Somersfield Academy News
Senior School Netball Team Makes Somersfield History
Somersfield’s senior school netball team made history as runners up in the BSSF Tournament — the school’s first ever medal in this event. With a young squad, they won four of five games and showed real determination against older, more experienced teams.
Back-to-Back Wins for Somersfield in League Matches Against CedarBridge
Somersfield played against CedarBridge and won both league matches. The U16s secured a 24–7 victory with standout performances from Sydney, Milena, Margot, and Annabel. The O16s won 23–5, with Riley earning MVP and strong contributions from Paige, Naomi, and Sydney.
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 Students Take on Global Challenges at GCIMUN in NYC
Somersfield M4 & DP1 students recently returned from New York after representing Palau, Turkey & the UK at the GCIMUN conference. From UN debates to NYC exploration, the weekend offered global learning & local pride.
Somersfield Athletes Go the Distance at BSSF Track & Field
Somersfield Academy athletes delivered impressive performances at the BSSF senior school track & field event. Highlights include Grant Reese's gold in the U16 boys discus, Roman Jones qualifying for the 200m final, and Sydney Troake's gold in the U16 girls shot put. Many more athletes excelled!
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.
Victorious Finals: U16 & O16 Netball Teams Shine in League Showdown
The U16 & O16 Netball Teams triumphed in their final league games against Saltus. The U16s dominated, winning 19-7, with MVPs Ailey H (GK) & Naomi C (GA). The O16s staged a comeback to win 13-11, led by MVPs Kennedy K (GA) & Nishika B (C). A proud moment for all, marking an emotional farewell for our DP2 players!
Somersfield Academy Under-16 Netball Team Crowned Bermuda National Champions
Somersfield Academy’s Under-16 netball team are Bermuda National Champions after a strong showing at the round-robin tournament on 15 November. With victories over Saltus, Warwick, and Berkeley, and a draw against BHS, the team’s dedication paid off, marking Somersfield’s first-ever netball trophy.
Under-16 Netball Team Battles to a Thrilling Draw Against BHS
Our Under-16 netball team delivered an electrifying performance against BHS, drawing 14-14 in a suspenseful game. After a 4-4 first quarter, BHS led 5-9 by the second, but our girls stormed back to a 12-10 lead in the third. BHS scored the equaliser on the final buzzer, ending in a tie. MVPs Dezirae Darrell and Heidi Paulos stood out, and special thanks go to alumna Shi-Vaughn Lee for expertly umpiring the match.