This will go some way in ensuring that
future parenting programs delivered at the School, and possibly around the world, are based on latest information
about modern effortful parenting approaches that are associated with the best outcomes in children.
We are also using this opportunity to clarify parents’ views on homework and assignments. We know, for many
parents, homework can be a tricky area, and we want to find out more about your experience with having your
daughter complete schoolwork at home. We will use this information in our development of policies regarding
homework and assignments for all year levels.
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We will be including the link to the parent survey in the newsletters in the weeks of 24 August to 14 September, and
will also email parents to give them the link. This survey should take parents only 15 minutes. The survey is
anonymous and parents will be writing only their eldest child’s student number. Of course, the surveying of your
child is not compulsory, and should you not wish your daughter to complete a survey, we would ask that you
contact Mrs Gillian Cunningham at Somerville House on 3248 9295 or email gcunningham@somerville.qld.edu.au
by 27 August. Your daughter will also have the opportunity to decline participation at the time of surveying should
she choose. We intend to have the students complete these surveys during class time between 31 August and 17
September.
Somerville House will be receiving de-identified, broad results from this survey. We will then communicate the
results of this research to our Executive, teachers and parents. This may be in the form of lectures, parenting
advice sessions, or future articles in the School newsletter or magazine.
Somerville House is very proud to be a part of this important research and we would ask that you support it by
filling out the survey yourself and giving your daughter permission to be part of it as well.
HEAD OF ART
Artwork of the Week - Claire Qu, Year 9
Some of the Year 9 Art classes have recently completed a painting task
where they were asked to create an image capturing human movement
through the use of colour and pattern. This painting by Claire Qu is a fine
example of the many excellent paintings that the students have done.
Mr J Honeywill
TRAFFIC BOX PAINTING
This year, under the direction of Art Prefect, Sangeetha Badya and Art Convenor, Stephanie Randall the Year
12s wanted to take Somerville House art beyond the School and into the streets of South Brisbane. A group of
interested Year 12 students met to create a Somerville House and community inspired design that would showcase
the Captains’ theme this year, ‘reaching for the stars’.
In the last weeks of Term 2 they applied to the Council to paint the traffic box on the corner of Vulture and Allen
Streets. Upon receiving approval for the project and for their design, the students began painting during the
holidays, finishing in the first week of this term. They hope that by adding this dash of Somerville House spirit to
Brisbane roads, they will inspire the community and remind those who drive past of the importance of ‘leaping for
the stars’.
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HEAD OF ENGLISH
Ms J Gardiner
It is not every day that the Queensland Solicitor General comes to visit. On Tuesday 14 August, Mr Walter
Sofronoff QC met with our Year 10 English students who are currently studying Shakespeare’s tragedy, Macbeth.
Mr Sofronoff is an avid thespian who has acted in and directed many theatre productions. He directed an
adaptation of Macbeth at the Powerhouse Theatre in 2011 for The Caledonian Theatre Company, co-founded by
Mr Sofronoff and fellow barrister, John Selfridge.
Mr Walter Sofronoff QC with Mrs Walker and Ms Gardiner
As Year 10 students will be writing a set of Directors’
Notes based on their own imagined stage production of
the play, they were keen to get some directorial tips from
an expert. Mr Sofronoff shared his obvious passion for
‘the Scottish play’, allowing us an insight into the many
complex decisions a director must make to bring
Shakespeare’s words to life. He encouraged students to
think deeply about character motivation and the thematic
purpose of any stage version of the play. He also took us
on a ‘tour’ of the great film adaptations of Macbeth,
explaining how these influenced his approach to the
Powerhouse production. His visit was as inspiring as it
was instructive, serving to illustrate just how nourishing
literature and the arts can be.
STUDENT COUNSELLOR
Mrs J Cowen
SUPPORTING WOMEN SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR 2013: With a focus on boosting support for women,
this program provides scholarships for qualifications in the following fields of study:
- Agricultural science
- Architecture
- Building services
- Engineering
- Information technology
- Geological science
Studies could cover Certificate IV level through to Diploma and to Bachelor degree level. Each scholarship is
valued at $5,000 per year for the length of the qualification (up to a maximum of $20,000). Selection criteria: The
Supporting Women Scholarships is a merit-based program. It recognises that women at different stages of their
lives and careers will have different skills and experiences.
For women finishing Year 12, the selection criteria are:
- your achievements: academic results; prizes/awards; and extra-curricular, volunteering, or other activities.
- your future plans: reasons for pursuing the chosen program of study; where you see yourself after graduation.
- the benefits of the scholarship for you: how the scholarship will help you with completing the chosen program of
study.
Applications close on 12 October 2012. More information about the scholarship and the application process can be
found at: http://www.skills.qld.gov.au/supporting-women.aspx
QUT BUSINESS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS: The QUT Business School offers a range of scholarships designed
to support students throughout their Business degree:
Corporate Partners in Excellence (CPIE) – The CPIE Scholarship Program is for academically talented
students with demonstrated leadership potential. Students undertake two, full-time 15-week internships
with one or more of QUT’s corporate partners, leaders in industry and the professions. The Scholarship
value is $36,000, paid over three years.
Dean’s Honours Program: This program is for high-achieving students, and a pathway to higher degree
research. Students gain research and analytical skills valued by employers with a B Business and an
Honours degree. The Scholarship value is $20,000, paid over four years.
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Indigenous Student Internship Scholarship: These recipients will be mentored by an industry partner
throughout their degree and complete two part0time internship placements with an industry partner. The
Scholarship value is $28,450, paid over 3.5 years.
For more information about these scholarships and others, visit: www.bus.qut.edu.au/study/scholarships.
QUT BUSINESS SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE: this program provides students with the opportunity
to undertake part of their studies in another country. It gives students a taste for working and living overseas. Many
students travel abroad to study at one of more than 50 top-ranked international partner institutions, for a semester
or a short program. Scholarships are available to support such travel. For more information, visit
www.qut.edu.au/business/courses-andstudy/study-overseas-and-exchange.
ADFA (AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE ACADEMY) EDUCATION AWARD: The ADFA Education Award is
presented annually to Year 12 students in recognition of leadership potential, and academic and sporting
achievements exhibited during Year 11. The award comprises a laptop computer and certificate for you, along with
a plaque of recognition for your school. To be eligible, you must be studying Year 11 subjects that meet both the
educational qualifications for admission to the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and single Service entry
requirements. You must submit an application prior to 28 February in the year you undertake Year 12. However,
you are encouraged to apply in Year 11. You may apply for all three Services; however, you will only be assessed
for the Education Award against your first preference. The ADFA Education Award is unbounded, which means
there is no obligation to accept an offer to attend ADFA, nor is there any obligation on the Australian Defence Force
to offer appointment to you if you are an award winner. To apply, call 13 19 01 or visit defencejobs.gov.au/adfa.
GRIFFITH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING: Students wishing to study an undergraduate Engineering Degree can sit
the Aptitude for Engineering Assessment (AEA exam) on Saturday 22 September at the Nathan campus or Gold
Coast campus. This exam is open to students who may not have the prerequisite course or tertiary entrance score,
or wish to have information about their aptitude for engineering considered with their school or documented results.
Registrations close Tuesday 11 September. Applicants can register online at
http://www.acer.edu.au/tests/aea/registrations.
CO-CURRICULUM
DIRECTOR OF CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC
Mr S Williams
BOARDERS’ SERVICE - ANN ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – Sunday 19 August
Thank you to members of Cantamus, conducted by Ms Linda Brady and
accompanied by Mr Tim Smetham, who performed at the Sunday morning
service at the Ann St Presbyterian Church with the Principal, boarders and
many parents in attendance. This community service provides an important
focus for the students and their contribution was widely appreciated. Thank
you also to the Middle School String Consort (Archlia Lin, Sue Jin Shim,
Emily Zhao, Claire Dunne, Sophia To, Marie To and Nila Norbu) and Ms
Fin who also played for the boarders' service. The students performed a
lovely arrangement of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and a beautiful, gentle
Cradle Song, by Carl Reinecke.
ACCORD VOCAL GROUP PERFORM – ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HARVEST FESTIVAL
SERVICE – Sunday 19 August
Thank you to the member of Accord Vocal Group who performed at St Pauls Presbyterian Church for their Harvest
Festival Celebration. The ensemble sang beautifully. They were directed by Mrs Celia Mylne and accompanied by
Mrs Carolyn Eisenmenger.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to Yena Gook (Year 3A) who received first place in String Solo Award 8 & 9 Years Section of the
Brisbane Eisteddfod with 97 marks out 100.
SENIOR MUSIC DINNER
Years 9 to12 Music students and their families are invited to join the Music Convenors, Prefects, Monitors and
Music Staff to celebrate another successful year of musical achievement at our annual music dinner. This will be
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held on Thursday 08 November at 6.00pm at the COTAH restaurant in the Southbank Institute of Technology. Full
details and booking forms are available in the Music Department foyer.
SOMERVILLE HOUSE SOLO INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL COMPETITION 2012
The Somerville Solo Instrumental and Vocal Competition will be held in Term 4. The competition is held in the
Music Department on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October with the Prize Winners Concerts on Tuesday 16
October and Monday 29 October. The competition is open to all Somerville House instrumental (including piano)
and vocal students whether learning at school or externally. The competition entry form is now available from the
Music Department or your Instrumental and Vocal Tutor.
URBAN UPBEAT MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012
The performances at the Billy Hyde Urban Upbeat Music Festival were very successful and extremely well received
by the audiences and passers-by at the EKKA. The organisation of the Urban Upbeat Festival by Billy Hyde Music
is much improved from previous years. Intermediate Concert Band, Senior Concert Band and Stage Band all
performed extremely well. Thank you to Mr Eager, Ms Collier, Ms Ritchie, Ms Fin and Ms Gill for their efforts in
making the Somerville House contribution to the Festival a success. Thank you to Mr Williams for his co-ordination
of the performances. We look forward to attending next year!
BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL
The inaugural Brisbane International Youth Music Festival (BYMF) will be held on 25-26 August 2012 in Brisbane.
Come and see emerging musically talented young people and internationally acclaimed guest musicians
showcasing their passion for music on Sunday 26 August at Somerville House, 6.00pm. All Somerville House
students are offered a discount ticket rate of $10. Come along with your family and friends to immerse yourself in
the sensation of classical music. For more information, visit http://www.brisbaneyouthmusicfestival.org/gala.html
Gala Concert Program includes:
Part I: BYMF Competition Winners’ Performance
Part II: Panel Musicians Performance B. Laurenti Sonata – Soloist: Aaron Brown, Violin (USA). V.Gavrilin
Sketches – Soloists: Natasha Vlassenko and Oleg Stepanov, Piano (AUS). P. de Sarasate Zigeunerweisen –
Soloist: Daniel Tagiev, Violin (AUS). P. Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings (1st mvnt) - Festival Orchestra
conducted by Stefan Kelber (GER). C. Saint-Saens Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso - Soloist: Ilya Konovalov,
Violin (ISR).
SPORT
RESULTS - ROUND 5
S H OPPOSITION S H OPPOSITION
HOCKEY
TENNIS
18 Aug Open Bye St Hilda's 18 Aug Open 35 St Hilda's 17
18 Aug Snr 0 St Hilda's 2 18 Aug Snr A 15 St Hilda's 33
18 Aug Inter Bye St Hilda's 18 Aug Snr B 28 St Hilda's 20
22 Aug Inter2 (St Aidan's) CC (BGGS 2) 18 Aug Snr B2 (MBC) 18 St Marg 31
18 Aug Jnr 7 St Hilda's 0 18 Aug Snr B3 (St Aidan's) 22 CC (BGGS 2) 31
NETBALL 18 Aug Year 10 36 St Hilda's 10
18 Aug Open 60 St Hilda's 15 18 Aug Year 9 16 St Hilda's 30
18 Aug Snr A 38 St Hilda's 8 18 Aug Year 8 19 St Hilda's 33
18 Aug Snr B 21 St Hilda's 7
18 Aug Snr C St Hilda's VOLLEYBALL
13 Aug Snr C2 (IGGS) 19 St Aidan's (SPLC 2) 8 18 Aug Open 3 St Hilda's 1
18 Aug Snr C2 (IGGS) 9 BGGS 30 18 Aug Snr A 3 St Hilda's 0
18 Aug Year 10A 61 St Hilda's 8 18 Aug Year 10 2 St Hilda's 1
18 Aug Year 10B 48 St Hilda's 7 18 Aug Year 9 1 St Hilda's 2
18 Aug Year 10C Bye St Hilda's 18 Aug Year 8 Bye St Hilda's
18 Aug Year 9A 45 St Hilda's 5
18 Aug Year 9B 4 St Hilda's 25
18 Aug Year 8A Bye St Hilda's
18 Aug Year 8B Bye St Hilda's
18 Aug Year 8C Bye St Hilda's
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HOCKEY
Miss C Willims, Co-ordinator
HOCKEY QGSSSA
Leisl Lillicrap-Co-Captain
The Junior and Senior A teams travelled to St Hilda’s for fixtures last weekend. Congratulations to the Junior team
on the convincing 7-0 win, and Kasey Sturgess their Player of the Match. The Senior A team played a hard game
and was unfortunate to lose 2-0. Well done to player of the match Kate Campbell on her excellent defensive play.
A big thank you to Mrs Leanne Brookes for supporting us last weekend.
Best of luck to the teams playing against Ipswich Girls’ Grammar this weekend.
Primary Hockey
All Year 5-7 students who are interested in playing in a half day Inter-School Primary Hockey competition in
November, please ask your parents to email Miss Willims (1176@somerville.qld.edu.au). Further details on
training schedules, competition day and uniforms will be emailed to interested parents.
NETBALL
Ms K Shailer, Co-ordinator
NETBALL QGSSSA
Georgia Sully, Netball Co-Captain
Round 5 of the QGSSSA season saw the netballers travel to the Gold Coast to play against St Hilda’s. The Senior
C2 team also travelled to Ipswich to play against BGGS. Congratulations to all the netballers, as every team
played their hardest and we came away with spectacular results and five out of seven wins.
This week, wins went to the Opens, Senior As, Senior Bs, 10As, 10Bs and 9As. A special mention goes to the 10B
team who won their game convincingly (48-7), with great defence and accurate shooting. The standouts of the
game were Georgia Brodie and Charlotte Woods. Congratulations also to the Senior C2 team who had their first
win of the season (19-8) last Monday afternoon against the St Peters Senior C2 team. Good luck to all teams for
Round 6 against Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School, and hopefully we can come away with similar results as this
round. On behalf of the QGSSSA netballers, we would also like to wish the Somerville House rowers good luck for
the Head of the River on Saturday.
NETBALL SUPPORT GROUP
A reminder that the Netball Support Group Meeting is this Wednesday 22 August at SBSNA courts commencing at
4.30pm. All parents are welcome.
ROWING
Mr O Shiskin, Co-ordinator
ST MARGARET’S/ST AIDAN’S REGATTA
The last regatta before the Head of the River was successful for the Somerville House rowing squad. Our rowers
won 11 first places, 10 seconds and 2 third places. All age groups contributed evenly for the overall successful
performances.
The Year 8 rowers won in Divisions 3, 4 and 7, came second in Divisions 5 and 6 and won third place in Division 1.
The Year 9 rowers recorded 2 wins in Divisions 1 and 7, came second in Divisions 2, 3, 5, 6 and a single scull, and
came third in Division 4.
The Year 10 rowers won in Divisions 1, 2, 4 and came second in Division 3 and a single scull.
The Senior rowers (Year 11/12) had strong performances again winning the Second and Third Eights and the Year
12 single scull. The Year 11 single scull was second while the Open First Eight and the Senior Four came fourth.
We would like to congratulate all Somerville House rowers, coaches and numerous supporters and invite
everybody to Kawana Waters this Saturday 25 August to support the Somerville House rowers at the Head of the
River Regatta.
SWIMMING
Miss C Willims, Co-ordinator
SWIMMING NOTICE - An email was sent to all parents and students (2013) last Monday regarding Swimming
2013. If you or your daughter has not received the emai,l please contact Ms Catherine Willims for the information.
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TENNIS
Mrs S McCracken, Co-ordinator
TENNIS QGSSSA
Rebecca Bennett and Alexandra Bennett, Co-Captains
St Hilda’s offers a wonderful
environment where all four winter
fixture sports are played within the
same campus. Mrs Brookes (Head of
H&PE Department) and Mrs Hodgetts
(Head of Boarding) took advantage of
this opportunity to see all sports in
one morning, and enjoyed watching
Open Team Tennis boarders Doone
Mitchell and Maddison Morgan
playing. While the Tennis players
enjoyed the sunshine at Southport,
they also fought the elements with the
wind often whipping the ball around
the court. Special mention to
Sharleen Mishra and Annie Pullar
(Senior A Team) who came from 0-3
down to eventually win 6-3 in their
doubles match; well done to both
players for their tenacity on court. The Senior B2s played at UQ, St Lucia, while the Senior B3s enjoyed our School
courts and the view from the Pavilion, encouraged by Jemima McGrath (Year 12 boarder) cheering from the
sideline.
This week, the Somerville House Tennis family warmly welcomes Mr Joe Bennett to the coaching staff. Joe will
be coaching the Senior B1 team for the remainder of the season; the team comprising of Cassandra Catsoulis,
Catherine Crombie, Tayla Gill, Chloe Lloyd and Rosemary MacLeod demonstrated their talent against St
Hilda’s with a convincing win. We wish Joe and the Senior B1s well for the weeks ahead.
VOLLEYBALL
Mrs M Ball, Co-ordinator
VOLLEYBALL QGSSSA
Hannah George and Sally Diacaris, Co-Captains
This week saw another display of our outstanding Volleyball spirit in all year levels. We headed to the Gold Coast
for games against St Hilda’s and we came away with 3 out of 4 wins.
The Year 9s displayed great teamwork but unfortunately they did not come away with a win in this round being
defeated in a close match 2 sets to 1. Stephanie Pace demonstrated great court play throughout the entire game
and must be recognised for her great effort this week.
The Year 10s came away with another win this week, defeating St Hilda’s in a convincing win 2 – 1. Laura
Erikson was a stand out in this weekend’s games, dominating the court with her consistent serving. The Senior As
demonstrated outstanding teamwork once again this week, coming away with a 3 – 0 win, overpowering the
opposition in all aspects of the game. Eilise McAuliffe deserves a special mention as she played consistently
throughout the game. Finally, the Opens had another win this week, coming out on top with 3 – 1. Emily Bowden
played an amazing game, with consistent serving, as well as dominating at the net.
Thank you to all the spectators who made the long trip out to St Hilda’s last Saturday, all the support is greatly
appreciated.
WATER-POLO
The Water-Polo Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 17 September at 6.30 pm in the PE Classroom at
the Murray Evans Sports and Aquatic Centre. All positions will become vacant. All welcome. Please direct any
enquiries or apologies to kirstidoessel@bigpond.com
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CURRICULAR/PASTORAL/PRIVATE/CLUBS
CLUB NETBALL: Congratulations to the Somerville House Team 10 (13/14 Years) and Team 7 (12 Years) teams
who won their Club grand finals on Saturday. Both teams showed great tenacity and sportsmanship throughout the
season. Well done to all players.
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Proudly sponsored by the Somerville House P&F
SOMERVILLE HOUSE
FATHER DAUGHTER FUN DAY
JUNIOR SCHOOL
FATHER &
DAUGHTER FUN!
AMUSEMENT
RIDES
KARTING
8.15AM-12.30PM
SUNDAY 9
SEPTEMBER 2012
KINGSTON PARK
RACEWAY
LET’S GO KARTING.
IT’S EXCITING
AND IT’S FUN!
Rev up your engine at the
Junior School Father Daughter
Fun Day with Kart Rides,
2 hours of Amusement
Rides and Lunch for one
low all-inclusive price.
Please see over for all the exciting details!
FATHER DAUGHTER FUN DAY
KINGSTON PARK RACEWAY
RSVP & REGISTRATION
Registration Entry is by invitation only. All participants must be
pre-registered by completing this RSVP & Registration Form.
No extra adults or children will be admitted on the day.
*Name of Adult: DOB
*Name of Child: DOB
*Name of Child: DOB
*Name of Child: DOB
*Name of Child: DOB
*Postcode
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements:
* All details are mandatory for Kingston Park Raceway
participation. Please see over for payment details.

FATHER DAUGHTER FUN DAY
KINGSTON PARK RACEWAY
RSVP & REGISTRATION
Payment due Monday 20 August, 2012
Bank transfer (preferred option)
Account name: Somerville House P&F JSSG
BSB: 034 013
Account no: 178233
Reference: FDFD Surname & Class
(eg FDFD Smith 5A)
Cheque Please make cheque payable to
Somerville House P&F
Cash
I have paid by
Bank transfer
Total $
Reference
Cheque
Total $
Cash
Total $
*Please place this slip in an envelope and mark with:
Father Daughter Fun Day, Parent’s Name, Daughter’s Name & Class.
(eg Father Daughter Fun Day, John Smith, Ella Smith, 5A)
and place in the JSSG box at Reception.
FATHER &
DAUGHTER FUN!
AMUSEMENT
RIDES
KARTING
8.15AM -12.30PM
SUNDAY 9
SEPTEMBER 2012
KINGSTON PARK
RACEWAY
Cost
Father & Daughter: $70 per couple
Additional children: $35 per person
(usually $88 per person for karting only).
*All children must be current
students of the Somerville House
Junior School and must be
accompanied by an adult.
RSVP
By Monday 20 August, 2012.
Please return the RSVP &
Registration Form (see left) with
registration and payment details to
the JSSG box at reception.
Registration
Entry on the day is by invitation
only. All participants must be
pre-registered by completing the
RSVP & Registration Form provided.
*No extra adults or children will be
admitted on the day.
Lunch
Girls will enjoy a Hot Dog, Chips
+ Drink meal deal. Fathers will
relax with a Trackside BBQ.
Dress requirements
All participants must wear closed
shoes. No sandals or thongs. Girls
must wear long hair in a ponytail for
Karting and Amusement Ride entry.
Wet weather
In the event of wet weather please
check the Somerville House
website after 7am on the day.
Please note, should the event
be cancelled due to inclement
weather, there will be no refunds.
Directions
Kingston Park Raceway,
20 Mudgee Street Kingston Q 4114.
From Brisbane
30 mins south, down the M1.
- Take the Daisy Hill/Chatswood
Road exit 23;
- Take the 3rd exit at the roundabout;
- Take the 3rd exit at the next
roundabout onto Paradise Road;
- Travel approximately 3 mins
along to the lights;
- Turn left onto Kingston Road
and travel south 3 mins to the
Bega Road roundabout;
- Turn right and follow the signs.