Somersfield Academy News
Tigers Triumph At Secondary Sports Day
On Monday March 16, all secondary students took part in our annual Sports Day at the Bermuda National Sports Centre, competing for their houses—Tigers or Makos. Students showcased their skills in track and field events, including sprints, middle-distance races, jumps, and throws. Special mention to the Eoghan Homan Mile, held in memory of former student Eoghan Homan, with winners Jarred Jones and Evelyn Fahy. Congratulations to the Tigers, who claimed overall victory with 1408 points, while the Makos scored 1130 points.
Students Address Real-World Issues at Personal Project Exhibition 2026
Somersfield Academy’s M5 students will present the culmination of their International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) learning at the annual Personal Project Exhibition, held in the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium. The exhibition celebrates independent inquiry, creativity, and sustained commitment and forms a key component of Bermuda’s only IB MYP programme. Somersfield welcomes students from other schools to attend and experience the exhibition.
Somersfield 1st and 2nd Teams Score Big in Badminton League
Somersfield Academy hosted Round 2 of the senior school badminton league, with both the 1st and 2nd teams winning all matches. Standout performances, close contests, and league-climbing results made it a strong afternoon on court.
Somersfield’s Aviation Club Takes Off with Real-World Learning
Somersfield’s Aviation Club has spent the term learning hands-on at the airport hangar with pilot Heather Nicholds of Blue Sky Flights, exploring flight, navigation, weather, radio comms, and more.
Somersfield Makes a Splash at the Cardboard Boat Competition
Four Somersfield teams took on the Institute of Bermuda Architects Cardboard Boat Competition, launching creative boats with three reaching the finish line afloat. It was an exciting day with impressive teamwork, bold efforts, and a few dramatic sinkings.
Strong Somersfield Showing at National Junior Badminton Tournament
Somersfield Academy hosted the National Junior Badminton Tournament on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12. The event brought together more than 70 players who competed in over 250 matches across two days. Many Somersfield students participated and earned podium finishes.
Somersfield Hosts Badminton League Opener as First Team Takes Early Lead
Somersfield Academy hosted the opening round of the Senior School Co-Ed Badminton League, welcoming players from across the island. Our First Team sits top of the league after two wins, while the Second Team battled hard in close matches, showing skill, teamwork & sportsmanship.
Somersfield Sharks Crowned National Badminton Champions!
Our senior school coed team are officially National Badminton Champions! Our #1 team went unbeaten all season, earning a well-deserved title. Our young #2 team also impressed, finishing 4th against tough competition.
Somersfield Middle School Field Hockey Teams Excel at BSSF Tournament
Somersfield's middle school field hockey teams excelled at the BSSF and BHF tournaments on October 16. The girls' team won against MSA Blue and Warwick White, finished third overall after a semi-final loss to MSA White and a win against Warwick White. The Green team claimed second place, winning against Francis Patton and Warwick White, while tying with MSA. The Blue team also secured third place after defeating Warwick Blue. Coaches included Megan Troake and Emma Moran-Lee.
Somersfield Academy Launches Bermuda’s First Senior School Coed Badminton League
Somersfield Academy has launched Bermuda's first senior school coed badminton league. In the first round, Somersfield's 1st team claimed the top spot, winning both matches against Warwick. The 2nd team secured a victory against Saltus, earning the second spot. Training continues until the next round on January 14.