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Students Showcase Creative Personal Projects in IB Exhibition
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Students Showcase Creative Personal Projects in IB Exhibition

Nine students from Somersfield Academy's International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme will showcase their personal projects on Friday from 10am to 12.45pm. Projects include kite-making, a photo gallery with poems, a music video, a documentary on youth violence, soccer skills videos, original music, a mural, and a personal identity documentary. Each project integrates an 'area of interaction' such as community service or human ingenuity. The public is invited to attend and view these creative endeavours.

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Somersfield Prefects Chosen in Rigorous Process
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Somersfield Prefects Chosen in Rigorous Process

Somersfield Academy has recently appointed 10 prefects to take on wide range of responsibilities and leadership roles within the school. The prefects were chosen by merit through selection process that included personal interviews with teachers, essays, and character references.

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IS CHICKEN REALLY GOOD FOR YOU? Eleven-year-old Aiyetoro Hinds tackles the meaty issue in a school science project
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IS CHICKEN REALLY GOOD FOR YOU? Eleven-year-old Aiyetoro Hinds tackles the meaty issue in a school science project

An 11-year-old Somersfield student, Aiyetoro Hinds, studied the effects of chicken feed on growth and behaviour for a science project. Over 16 days, he observed that chickens fed fortified feed grew faster but exhibited aggressive behaviour and developed unhealthy organs. Organic-fed chickens were smaller, more active, and tasted better. The study led Aiyetoro and his family to question the healthiness of conventional chicken, citing potential links to obesity and aggression in humans.

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Somersfield Academy's Nate Lang Wins Bermuda SpellDown, Bringing Home Top Prizes for School
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Somersfield Academy's Nate Lang Wins Bermuda SpellDown, Bringing Home Top Prizes for School

Somersfield Academy student Nate Lang, age 10, won the Bermuda SpellDown, securing the title of Bermuda's best speller. Competing against 22 students from various schools, Nate triumphed in the finals held at Mount Saint Agnes. He won a Disney World cruise, a laptop, and a Phoenix Stores certificate. Additionally, Somersfield Academy received a hi-tech printer and fax machine as part of Nate's victory.

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Somersfield Academy Shines at 'Where Art and Science Meet' Competition
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Somersfield Academy Shines at 'Where Art and Science Meet' Competition

Somersfield Academy students excelled at the "Where Art and Science Meet" competition, held at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) in collaboration with Masterworks. In the middle group category, Somersfield students secured the top three positions for group projects. Additionally, Kelly Howe from Somersfield won first place in the middle individual category, showcasing the academy's strong engagement in blending art and marine science.

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Somersfield Academy Shines with Top Honours in Bermuda National Gallery Student Art Competition
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Somersfield Academy Shines with Top Honours in Bermuda National Gallery Student Art Competition

Somersfield Academy excelled in the Bermuda National Gallery's fifth annual student art competition, with its students winning top honours across multiple categories. Edward A. Fischer placed first in Primary 6 with "Life is Art," while Sarah Zurbuchen took first in Middle School with another piece titled "Life is Art." Domico Watson won the Senior School category with "Early Morning Catch." Overall, Somersfield showcased impressive talent and creativity.

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