Seymour College (formerly Presbyterian Girls’ College) , South 2015

Fostering women of strength, optimism and justice A Girls’ Day and Outstanding academic record of excellence and achievement Intensive English Bridging Program Large, attractive campus with an outstanding range of facilities Introduction College Structure Seymour College offers a rich, vibrant and multifaceted education. Indeed it provides The College is structured around three a stepping stone to immense opportunities wrought by the excellence and diversity of sub-schools: Junior School from The Early our College's educational offering and our vision to foster young women of strength, Years through to Year 5, Middle School optimism and justice who contribute to an equitable world for all. Our approach is from Year 6 to Year 9, and Senior School founded upon two key pillars: learning and wellbeing. from Year 10 to Year 12. Set in a leafy suburb of Adelaide, , and only 15 minutes from the CBD, Seymour College has been one of Australia's leading girls' colleges for more than 90 College Facilities years. The College occupies a spacious, park-like campus that is well provided with playing fields and other recreational facilities. Classrooms are surrounded by trees and Seymour College offers an gardens to create a peaceful learning environment. outstanding range of facilities and opportunities, including: Seymour College is well known in Australia and internationally for the outstanding • Modern Science laboratories academic results of its graduates. The College is proud of the achievements of our graduates, many of whom have gone on to make significant contributions in a wide range • Two libraries of fields of endeavour nationally and internationally. • Computer laboratories Our girls' outstanding commitment to learning across a vast array of academic and • Centre for Performing Arts co-curricular subjects is strongly apparent in their remarkable achievements. This is • Gymnasium/recreation centre including matched by a commitment on the part of our staff to go 'above and beyond' in striving to facilities for indoor , , deliver the very best education for our girls. , weights training and exercise Our idyllic campus offers a beautiful learning environment but the warmth of the • Outdoor education and atmosphere is even more remarkable and this is a reflection of the wonderful culture and camping program our commitment to student wellbeing within a framework of positive education. • Academic competitions at State and National level The Class of 2014 achieved outstanding results in their SACE, reflecting their determination, grit, energy, and enthusiasm towards learning and their willingness to • Dance studio maximise the opportunities presented throughout their school years. • Swimming pool This year, Seymour College offered 31 SACE subjects to 114 girls, of whom 93 were in • Tennis courts Year 12, 19 were Year 11 students and 2 were Year 10 students. • Oval for athletics, , soccer and hockey Our girls achieved 34 Merits across 14 subjects, and one student also received the prestigious Governor of South Australia SACE Commendation. Two students, including our • Boarding House on campus, 2015 Head Girl, were also honoured with Order of Australia Student Citizenship Awards. including dining hall Seymour College is the only school in South Australia from which two students were • Health Centre selected for this honour in 2014. • International program of partner It is through the breadth and diversity of our curriculum that every student has had the schools, overseas exchanges and opportunity to achieve in a program tailored to her strengths and interests - assisting her study tours to develop a pathway towards her future goals. • Rowing facility at the River Torrens and at West Lakes We value the contribution our International students make to our diverse population and All day to day curricular and co-curricular take pride in highlighting and celebrating their achievements and experiences. activities take place on campus, so Anne Johnstone students feel safe and secure within the Principal beautiful grounds.

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Seymour College offers the following accommodation options: • On campus Boarding House where students have access to the College's many facilities. Students in Years 7-11 share bedrooms, while Year 12 students have single rooms. • Homestay accommodation: Seymour has partnered with the Australian Homestay Network (AHN) to provide accredited homestay options where International students have an opportunity to experience the Australian way of life in a family situation. Pastoral Care

Through its International Program, Seymour College provides supportive pastoral care, and counselling if required. Students have access to the International Student Coordinator on a regular basis to address any academic or personal Reporting Procedure Maintaining the Balance concerns. Each student is also in the care of her Form Teacher, with whom she has Parents are kept informed of their Students are encouraged to develop daily contact. Each student's progress daughter's progress and grades at and maintain healthy lifestyles through is monitored closely throughout her the end of each semester. Where physical education and sport. The schooling, and guidance and assistance necessary, teachers will contact parents College's physical education program are provided as needed. more frequently to give reports on a promotes physical, mental, social and To further support students the College student's progress. emotional well-being. employs two Student Counsellors and a Parents are encouraged to contact the In addition, Seymour College offers Careers Counsellor. College at any time if they have a concern International students an extensive co- regarding their daughter. curricular and extra-curricular program, Curriculum ensuring they have a balanced education. Activities include: The College offers a very broad range Bridging Program of subjects and courses throughout • Computer Club Seymour recognises the difficulties that Middle and Senior Schools, with the • DaVinci Decathlon Maths/Science and Arts/Humanities students face when limited language • Debating areas well represented in the curriculum. skills present challenges to successful All students are given an opportunity learning. As part of our academic • Duke of Edinburgh Award to complete their formal secondary program, we operate a bridging program • Environment Committee education by following a course for International students. The course • Languages other than English appropriate to their talents and interest. provides the necessary links between competitions A flow chart of subjects offered from Year 7 language and learning. • Maths Club to Year 12 is included in this brochure. The program assesses students' • Mock Trials language acquisition and offers transition • Music: choirs, instrumental tuition, units to enable an appropriate and orchestras, various ensembles, recorder graduated progression to the required consorts, concert band, percussion level of study. group, musical productions Intensive English tuition is provided on • Oliphant Science Competition a daily basis. Students also receive • Orator of the Year support in all subject areas and are given specialised vocabulary sessions • Royal Australian Chemical Institute for subjects where the understanding of Chemical Analysis Competition terminology is critical. • Science Club Students' involvement in the program • Sporting Activities: aerobics, athletics, varies depending on their needs at any badminton, basketball, cross country, given time. When they are not actively equestrian, gymnastics, hockey, netball, participating in the transition program, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming, students undertake negotiated study or tennis, triathlons, volleyball, water polo attend mainstream classes. • Young Writers' Award

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Seymour College offers the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) as a pathway to tertiary education. Our International students achieve outstanding academic results, and many gain first round offers to the university of their choice. 2014 SACE Results Merit Summary

• The median ATAR achieved was 92.85 Seymour College students achieved • 6 students (7%) were in the top 1% nationally, with an ATAR of 99+ 34 Merits in the following subjects: Biology 1 • 12 students (13%) were in the top 2% nationally, with an ATAR of 98+ Business and Enterprise 1 • 36 students (40%) were in the top 5% nationally, with an ATAR of 95+ Chemistry 1 • 52 students (57%) were in the top 10% nationally, with an ATAR of 90+ English Communications 4 Individual Grades English Studies 2 Food and Hospitality 2 • 11% of all grades awarded were A+ Legal Studies 3 • 29% of students achieved an A in every subject studied Mathematical Studies 1 • 57% of all grades awarded were in the A band Physical Education 4 • 93% of all grades awarded were in the A or B band Psychology 2 Research Project 9 Society and Culture 1 Visual Arts – Design 1 University Destinations WorkplaceAreas of PracticesStudy 2 Class of 2014 University Placements Class of 2014 Areas of Study

Australian National University Bond University Accounting/Commerce Agricultural /Animal Science Architecture/Design Arts Aviation Business and Enterprise Charles Sturt University Bathurst Education Engineering Health Science James Cook University Melbourne University Law Marketing/Media/Journalism Medical Science Torrens University University of Adelaide Medicine Midwifery/Nursing Music Paramedic Science Physiotherapy Psychology University of University of Science Social Science/Work University of South Australia University of Sydney

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Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, opportunity of tertiary study at one of 21% more in Melbourne, 9% more in is a modern, cosmopolitan and safe city the State’s internationally recognised Perth and 9% more in Brisbane. Adelaide of approximately one million people. universities: The University of Adelaide, is famous for its lifestyle, food and an Adelaide is often referred to as Australia’s Flinders University, University of South impressive calendar of international “Education Capital”, enjoying a long Australia and Carnegie Mellon. Adelaide festivals and sporting events. history in international education and has produced over 100 Rhodes Scholars Adelaide is within easy flying distance of a tradition of excellence. The City and three Nobel Laureates. Australian’s neighbouring Asian countries. currently hosts over 30,000 International Adelaide is Australia’s most affordable Seymour College is well served by a students studying at either secondary or city. Adelaide offers the same lifestyle College bus service as well as public tertiary level. and quality education opportunities as transport. It is located approximately 15 Students completing their secondary other cities in Australia, however, it costs minutes from the CBD and 20 minutes education in Adelaide have the 26% more to live and study in Sydney, from the international airport. 2015 Schedule of Fees

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 A$ A$ A$ A$ A$ A$ Tuition Fee $25,020 $27,470 $28,520 $28,920 $29,520 $29,520 Resource and Amenities Fee $1,800 $1,650 $1,650 $1,800 $2,000 $2,000 Total $26,820 $29,120 $30,170 $30,720 $31,520 $31,520 Boarding Fee $20,550 $20,550 $20,550 $20,550 $20,550 $20,550

Additional costs include: Notes: • Overseas Student Health Cover at • The Tuition Fee covers intensive English approximately $500/year tuition, English language support across the curriculum, and all activities • School uniform (summer, winter and involving International students sports uniform, but not including school including the orientation camp and all or sports shoes): approximately $1,300 ESL resources. • Textbooks and stationery: approximately • The Resource and Amenities Fee covers $700/year, depending on the costs associated with printing and subjects chosen stationery, photocopying, transport and • Students from Year 7 are required to costs on year level excursions, sporting purchase an iPad; students from Year 8 participating and the College magazine. are required to purchase the Microsoft Items not covered by the Resource and Surface Pro3 or Toshiba Portege Z30. Amenities Fee include music tuition, instrument hire, theory of music, rowing, individually negotiated coaching for sport (swimming and tennis etc) and subject related excursions.

~ 5 ~ (The College's preferred English language Enrolment Procedure test is the AEAS Assessment. Please visit Orientation

• Submit, either directly to the Director www.aeas.com.au for details.) When International students commence of Enrolments and Community • The College academic panel (Head at the College they take part in a comprehensive orientation program to Relations at Seymour College of Studies, Head of Learning and ([email protected]) familiarise them with College routines Operations, Head of School and or through one of the College's and facilities. International Student Coordinator) registered representatives, the Orientation camps are also held each will review the application and if the following documentation: year. The purpose of these camps is application is approved the Director of to allow students time to interact with - completed enrolment Enrolments and Community Relations each other and staff in an informal and application form; will forward a formal offer of place and relaxed atmosphere. - certified transcripts of academic accompanying documentation to be records from the last two years completed by parents and student. College Contact Details of schooling; • To confirm the acceptance of an offer Mrs Bec Carolan - letter of recommendation or of place parents are asked to pay Manager statement of student behaviour the first semester's fees in advance. International Enrolments from previous school principal (if not Once payment has been received, the Seymour College included with academic records); Manager, International Enrolments will 546 Portrush Road, Glen Osmond, - copy of passport; and prepare the Confirmation of Enrolment South Australia 5064, Australia

- copy of English language documents necessary when applying Phone: +61 8 8303 9063 test or evidence of English to the Australian Department of Fax: +61 8 8303 9010 language proficiency. Immigration for a Student Visa. Email: [email protected]

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^ ^ ^ ^ ^ English as a Second Language English Communications (Continuers) French Nutrition Education Physical Physics Drama Society and Culture Specialist Mathematics Visual Arts Accounting Business and Enterprise English Pathways English Studies and Hospitality Food German (Continuers) History Information Processing and Publishing Mathematical Applications Mathematical Methods Mathematical Studies Music Psychology Legal Studies Year 12 Year Option subjects Biology Chemistry # # @ @ @ @ @ (Stage 2) @

# # # # # @ (Stage 2) (Stage 2 Continuers) (same as Stage 2 offerings) @ Spanish Biology Business and Enterprise Drama Economics Legal Studies Music Education Physical Physics Design and Technology: Design and Technology: Communication Products Multi-media Visual Arts Design and Technology: Fashion Design and Technology: and Hospitality Food (Continuers) French History Japanese (Continuers) German Year 11 Year Core English 4, 3, 2, Mathematics: 1, Pathways Applications, Research Project Option subjects Accounting Chemistry Geography Information Processing and Publishing Psychology

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(Stage 1) (Stage 1) (Stage 1) Religion Studies Drama Information Processing and Publishing Health and Physical Art French Geography Japanese (2015 only) Mathematics 10A Music Home Economics Core English History Outdoor Education Year 10 Year Education Mathematics LearningPersonal Plan Science German (2015 only) Semester 2 Spanish Design and Technology: Communication Products Multi-media Option subjects Curriculum Support

* Curriculum Support Chinese Art THREE OF Science English Religion Studies Mathematics Core Personal Development Personal History Year 9 Year Digital Technologies Home Economics Drama French Geography Music Outdoor Education Health and Physical Health and Physical Education

* Personal Development Personal Outdoor Education Music Mathematics Curriculum Support Humanities Art Health and Physical Health and Physical Education Digital Technologies Core English Drama Year 8 Year Design and Technologies: Design and Technologies: Religion Studies Science ONE OF Chinese French Food and FibreFood

Personal Development Personal Outdoor Education Music Mathematics Chinese Humanities Design and Technologies: Design and Technologies: Art Health and Physical Health and Physical Education Digital Technologies Core English Drama Year 7 Year Food and FibreFood Philosophy Religion Studies Science Curriculum Support Curriculum Support only take – Students may after discussion with the Director of Learning and Operations. Stage 1 full year course only Science Religion Studies Personal Development Development Personal Outdoor Education Chinese Music Health and Physical Health and Physical Education Art Mathematics English Core Humanities Digital Technologies Year 6 Year Stage 1 subjects only offered for one semester 10 credit subjects Subjects Offered at Each Year Level *  # @ ^

~ 7 ~ 546 Portrush Road, Glen Osmond 5064 Seymour inspires within each student South Australia Australia Telephone: +61 8 8303 9000 a passion for life-long learning, Facsimile: +61 8 8303 9010 a celebration of community and www.seymour.sa.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00628G a quest for personal excellence. FORMERLY PRESBYTERIAN GIRLS' COLLEGE