Somersfield Academy News
Investing in the Whole Child Through Community Events
Learning goes beyond academics, and school dances offer a safe, structured space for children to build confidence, strengthen social skills, and form friendships. These experiences reflect Montessori principles and Somersfield’s values of independence, curiosity, respect, and meaningful community engagement.
Gallery: Governor and Education Minister Attend M5 Personal Project Exhibition
Governor Andrew Murdoch and Education Minister Crystal Caesar attended Somersfield Academy’s M5 Personal Project Exhibition, celebrating students’ year-long independent inquiry. Despite a brief power outage, students presented with confidence, resilience, and impressive depth of learning.
Children’s House Thankful Lunch: Gratitude in the Montessori Rhythm
Children’s House Thankful Lunch offered a warm moment of slowing down—shared meals, big smiles, and simple togetherness. Through Montessori practice and CharacterStrong, children learn appreciation in natural, everyday ways. Thank you to all who joined us for this meaningful gathering.
Primary Thankful Lunch: Simple Moments, Big Meaning
Our Primary Thankful Lunch brought students, teachers, and families together to pause, share a meal, and recognise the good around us. With CharacterStrong’s focus on gratitude this month, our classrooms have been exploring appreciation in meaningful, everyday ways.
5K Run and Walk 2025
Somersfield’s 5K Fun Run & Walk was powered by 32 incredible volunteers—marshals, organisers, water station crews & more—who made the event unforgettable. Their spirit turned a race into a true celebration of fitness, community & giving back.
Finding Joy in Volunteering: Jo-Rena Davis’s Story
Parent volunteer Jo-Rena Davis shares her journey of getting involved at Somersfield — from classroom story time to serving hot chocolate in the library, and most recently, coordinating the 5K Fun Run. In her own words, Jo-Rena reflects on the joy of supporting teachers, building friendships, and watching her son’s face light up when he sees her volunteering.
Somersfield Student Leadership Hosts International Day of Peace Ceremony
Somersfield Academy came together to celebrate its annual International Day of Peace, led by the newly appointed Student Leadership Council. The ceremony featured speeches by SLC President Dezirae Darrell, a moving performance of Songs of Freedom by Ameina Soares, and remarks from SLC Chair Yemaya Iris, highlighting peace, empathy, and inclusion.
Nico Bean is Somersfield’s First Alpha Beautillion Winner
Somersfield proudly celebrates Nico Bean ’26 as our first student to win the Alpha Beautillion. Over six months, Nico excelled in leadership training, public speaking, & community service—embodying our mission to inspire socially conscious, independent thinkers.
Parents Hold the Court in Season Finale Showdown
Who kept the bragging rights this year? Our Parent vs. Players basketball game closed the season with fun, energy & fierce competition. Catch the recap & see how our players, parents & coaches celebrated an incredible season together!
Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Evening
As the sun set over the DP rooftop, we gathered to celebrate our donors & volunteers. From powerful reflections to our first Volunteer of the Year award, the evening honoured those shaping Somersfield’s future.