Seymour College (formerly Presbyterian Girls’ College) Adelaide, South Australia 2015 Fostering women of strength, optimism and justice A Girls’ Day and Boarding School 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, South Australia, 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 basketball, netball, deliver the very best education for our girls. badminton, 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, softball, 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. ~ 2 ~ Accommodation 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 ~ 3 ~ South Australian Certificate of Education 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 Flinders University Education Engineering Health Science James Cook University Melbourne