Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association
Welcome to the website of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association.
The PMSA was formed in 1918 and has a strong tradition of providing excellence in education for young people. Our schools continue to be a significant presence in the education of Queensland students.
The PMSA is a joint mission of the Uniting and Presbyterian Churches and offers a learning environment based on the Christian values of relationships, care, ethics, personal development, excellence and celebration.
Students and Parents
Our schools provide an environment where talents and interests are identified and nurtured and where students can reach their full potential, both academically and personally. We see education in a broad context, including both academic and broader personal development. We aim to enable students to take their place in society and have the foundations for a successful and fulfilling life.
This site will assist you in choosing an appropriate educational experience for your child.
PMSA Employees
Employees can access information here on various aspects of their working life,a part of our commitment to supporting the people who are critical in the development of our students.
If you would like to contact our schools, or our organization, please follow the links to our contact details.
With best wishes
Mr Des Robinson
PMSA Chairman
Brisbane Boys College
With a focus on success for every boy, Brisbane Boys' College is a day and boarding school for boys from Prep to Year 12, located in Toowong in Brisbane's inner West.
Clayfield College
Clayfield College caters for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12 and boys from Pre-Prep to Year 5. The College also provides boarding for girls and an International College for Secondary School Preparation.
Somerville House
Located at South Brisbane, Somerville House is a day and boarding school for girls in Prep to Year Twelve and offers programs that develop confident, well-educated and critical thinking young women.
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
Committed to excellence, Sunshine Coast Grammar School is a co-educational school catering for students from Pre-School to Year Twelve and is located a Forest Glenn on the Sunshine Coast.
Mrs Flo Kearney returns to PMSA
The Council of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association has announced the new Principal of Somerville House from January 2011. She is Mrs Florence (Flo) Kearney, the current Principal of Ipswich Girls' Grammar School.
Mrs Kearney's appointment follows the decision by the current Principal, Dr Ness Goodwin, to retire later this year after 7 years of distinguished service to the Somerville House community.
With 57% of staff at work, Queensland's four PMSA schools stayed open on Thursday 3 June 2010, despite strike action by the Queensland Independent Education Union.
The PMSA is disappointed that despite further negotiations and a substantial wages offer, the QIEU seems determined to push an unreasonable wages and hours expectation onto the PMSA's schools.
Our 5,000 students and their parents can be assured that the well being, safety and education of students remains our first priority.
The PMSA is hopeful of resolving this conflict but remains committed to the best and fairest outcome for our entire schools' communities.
A rare duo of captains shared the leadership of the Queensland Reds in 2010.
Both old boys of Brisbane Boys' College, Wallabies James Horwill and Will Genia have captained the Queensland Reds Rugby Team in their 2010 Super 14 season.
James played in all 14 Wallaby test matches in 2009. He captained the Reds for the start of the 2010 season, before suffering a serious leg injury.
However, such is the depth of talent from BBC, that James was able to hand over the leadership to fellow Collegian Will Genia. Will hadn't played rugby until he arrived in Australia for secondary schooling at BBC. He emerged from relative obscurity when he made his Super 14 Rugby debut in 2007. In 2009, he was named man of the match and scored his maiden Test try in helping Australia beat England at Twickenham to retain the Cook Cup.
The PMSA Community wishes James Horwill a speedy recovery, and encourages Will Genia to lead the Reds to a strong season.