To the Somerville House Community

03/13 13 February 2013
To the Somerville House Community
Welcome to Parents
It was wonderful to see so many parents at our Welcome to Parents function on Tuesday evening. I trust that it
provided a warm welcome to our new parents, the opportunity to meet the members of our Executive team, many
staff and other parents, and an introduction to our community and encouragement to become involved. I thank Mrs
Wendy Cox, President, and members of the Parents and Friends’ Association, for supporting this function, which
was co-ordinated by our Communication and Admissions Unit, and congratulate all on a very successful evening.
Scholars Assembly
Our annual Scholars Assembly acknowledges the exceptional academic results of our previous year’s graduates
and provides an opportunity for us to celebrate academic excellence as a School community. On Monday, It was a
privilege to welcome back to the School, members of our Year 12, 2012 cohort who achieved supreme academic
excellence at the end of last year. The students were among those who achieved an OP 1-4 at the conclusion of
their Senior studies, the culmination of diligence, very hard work, consistent focus and effort, resilience in the face
of setbacks, and a determination to succeed.
To put the girls’ success into perspective, they represent 33.7% of Somerville House students, compared to 14.8%
of all OP-eligible students in Queensland who attained an OP1-4. 33.3% of our students achieved an A on the
QCS Test as opposed to 15.5% statewide and almost 100% (97.8%) of the cohort received an offer of a university
place through QTAC for this year, 51% their first preference, 86% one of their first three preferences. Bearing in
mind a number of students in the cohort did not submit a QTAC application as they have alternative plans for
overseas/interstate or Bond University study, a GAP year or other tertiary study this year, this is truly an
exceptional outcome.
We congratulate the students on their outstanding success and wish them well as they embark upon their university
studies and other ventures this year.
Staff Congratulations
As members of a dynamic learning organisation, Somerville House staff continue to engage in professional learning
and growth through involvement in the wider education community, presentation at conferences, service on
committees and boards, and formal university studies. We acknowledge the success of members of our academic
and corporate staff in their ongoing professional development.

Mrs Megan Ball, Dean of Academic Planning and Professional Learning, completed her MBA (Southern Cross
University) in 2011, graduating in 2012.
Mrs Jannine McGarry, Reference Librarian, completed her Graduate Diploma of Education (University of
Queensland) in 2011, graduating in 2012.
Mr Tegh Kalsi, Network Administrator, completed his Bachelor of Information Technology (Queensland University
of Technology), graduating in December 2012.
Mrs Dale MacGregor, Junior School Christian Education teacher, completed her Master of Religious Education in
2012 and will graduate in March this year.
Mrs Annette Head, Head of Drama, has been elected to the 2013 Drama Queensland Management Committee as
Vice-President Planning.
In addition, Mrs Head and Mrs Michelle Crouch, Drama teacher, have been accepted to present a joint paper
Languages in Drama / Theatre and Education: highlighting diversity or blending cultures? at the International
Drama Educators Association (IDEA) World Conference in Paris later this year. We also congratulate Mrs Head
and Mrs Crouch on Somerville House’s selection by NIDA as a trial school for a series of online workshops to be
tested and implemented in schools throughout 2013. The focus of the workshops will be NIDA’s investigation of the
challenges of teaching practical workshops in an online capacity using a range of technologies available in schools.
This is national recognition and a supreme accolade for our Drama Department and for Somerville House.
CHAPLAIN'S CORNER
F A Kearney, Principal
Ms C O'Gorman
I imagine many of our School community had the chance to see the movie Les Miserables over the holidays. It is
an incredible portrayal of the power of grace to change lives, and reminds us of the power of God’s grace to also
change our lives. Grace means ‘undeserved favour’, and is linked with forgiveness. It is about being kind and
understanding to each other and giving second chances. The lead character Valjean is a decent man whose life is
ruined after nineteen years spent in prison for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his family. He then has his life turned
around when an elderly priest recognises his desperation and extends grace and forgiveness to him. This sets
Valjean on a new path where he then pays it forward by treating others in his life with the same grace and kindness
he has received.
Grace is a powerful theme in the Bible, and it is central to the Christian Gospel. God’s grace is not just an abstract
theological concept, but it is a practical reality which changes our lives in the same way that grace transformed
Valjean in Les Miserables. The Bible tells us of the most extraordinary act of grace there has ever been; God
sending His Son into the world to take the punishment for our sins and bring us from spiritual death to life.
Another interesting character in Les Miserables is Javert, the police inspector who pursues Valjean seeking to bring
him to justice. Javert’s approach is the antithesis of grace, a dogged determination to bring Valjean to justice and to
punish him to the full extent that he supposedly deserves. Javert is a man who believes in following the letter of the
law, every rule has to be obeyed. I am sure we all know people like Javert, people who are hard on others and will
not give an inch, people who are often also hard on themselves. As the story progresses Javert seems to have an
internal struggle with this issue, perhaps he begins to realise he cannot meet his own standards and perhaps he
begins to question whether his legalistic, driven approach is actually the best and whether his standards are
realistic.
These two characters leave us with a choice. Will we follow the path of grace in our dealings with each other and
with ourselves, or will we take that more legalistic unforgiving approach? I encourage you to live in grace, firstly
receiving God’s amazing grace extended to you through Jesus’ death, and secondly, extending grace, kindness
and forgiveness to others and yourself, realising that none of us is perfect. You might even change someone’s life
by treating them this way.
COME TO CHAPEL@SOMERVILLE ON SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY!
The Senior School Family Worship Service for 2013 will be held on Sunday 24 February at 9.00am in the
Somerville House Chapel, followed by morning tea in the Undercover Mall. All Senior School students and their
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families are warmly welcome to attend. No RSVP required. A free-will offering for Queensland’s flood-affected
families will be taken at this service. Students wear green uniforms but hat or blazer are not required.
HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dr K Williamson
ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES
Students will be presented with Academic Certificates on the upcoming assemblies in recognition of the exceptional
results they obtained in Middle School in Semester 2, 2012. Overall, the results were outstanding and all girls who
produced their best work are to be commended. Special congratulations to:
Excellence (all/almost all As)
Year 7: Gabrielle Adams, Bodil Allen, Sophie Buyers, Amorita Combis, Isabelle Coulson, Emma Dalton,
Chloe Keneally, Rhiannah Keuning, Jane Lau, Archlia Lin, Lucy Towler.
Year 8: Lucy Belt, Harriet Benjamin, Alice Cunningham, Emma Downes, Ellen Economidis, Prudence
Edwards, Alexandra Kondos ,Emily Leggett ,Annie Liu, Madeline Lockyer, Justine Ohlrich, Isabella Ostini,
Charlotte Phelps, Kayla Reimann, Claudia Shelley, Emma Simpson, Eloise Spencer, Sophie Watson.
Year 9: Lisa Cheng, Ellie Conroy, Lauren Kelly, Emma Krieger, Emmily Lau, Carol Lin, Miaohan Long,
Claire Qu, Gaylen Robertson, Marie To, Sophia To, Eva Wang.
Achievement (consistently As)
Year 7: Savannah Ardrey, Sarah Cameron, Margaux Edwards, Rhiannon Hames, Cailin Hill, Samantha
Homeming, Kaci Nicholson, Annie Pocoe, Erin Thomas.
Year 8: Gloria Choi, Sally Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Jocelyn Flynn, Chloe Hill, Grace House, Chloe Jinks,
Grace Kruger, Julie Lee, Abby McTaggart, Maddison Morgan, Francesca O’Dwyer, Christie Patterson,
Bronte-Lee Ramsay, Annabelle Robinson, Prudence Sterling, Nathalie Tan, Anushka Wickramasuriya.
Year 9: Antigonie Bradshaw, Madelyn Butler, Grace Chen, Jennifer Chen, Celine Chong, Poppy Donovan,
Claire Dunne, Esther Lam, Kasey Sturgess, Joanne Xu, Kokoro Yanagisawa.
Merit (majority of As)
Year 7: Sophia Anderson, Eloise Banwell-Jarvis, Sophie Flottmann, Bronte Ingram, Charlotte Jennings,
Talie Kuresa, Phoebe Laird, Izabella Monaghan, Sophie Titmus.
Year 8: Claire Ait Oumeziane, Caitlin Baird, Gemma Bartley, Laura Borchert, Clarissa Chen, Emma Foots,
Adiya Graf, Adelaide Hackett, Phoebe L’Estrange, Emma Madden, Marianna Marinos, Alice McMillan,
Maheesha Munasinghe, Emma Prentice, Jessica Ren, Anna Watson.
Year 9: Claudia Dan, Jane Dunmill, Mary Hall, Alice Hendicott, Tara Kannan, Alex Kinneally, Sally Lee,
Abigail Pavia, Alexandra Pereira, Daphne Shi, Anna Webby, Claire Worland.
ACADEMIC POCKETS: 2012
Outstanding academic excellence will also be acknowledged on assemblies. To qualify for these awards students
must have achieved Excellence Awards in both semesters in an academic year. Academic Pockets will be
presented to the following students who were in Middle School in 2012:
Year 7: Gabrielle Adams, Amorita Combis, Isabelle Coulson, Archlia Lin, Lucy Towler.
Year 8: Lucy Belt, Harriet Benjamin, Alice Cunningham, Prudence Edwards, Alexandra Kondos, Madeline
Lockyer, Justine Ohlrich, Isabella Ostini, Kayla Reimann, Emma Simpson, Eloise Spencer, Sophie Watson.
Year 9: Lauren Kelly, Emma Krieger, Miaohan Long, Sophia To, Eva Wang.
ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT AWARDS: 2012
Awards were announced recently to acknowledge students in Middle School who showed significant academic
improvement throughout 2012. Grade Point Averages (GPA) of subject achievement levels were calculated for
each student for both semesters, and those who attained a positive difference of 1.0 or greater received an award
i.e., an average gain of at least one grade level per subject.
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Even though comparing GPA levels is not statistically valid, the method does provide a convenient way of
identifying students who have displayed commendable academic progress. Conversely, it also identifies a small
number of students who may not have attained satisfactory progress and these students will continue to be
monitored and supported closely this year in order to reverse any decline in academic performance.
Congratulations to the following students who gained Improvement Awards as evidenced by their outstanding
academic progress during 2012 (* indicates greatest improvement):
Year 7: Tamara Allomes, Savannah Ardrey, Prudence Glasby*
Year 8: Sarah Chan, Emma Foots, Rose Nixon, Jessica Ren, Ainsley Walker, Anushka Wickramasuriya*
Year 9: Lily Grives*
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPORT GROUP REMINDER
Parents of Middle School students are warmly invited to attend the Morning Tea and AGM to be held at the Water
Sports Facility (Rowing) on Thursday, 14 February commencing at 8.30am.
HEAD OF ART
Mr J Honeywill
Artwork of the Week - ELIZABETH RACKEMANN Year 12
The Year 11 students at the very end of last year completed a week-long unit where they were asked to explore the
broad theme of ‘looking through’. The purpose of this quick task was for the students to realise that they could
solve a problem and produce an artwork in a limited amount of time without the necessity of prolonged, ponderous
thought. This sophisticated, subtle work is by Elizabeth Rackemann who is the Art Convenor for 2013.
HEAD OF ENGLISH
LITERARY LOUNGE: AN AFTERNOON WITH JOURNALIST, PHIL BROWN
Our very first ‘Literary Lounge’ event for 2013 is an afternoon chat with Phil Brown, a writer
journalist with the The Courier-Mail and Brisbane News. A journalist with over thirty years’
experience, Phil specialises in arts, entertainment and travel writing. His witty and
memorable work has appeared in a variety of publications, including The Gold Coast
Bulletin, The Sydney Morning Herald, The National Times, The Bulletin, Business Review
Weekly, The South China Morning Post (Hong Kong), Griffith Review, The Sunday Age, the
Australian Book Review, The Australian, The Weekend Australian, The Courier-Mail and
The Sunday Mail.
Ms J Gardiner
and
We are currently writing feature articles as part of our Year 12 English course, so students are strongly encouraged
to attend. Years 10 and 11 students will be writing reviews later in the year, and are most welcome to join us.
Phil will be sharing his insights and expertise with us over afternoon tea. The details are:
Event: An afternoon with journalist, Phil Brown
Date: Thursday 21 February from 3.30 to 4.30pm
Venue: Seymour Library
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If you would like to attend our very first Literary Lounge event for 2013, please contact Ms Joanna Gardiner
(jgardiner@somerville.qld.edu.au). Parents are also most welcome to come along.
HEAD OF LANGUAGES
Mr C Forno
LANGUAGES TWILIGHT EVENT
A letter is being emailed later this week to parents of all students in Years 7 to 9 who study any of our four
languages here at Somerville House, regarding the Languages Twilight Event to be held in VPAC on Thursday
28 February from 6.00 to 8.00pm. The event, which is for students and members of their families, will showcase
Languages study at Somerville House, and will include student performances in each of the four languages.
Parents are requested to complete the slip attached to the letter, and return by email to Mr Forno by Thursday 21
February.
CHIBA GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL VISIT: REQUEST FOR HOST FAMILIES Mrs S-J Feely, Japanese Teacher
This year from 21 July to 30 July, Somerville House will welcome twenty girls and two accompanying teachers from
our Japanese sister school, Chiba Girls’ High School. For many years this has been a successful homestay
experience and our students of Japanese look forward to welcoming the Chiba girls every secondo year. During
their stay, the girls from Chiba study English, under the direction of an English-as-a-second-language teacher,
participate in excursions and Japanese classes. I am currently seeking families willing to host a Japanese student.
Host families are required to provide transportation to and from school, meals and accommodation for the duration
of the home-stay. This real-life international Exchange is a truly valuable experience for students of both Somerville
House and Chiba Girls’ School. An Information Evening will be held for host families to apply for Blue Cards and to
provide more detailed information regarding the home-stay program. If you are interested in hosting a student,
please contact Mrs Feely by email 0903@somerville.qld.edu.au or call 3248 9220.
DEAN OF STUDENTS
Mrs K Graham
Well it’s official, words really can hurt us. Lisa Raffensperger’s recent article in the New Scientist, ‘Words can
never hurt me?’, confirms what most people already know, that taunting and cruel words actually hurt us in a
physical way as well as psychological way. (Raffensperger: 2012, 37). Researchers like Naomi Eisenberger at the
University of California have discovered areas of the brain – the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC) to be
precise – surges with activity when we are physically hurt. As Eisenberger notes, ‘this is an important part of the
pain network, determining how upsetting we find an injury’. The more distressing we find an injury, basically the
more the dACC lights up.
Does our brain and body react to insults and social rejection as much as physical pain? It seems so. Researchers,
Ethan Kross at the University of Michigan, and Nathan DeWall of the University of Kentucky, found that the parts of
the brain’s sensory centres reflect similar physical discomfort as a result of a wound, as that of heartbreak. In other
words, ‘heartache can literally hurt’. Some people, on the other hand, are more resilient and are able to deal with
emotional upsets more pragmatically and take setbacks in their stride. Young people who have experienced more
traumas in their early years tend to have a more heightened sensitivity to emotional upsets which continues most of
their lives and these people feel more physical pain than others.
Adolescents, particularly, can be sensitive to a whole range of social emotional issues and to social rejection.
Psychiatrists believe that as the brain of a young person is still developing, it has a more exaggerated response to
any perceived slights or injustices. This will come as no ground-breaking news to most parents of teenagers.
Is there anything we can do to alleviate this type of pain? The answer, luckily, is a resounding ‘yes’. Giving
emotional support and comfort to those people experiencing painful social rejection can ease the physical pain felt,
according to the researchers. As parents and educators we can:
• Support young people through difficult emotional times and surprisingly it helps us to become more resilient
to setback in our own lives
• Listen empathetically to our students when they share emotional upsets
• Acknowledge the upset and offer advice if your child asks for it
• Comfort young people in times of need and suggest some strategies with other friends
• Seek medical help if necessary, some short term medication may assist – even panadol has been found to
help reduce the effects of psychological pain; and
• Seek help and support from the Heads of Year, the Dean of Students and the trained psychologists at
Somerville House.
[Bibliography: Raffensperger, L. (2012). Words can never hurt me?. New Scientist. No.2893, December 1, pp37-
39.]
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STUDENT COUNSELLOR/CAREERS
Mrs J Cowen
UN Youth Queensland State Summit 2013: Students in Years 10 to 12 are invited to this three-day residential
conference with a focus on social justice, foreign affairs, youth issues, the UN and leadership. The Summit will take
place from Friday 08 March to Sunday 10 March. Early registration is advised as places are strictly limited to 120
and fill up quickly. Registration is online at: unyouth.org.au/qld. For more information, go to qld.unyouth.org.au or
see Mrs Cowen.
UQ International Student Information: For information regarding the international student admission process and
other general information specific to Year 12 international students please see the following website
http://www.uq.edu.au/international-students/year-12-international-students.
UQ Prerequisite amendment to the Bachelor of Applied Science (Year 11 students): Subsequent to QTAC’s
Tertiary Prerequisites 2015 being published, the University of Queensland (UQ) has added a mathematics
prerequisite for the Bachelor of Applied Science. The prerequisites for entry into this program in 2015 are now
‘English (4 SA); Mathematics A or B (4SA)’. If Year 11 students are affected by this please contact UQ Admissions
on (07) 3365 2203 to discuss alternate pathways.
Bond University Scholarship applications open 01 April 2013: Bond University will once again offer a large
number of full and part-fee scholarships to Australia’s best and brightest students. The 2013 Scholarship Program
consists of annual Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships, Corporate Scholarships and Deans’ Scholarships as well as
scholarships for Indigenous students. Applications open online from 01 April and will close on 31 July 2013. Further
information on the scholarships available can be found online at www.bond.edu.au/scholarships or email
scholarships@bond.edu.au.
Rankings of Australian Universities: Each year, the Australian Education Network publishes The Times Higher
Education World University Rankings – Australian University National Rankings. The top five ranked for 2012-2013
are the University of Melbourne, Australian National University, University of Sydney, University of Queensland,
and the University of New South Wales. For more information, go to http://www.australianuniversities.com/rankings/
UQ Careers that Shape the World: This event is held on Thursday 11 July 2013 at the St Lucia campus. Open to
Year 10, 11 and 12 students, this event is a great opportunity to discover the range of careers available through
study at UQ. This is the first year that the event is open to Year 10 students to assist them in their senior subject
selection and education goals. Further information will be distributed in March.
Tutors Worldwide: This organisation handles the recruitment of gap tutors for a good number of schools in the
UK. Full information regarding the recruiting program may be found at www.tutorsworldwide.org. Completed
candidate application forms and referee support forms must be at the office in New Zealand by 11 April 2013.
Interviews are held during late April, May and June 2013 and allocation of places is usually confirmed before the
end of July 2013.
The Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) will be staged this year on the weekend of 20-21 July 2013 at the RNA
Showgrounds (10.00am-4.00pm). This free event offers students an unprecedented opportunity to compare
tertiary study providers and gain exposure to the vast array of course offerings available to them. This event is just
as important for students contemplating vocational education after Year 12 as those who are university bound.
The Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on
24 and 25 May 2013. Entry is free and will feature more than 120 exhibitors. This event gives students the
opportunity to explore and receive information from a wide variety of career areas. Participants can enjoy a range
of interactive activities, including ‘try a trade’.
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SCHOOL COUNSELLOR/PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr Papadimitriou
Are you anxious?
Anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling of fear/worry and reflects the thoughts and bodily reactions
a person has when they are presented with an event/situation that they believe they cannot
manage or undertake successfully. Although some anxiety is a normal response to a stressful situation,
when the anxiety level is too high, a person may not come up with an effective way of managing the stressful or
threatening situation. This article contains some general advice and a description of techniques that you can use to
reduce these feelings.
If you want further assistance please contact School Psychologist, Dr Filia Papadimitriou, on 3248 9246
or email: fpapadimitriou@somerville.qld.edu.au
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Mrs T Rees
The Community Engagement group is always looking for new volunteering opportunities to offer to the wider
Somerville House community. Through Mater Hospital links we have some new opportunities on offer.
The Mater Miracle 5ks is happening again in 2013 in Springfield and South Bank. Mater Little Miracles 5ks is a
day of family fun to raise funds to help make little miracles happen for sick babies and children at Mater Mothers’
and Mater Children’s Hospitals. The Springfield event is taking place on Saturday 16 March and volunteers are
required to ensure that the event is a success. Volunteers are also required to promote this event. For volunteering
opportunities please see below and if you are interested, email Mrs Rees at 1156@somerville.qld.edu.au for further
information.
Pre-promotion:
Three to four people are required to hand out promotional flyers.
One person will need to be dressed in the Miracle Max costume suit. Adult supervision is required.
16 Feb–09 March Saturday mornings 9.00-11.00am
19 Feb–14 March Tuesday or Thursday afternoons 4.00-6.00pm.
On the day: Face painters, Marshalls and Water station attendants are required.
16 March 7.00am–12.00noon
South Bank event: Runners to compete in the Mater Little Miracles 5km Brisbane Schools Challenge.
COMMUNICATION AND ADMISSIONS UNIT
Miss N Claut
FOUNDATION NEWS
The 2013 Foundation AGM will be held on Wednesday 27 February 2013 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in The
Chambers. All are welcome to attend. Nomination Forms for the Election of Board of Management and Proxy
Forms can be obtained by calling (07) 3248 9288 or emailing communication@somerville.qld.edu.au. Forms are to
be returned to the Foundation Office by Wednesday 13 February 2013.
All members and friends of the Somerville House Community are invited to attend the upcoming Foundation
functions to learn more about the activities of the Foundation and how it supports the School:
Foundation AGM – Wednesday 27 February 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, The Chambers
Foundation 101 Information Evening – Tuesday 5 March 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, The Chambers
Foundation Golf Day – Monday 27 May 2013, The Brisbane Golf Club
Past Mothers’ Chapel Service and Lunch – Wednesday 16 October 2013
WELCOME TO PARENTS FUNCTION
The 2013 Welcome to Parents Cocktail Function last night provided an opportunity for our parent community to
celebrate the start of the school year by reconnecting with current parents, meeting academic staff members and
welcoming new parents to the Somerville House community.
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During her address Mrs Kearney detailed
elements of the School’s Strategic Intent and
2013 projects to be undertaken as part of the
School’s Master Plan (A 2020 Vision) which will
systematically rebuild parts of the school,
construct new buildings and refurbish existing
spaces to provide world class facilities and
resources for our students today and in the
future.
Guests also heard from the Presidents of the
P&F, the Foundation and the Old Girls’
Association regarding ways parents can
become involved in their daughter’s lives and
opportunities for engagement with our school community, including support groups and school events including the
upcoming Somerville House Ball.
Thank you to those who were able to attend. The evening provided a warm welcome to all members of the
Somerville House community for the start of the school year and a special welcome to new parents to the School.
HEALTH CENTRE
Mrs L Marinos
A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR THE HEALTH OF YOUR CHILD
The Brisbane City Council School-based immunisation team will be visiting the Somerville House School Health
Centre on 21 February (11.15am to 12.30pm) to provide free vaccinations for Hepatitis B dose 1 and also
offered is the HPV vaccination (Gardacil) to protect against the Human Papillomavirus. The vaccinations will be
conducted at our School Health Centre by a team of specially trained registered nurses. A consent form for each
vaccination has been provided to all Year 8 parents via post and email. Only students who have a completed and
signed vaccination consent form will be eligible to receive the free vaccination(s). If you have arranged for your
daughter to be immunised privately, please send a copy of the signed vaccination by your doctor so that we may
update your daughter’s medical records, or notify the Health Centre by email at
healthcentre@somerville.qld.edu.au
Parents are encouraged to ensure their children have breakfast and morning tea on the morning of
vaccination. For more information about diseases, vaccines or the School-based Vaccination Program, visit
www.health.qld.gov.au/school_vaccination/ or call 13 Health on 13 43 25 84 or speak with your doctor.
P&F NEWS
P&F MEETING
The Somerville House P&F Association welcomes all parents and friends to the next General Meeting on 19
February in The Chambers (Old Town Hall) from 7.00pm for refreshments and meeting from 7.30 to 9.30 pm.
There will be a report from our Principal, Mrs Flo Kearney, updates from the Support Groups and other discussions.
Please email apologies or agenda items.
FATHER AND DAUGHTER FISHING & ADVENTURE WEEKEND
The Junior School Father & Daughter Fishing & Adventure Weekend is being held on 8-10 March. This event is
open to all girls from Prep to Year 6. Held annually and run by a Somerville House father, it is a great way for dads
to meet other dads as well as their daughter’s friends. Lots of fun for everyone with activities on offer like camping,
fishing, abseiling, canoeing and a bonfire. For more information, see the flyer at the end of the newsletter and to
book, visit the website www.sportstuition.com.au Numbers are strictly limited, so early bookings are
recommended.
SOMERFARE TUCKSHOP NEWS TERM 1, 2013
Hooray! Welcome back to Somerfare for 2013. With the year well and truly under way we are in full swing once
again. Our staff members are Genevieve Vever, Lisa Wood and Helen Healy. We are located on the ground
floor of the Junior School Building and our opening times are from 7.45am to 1.30pm Monday – Friday. We can be
contacted on 3033 9215 or 0434 929 902.
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We would like to take this opportunity to welcome back our existing volunteers and welcome all the new volunteers
who have joined our teams this year. We thank all of you for your time and commitment in helping prepare and
deliver food for our School community. We rely heavily on our volunteers to help our daily routine run smoothly and
we literally couldn't do it without you!
SOMERFARE SMART CHOICES MENU TERM 1
We offer light breakfast, morning tea and lunch. In compliance with Queensland Smart Choices, we continue to
offer healthy fresh foods including fresh sandwiches, salads and wraps, fruit and yoghurt. Some of our hot food
items include homemade pastas, fried rice, Moroccan couscous and nachos. We offer vegetarian and gluten-free
options also. You will notice a few new additions this term such as junior-serve salads and meal deals.
SOMERFARE SPECIALS
We still offer the ever popular:
- sushi on Mondays and Fridays
- Vietnamese rolls on Fridays
- Tuesday toasties
Our new homemade specials for this term are:
- new-look Nachos on Wednesdays
- Moroccan couscous on Thursdays.
We do change the menu from time to time so keep an eye out in the Newsletter and on Flexischools for new items.
A copy of our menu is available on the Somerville House website and also on the Flexischool website.
ONLINE ORDERING WITH FLEXISCHOOLS
If you haven't already done so, it is not too late to register with FLEXISCHOOLS to access our ONLINE
ORDERING system – it is very straightforward and will only take a few minutes. All our menu items are on there -
with the Smart Choices indicators - and you can even order in advance or place a standing order for the term. It is
a more efficient system for everyone and is quick and easy to use. Take the worry out of writing a bag and finding
the right change and go online! Note that orders must be placed before 8.30am. For more information please go to
www.flexischools.com.au
It is still okay to place a paper bag order over the counter – orders for morning tea must be in before school and
lunch can be before school or at morning tea time. Please remember to write student name, class and lunch or
morning tea on the paper bag.
Please note that Somerfare does not offer IOUs so please ensure students have money when purchasing over the
counter or when placing an order over the counter. Thank you.
JUNIOR SCHOOL SOMERFARE TUCKSHOP RULES
Just a reminder that Junior School Students (Years Prep to 6) are NOT permitted at Somerfare at morning tea or
before 8.00am. They are permitted ONLY after the second bell at lunch time. Junior School students must
purchase their morning tea and lunch by placing an order. Remember, ordering online is easy and can be done
well in advance. Paper bag orders can be handed in over the counter before school or placed in the box at the
Junior School Reception before 8.45am.
The filled orders then go into designated Tuckshop Class boxes which are collected by Tuckshop Monitors from
each class just before the service of morning tea and lunch. If a student cannot find her order, then she must see
her teacher or the teachers on duty before coming down to the Tuckshop to enquire.
DIRECTOR OF CO-CURRICULUM
Mr Allan Legge
SUPPORT GROUPS – many of our co-curricular activities rely on the support of the parent body to enhance the
programs we can offer the students. Please look out for notices re Support Group meetings in this publication. The
details (dates, venues etc) of Support Group meetings are sent to registered parents from the Support Groups
secretaries and they are also listed in the School calendar (please see Parent Lounge for up-to-date information).
ALL parents are welcome to attend to hear more about the activity that their daughter is involved in and to find
ways that they can help and support.
DIRECTOR OF CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to Ailsa Harris who received High Credit (B+) for her Grade 3 AMEB Cello exam.
Mr S Williams
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SENIOR MUSIC PREFECTS AND CONVENORS 2013
The Music Prefects and Convenors have already been busy with events assisting with the organisation and
preparation for current and future events in the Music Department. Thank you to the Music Prefects – Elizabeth
John, Lilian To and also to the Music Convenors – Hannah Crossman, Homare Atkinson, Jordan Malone,
Kavindri Kulasinghe and Suneeta Kamdar. We look forward to their continued contribution to the Music
Department.
CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS
All band, choir and string ensembles will now have started rehearsing. Please be sure to arrive on time for your
rehearsals. It is also important, when encountering clashes with other co-curricular activities, to contact your
ensemble director to let them not of any issues. Clashes can be sorted out very quickly if we know all the
information.
JUNIOR SCHOOL ENSEMBLES
The Junior School Instrumental Ensembles made a very positive start to the year. Year 3 Strings and Year 5 Band
Beginner Ensembles were very exciting sessions as students received new instruments to commence their
instrumental program for the year. Cantabile Choir and Poco a Poco Choir have also commenced with a strong
commitment from the students. Reminder: Poco a Poco Choir commences rehearsal at 7.30am on Monday
mornings in E419. Junior Strings and Pizzicato Strings have also made an excellent start - they begin their
rehearsals at 7.15am on Wednesday mornings.
BAND STRING READING CAMP
Band Reading Camp will take place on 16 and 17 February for Senior Concert Band, Intermediate Concert Band
and Stage Band. The String Reading Day for Somerville Strings is also on Sunday 17 February. Dress is free
dress, neat and casual. Please return any outstanding forms and payments to the Music Department as soon as
possible. The purpose of this camp is to develop strong ensemble relationships and to achieve grounding in
repertoire development early in the year. The aim of the camp is to achieve these goals in a friendly and enjoyable
environment. The days each ensemble is to attend is indicated below. All members of these ensembles will be
required to attend the camp as part of their involvement in the ensembles yearly calendar events. Those with other
School co-curricular commitments that may clash are reminded to inform the respective Co-ordinators regarding
potential clashes and then the respective Co-ordinators will consult and advise of an acceptable plan.
Saturday 16 February
Sunday
17 February
9.00am
10.30am
11.00am
12.30pm
1.30pm
3.00pm
3.30pm
4.30pm
11.00am
12.30pm
1.00pm
2.00pm
2.30pm
4.00pm
Senior Concert Band rehearsal – E402
Intermediate Concert Band tutorials – woodwind/brass/percussion
Morning tea
Intermediate Concert Band rehearsal – E402
Senior Concert Band tutorials – woodwind/brass/percussion
Lunch
Senior Concert Band rehearsal – E402
Intermediate Concert Band rehearsal – E403
Afternoon Tea
Senior Concert Band rehearsal – E402
Intermediate Concert Band rehearsal – E403
Finish
Stage Band rehearsal – E402
Somerville Strings – E403
Break
Stage Band Sectionals – Various Rooms
Somerville Strings rehearsal – E403
Break
Stage Band rehearsal – E402
Somerville Strings rehearsal – E403
Finish
2014 EUROPE MUSIC TOUR
The Somerville House Music Department is pleased to announce plans for a European Tour in 2014. The last
European Tour was in 2010 and was a huge success, with performances in Italy and Austria. In the 2014 Tour, it is
planned to visit Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Bolzano, Slovenia, Venice, Florence/Pisa and Rome.
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Year 9 (2014) and onwards Music students from Senior Concert Band, Stage Band, Cantrice and Somerville String
are eligible to go on the tour. Eligible students from other ensembles will be invited as well. Details and an
Expression of Interest Letter will be distributed to students shortly. There will be an essential Information
Evening on Thursday 16 May 6.30pm in the String Room E403 Level 4 Music Department. For any further
details please email Mr Stephen Williams, Director of Co-curricular Music, swilliams@somerville.qld.edu.au or
phone 07 3248 9278. We look forward to your attendance at the Tour Information Evening.
MUSIC UNIFORMS
Students in Somerville House Choirs, Strings and Bands now wear the black Music uniform. All Music uniforms are
available through the School Uniform Shop. Arrangements can also be made with the Uniform Shop to on-sell
uniforms no longer required (black uniform only). Students should make arrangements to secure their Music
uniform as soon as possible. Please note that the only ensembles that still wear the School uniform when
performing are: Junior School Ensembles: Poco a Poco Choir, Year 3 Strings, Pizzicato Strings and Year 5 Band.
Black Music uniform includes the following
• Uniform black long skirt (skirt to touch ankles).
• Double bass players, cellists, guitarists, lower brass players and saxophonists only may wear black pants.
• Black Nehru blouse.
• Black stockings – not trouser socks.
• Black court shoes –small heel only (Junior School students wear school shoes).
• Silver hair ribbons – not green
• Hair - off the face; shoulder length hair should be in a ponytail
• No makeup or jewellery apart from sleepers
2013 AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS COMBINED MUSIC FESTIVAL
Forms are due for return to the Music Department no later than Monday 25 February. As soon as your nomination
has been confirmed, full details of costs and timetables will be forwarded to you.
DIRECTOR OF SPORT
Mrs A Field
BASKETBALL
Mrs S Pfingst & Mrs H Preston, Co-ordinators
BASKETBALL CLINIC: Last Saturday morning, fifty-five Somerville House students ranging from Year 6 to Year
12 attended the annual Basketball Clinic at the Murray Evans Sports and Aquatic Centre. It was a fantastic
opportunity for both beginners and seasoned players to learn and further develop key skills in Basketball. The
players were fortunate to be coached by a number of highly experienced and enthusiastic coaches. This is a great
preparation for the QGSSSA season which begins on 15 March. Our Captains for 2013, Alexa Lee and Emily
Bowden, attended the Clinic and were able to provide great leadership for the younger girls. Thanks are extended
to the parents who attended and assisted on the day. Basketball trials are being held this week and we look
forward to a great year with loads of participation and good sportswomanship.
The younger students were fortunate enough to have a surprise guest speaker, Libby Trickett. As an Old Girl of
Somerville House, she was most willing to give the girls some inspirational words on training hard and focusing on
the season ahead. We thank Libby in giving up her spare time.
CRICKET
Mr E Wise, Co-ordinator
Even with limited preparation due to last week’s weather damaging our training grounds, the Somerville House
Cricketers came out from Round 1 with some excellent results. Unfortunately, the Open team’s tight fielding was
not enough to defeat Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School’s powerful batting, but the two Div 1 teams came out on top,
beating Clayfield College and Brisbane Girls’ Grammar School, with both teams losing only two wickets. In Div 2,
Somerville 1 lost against the tough opposition of Brisbane State High and Somerville 2 defeated Moreton Bay
College. Good luck to all the girls in their next round of fixtures and a big thanks to Ms O’Gorman and Mrs Field for
giving up their time to come and support all the girls on Wednesday.
Team Result Team Result
Open IGGS 4/46 def Som H 8/38 Div 2 Som H 1 BSHS 1 1/44 def Som H 1 4/41
Div 1 Som H 1 Som H 1 2/54 def Clayfield 6/50 Div 2 Som H 2 Som H 2 5/58 def MBC 9/48
Div 1 Som H 2 Som H 2 2/55 def BGGS 6/50
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CROSS COUNTRY
Mrs A Field, Co-ordinator
Cross Country training started this week for both Andrews Cup and QGSSSA squads, as well as any girls wanting
to participate for fitness. Ninety students attended the first session on Monday morning which was an excellent
turn-out and one which needs to be maintained over Terms 1 and 2.
All girls involved in Autumn Fixture trials, and those intending to trial for Winter Fixtures, Rowing or Athletics, are
encouraged to come along as often as possible to improve their fitness for other sports. All ability levels are catered
for and all students need to register their intention to attend via the following link:
https://somerville.wufoo.com/forms/qgsssa-and-andrews-cup-cross-country-registration/. Sessions are held at the
following times, starting from the location listed:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6.15 - 7.45am - Years 5 to 12 at the Sports Hall
Monday: 3.00 - 4.00pm – Years 3 and 4 on the Oval
Tuesday: 3.30 - 5.00pm – Years 5-7 at the Sports Hall
Thursday: 6.45 - 7.45am – Years 3 and 4 on the Oval
Thursday: 3.20 - 4.50pm – Years 8-12 at the Sports Hall
HOCKEY
HOCKEY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: Wednesday 13 February 6.00pm PE classroom in Murray Evans Sports
and Aquatic Centre (MESAC).
NETBALL
Ms K Shailer, Director of Netball
2013 Somerville House Netball Excellence Camp
Save the date: Friday June 21 to Sunday June 23 2013
Where: Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre (Gold Coast)
Who: All QGSSSA Netballers
Cost: $235.00 (will be inclusive of all food, accommodation and activities)
What is included:
-Camp shirt
-Specialist Netball coaching sessions run by various Netball QLD coaching staff
-Sports nutrition talk
-Aerobics, Pilates, Yoga, Speed and Agility sessions, character and team-building activities and more…
SOFTBALL
Miss K Bullion, Co-ordinator
Captains: Eloise Farmer and Lauren Cheong
Although the QGSSSA Softball fixtures were cancelled in the past two weeks, Somerville House Softballers are still
training with top effort. We are excited to play our first games of the season this Saturday 16 February. It would be
absolutely fantastic to see as many supporters as possible see us in action. You can even stay to watch the Charity
Celebrity Game that is on that afternoon which will include the Australian Softball Team and celebrities such as
Gordon Tallis! We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Saturday. Good luck to all the players.
Congratulations to Emma Comerford (9D) who was selected in the 2013 Composite District Softball team to
compete at the Met East carnival on Thursday 21 February at the Redlands Softball Grounds after winning through
from the Composite District trials held last week, a marvellous achievement especially as Emma is in Year 9 and
this is an U19 team.
SWIMMING
Miss C Willims, Director of Aquatics
SWIMMING QGSSSA Captains: Catherine Mann and Phoebe Kelly
The Somerville House invitational meet held last Friday 08 February was a roaring success. There were over sixty
QGSSSA swimmers who competed against Clayfield College, IGGS, St Aidan’s, St Hilda’s and Mt St Michael’s. All
girls swam well and special mention must go to the 15 years age group who had the most competitors and some of
the fastest times. Thank you to the Swimming Support Group for assisting with this meet.
Next week’s meet will be held on 15 February at the pool. It will commence at 3.30pm and finish at about 5.30pm.
Reminder: all swimmers to nominate for the Age Championship Swimming Carnival. This carnival is for all
swimmers who want to get times for QGSSSA and Andrews Cup team selections. Other students are encouraged
to attend and support the swimmers. This meet determines the top two swimmers in each age group, and will
include longer distance events such as the 200m Individual Medleys.
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Please complete the information below to nominate for Age Championship Swim meet on Friday 22 February.
Nominations close on 15 February. Please note late nominations will not be accepted.
https://somerville.wufoo.com/forms/age-championship-swimming-2013-nomination-form/
WATER POLO
Captains: Emily Bowden and Bronte Wilson
Miss C Willims, Director of Aquatics
Another week of Water Polo has come around and the players have already improved dramatically. The results
show just how hard the Somerville House teams have worked in order to achieve 4 wins out of all 6 teams. Huge
congratulations must go to all teams for playing extremely hard this week, dealing with some incredibly tough
competition. Reminder: all players - please attend your Water Polo training and the compulsory swimming sessions
on Wednesday morning. These trainings develop your skills and fitness which is very important for your game play.
Another amazing weekend of games, girls, well done!
Team Win/Loss/Draw Player of the Match Team Win/Loss/Draw Player of the Match
U13 14-4 WIN Caitlyn Willems U15B 10-5 WIN Sophie Malouf
U14C 14-3 WIN Maddison Morgan U16 10-3 WIN Annabelle Codey
U14A 11-0 LOSS Chloe Jinks U18 11-5 LOSS Rachel Bellchambers
U15C 7-5 WIN Matilda Moore
JUNIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORT
Mrs L Edwards
ANDREWS CUP SPORT REGISTRATION
In 2012 Somerville House introduced electronic registration for all co-curricular activities. This process allowed staff
to obtain information and develop a database which assisted in the production of rolls, contact and medical
information. With this information, staff emailed parents and students with updates about training times, meets and
any reminders about upcoming events or changes to training schedules. If your daughter is interested in
participating in any co-curricular activity, where necessary, please ensure you register her through the Wufoo
registration links.
ANDREWS CUP SPORT
Comprehensive and up-to-date information can be found on the Sports pages of the Somerville House website
http://www.somerville.qld.edu.au/co-curricular/sport or refer to the Term 1 letter of information. Please see
Andrews Cup and District Sport - Term 1 link under the Andrews Cup section of the website
http://www.somerville.qld.edu.au/node/486
CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING
To commence Cross Country training, please register your details at the following link:
https://somerville.wufoo.com/forms/qgsssa-and-andrews-cup-cross-country-registration/
CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING TIMES
Years 5 - 7
• all students are to meet in the Sports Hall of the Murray Evans Sports and Aquatic Centre (MESAC)
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings - 6.20-8.00am
• Tuesday afternoons 3.15-4.45/5.00pm
Years 3 and 4 and beginner runners
• all training commences on the Somerville House Oval
• Thursday afternoons 2.50-4.00pm
• Parents are advised that they must pick up their daughter from the School Oval. Students not collected by
4.15pm will be sent to Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) .
ANDREWS CUP SWIMMING
Three weeks until team selection and attendance at the last time trial meets is an essential part of the Andrews
Cup Swimming process. Time trial meets allow students to prepare for competition and record time for team
selection. The next meet is Thursday 14 February from 3.00-4.15/30pm.
GYMNASTICS
Springhill Gymnastics would like to introduce a basic/beginner gymnastics class for any student 9 - 12 years in
preparation for the Andrews Cup Gymnastics competition. Classes will commence in Week 4, Monday 18 February
from 4.00-6.00pm and will run until the end of Term 1. Please call 3839 8435 for more information.
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SOMERFARE TUCKSHOP SMART CHOICES MENU & PRICE LIST TERM 1, 2013
Contact:- Genevieve, Helen or Lisa 3033 9215
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7.45 am to 2.00 pm
ROLLS (white) SANDWICHES (white or wholemeal) hm
+ Unbuttered v $1.00
+ Buttered v $1.20
+ Vegemite v $1.40
+ Cheese v $2.20
+ Cheese & Tomato v $2.60
+ Cheese & Salad v $3.60
+ Ham $2.40
+ Ham & Tomato $2.80
+ Ham & Salad $4.00
+ Egg & Lettuce v $3.00
+ Salad (no meat or cheese) v $3.20
+ Chicken $3.40
+ Chicken & Mayo $3.60
+ Chicken, Mayo & Lettuce $4.00
+ Chicken & salad $4.40
SAOS
+ vegemite v $1.00
+ cheese & tomato v $1.20
+ Cheese Sticks v $2.50
+ “On The Go” cheese & crackers, Tasty or Light v $1.80
+ “Tuna to Go” tuna & crackers, plain or tomato & basil $2.20
LAVASH WRAPS hm
+ Salad v half serve $2.20 full serve $4.40
+ Cheese & salad half serve $2.40 full serve $4.80
+ Chicken & salad half serve $2.50 full serve $5.00
FRESH SALADS hm (french or italian dressing)
+ Garden Salad v gf junior serve $2.50 full serve $4.00
+ Cheese OR Egg Salad v gf junior serve $3.00 full serve $4.60
+ Ham OR Chicken Salad gf junior serve $3.00 full serve $4.80
+ Greek Salad v gf junior serve $3.00 full serve $4.80
+ Chicken Caesar Salad (with Caesar dressing) $5.00
+ Mexican Salad with beans, cheese & corn v gf $4.00
+ Veggie Sticks v gf $2.00
+ Hommous dip v gf $0.50
HOT FOOD
+ Ham & Cheese warm roll $3.00
+ Focaccia – sundried tomato pesto & cheese v hm $3.00
+ Chicken Chilli Sub (with lettuce & mayo) hm $3.20
+ Lasagne or Macaroni Cheese v $3.20
+ Fried Rice gf hm Vegetarian Fried Rice v gf hm $3.20
+ Basil Pesto Pasta v hm junior serve $3.20 full serve $4.00
+ Pasta Bolognese hm junior serve $3.20 full serve $4.50
HOT FOOD – BY ORDER ONLY
+ Chicken nuggets (each) $0.60
+ 4 nuggets with vegie sticks hm $4.00
+ Chicken, Cheese & bbq sauce roll hm $4.00
+ Falafel wrap with salad & yoghurt sauce v hm (lunch) $4.50
+ Veggie burger with cheese & salad v hm (lunch only) $4.00
+ Baked potato (lunch only)
with sour cream, cheese, chives v bacon gf hm $3.80
WEEKLY SPECIALS
MONDAY – Sushi gf $2.50
+ Honey Soy Chicken, Tuna Mayo or Avocado v
TUESDAY – Toasties hm $3.00
+ Ham, Ham & Cheese, Ham Cheese & Tomato,
+ Cheese v or Cheese & Tomato v
WEDNESDAY – Nachos LUNCH ONLY v gf hm $4.00
+ with beans, corn & cheese
THURSDAY – Moroccan Couscous LUNCH ONLY hm $4.00
+ chicken, chickpea & vegetable tagine
+ chickpea & vegetable tagine v
FRIDAY – Sushi gf $2.50
+ Avocado v, Honey Soy Chicken or Tuna Mayo
Vietnamese rolls gf
+ Chicken Teriyaki, Beef Teriyaki or Vegetarian v
$2.80
BREAKFAST (over counter only)
+ Cereal boxes or honey oats $1.50
+ Cheese Sticks v $2.50
+ Ham & cheese warm roll $3.00
+ Focaccia v hm $3.00
+ Greek yoghurt $2.60
+ Yoghurt & muesli hm $2.00
+ Fruit:- Apple/Orange/banana $1.00
Watermelon hm $1.50
+ Up & Go:- vanilla, strawberry, chocolate $2.50
YOGHURTS
+ Yoghurt & muesli hm $2.00
+ Greek:- passionfruit, mango or berry $2.60
+ Frozen:- raspberry, mango or strawberry $2.00
FRUIT
+ Apple $1.00
+ Orange $1.00
+ Banana $1.00
+ Watermelon hm $1.50
MILK
+ Plain 300ml $1.00
+ Big M Chocolate or strawberry 300ml $2.20
+ Up & Go:- vanilla, strawberry, chocolate $2.40
JUICES
+ Juice Man:- Apple, Orange, Apple & blackcurrant $1.80
+ Classic:- Apple, Orange, Apple & blackcurrant
Tropical, Pineapple, Mango banana $2.20
+ Frozen juice cup:- Apple & Blackcurrant $0.80
WATERS
+ Water 600ml $2.00
+ Water 1L $2.50
MUFFINS & COOKIES
+ Banana bread $1.50
+ Gingerbread student $2.00
+ Choc chip cookie $2.00
+ Muffins:- Choc Chip or Apple & cinnamon $2.80
CHIPS
+ Popcorn $0.60
+ Jumpies:- BBQ or Chicken $0.80
+ Red Rock Deli chips:- sea salt or honey soy chicken $1.00
OTHER
Tomato or sweet chilli sauce sachet $0.30
Homemade yoghurt sauce hm
$0.40
MEAL DEALS – BY ORDER ONLY
+ Lasagne, Macaroni Cheese or Fried Rice
with junior garden salad $5.50
+ Junior pasta bolognese or junior Basil pesto pasta
with junior garden salad $5.50
WHITEBOARD SPECIALS
We occasionally try out new food ideas, so checkout our whiteboard
for other specials or new items not already on the menu!
GLUTEN FREE BREAD AND PASTA AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
v – vegetarian items
gf – gluten free items
hm – homemade &/or prepared on premises
In compliance with Smart Choices:
+ green items (eat more of)
+ amber items (eat less of)
NB: Prices subject to change. TUCKSHOP NO LONGER OFFERS
IOUs. Payment is strictly cash only over the counter or by preordering
online via flexischools.com.au. Thank you.
Many of our items sell out quickly over the counter, so to avoid disappointment, it is recommended that you order your morning tea &/or
lunch beforehand! You can order online via flexischools.com.au before 8:30am, or you can write your order on a bag and place cash
inside the bag and hand it in over the counter before school. Exact money is preferred however we will tape any change required to the
outside of the bag. Please remember to write ‘Morning Tea’ or ‘Lunch’ on your bag along with your name and class!
JUNIOR SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST ORDER THEIR FOOD AS THEY ARE NOT PERMITTED TO COME TO THE TUCKSHOP AT MORNING
TEA TIME. THEY MAY ONLY COME TO THE TUCKSHOP AFTER 2ND BELL AT LUNCH TIME. Ice-creams and chips are NOT available
before school.

Junior School Father & Daughter
Fishing & Adventure Weekend
8-10 March 2013
Location: Camp Lake Fire, Maroon Dam
Fish in electric powered craft, using live shrimp
Maroon Dam is stocked with Australian bass, yellowbelly,
silver perch and Mary River cod.
Adventure activities include fishing, abseiling, canoeing, rock climbing,
archery and open fire cooking.
The weekend is fully catered
Cabin accommodation for fathers & grandfathers, girls will be camping out in tents.
Tents and self-inflatable air mattresses are provided.
All fishing gear and adventure equipment is also provided.
Arrive Friday afternoon / early evening (own transport);
weekend concludes 11:30am Sunday
Cost: Cost: $215 per person
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT
www.sportstuition.com.au
and register through the Events section
For more details contact: Steve Wilkes info@sportstuition.com.au 0403 154 510
or Kerri Phillips at pandf@somerville.qld.edu.au