Somerset College
Induction of the 2026 prefects from Somerset College
The Somerset College prefects for 2026 are: Kate Allwood, Josh Basel, Genevieve Court, Andrea de Boer, Hannah De Jager, Jessica du Toit, Chloe Francois, ...Cricket Department news from Somerset College
Cricket Department news from Somerset College: Mr Rudolph Buys has been appointed as the Boland U19 Coke Team Head Coach Mr Wayne Bosch has ...Chess results from Somerset College Prep School
Somerset College learner Joshua Nel (Grade 4) represented South Africa at the Commonwealth Games (Chess) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 8 November.Somerset College learner going to Deaflympics
On 11 November 2025, Somerset College’s newly elected head girl for 2026, Kate Allwood, departed from Johannesburg with the South African Deaflympic Team, heading ...Somerset College Head Prefects announced at Awards ceremony
Somerset College Head Prefects announced at Awards ceremony. Head Girl: Kate Allwood Head Boy: Tanatswa Mapanzure Deputy Head Girl: Chloë Scorey Deputy Head Boy: ...Somerset College learner represent the WC Mountain Biking Team
Somerset College are so proud to share that Emily Yeats (Grade 7) has been selected to represent the Western Cape Mountain Biking Team at ...Somerset College u13A Girls Hockey Team compete in the WP Top Schools Hockey Tournament
For the second consecutive year, Somerset College U13A Girls Hockey Team qualified to compete in the Western Province Top Schools Hockey Tournament. This prestigious ...Somerset College learner excel at the WC Schools Cycling race
Well done to Sven Etsebeth (Grade 9), who represented Somerset College at the Western Cape Schools Cycling race at Bloemendal. Sven put in a ...Somerset College students excel in Water Polo
Congratulations to the following students of Somerset College who were selected to represent Western Province in the respective teams: Isabella Kemp-White (WP u14B Girls) ...Future engineers proudly represented Somerset College
Kyle Sturrock and Daniel Theron (Grade 8 proudly represented Somerset College at the WRO National Competition. Competing in the Future Engineers category (ages 14–22), ...Somerset College School represent the SA National Equestrian Schools Association
As part of the Somerset College Equestrian Team, our students have the privilege of representing the school at SANESA, the South African National Equestrian ...Somerset College learners excel at the AIDT Dancer of the Year competition
Congratulations to Annie Theunissen and Leah McGregor (Grade 6) form Somerset College, who excelled at the AIDT (Association of International Dance Teachers) Dancer of ...Somerset College learners represent SA at the Commonwealth Chess Championship
Congratulations to Amy Liu (Grade 7) and Joshua Nel (Grade 4) from Somerset College, who have been selected to represent South Africa at the ...Somerset College learner was the U15 Girls Golf Champion
Somerset College learner Mia Brewer (Grade 9) was the U15 Girls Golf Champion at the SA Juniors International and also claimed the title of ...Somerset College was crowned the top co-ed rowing school in South Africa
Somerset College was crowned the top co-ed rowing school in South Africa at the 2025 South African Schools Rowing Championship.Amazing cycling results from Somerset College
Somerset College learner Catalina Lamers (Grade 10) had excellent results at the South African National Track Championships at the Bellville Velodrome and set a ...Somerset College dancer showcased her talent on an international stage
Somerset College learner Amoré Claassen (Grade 2) had the honour of performing with the prestigious “Dance the World” group at Disney World, Orlando. Out ...Somerset College won the WP High School Championships
Somerset College David de Klerk (Grade 10) won the WP High School Championships Boys under 17 Javelin event to qualify for the ASA Junior ...Mathematics Olympiad achievement from Somerset College
Somerset College learner, Olivia Castleden (Grade 9) has been selected by the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) to represent South Africa at the Pan-African ...Somerset College leader was officially inducted into the JCC for 2025
Somerset College leader Kate Allwood (Grade 11) was officially inducted into the City of Cape Town Junior City Council (JCC) for 2025.Somerset College learner received awards for writing
Somerset College learner Kate Rankin (Cambridge AL) received the Top in the World Award for AS English Language in the November 2024 Cambridge examination ...Somerset College learner represented the Western Cape at this year’s SA National Swimming Championships
Somerset College learner Kate Allwood represented the Western Cape at this year’s SA National Swimming Championships in Gqeberha and powered her way to bronze ...Somerset College learner and staff were selected for Boland Hockey
The following Somerset College learner and staff were selected for Boland Hockey: Girls Yara Rhoda – U16C Asley Hingeston, Saili Venketas – U18B Jessica ...Somerset College learner shine with artwork
Somerset College learner Layla Wilcox (Cambridge AS) was awarded Second Runner-Up in a prestigious National Art Competition. Her outstanding artwork was showcased at the ...Somerset College learner gave an outstanding performance at the Xterra Off-Road Triathlon
Somerset College learner Johnathan Taylor (Grade 8) gave an outstanding performance at the Xterra Off-Road Triathlon which earned him a spot to represent South ...Somerset College Awards Evening
On Friday, 11 October 2024, Somerset College celebrated their annual Senior School Awards Evening – recognising the hard work and dedication of students across ...Somerset College’s newly Elected Student Leaders for 2025
Congratulations to Somerset College newly elected prefects for 2025 School Prefects: Nina Benson Jacques Ferreira Annabelle Hamel Ashley Hingeston Enzo Husselmann Paige Lessing ...Congratulations to Somerset College newly elected Prefects for 2025
Congratulations to Somerset College newly elected prefects for 2025 School Prefects: Nina Benson Jacques Ferreira Annabelle Hamel Ashley Hingeston Enzo Husselmann Paige Lessing Jenna ...Somerset College is the winning hockey team
Somerset College Hockey 1st team girls secured their second major trophy of the season by winning the Challengers’ Cup!Somerset College learner received a special award at the UCT Mathematics competition
One of the special awards of the annual Western Cape in UCT Mathematics competition is the Diane Tucker Trophy. We are very proud to ...Somerset College chess player participated in the African Youth Chess Championship
Somerset College learner Amy Liu participated in the African Youth Chess Championship, competing against top chess students from Egypt, Kenya, Zambia, Uganda, and other ...Somerset College karateka received her Senior Protea Certificate
At the annual Karate S.A. Award Ceremony, Mignon van Zyl (Grade 11) received her Senior Protea Certificate and a trophy in recognition of the ...Somerset College chess player selected for the Chess Championships
Amy Liu learner from Somerset College came 2nd in her age group at the SA Junior Closed Chess Championship. She was selected to represent ...Somerset College took part in the MTB Cycling event
Sven Etsebeth, Grade 8,learner of Somerset College came 2nd in the High School Boys Sub Junior category at the Western Cape Schools MTB Cycling ...Somerset College learners were included in the WP Rowing Squad
Seven of Somerset College learners were included into the Western Province Rowing squad. u.18 Men’s: Rupert Scorey u.18 Women’s: Therese Adendorff and Amy Smith ...Somerset College Eco and Sustainable Committee
Hunter Mitchell, Grade 11, of Somerset College was invited to Dr. Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday celebration here in South Africa. He spent one-on-one time ...Somerset College participated in the SA Level Championship Gala
Nia O’Carrol (Gr.8) learner of Somerset College participated in the SA Level 3 Championship Gala. She achieved a Silver Medal for 100m Freestyle, a ...Somerset College hockey players participated at the Belgotex Easter Hockey Tournament
Somerset College won the Co-Ed Trophy with the best combined fi nish of all the participating schools. Their 1st girls team were the 2024 ...Somerset College athlete excel in javelin
David de Klerk learner of Somerset College achieved 3rd place in the Western Cape for javelin Boys u.16.Somerset College “Arende Afslaan” Tournament
The Somerset College top 4 boys and girls tennis players excelled at the “Arende Afslaan” tennis tournament hosted by Strand High School on Saturday ...
