Somerset Lifetimes 2020

DEPUTY HEAD OF COLLEGE – MR NICHOLAS BRICE

We are delighted to have recruited such an experienced educational leader especially with diverse expertise in curriculum and pastoral leadership. I’m sure you will join in extending our congratulations to Mr Brice on his appointment and welcoming him, Lani, Parker and Harry to Somerset next year.

After an extensive search and more than 40 applications from all around the world, I was delighted to announce Mr Nicholas (Nick) Brice, B Ed, B Arts will commence as our fourth Deputy Head of College on 1 January 2021.

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Mr Brice is currently the Head of Senior School at Pulteney Grammar School in Adelaide. Mr Brice is a member of the School’s Executive Team with responsibility for both Pastoral and Academic programmes in Years 10, 11 and 12. He previously was responsible for the Middle Years Programme at Concordia College before becoming Head of Senior School at Pulteney Grammar School. Mr Brice commenced his career in education at Mercedes College as an English, History and Christian Studies teacher in the Middle and Secondary Schools. He continued learning his craft and being exposed to good practice at Eynesbury Senior College and Concordia College. Mr Brice has presented at past AHISA National Conferences on revitalising Pastoral Care. In his current role, he mentors students and staff in collecting and collating academic and well-being data to develop individual student support strategies. Mr Brice writes in his application of the “opportunity to positively represent and serve the College, to help young men and women achieve their academic, emotional and relational best. The position excites me as it encompasses my true passion within education”. Mr Brice has a partner, Ms Lani Chin, and they have two young sons, Parker and Harrison (Harry).

Storyfest@Home will run for two days 16 to 17 September for Somerset students only.

We will hold as much of Founders’ Day as we possibly can on Friday 18 September, the last day of Term Three.

From the Headmaster

The Celebration of Entrepreneurship will proceed on 13 and 14 October in a reduced capacity with limited outside attendees. The focus will be on Somerset Alumni and feature a presentation by Queensland’s Chief Entrepreneur. The Senior Ball will be held on Friday 9 October. Though we have had to cancel many events, there were some that refused to be corona affected!

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