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To the Somerville House Community
Welcome back to Term 4. I trust everyone has enjoyed the September vacation period and taken some time to
refresh ready for the busy final term of the year. We particularly wish our Year 12 students and families a very
special final term at Somerville House.
Staff changes
The following staff changes take effect from the beginning of term.
We welcome:
Mrs Kim Douglas – Director, Communication and Admissions
Ms Debbie Haupt – Teacher of French, replacing Mrs Tristane Robert during Term 4 2012 and Term 1
2013
Mrs Elizabeth Munro – Year 4 teacher, replacing Mrs Alison Sewell
Ms Tina Luo – new Finance Officer in Business Office
Ms Tess Newton – new member of Housekeeping Staff in the Boarding House
Mrs Chie Fullerton – assisting in the Junior School Library in Term 4
Mrs Anne Crossan – School Counsellor (part-time)
Other staff changes include:
Mrs Ann Olsen – Acting Dean of Students
Mrs Virginia Ayliffe – Acting Head of Year 11
Ms Susanne Gilmour – School Counsellor (part-time)
Mrs Pam Aitcheson – Year 6 teacher, returning from Long Service Leave
Ms Nicki Silva – Middle School teacher, returning from Long Service Leave
Mrs Alana Walsh – Junior School Physical Education teacher, replacing Mrs Kym Phillips
Mrs Jacqui Steele, Junior School Library Assistant, resigned at the end of Term 3 and has taken up a position as
Library Technician at Brisbane Boys‟ College. We thank Mrs Steele for her excellent service to Somerville House
over many years and wish her well in her new role.

Student congratulations
We congratulate the following students on their outstanding achievement in recent academic and co-curricular
pursuits.
Literary Awards 2012
English Teachers‟ Association of Queensland 2012 State Literary Competition Awards, held in conjunction with the
Independent Education Union of Australia (Queensland and Northern Territory) and James Cook University
Australia:
Meree Kim (12C) – 1 st Place – Section A – Non-Fiction Prose
Jane Dunmill (9D) – 1 st Place – Section B – Short Story
Keilin Anderson (12G) – 2 nd Place – Section A – Non-Fiction Prose
Abbie Kanagarajah (11C) – Highly Commended - Section A – Short Story
Belinda Burgess (12O) – Highly Commended – Section A – Non Fiction Prose
French Competition Awards 2012
La Belle France State competition conducted by the Alliance Françoise.
Year 7
First prize: Chloe Keneally (7D)
Second Prize: Georgia Stavrou (7D)
Third Prize: Margaux Edwards (7A)
Year 8
First Prize: Sophie Watson (8F)
Second Prize: Marianna Marinos (8E)
Third Prize: Maddy Lockyer (8A)
Year 9
First Prize: Laura Pocoe (9E)
Third Prize: Eva Wang (9E)
Year 10
Third Prize (shared): Annie Simes (10C), Amy Langley (10F)
Many other students received Special Mention acknowledgements in this prestigious state competition.
State Rowing Championships
Somerville House won 1 st place in the State Rowing Championships held in Bundaberg during the September
vacation, attaining the highest number of gold medals in the medal tally, ahead of nearest competitor, The
Southport School. We congratulate the students and Director of Rowing, Mr Oleg Shishkin, on the outstanding
success of the team, capping off a most successful rowing season as Head of the River Aggregate Champions for
the fourth consecutive year.
Somerville House Music
Somerville Strings was announced as one of the three schools to be finalists in the ABC Secondary Schools
Ensemble Competition on ABC 612 Radio this week. We congratulate the students and their Director, Ms Loretta
Fin, on this impressive achievement and wish them well in the finals on 27 October.
Brisbane Open House
We congratulate and thank all members of the Somerville House community who were involved in Brisbane Open
House last weekend. The School welcomed in excess of 1500 visitors from the Brisbane community to share in the
history and beautiful features of our heritage buildings, the Chapel, Cumbooquepa and the Chambers. I extend
sincere thanks to all who prepared the buildings and who volunteered their time to assist on the day.
I wish everyone an excellent Term 4.
F A Kearney, Principal
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CHAPLAIN'S CORNER
Ms C O'Gorman
Trivial Pursuit question: Which army has as its war-cry „blood and fire‟? Answer: the Salvation Army. This seems
to be a strange motto for a Christian denomination! These words refer to the blood of Jesus shed on the cross to
save all people from sin and the fire of the Holy Spirit which purifies Christian believers. The Salvation Army is one
of the most respected Christian denominations in Australia today, although they do not see themselves as a
separate denomination, just a group of Christians taking the love of God to needy people around them, in a nondiscriminatory
way. They feed the poor, comfort marginalised people often living on the streets, provide shelter for
those who need it, visit and minister to criminals in prison and all of that before they preach anything.
Recently the 100 th anniversary of the death of William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army was
commemorated. The metaphor of an army may seem to be a rather strange one to choose for a Christian
organisation; even today, members of the Salvation Army can often be seen in their uniforms, and instead of
ministers, bishops and youth leaders, they have captains, majors and lieutenants. It is helpful to remember that
Booth established this Christian movement at a time when Britain controlled a great empire and military action and
concepts were much more a part of daily awareness and language than they are for us today.
Local woman Eva Burrows, a graduate of Brisbane State High School, at one stage became the world-wide leader,
the General of the Salvation Army, thus making it the only Christian denomination that has so far allowed a woman
to rise to that level of leadership. General Burrows was indeed an inspirational leader whose life was one
dedicated to the service of others.
When William Booth died, 150 000 people filed past his coffin as he lay in state and 40 000 attended his funeral,
such was the impact of this man and the army which he founded. When we read what the Bible says about faith
without works we can see why this is the case. People are not inspired by a faith that does not lead to practical
actions. When the love of God is shared in practical ways, especially with those who are not the easiest to love,
then people see the reality and the integrity of that faith and only then are they willing to listen to the message of
the cross, which William Booth understood was central to the message he was seeking to convey. Long may the
Salvation Army serve the world!
HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dr K Williamson
NAPLAN
Student reports for NAPLAN were delivered to Somerville House just before the vacation. The results are being
checked carefully by Middle School teachers for any obvious discrepancies across numeracy and the four areas of
literacy. Each of the reporting scales, which span Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, describes individual student performances in
relation to their respective national averages and their distributions.
General information about the national literacy and numeracy assessments will be posted to parents this week
along with the student reports. In particular, descriptions will be provided on how to interpret student reports, the
scales that are used and their significance. For more information which may assist you with the interpretation of
the report or more generally about NAPLAN, please refer to www.naplan.edu.au
Students‟ results at Somerville House for the NAPLAN tests were again excellent this year. A full summary of the
School‟s results compared to the distribution and averages of the national and state results will be published on the
School website once the official results are officially confirmed on 12 October by ACARA.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
The Middle School endeavours to develop a strong student culture that focuses on the foundations of leadership
and service from the early to later years, and this is reinforced both inside and outside the classroom. Student
leaders are provided with on-going support through opportunities to be involved in a wide range of decision making
within the School. The process of choosing student leadership positions in the Middle School for 2013 will
commence next week and will continue for the following three weeks. Initially, Middle School Captains will be
chosen and this will be followed by the selection of House Co-Captains.
During pastoral care sessions, students will discuss the essential qualities deemed desirable for effective student
leadership. They will work through issues of leadership styles and the requirements of each role. Subsequently,
voluntary voting by Years 7, 8 and 9 students (weighted for different Year levels) will produce a short-list of
candidates. Teachers will then vote on and provide further information about this selected group.
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In the final stages, the Head of Middle School and the Head of Year 8 will interview the short-listed candidates
using consistent and pre-determined criteria. The recommendations for Middle School Captains in 2013 will then
be forwarded to Mrs Kearney for her consideration. Details about the selection process for Middle School House
Captains will be presented in the Newsletter closer to the appointment dates.
GRANDPARENTS AND GODPARENTS’ DAY
In the last week of Term 3, Year 8 students were very pleased to welcome their Grandparents, Godparents and
other special guests to Somerville House to express their appreciation to these important people in their lives. This
was a memorable occasion with a record number of guests attending on the day.
Year 8 students enjoyed lunch with their guests who were then taken on tours of the School. Following this, there
was a special service and performances held in Harker Hall that included various musical items performed by the
Year 8 mass choir and the musical groups. The quality of the performances was impressive and our appreciation
is extended to the Music staff for their significant contributions.
Congratulations to all students and staff who contributed to the service through their meaningful words, poems and
technology displays, and special thanks also to those who helped with producing programs, ushering, catering and
cleaning up afterwards. Grandparents and Godparents‟ Day was a very valuable experience for Year 8 students,
their guests and the Middle School staff.
STUDENT ORIENTATION: 2013
Students who will be new to Somerville House in 2013 and entering the Middle School will have an opportunity to
spend a day participating in normal school activities during the Orientation Week. „Buddies‟ have been assigned to
assist these girls, including new boarders who will meet and share meals with the current Year 7 and 8 boarders.
Overall, the main purpose of the week-long program is to familiarise new students in 2013 with the „geography‟ of
the Middle School and to develop initial contacts with teachers and other students.
During Term 4, current Year 6 students in the Junior School will also visit the Middle School and will be involved in
information talks/orientations based in the Year 7 Homerooms. Teachers will also work together during the term to
plan classes for next year. Year 6 teachers will provide important information which will help to determine the
composition of Year 7 classes for 2013. This is intended to assist with the transition of Junior School students into
the Middle School next year.
ICAS COMPETITIONS
Middle School students obtained excellent results in the ICAS Competition held last term. All students in Middle
School participated in the Competitions, whereas most schools in Queensland entered only a selection of students.
Nevertheless, the average results were statistically higher than those at the equivalent year levels in Queensland.
Special congratulations to all Middle School students who performed well in the Competitions, especially the
students who gained High Distinctions, placing them well within the highest 1% in their respective year levels in
Queensland:
English Thaveesha Abeysekera, Antigonie Bradshaw, Grace Chen, Prudence Edwards, Adiya Graf, Emily
Leggett, Annie Liu, Miaohan Long, Meg McGrath, Abby McTaggart, Justine Ohlrich, Isabella Ostini, Claire
Qu, Nathalie Tan, Sophia To and Sophie Watson.
Mathematics Grace Chen, Miaohan Long, Ming Li, Annie Liu, Marie To, Eva Wang and Emily Zhao.
HEAD OF YEAR 8
Mrs J Brunckhorst
YEAR 8s SHOULD BE CONGRATULATED!
Grandparents and Godparents‟ Day was a wonderful showcase of their musical talents and presentation. They
contributed to the exemplary reputation of Somerville House by their attitude of dignity and service, and by the
courtesy shown to our guests. Many a tear trickled during the performances as proud relatives and friends of the
students marvelled at their abilities and composure.
During the service the girls remarked on the wonderful role models their grandparents and godparents provided,
highlighting the importance of positive lessons learnt through communication and socialisation across generations.
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At this time when there is a high prevalence worldwide of stress
among young people these connections with older generations
provide stability and comfort. As an American author, Phyllis
Theroux, says, “We should all have one person who knows how to
bless us despite the evidence.”
We are looking forward to Term 4 when we will focus on team
building and leadership activities in preparation for the students‟
leadership roles in the Middle School. Each student in Year 9 will
have a responsibility to set an example, contribute to and direct the
positive culture in the Middle School next year.
Providing projects to practise leadership, the Year 8 Charity
Committee has organised to raise money for, The Guide Dog
Association and RSPCA, by holding a bake sale. The students
have decided to bake cupcakes and hold an animal cupcake icing
competition on Monday 15 October. We are looking forward to
judging the delectable creations before they are devoured and hope
that you enjoy watching the emerging fondant sculptures in your
kitchen prior to the event.
Parents of Year 8s: Please note that Year 8s are required to
support the athletes at the QGSSSA Track and Field Carnival on
Friday 19 October as per the email sent recently. Students are
required to arrive at School by 8.05am to leave Somerville House
by 8.20am. They will return to Somerville House by 4.00pm.
Further communication will be sent via email.
HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
Ms G Harris
The enthusiasm exhibited by our students this week as they returned from their vacation demonstrates their love of
learning and desire to achieve their set goals. It is the final term for our Year 12 students and this enthusiasm
needs to be maintained for what will prove to be a very short, sharp term to ensure that final exit results are
reflective of their ability.
On Saturday our Year 12 students gathered at The Hilton Hotel to celebrate their final year of schooling. The
students looked splendid in their formal attire as did their partners. Mrs Bottomley and her Year 12 Formal
Committee are to be congratulated on the success of their planning and hard work that directly led to a most
enjoyable evening. Our dedicated Year 12 Tutor teachers along with members of the Executive were very proud to
be in attendance at such a significant event for our Year 12 students.
During the vacation period many of our staff continued to demonstrate their dedication to their profession. Our
Drama staff accompanied students on an educational tour and two of our English staff, Ms Joanna Gardiner and
Ms Virginia Ayliffe presented at the Australian Association of Teachers of English Conference in Sydney.
This Friday 12 October we will hold our Commemoration Day Service. Students will begin assembling at
11.45am for a 12 noon start. As this is a significant formal celebration for the School with many Old Girls as our
guests of honour, all students should be impeccably dressed in their formal uniform.
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QGSSSA Track and Field event will be held next Friday 19 October. This is a compulsory event for all Year 11
students to attend. Details about this will be sent via email this week.
2013 LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
At the Year 11 Conference held on the final Monday and Tuesday of Term 3, the current Year 11 students
undertook the first stage of voting for the Year 12 student leaders of 2013. The Conference organised by Mrs
Olsen, Head of Year 11, and supported by Mrs Ball and many other dedicated staff forms part of our ongoing
leadership development program.
This preliminary voting provides the School with an indication from the students about whom they think are
students that can inspire and lead the student body next year. This week all students and staff in the Senior
School will have the opportunity to provide information to the Principal through their voting for House Co-Captains.
Please find below a summary of the selection process dates for School leaders:
Week 2: Principal advises usually five to six students of their short-listing for 2013 School Captains
Week 3: Each short-listed Captain candidate makes a short presentation at Assembly.
Each short-listed Captain candidate is interviewed by Mrs Kearney, Ms Harris and the Head of Year 11.
Saturday 27 October, the short-listed 2013 Captain candidates are informed of the School‟s selection of
School Captains
Week 4: Monday 29 October - 2013 School Captains announced and presented
Wednesday 31 October – Announce 2013 Boarder Co-Captains, House Co-Captains and Prefects
Week 8: 26 November - Principal to announce 2013 Convenors, Sports Co-Captains, and Golden Key Club
members
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Literary Awards 2012
Congratulations to Senior School students, Meree Kim who received a first place, Keilin Anderson who received
second place, Abbie Kanagarajah and Belinda Burgess who were both awarded a Highly Commended in the
Independent Education Union of Australia, James Cook University Australia, English Teachers‟ Association of
Queensland 2012 Literary Competition.
Year 10 La Belle France competition run by the Alliance Française
Third Prize: Annie Simes, Amy Langley (shared)
Special Mention: Taylor Green, Stephanie Hynes, Isabella Kalaja, Xanthe Keneally and Karen Zhou.
We look forward to a wonderful Term 4 full of learning, listening and laughter.
HEAD OF ART
Mr J Honeywill
Our whole School Art exhibition INSIGHT 9 is next week! This year‟s exhibition will open on Friday evening, 19
October and will continue on Saturday 20 October and will be presented in Harker Auditorium, Valmai Pidgeon
Performing Art Complex. The opening event promises to be the celebratory event it always is - with good food and
refreshments, and the opportunity to purchase tickets for the beautiful jewellery piece kindly donated by Brisbane
jeweller and past-parent, Angelo Andronis. Plus celebrate the artwork of 850 young artists of Somerville House.
Tickets for the opening will be $15.00 for adults with free entry for School students.
DR ELAINE KATTE ART AWARD AT INSIGHT 9
Another reason to celebrate at INSIGHT: The Dr Elaine Katte Art Award will be announced at the opening of
INSIGHT on Friday 19 October. Somerville House Old Girl, Dr Elaine Katte has gifted this important annual
acquisitive art award to go to a Senior student who has created an artwork deemed to be of excellent standard by
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the guest judge, Andrew Baker of Andrew Baker Art Dealer. The student will receive a generous financial award
and have her name recorded on an honour board, which is housed in the Margaret Olley Art Centre. Eight highly
commended awards will also be announced at INSIGHT, recognising artworks of excellence selected from across
the whole School. Each student receiving Highly Commended Award will receive a certificate and $50/$100
vouchers, courtesy of Chapman & Bailey, quality framers and suppliers of art materials.
INSIGHT JEWELLERY TO BE WON
Past Somerville House parents, Angelo and Elise Andronis of
Angelo Andronis Designer Jewellery have supported our
INSIGHT Art Exhibition since 1997 by generously donating a
beautiful piece of jewellery to assist us in covering the costs of
INSIGHT. This year we have received a beautiful pair of 18ct
yellow gold, diamond and blue topaz „Georgian‟ earrings valued
at $2750 to raffle. Tickets are $5.00 per ticket and can be
purchased at School from one of the Art staff or at the INSIGHT
Art Exhibition.
ARTWORK OF THE WEEK – NATALIE PEARCE YEAR 9
Ms Comino‟s Year 9 Art students recently completed a small
canvas painting where they were to take a figurative painting from
art history and add an animal head onto the human body. The
wonderfully bizarre painting is by Natalie Pearce, Year 9.
DIRECTOR OF eLEARNING
Mr Ian Gray
HOLIDAY LEARNING AND KEEPING UP WITH IT ALL
A lot of learning happens during holiday breaks. Not all of it is academic. For many of our teachers who attended
or presented at professional development conferences the learning was, however, both academic and refreshing.
For example Junior School Music teacher, Ms Maree Hennessy, presented at the KMEIA National Conference in
Adelaide. Her presentation concerned ‘Good Timing’ Rhythm and Metre Activities for Primary and Middle Years.
How do we keep up with all of the learning that is occurring in our community and globally? How do we maintain
records? Twitter is one solution. For example, through SomerChat I regularly post suggestions for helping
students to improve their e-Learning. If you want to follow the School Twitter postings, register with Twitter then go
to the blue „t‟ symbol on our website. Please email me if you have any comments or suggestions:
iangray@somerville.qld.edu.au
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COMMUNICATION AND ADMISSIONS
Mrs E Macpherson
BRISBANE OPEN HOUSE
Last Saturday 06 October, provided a wonderful opportunity to showcase three of the School‟s most historic
buildings – the Chambers, Cumbooquepa and the Chapel, to the wider community. The day was a great success
with visitors in awe of our magnificent buildings and their historic significance. The timing of this event was
challenging, being on the final Saturday of the spring vacation, which resulted in working with a skeleton volunteer
staff of Somerville House staff, parents, Old Girls and students. With only a handful of volunteers available from
each of these groups, we had our work cut out for us in doing justice to our buildings and the School‟s rich history.
Once again, however, we saw Team Somerville at work, albeit with a small representation from our community.
Special thanks to the students who donned their uniforms two days early, as our visitors made just as many
favourable comments about them, as they did about our buildings.
WELCOMING BACK OUR PAST MOTHERS
Miss N Claut, Community Relations Officer
All Somerville House Past Mothers are invited to attend a Past Mothers‟ Chapel Service and Luncheon to be held
at the School on Wednesday 24 October 2012. Catch up with other mothers of Somerville House students as you
gather for Chapel, enjoy a delicious luncheon and view how the campus has changed since your daughters
finished school. Form a table or let us seat you with other Past Mothers.
Chapel will commence at 11.00am followed by welcome drinks and lunch in Cumbooquepa from 11.30am. For
further information or to RSVP please contact Miss Natalie Claut, Community Relations Officer, on devoffice@somerville.qld.edu.au
or 3248 9272 by Wednesday 17 October 2012.
2013 ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES WITH SOMERVILLE HOUSE NOW AVAILABLE
Make the most of your involvement with our School community by advertising your business in the 2013 Somerville
House School Calendar and Business Directory and biannual Connections Magazine. These highly utilised School
publications provide an opportunity for you to support the School while gaining exposure among members of our
School community.
Registration closes Monday 12 November 2012. For further information and pricing please see the attached
publication flyers or contact Miss Natalie Claut, Community Relations Officer on (07) 3248 9288.
THANK YOU TO DAY PARENTS FUNCTION
Last Sunday the Chamber Room was abuzz as more than 100 boarding and day parents came together to
acknowledge day parents for their support at the Boarders‟ Thank You to Day Parents Function. This function is a
favourite on the Boarding Calendar and provides an opportunity to celebrate Boarding at Somerville House and
acknowledge the contribution of day parents who have supported our Boarders throughout 2012. Thank you to the
Boarders‟ Support Group and P&F who contributed to this annual function.
STUDENT COUNSELLOR
Mrs J Cowen
RELEASE OF 2012 YEAR 12 RESULTS
All results contributing to the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and OPs and FPs will be available in
students‟ learning accounts on the Student Connect website from 9.00am on Saturday 15 December 2012 -
https://studentconnect.qsa.qld.edu.au
Students must know their Learner Unique Identifier (LUI) and password to log in and check their results. Students
will be able to access their results more quickly if they have previously activated their learning account.
Students will receive their Senior Education Profile in the mail from Monday 17 December 2012. Profile contents
depend on student participation and results, and will be made up of one or more of the following documents: QCE,
Tertiary Entrance Statement, Senior Statement, and Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement.
UQ ICT ENABLING SCHOLARSHIP
These Scholarships, to the value of $3000 each, are awarded to students based on their Year 12 results. To be
eligible you must apply for a place in one of the following degrees:
B Information Technology
B Multimedia Design
B Engineering (Software or Electrical & Computer)
For more information, visit uq.edu.au/ict/ict-enabling-scholarships.
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WILLIAM BLUE COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP
The 2013 scholarship is worth over $35,000. Students are required to submit an application form and finalists will
be invited to attend a two-day workshop to be held at William Blue in the first week of October. One full scholarship
will be awarded to a student who shows strong leadership skills, is passionate about hospitality and has a keen
interest in establishing a career in the industry. For more information, go to williamblue.edu.au/scholarships or
email enquiries@williamblue.edu.au
THE C.A.S. HAWKER SCHOLARSHIP
The Charles Allan Seymour Hawker Scholarship Trust Fund was established in memory of Charles Allan Seymour
Hawker, an Australian scholar, soldier, pastoralist and statesman. The scholarships are tenable at one of the
following Universities and affiliated Colleges:
The Australian National University – Burgmann College
The Flinders University of South Australia – St Mark‟s College
The University of Adelaide – St Mark‟s College
The University of Adelaide – Roseworthy Campus
The University of Cambridge – Trinity College
The University of New England – Robb College
The University of South Australia – St Mark‟s College
The Marcus Oldham College
Preference will be given to applicants with avowed aspirations to enter actively into the Australian political field,
public affairs, community service or any other such activity considered beneficial to Australia. Applications open 10
December and close 04 January 2013. Details: http://www.hawkerscholarship.org/
AUSTRALIAN ROBERTSON SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Each year one Australian student is selected for the unique opportunity to complete a four-year undergraduate
degree at two of the US‟ leading academic institutions, Duke University and the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill. The scholarship provides for full tuition fees, accommodation expenses and other costs associated
with undertaking a degree abroad, and gives recipients the opportunity to participate in summer programs.
Australian selections are organised through UNSW. Please visit www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au/robertson to find
more information and to access application forms. For further information about the Robertson Scholarship
Program, go to www.robertsonscholars.org. Applications close 07 December 2012.
UQ SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ECONOMICS STUDENTS
The Year 12 domestic Australian scholarship and the Year 12 onshore international scholarship are open to
students currently completing Year 12 in Australia. The Year 12 indigenous scholarship is open to Aboriginal or
Torres Strait Island students currently completing Year 12, or who have completed a gap year during 2012. To be
eligible, students must apply by the closing date and be accepted into the Bachelor of Economics at UQ for 2013.
Applications close Monday 19 November 2012. For more information, contact ph. 3365 4959, email
scholar@economics.uq.edu.au, or go to www.uq.edu.au/economics/scholarships-prizes-bursaries.
P&F NEWS
P&F SUPPORT GROUP AGMs
A number of P&F Support Groups will be holding their AGMs in the coming week including:
Senior School Support Group AGM – 8:30am, Thursday 11 October 2012
Junior School Support Group AGM – 1:00pm, Monday 15 October 2012
Swimming Support Group AGM – 6:30pm, Tuesday 16 October 2012
Netball Support Group AGM – 3:45pm, Wednesday 17 October 2012
Other general Support Group meetings being held over the coming week include:
Hockey Support Group Meeting – 6:00pm tonight, Wednesday 10 October 2012
Debating Support Group Meeting – 6:30pm, Tuesday 16 October 2012
Further details on each of Support Group Meetings can be found in the 2012 School Calendar or by emailing
emacpherson@somerville.qld.edu.au.
MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOL COFFEE MORNING
The next combined Middle and Senior School Coffee Morning will be held next Thursday 18 October at Era Bistro
on the corner of Melbourne and Merivale Streets, South Brisbane, immediately after drop-off.
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SOMERFARE TUCKSHOP NEWS TERM 4, 2012
Somerfare is ready for Term 4 with our new Smart Choices menu.
Somerfare offers a range of healthy fresh foods and to encourage healthy eating and to help make the choice easy,
the latest Somerfare menu (attached to the end of this newsletter) has highlighted green and amber items in
compliance with Smart Choices. You will see several changes on the menu, including the removal of red items and
a significant reduction in the number of amber items offered.
Some of the new green items include, half serve lavash, Mediterranean rice salad, the introduction of two new
meals - four nuggets with vegetable sticks or two falafels with vegetable sticks. In response to student feedback,
Somerfare now offers new look Veggie Sticks and Hommus, sold separately to replace the old Crunch & Dip.
SOMERFARE SPECIALS
New homemade specials for this term are Ham & Pineapple or Vegetarian Supreme Pizza on Wednesdays and
Beef or Vegetarian Burgers on Thursdays - both of these are LUNCH ONLY.
The other specials for the week remain the same - Sushi on Mondays; everyone's favourite Tuesday Toasties; and
Friday the ever popular Sushi and Vietnamese rolls.
Soups, Samosas and Hot Chocolates are no longer available, but will return in the winter terms in 2013!
Please note that the Flexischools menu also reflects these changes.
ONLINE ORDERING WITH FLEXISCHOOLS
If you have not already done so, it is not too late to register with FLEXISCHOOLS to access Somerfare’s ONLINE
ORDERING system. It is very straight forward and will only take a few minutes. All 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. Go online! Note that orders must be placed before 8.30am. For more information please go
to www.flexischools.com.au.
Paper bag orders are still accepted over the counter. Morning tea must be in before school, and lunch can be in
before school or at morning tea time. Please remember to write your name, class and lunch or morning tea on your
bag.
IOUs
Please note that Somerfare NO LONGER offers IOUs. Students will need to ensure they have money with them
when purchasing over the counter or when placing an order over the counter.
SOMERFARE JUNIOR SCHOOL 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 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 provided at the
Junior School Reception before 9:00am.
VOLUNTEERS
Although there are only eight weeks in Term 4, it is never too late to jump on a Tuckshop team and help out. It is
very flexible, we ask for only one day per month and you can come for a couple of hours or stay for the day. Either
way your help is very valuable to us as it helps the Tuckshop run smoothly and ensures that we get all our orders
prepared in time for morning tea and lunch. We always need extra hands to help us serve and your daughters‟
love to see you there. It is a lot of fun and a great way to meet other parents or catch up with friends.
VOLUNTEER ROSTER 2013
We are currently filling the roster for 2013 and with many of our Year 12 mums leaving at the end of the year, we
are calling for more people to join us. Ask a friend to come too. Mums, Dads, Grandparents all welcome.
For more information on how you can join the roster and help at Somerfare, please contact us on 3033 9215 or
come in and see us. Our staff members, Genevieve, Lisa and Helen look forward to welcoming you!
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CO-CURRICULUM
ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to the following students:
- Renae Batten-Brines (9F) who, on 21 to 23 September, placed first in the floor exercise, third on uneven bars
and was second overall.at the Women‟s Artistic Gymnastics State Challenge for the Queensland Team.
- Katherine Tronson (11M) who competed at the Queensland Ice Skating Championships and received a silver
medal in her level. She will now be in the Queensland team competing at National level in December this year.
- Olivia Munro (4A) who has been accepted into the Interstate Training Program of the Australian Ballet School.
The Australian Ballet School has about 250 students across four levels (ages 9 to 14) in this training program.
DIRECTOR OF CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC
Mr S Williams
SOMERVILLE HOUSE SOLO INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL COMPETITION 2012
The Somerville House Solo Instrumental and Vocal Competition will be held in the Music Department on Sunday 14
October with the Prize Winners‟ Concert on Monday 29 October. The competition is open to all Somerville House
instrumental (including piano) and vocal students whether learning at school or externally. We look forward to a
wonderful Competition on Sunday and Concert on Monday 29 October.
SENIOR MUSIC DINNER
Years 9-12 Music students and their families are invited to join the Music Convenors, Prefects, Middle School
Monitors and Music Staff to celebrate another successful year of musical achievement at our annual music dinner
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.
SOMERSOUNDS 2012 CD – A CELEBRATION OF JUNIOR SCHOOL MUSIC
The Somersounds 2012 CD is a collection of wonderful music from our very own Junior School Music Ensembles
and students. Choirs, Bands, String Ensembles and Class Items are all included on the CD, performing their very
best work from 2012. This is a great way to celebrate our students‟ music-making through the year. All proceeds
go to making 2013 an even better year for Music. I am sure this would make a lovely Christmas gift for family and
friends. The CD cover is a wonderful painting by Jordan Lee in 6A. It is entitled 'Ode to William Robinson'. An
order form is included in this Newsletter and also available in the Music Department Foyer. Please contact Ms Deb
Gill for an order form or information regarding the CD at dgill@somerville.qld.edu.au
INTERMEDIATE END OF YEAR AWARDS CONCERT – Wednesday 24 October 5.00pm
The following ensembles will be performing at the Intermediate End of Year Concert (this list is not in performance
order) Intermediate Concert Band, Junior Concert Band, Clarinet Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Flute Ensemble,
Stradivari Strings, Cantamus/Cantilena, Junior Percussion Ensemble, Amadeus Strings. Students are offered a
pre-concert early dinner from 3.30pm-4.15pm.
MUSICFEST 2012 - STRINGS
This term, Somerville House String Ensembles will be entering the Music Fest Competition, the biggest school
competition in the southern hemisphere. Please keep the following dates free. Notes with specific details will be
forwarded shortly. It is vital that the students attend all rehearsals punctually, leading up to the competition.
Somerville Strings and Amadeus Strings will be transported by bus to and from the competition. Departing
at 3.15pm and returning to Vulture St at approximately 6.15pm. Please return your permission slips.
Ensemble Section Date Arrival Venue
Somerville Strings A Grade High School Friday 26 October 3.45pm Iona College
Amadeus Strings A Grade High School Friday 26 October 3.45pm Iona College
Year 3 parents will need to provide their own transport.
Year 3 Strings
D Grade Primary
School
Saturday 27 October 9.00am Iona College, 85 North Rd
Wynnum West
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THE PMSA INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012 - SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER and MONDAY 22 OCTOBER
The students selected for the PMSA Combined Schools Instrumental Music Festival come from Brisbane Boys'
College, Somerville House, Clayfield College and the Sunshine Coast Grammar School. The variety of students
attending will ensure that all of the ensembles will be of a very high standard. Each of the conductors working with
the groups is very experienced, well-credentialed and experts in their fields.
Festival Symphony Orchestra – Ms Loreta Fin (Somerville House – Director of Strings)
Festival Symphonic Band – Mr David Law (Redeemer Lutheran College, QYO – Director of Instrumental Music)
Guest Conductor Festival Big Band - Mr Charlie Simms (Sunshine Coast Grammar School – Head of
Instrumental Music)
During the Festival, students will attend rehearsals and tutorials, culminating in a Concert at 6.30pm on Monday 22
October. All activities will be hosted by Somerville House with the final Concert to be held in Harker Auditorium.
THE COMBINED JUNIOR SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERT
6.30PM FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER – HARKER AUDITORIUM
Somerville House is hosting the Combined Junior School Music Festival 2012 on Friday 12 October at Somerville
House. Students selected are from Ascham School, Somerville House and Brisbane Boys College and they will
be rehearsing through the day and then presenting a wonderful concert in Harker Auditorium at 6.30pm. Entry is
free and all are welcome. Come and enjoy the wonderful work of the Junior School students from these three
schools.
SPORT
NETBALL
The QGSSSA Netball Support Group Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 17 October in the PE
classroom commencing at 3.45pm.
ROWING
Mr O Shiskin, Co-ordinator
Queensland School Championships in Bundaberg 22 to 24 September 2012
Somerville House rowers performed exceptionally well at the Queensland School Championships in Bundaberg on
22 to 24 September. Somerville House won the first place on the medal tally table with 10 gold, 5 silver and 4
bronze medals.
The Year 9 rowers won gold medals in the single scull (Harriet Hudson), double scull (Madeleine Horridge and
Harriet Hudson) and quad scull (Harriet Hudson, Madeleine Horridge, Gabrielle Wiltshire, Georgina Gabrielli
and Margaret MacKenzie).
The Year 10 students came first (Susie Taylor) and second (Rebecca Apel) in the single scull; first (Rebecca
Apel and Susie Taylor) and third (Hannah Triscott and Miriam Ballinger) in the double scull. The crew of
Rebecca Apel, Susie Taylor, Miriam Ballinger, Hannah Triscott and Sophie Bates won gold medal in the Year
10 quad scull and silver in the Year 10 coxed four.
The Year 11 rowers won two gold, one silver and one bronze medals. Samantha Davidson and Bronte Wilson
came first in the double scull and second in the pair. The crew of Samantha Davidson, Bronte Wilson, Ellen
Ziesemer, Ellie McKill and Sophie Bates won gold medal in the quad scull and bronze medal in the coxed four.
The Year 12 rowers won gold (Julia Salisbury and Samantha Sheehan) and bronze (Elizabeth Murdoch and
Denai Rex) medals in the pair. The crew of Elizabeth Murdoch, Julia Salisbury, Samantha Sheehan, Denai
Rex and Sophie O’Brien came second in the quad scull. Samantha Sheehan won bronze medal in the open
single scull.
Three Somerville House students represented Brisbane in the Interregional events. Susie Taylor and Rebecca
Apel won gold medals in the Under 16 quad while Samantha Sheehan came second in the Open quad scull.
Many Somerville House rowers, apart from winning medals, made it to the finals of numerous events winning
fourth, fifth and sixth places in the finals. Congratulations to the Somerville House rowers, their coaches and
numerous supporters with excellent results at the State School Championships.
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SWIMMING
SWIMMING SUPPORT GROUP
The Annual General Meeting of the Somerville House Swimming Support Group will be held on Tuesday 16
October, Murray Evans Sports and Aquatic Centre at 6.30pm. All positions on the Support Group Committee are
open for nomination (President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary). Please contact Belinda Cooney at
rbcooney@telstra.com or on 0429619135 for further details.
CURRICULAR/PASTORAL/PRIVATE/CLUBS
LATIN CLASSES
Latin language classes are now available at Somerville House
Middle and Senior: Tuesday 3.20 - 4.20pm
Junior: Wednesday 3.10 - 4.10pm
For more information, visit our website at www.aeneas.com.au
or contact Sarah Manning - aeneas.classics@gmail.com
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SOMERFARE TUCKSHOP PRICE LIST TERM 4, 2012
Contact: Genevieve, Helen or Lisa 3033 9215
Opening hours: 7.45am to 2.00pm Monday - Friday
ROLLS (white) SANDWICHES (white or wholemeal) hm
+ Unbuttered v $0.90
+ Buttered v $1.00
+ Vegemite v $1.20
+ Cheese v $2.00
+ Cheese & Tomato v $2.40
+ Cheese & Salad v $3.50
+ Ham $2.40
+ Ham & Tomato $2.80
+ Ham & Salad $4.00
+ Egg & Lettuce v $2.90
+ Salad (no meat or cheese) v $3.00
+ Chicken $3.40
+ Chicken & Mayo $3.50
+ Chicken, Mayo & Lettuce $3.80
+ Chicken & salad $4.00
SAOS
+ Vegemite v $0.90
+ Cheese & tomato v $1.10
+ Cheese Sticks v $2.00
+ “On The Go” cheese & crackers, Tasty or Light v $1.60
+ “Tuna to Go” tuna & crackers, plain or tomato & basil $2.00
LAVASH WRAPS hm
+ Cheese & Salad v half serve $2.20 full serve $4.40
+ Chicken & salad half serve $2.40 full serve $4.80
+ Chicken Caesar half serve $2.50 full serve $5.00
FRESH SALADS hm (french or italian dressing)
+ Garden Salad v gf $3.80
+ Mediterranean Rice Salad v gf $3.80
+ Greek Salad v gf $4.50
+ Cheese OR Egg Salad v gf $4.40
+ Ham OR Chicken Salad $4.80
+ Caesar Salad (with Caesar dressing) $5.00
+ Veggie Sticks v gf $2.00
+ Hommous dip v gf $0.50
HOT FOOD
+ Ham & Cheese warm roll $2.80
+ Foccacia – sundried tomato pesto & cheese v hm $2.80
+ Chicken, Cheese & BBQ sauce roll hm $3.90
+ Chicken Chilli Sub (with lettuce & mayo) hm $3.00
+ Cheese & Spinach roll v $3.50
+ Lasagne or Macaroni Cheese v $3.00
+ Fried Rice gf hm Vegetarian Fried Rice v gf hm $3.00
+ Basil Pesto Pasta v hm $3.80
+ Pasta Bolognese hm junior serve $3.00 full serve $4.50
HOT FOOD – BY ORDER ONLY
+ Chicken nuggets (each) $0.60
+ 4 nuggets with vegie sticks hm $4.00
+ Falafel (each) v $0.80
+ 2 falafels with vegie sticks hm $3.50
+ Falafel wrap (with salad & homemade yoghurt sauce)hm $4.20
+ Baked potato – sour cream, cheese, chives v bacon gfhm $3.50
WEEKLY SPECIALS
MONDAY – Sushi gf $2.50
+ Honey Soy Chicken, Tuna Mayo or Avocado v
TUESDAY – Toasties (by order only) hm $3.00
+ Ham, Ham & Cheese, Ham Cheese & Tomato,
+ Cheese v or Cheese & Tomato v
WEDNESDAY – Pizza LUNCH ONLY hm $4.00
+ Ham & Pineapple
+ Vegetarian Supreme v
THURSDAY – Burgers LUNCH ONLY hm $4.00
+ Beef with salad
+ Vegetarian with cheese and salad v
FRIDAY – Sushi gf $2.50
+ Avocado v, Honey Soy Chicken or Tuna Mayo
Vietnamese rolls gf $2.80
+ Chicken Teriyaki, Beef Teriyaki or Vegetarian v
BREAKFAST (over counter only)
+ Cereal boxes or honey oats $1.50
+ Ham & cheese warm roll $2.80
+ Foccacia v hm $2.80
+ Greek yoghurt $2.50
+ Yoghurt & muesli hm $1.80
+ Fruit: Apple/Orange/banana $1.00
Watermelon hm $1.50
+ Up & Go: vanilla, strawberry, chocolate $2.40
YOGHURTS
+ Yoghurt & muesli hm $1.80
+ Greek: passionfruit, mango or berry $2.50
+ Frozen: raspberry, mango or strawberry $1.80
FRUIT
+ Apple $1.00
+ Orange $1.00
+ Banana $1.00
+ Watermelon hm $1.50
MILK
+ Plain 200ml $1.00
+ Big M Chocolate or strawberry 300ml $2.20
+ Up & Go: vanilla, strawberry, chocolate $2.40
JUICES
+ Juice Man: Apple, Orange, Apple & blackcurrant $1.60
+ Classic: Apple, Orange, Apple & blackcurrant
Tropical, Pineapple, Mango banana $2.00
+ Frozen juice cup: Apple & Blackcurrant $0.60
WATERS
+ Water 600ml $2.00
+ Water 1L $2.40
+ Ice Tea: Peach, Mango, Citrus(green tea) $3.00
MUFFINS & COOKIES
+ Banana bread $2.50
+ Muffins: Choc Chip or Apple & cinnamon $2.80
+ Choc chip cookie $3.00
+ Gingerbread student $1.50
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
WHITEBOARD SPECIALS
We occasionally like to 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: TUCKSHOP NO LONGER OFFERS IOUs. Thank you.
Prices subject to change
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 the Flexischool website before 8.30am, or you can write a bag and hand it in over the
counter. Morning tea orders must be handed in before school and lunch orders may be handed in before school or at morning tea.
Please remember to write ‘Morning Tea’ or ‘Lunch’ on your bag along with your name and class! Junior School students MUST
ORDER their morning tea &/or lunch as they are NOT permitted at the Tuckshop until after 2 nd bell at lunch time ONLY. They are not
permitted at morning tea. NB: ALL STUDENTS - Ice-creams and chips are NOT available before school.

PMSA Instrumental
Music Festival
Monday 22 October 2012, 6.30pm
VPAC Level 5, Harker Auditorium

2012 Somerville House Music Dinner
Thursday 8 November 2012 @ 6.00pm (Years 9-12)
COTAH Restaurant, Southbank Institute of Technology, Ernest St, South Brisbane
(Please return to the Music Department Staffroom (E401) by Friday October 19 2012)
Adults Attending (Names and Dietary Requirements)
Name
Dietary Requirement(s)
Students Attending (Names, Year level and Dietary Requirements)
Name Year Level Dietary Requirement(s)
____Tickets at $50 = $_____ I am paying the amount of $_____ by:
CASH
CHEQUE (payable to Somerville House Music Support Group)
DIRECT DEPOSIT - Account Name: Somerville House P&F
BSB: 034-013 Account Number: 17-8233
Reference: “MSG Surname Year” e.g. MSG Williams 12.
If Direct Deposit please still return this form to the Music Department.
CREDIT CARD - Payment may also be made by VISA or Mastercard.
Name on card: ________________________________
Number: ____________________________ Expiry Date: ___/___

The 2012 Past Mothers’
CHAPEL SERVICE & LUNCHEON
Please join us for Chapel followed by lunch in the
Boarders’ Dining Room in Cumbooquepa on
WEDNESDAY 24 OCTOBER 2012.
We look forward to welcoming you to this special Past Mothers’ Chapel Service,
where the memorial windows that Past Mothers
supported last year, are now in place.
CHAPEL WILL COMMENCE AT 11.00AM FOLLOWED BY
WELCOME DRINKS FROM 11.30AM.
Renew friendships…
Enjoy great company...
Relax over a delicious luncheon and good wine…
We would love you to return to see how the School continues to grow.
Form a table or let us seat you with other Past Mothers.
For further information please contact
Community Relations Officer, Miss Natalie Claut on 3248 9288 or
Past Mother, Mrs Laraine Kelly on 0418 191 458.
RSVP: BY WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER 2012
Somerville House Development Office
PO Box 3357 South Brisbane QLD 4101
dev-office@somerville.qld.edu.au
Fax: 3846 5553 Phone: 3248 9288
See you there!
COST: $50
2012 PAST MOTHERS’ LUNCH
RSVP BY WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER 2012
Name: ................................................................................................................................
Address: .........................................................................................................................
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Phone: .............................................................................................................................
Email: ..............................................................................................................................
Dietary Requirements: ........................................................................................
Daughter’s Name/Year Level: ..........................................................................
See reverse for seating preference.
PAYMENT
Name on Card: .........................................................................................................
Card Number:
Expiry Date: .................................................. Amount: $....................................
Type of Card: VISA Mastercard
Signature:
..............................................................................................................................................
Cheques payable to Somerville House.

RSVP BY WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER 2012
Please place me on a table with other Past Mothers from
the year my daughter attended:
Daughter’s Name/Year Level:
PLEASE NOTE:
• Tickets will not be issued for this event, however, a name tag will be produced
on receipt of your RSVP and payment and given to you on arrival.
• Parking is available in the public Hancock Street Car Park. Payment required
before exiting.
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Table Captain: ..........................................................................................
Please list ladies to be seated at your table:
.............................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................
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Every effort will be taken to accommodate your seating request.

Business Directory
2013 Advertising Registration Form
Please
Contact details:
complete details to place your advertisement in the Somerville House 2008 School Business Directory.
Business name
Contact person
Business address
Post code
Business phone Mobile Fax
Email
Please indicate your advertisement preference:
Text-Only Advertisement (Please complete Section A only)
Pre-Designed Advertisement (Please complete Section B only)
Section A: Fill in details below for a TEXT-ONLY ADVERTISEMENT:
Information describing your business (4 lines per advertiser, MAX 50 characters per line)
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Are you able to offer special prices/rates for the Somerville House community?
Yes No
If yes, text only advertisements will include the following wording: “Special discounts for Somerville House families”
or other (please specify):
Section B: Fill in details below for a PRE-DESIGNED ADVERTISEMENT:
Contact name and company for artwork
Contact phone
Pre-Designed Advertisement Artwork requirements
• All artwork must be prepared by the advertiser.
• Black and white ONLY.
• ONE size only – 89mm wide X 57mm high.
• Advertisements will be accepted on CD/DVD or via email, and must be either a print ready PDF, TIFF or EPS file at 300dpi resolution.
If you are supplying a PDF, all fonts must be embedded, images must be in mono and produced using high quality print settings.
Please return this registration form to:
Somerville House Development Office
Mail: PO Box 3357, South Brisbane Qld 4101
Fax: (07) 3846 5553 Phone: (07) 3248 9288
Email: dev-office@somerville.qld.edu.au
Full payment is required prior to the
placement of your advertisement.

Somerville House
Business Directory
Make the most of your involvement in our School community and advertise your business in the Somerville House
2013 School Calendar and Business Directory.
Each year the Business Directory incorporates a full calendar of School activities and is distributed at the beginning of each school year to all
current families, staff and advertisers. Advertising your business in the 2013 Business Directory is a unique way to support the School and gain
exposure among the Somerville House community.
In addition to the pocket-sized booklet, the Business Directory will be available online through the School’s website, making it accessible to the
entire Somerville House community and visitors to the website.
The cost of an advertisement in the 2013 School Calendar and Business Directory is $150. Advertisers have a choice of two options including a
text-only advertisement or a pre-designed advertisement (see examples below).
In addition to our Business Directory, members of the Somerville House community also have the opportunity to advertise in our Connections
magazine which is distributed twice a year to more than 10,000 past and present families. A 20% price reduction is available for those who
advertise in both the Business Directory and Connections Magazine, lowering the Business Directory advertising price to $120 (see attached).
Please note: Full payment is required prior to the placement of your advertisement.
Sample advertisements:
Text-only:
BANKING
CITIZEN BANK OF AUSTRALIA
Contact: Jo Citizen
10 Queen Street, Brisbane Qld 4000
Phone: (07) 3800 4000 Fax: (07) 3800 4100
Mobile: 0140 600 400
Email: citizen@bank.com.au
• special rates for Somerville House families
• support the Somerville House Foundation
• promote your business
• unique networking opportunities
Pre-designed:
To ensure you don’t miss out on placing your
advertisement in the 2013 Business Directory,
please complete the registration form over the
page and return to the Development Office.
Registration closes:
Monday 12 November 2012
For further information, contact:
Natalie Claut
Community Relations Officer
Somerville House Development Office
Email: dev-office@somerville.qld.edu.au
Phone: (07) 3248 9288
Fax: (07) 3846 5553
Pre-designed artwork:
All artwork must be prepared by the advertiser. Black
and white ONLY. ONE size only – 89mm wide X 57mm
high. Advertisements will be accepted on CD/DVD or via
email, and must be either a print ready PDF, TIFF or EPS
file at 300dpi resolution. If you are supplying a PDF, all
fonts must be embedded, images must be in mono and
produced using high quality print settings.

Connections
2013 Advertising Registration Form
Name of business
Address
Billing address
(if different)
Contact person
Phone number
Email address
Size of advertisement
(see examples over page)
1/4 page horizontal 1/4 page vertical 1/8 page horizontal
Issue Vol 11 Semester 1 2013 Vol 11 Semester 2 2013
Relationship to School Current parent Past parent Past student Other Please Specify:
Please fax or email this form as per booking details below.
Artwork requirements
All artwork must be prepared by the advertiser.
Advertisements will be accepted on CD/DVD or via email in the
following formats:
• Print-ready PDF
• TIFF or EPS files at 300dpi resolution
Please note:
If supplying PDFs, all fonts must be embedded, images must be
in CMYK (no spot colours) and produced using high quality print
settings.
Size 1 issue 2 issues
Full colour
1/4 page horizontal:
175mm wide x 56mm high
Full colour
1/4 page vertical:
85mm wide x 118mm high
Full colour
1/8 page horizontal
85mm wide x 56mm high
* GST inclusive.
(Semester 1 & 2 2013)
$240* $440*
$240* $440*
$130* $240*
Issue
Booking and artwork deadline
Enquiries and bookings
Vol 11
Semester 1
2013
Vol 11
Semester 2
2013
12 November 2012
20 May 2013
Natalie Claut
Community Relations Officer
Phone: (07) 3248 9288 Fax: 3846 5553
Email: dev-office@somerville.qld.edu.au
Full payment is
required prior to the
placement of your
advertisment.

Somerville House Development Office
Connections
2013 Advertising Rates
Connections, is a full colour magazine produced by the
Somerville House Development Office twice yearly to
coincide with Semester 1 and Semester 2 of the School
year. It is distributed to more than 10,000 school families
and Old Girls, making it the perfect vehicle for promoting
your business to the broader Somerville House community.
A4 page
Size
Full colour
1/4 page horizontal:
175mm wide x 56mm high
1 issue 2 issues
(Semester
1 & 2 2013)
$240* $440*
1/4 page vertical:
85mm wide x 118mm high
Full colour
1/4 page vertical:
85mm wide x 118mm high
Full colour
1/8 page horizontal
85mm wide x 56mm high
$240* $440*
$130* $240*
* GST inclusive.
Full payment is required prior to the placement of your advertisement.
Artwork requirements
1/8 page horizontal
85mm wide x 56mm high
All artwork must be prepared by the advertiser.
Advertisements will be accepted on CD/DVD or via email
in the following formats:
• Print-ready PDF
• TIFF or EPS files at 300dpi resolution
Please note:
If supplying PDFs, all fonts must be embedded, images
must be in CMYK (no spot colours) and produced using
high quality print settings.
Issue
Vol 11
Semester 1
2013
Vol 11
Semester 2
2013
Booking and artwork
deadline
12 November 2012
20 May 2013
1/4 page horizontal:
175mm wide x 56mm high
Enquiries and bookings
Natalie Claut
Community Relations Officer
Somerville House Development Office
Phone: (07) 3248 9288
Fax: (07) 3846 5553
Email: dev-office@somerville.qld.edu.au