As Somerville House celebrates the historic milestone of 120 years this month, we congratulate the visionaries and forward-thinking educators both past and present for their vision in educating young women. To celebrate, here’s a little bit of history about how the name Somerville House came to be and how they came to be at Cumbooquepa …
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For new teacher and PMSA Teacher Education Scholarship winner Anita Wood née Pointon, knowing that others believed in her and that God was there for her has helped her find a career path that she’s passionate about. A Somerville Old Girl, Anita said she really appreciated how Somerville encouraged her to explore her Christian faith. …
Having a good reputation and knowing staff at your old school scored Brisbane Boys’ College (BBC) Old Collegian and past PMSA Teacher Education Scholarship winner Lachlan Johnstone his first teaching job this year. After graduating from BBC in 2011, Lachlan commenced an engineering degree only to change course to teaching in 2015 and applied for …
Past PMSA Teacher Education Scholarship winner, Clayfield College Old Collegian and now first class honours teaching graduate Meg Wilkinson has a full schedule in 2019 loving her first year as a teacher, embarking on a PhD and also getting married. “I love my job!” says Meg about her first year teaching health and physical education …
The PMSA is delighted to share the news from BBC of the appointment of Stephen Ward to the position of Chaplain at Brisbane Boys’ College from 1 January 2020. For the past nine years, Stephen has been the College Chaplain at John Paul College at Daisy Hill. John Paul College is an independent, coeducational, ecumenical …
Clayfield College and Brisbane Boys’ College (BBC) Preps, Year 1s and Year 2s braved the Spring heatwave today to get together for friendly games and good sportsmanship with the help of AFLQ School Footy. Twice a year, the young boys and girls from the sibling schools come together for a morning of friendly games to …
If you’re a Year 12 student at or a recent graduate from a PMSA school who is planning to study teaching in 2020 (or you know someone who is), you might want to check out the PMSA Teacher Education Scholarship. Applications for a limited number of 2020 scholarships open today and will close on Friday …
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Brisbane Boys’ College and Clayfield College choirs and symphony orchestras performed a spine-tingling rendition of Handel’s crowning achievement “Messiah” on Friday night at the BBC Grand Concert. Dedicated to BBC’s Rev Graham Cole, who will retire as Chaplain at the end of 2019 after 27 years, the combined choirs and orchestras demonstrated the depth of …
The PMSA Group Office has welcomed Erin Black to the key role of Group Executive – Quality and Risk. With qualifications in teaching and behavioural studies early in her career, Erin also has project management, ISO quality auditing and Lean Six Sigma business management qualifications and is an affiliate member of the Governance Institute of …
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Primary students from PMSA schools converged on Brisbane Boys’ College (BBC) today to discuss leadership and to find inspiration for good leadership in the Bible. Eighty-four students from Years 3-6 at BBC, Clayfield College, and Somerville House workshopped what leadership means as a Christian. The Junior Inter-School Christian Fellowship (ISCF) conference is run by BBC …
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