Grub Day: Students Raise $700 for Big Brothers Big Sisters
On Wednesday, September 17, Somersfield Academy hosted a Grub Day, inviting students to exchange their uniforms for casual attire with a $2 donation. This simple gesture carried a significant purpose: together, our community raised nearly $700 in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters Bermuda.
What is a grub day?
Grub Day is a long-standing tradition at Somersfield Academy. On designated days throughout the year, students are given the opportunity to wear regular clothes instead of their uniforms in exchange for a small donation to a charitable cause. While the change in dress is welcomed as a fun variation in the school day, the deeper purpose of Grub Day is to reinforce the importance of community service and social responsibility. It is a tangible way for students to understand that small contributions, when combined, can generate meaningful support for organizations that make a difference.
Supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters Bermuda is part of a globally recognized mentoring organization dedicated to empowering young people through one-to-one relationships with caring adult volunteers. These mentoring relationships—between “Bigs” and “Littles”—are carefully structured to provide encouragement, guidance, and stability. Research has shown that children with mentors are more likely to improve academically, develop stronger social skills, and build confidence in their own abilities. By supporting this organization, Somersfield Academy is helping to ensure that more children in Bermuda have access to the type of consistent, supportive mentorship that can positively shape their futures.
At Somersfield Academy, our mission is to inspire socially conscious independent thinkers. Grub Day provides a unique opportunity for students to participate in an act of giving that directly connects to this vision. A small individual contribution, when combined across our community, demonstrates the power of collective effort and the importance of social responsibility. Through initiatives such as Grub Day, students learn that independence is not only about individual expression, but also about the ability to make informed and empathetic choices that affect the wider community. Supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters is a tangible example of how our values are put into action—helping students to see themselves as active contributors to society.
Extending the Conversation at Home
The funds raised on September 17 will contribute to sustaining Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring programs, ensuring that young people across Bermuda continue to receive the care and guidance they need to thrive. We are proud of the generosity shown by our students, families, and staff, whose collective spirit made this achievement possible.
We extend our sincere thanks to all who participated and contributed. Together, we are building a community of learners who are not only independent thinkers, but also socially conscious citizens prepared to make a positive impact on the world around them.
To extend this learning beyond the classroom, parents may wish to continue the conversation at home. Some possible discussion questions include:
“What do you think it means to be socially conscious?”
“How do you think Big Brothers Big Sisters makes a difference for young people in Bermuda?”
“Why do you think small contributions, like $2, can create such a big impact when combined?”
“What other ways could we support our community together as a family?”
These conversations can help deepen students’ understanding of the values behind Grub Day, reinforcing the connection between daily choices and long-term social impact.