Meet Clayton
MEET
Clayton
“We seek to empower students. They don’t just learn information, knowledge and skills. They learn how to use them to create their own path in life.”
HEAR HOW WE EMPOWER GIRLS
Clayton Forno
HEAD OF LANGUAGES AND DREAM DARER
Clayton Forno is the Languages Head of Department and Teacher at Somerville House. His passion for languages and mastery of teaching is a sight to behold. In his class, students are enthralled, the atmosphere buzzing with mutual admiration and engagement.
The reason for this is the learning culture at Somerville House is truly a collaborative environment. Students are engaged with their teachers and each other. They are encouraged to be co-creators and co-learners within the classroom.
Clayton believes that at Somerville House, every student can find her place, find her passion and find what interests her. “We seek to empower students. They don’t just learn information, knowledge and skills. They learn how to use them to create their own path in life,” Clayton says.
“At Somerville, there is a palpable culture of excellence among our students, such is their commitment to high achievement. They are curious, resilient and hard-working while being generously supportive of each other. Students feel challenged and are determined to succeed. They often look to the global stage to see what they need to be productive members of our community. It’s a culture that becomes contagious.”
“We seek to empower students. They don’t just learn information, knowledge and skills. They learn how to use them to create their own path in life.”
HEAR HOW WE EMPOWER GIRLS
Clayton Forno
HEAD OF LANGUAGES AND DREAM DARER
Clayton Forno is the Languages Head of Department and Teacher at Somerville House. His passion for languages and mastery of teaching is a sight to behold. In his class, students are enthralled, the atmosphere buzzing with mutual admiration and engagement.
The reason for this is the learning culture at Somerville House is truly a collaborative environment. Students are engaged with their teachers and each other. They are encouraged to be co-creators and co-learners within the classroom.
Clayton believes that at Somerville House, every student can find her place, find her passion and find what interests her. “We seek to empower students. They don’t just learn information, knowledge and skills. They learn how to use them to create their own path in life,” Clayton says.
“At Somerville, there is a palpable culture of excellence among our students, such is their commitment to high achievement. They are curious, resilient and hard-working while being generously supportive of each other. Students feel challenged and are determined to succeed. They often look to the global stage to see what they need to be productive members of our community. It’s a culture that becomes contagious.”
Learning
A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF LEARNING AND THE ABILITY TO THINK AND CREATIVELY SOLVE PROBLEMS ARE PROVEN OUTCOMES OF A SOMERVILLE HOUSE EDUCATION. OUR DEDICATED AND HIGHLY QUALIFIED ACADEMIC STAFF ENSURE THAT SOMERVILLE HOUSE PROVIDES A HIGH QUALITY ACADEMIC EDUCATION, AND THAT THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY STRIVES FOR EXCELLENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR ACADEMIC PROGRAM FROM PRE-PREP TO YEAR 12.
The success of our academic program relies heavily on the expertise of our teachers, Heads of Department and Educational Leadership Team. Our teachers believe in a culture of learning, and as active learners themselves, they provide excellent role models.
SOME OF OUR LEARNING INITIATIVES INCLUDE:
- The use of virtual and online learning spaces is integral to learning at Somerville House.
- As a 1-1 laptop school, our students develop a wide range of proficiencies associated with the use of digital technologies.
- Enrichment and Extension programs have been developed to enhance individuals’ learning.
- The School also offers a Year 10 program for all students, My Academic Path, which includes academic pathway planning and study skills sessions.
- Eligible students are able to undertake university subjects as part of their Year 12 studies.
- Partnerships allow Senior students to tailor a challenging, individualised academic program.
