Somersfield Students Recognised for Environmental Filmmaking Excellence on Earth Day
Premier Michael Dunkley, Education Minister Wayne Scott and Health Minister Jeanne Atherden help students to plant a tree as part of Earth Day yesterday.
April 23, 2015 — Premier Michael Dunkley, Education Minister Wayne Scott, and Health Minister Jeanne Atherden joined students for a tree-planting ceremony yesterday as part of Earth Day celebrations. The event also honoured young filmmakers who excelled in the fourth annual Earth Day Video Competition, organised by the Bermuda National Trust.
More than 30 students from six schools created ten short films addressing critical environmental issues, including littering, endangered species, and renewable energy. These films were showcased at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI) and are now available online on the Bermuda National Trust website and CITV.
Somersfield Academy students made an impressive showing, with brothers Miles and Macen Outerbridge winning the Lower Primary prize for their film Brothers Doing Their Part. The film highlighted their personal efforts to protect the environment, such as planting trees and conserving electricity.
Hailey Hayward earned the Best Use of Emotion award for her moving piece, Ocean and Sunset, which captured the beauty of Bermuda’s natural landscape and the urgent need for conservation.
Education Minister Wayne Scott commended the students’ creativity, encouraging them to continue advocating for environmental awareness. Tim Marshall of Marshall Diel & Myers Ltd praised the films, stating, “These projects show what makes Bermuda special and remind us of our responsibility to protect it.”
Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, raises global awareness about environmental protection. Originating in 1970, it is now observed in more than 192 countries, encouraging actions that promote harmony between humanity and nature.
Somersfield Academy’s students exemplified this ethos, showcasing talent, awareness, and commitment to building a greener future for Bermuda.
Source: "Students turn lens on green issues," The Royal Gazette.