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Somersfield Academy Students Contribute to "Write It Down" Project, Preserving Bermuda's Senior Stories
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Somersfield Academy Students Contribute to "Write It Down" Project, Preserving Bermuda's Senior Stories

Somersfield Academy students have contributed to the "Write It Down" project, led by Fredrick Hassell, MBE, which records the stories of seniors in Bermuda. Under the guidance of teachers Megan Troake and Jason Hammer, students conducted interviews with elders, capturing memories of life in Bermuda without modern conveniences. The project highlights the importance of preserving local history and fostering connections between generations.

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Somersfield Alumni's Cliff-Jumping Videos Capture Bermuda's Spirit and Go Viral
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Somersfield Alumni's Cliff-Jumping Videos Capture Bermuda's Spirit and Go Viral

15-year-old Giles Lorimer Turner, a Somersfield Academy alumnus now studying at Rugby School, has gained fame through viral YouTube videos of cliff-jumping in Bermuda. Alongside his brothers James and William, and friends from their school days, Giles creates videos that capture their adventures and highlight the beauty of Bermuda's shores. Their work has been praised by Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert.

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Somersfield Academy students show science skills
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Somersfield Academy students show science skills

At the Somersfield Academy Science Fair on February 20, the school's gym was transformed into a showcase for student scientific investigations. One hundred students, aged 11 to 14, presented projects on topics like plant growth and alternative energy. Judged by 24 local scientific experts, the fair highlighted the students' understanding and creativity. Notable winners included Chris Doherty with "Can Coke and Candy Give You Gas?" and Giles Lorimer Turner with "Ant Invaders." Head of Middle Year Programme Science, Sharlene Young, praised the event as a highlight of the year.

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