Our school focuses on the development of the whole child and in doing so, we celebrate children – the way they develop, their social and emotional well being, and the way they thrive and learn through play. A book entitled SEARCHING FOR VALUES IN A COMPETITIVE AGE really drives this messa ...
Read moreLife can be difficult and sometimes happiness is hard to find, but it’s not out of reach. It may be worth giving some attention to psychologist, Martin Seligman’s theory of happiness. Seligman formulated the PERMA model and labelled this acronym as the building blocks to wellbeing and satisfacti ...
Read moreThe Student Transformation Committee works to create an inclusive and progressive environment within the school wherein all students can celebrate their differences. Our goal is to educate our peers on inclusivity and diversity and how to create safe spaces on our campus. One of the many wa ...
Read more“Hockey has been far more than a game for me,” shared Old Oak and Stanford alumni, Frances Carstens, at the ‘Spotlight on Hockey’ evening at Somerset College. “It shaped and moulded me, preparing me for life itself.” In listening to insights shared to parents, staff, and players by Heads ...
Read moreWith the final exams around the corner, teachers and children are starting to prepare. Past papers are being completed, revision of work in class is taking place and exam schedules are being set. In the Foundation Phase, although exams are not writt ...
Read moreGeorge Eadie interviews Graham Sayer, Executive Head about the advantages of in-person education. Click on the link provided to listen to this interesting interview. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6EquRAmpslLz1v31uZQnGg ...
Read moreSomerset College Executive Head, Graham Sayer shares thought-provoking insights in the Daily Maverick article. https://tinyurl.com/4nhwvh7v ...
Read moreIt’s confession time. Often over the past year-and-a-half, I’ve felt like a bad parent for what I’ve resorted to with my kids. iPad/YouTube babysitting, bedtime stories skipped (it’s been a few months now actually), discipline deferred or mishandled, and coddling when a clear, intentional ...
Read moreWe are gathered here today to celebrate the unveiling of our very own Fearless Thinker. And as we welcome her onto our grounds, we must also welcome the ideals which she represents. To think fearlessly. What does that really mean? To me, the process starts by looking inwards. We need to reflect on o ...
Read moreHere’s another technique you might want to add to your parenting box of tricks. If your child is bothered by negative thoughts, try ripping them up and tossing them in the (recycling) bin. Research suggests it works. A 2013 study1 involved a group of 83 students at a high school. The stud ...
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