Somersfield Academy News
Somersfield Hosts Middle School Boys BSSF Badminton Tournament
The BSSF middle school boys badminton tournament took place at Somersfield Academy on Tuesday, May 21. Six schools competed in this exciting event: Whitney Institute, Dellwood Middle School, Sandys Secondary, Warwick Academy, Saltus Grammar School, and Somersfield Academy.
MYP Girls BBall: Coach Dani Reflects on an Epic Journey
As I sit here, having loss in the finals a little while ago, there are so many emotions swirling around, which is normal when you lose. Anger, sorrow... disbelief; still, in the mix of all the emotions is the greatest of them all: JOY.
Secondary Divison Sports Day: A Day of Triumph, Remembrance, and Team Spirit
Somersfield Academy's Senior School Sports Day was a resounding success, graced with perfect weather for competition. Students vied for titles like Champion Boy and Girl, and the rivalry between the Makos and Tigers added to the excitement. M4 students impressed with their coaching and officiating skills, supported by the academy staff.
Badminton: Somersfield Wins 6 Out Of 8 Titles
Somersfield Academy claimed six out of eight titles at the recent Bermuda School Sports Federation Senior School Badminton Tournaments.
Culture Corner: Honouring Contributions and Influential Women in Bermuda for Women’s History Month
Discover the origins and significance of Women’s History Month, celebrated annually in March since 1978. Explore notable figures like Mary Prince, Dame Lois Browne-Evans, and Dame Flora Duffy, whose contributions continue to inspire and shape society. Join the movement to honour the past, empower the present, and advocate for a future of gender equality.
Culture Corner: A Look at Black History Month in Bermuda, Celebrating Icons and Their Enduring Legacies
Black History Month, celebrated annually in February, aims to recognize and celebrate Black contributions to society, spotlighting achievements despite historical racism. Notable Black Bermudians have left a lasting legacy with their work in eliminating racial discrimination.
Culture Corner: World Religion Day
World Religions Day is a global observance that promotes interfaith understanding and dialogue. This day is used to emphasize the commonalities among different religions. This day is also used to bring people of all faiths and beliefs to come together to celebrate diversity, foster peace and promote religious tolerance. World Religions Day is extremely important because it encourages individuals to learn about different religions, engage in interfaith discussions and work towards a more harmonious and inclusive future.
Culture Corner: Martin Luther King Jr Day
Martin Luther King Jr was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher. He is known as one of the most prominent leaders of the civil rights movement.
MYP Students participate in BUEI Youth Climate Summit
The BUEI Bermuda Youth Climate Summit took place this week with over 150 students aged 13-22 from schools across the island, including ten participants from Somersfield Academy. Guided by Hannah Horsfield, Education Programmes Coordinator at BUEI and a Somersfield alumna, students collaborated to foster engagement on global climate issues, inspiring them to be active contributors to positive change in their communities. Together, they laid the foundation for a year of youth-led activities centered around local climate concerns in conservation, sustainability, and climate justice.
Somersfield Student attend Inaugural CURB Student Leadership Conference
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda (CURB) hosted its inaugural Student Leadership Conference on October 24th and 25th, 2023. Under the theme "Building Bridges, Empowering Change," with students gathering from across the island — seven Somersfield Academy students, Emma Allington ‘26, Naomi Crofton ‘27, Dez Darrell ‘27, Aalihay Haffar ‘26, Taylor Herzog ‘26, JitShuen Liew ‘27, and Zarah Siddiqi ‘26, joined the conversation to foster profound discussions on racial equity and community evolution among students.