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Healthcare: a right, not a privilege
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Healthcare: a right, not a privilege

This insightful article, written by Zarah Siddiqi, a Year 12 student at Somersfield Academy and member of Bermuda Is Love, explores the critical issue of healthcare as a human right. Zarah highlights local and global challenges in accessing essential medical services and discusses initiatives aimed at promoting health equity in Bermuda.

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Readathon Raises $12,000—Winners Announced
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Readathon Raises $12,000—Winners Announced

Our Readathon was a huge success! Over 278,003 minutes were read & more than $12,000 raised. Funds will support the Bursary Fund, helping students on overseas trips. Pizza parties were awarded to groups with the highest averages. Thank you to everyone who participated & supported!

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Somersfield’s DP2 Biology Students Join Bermuda Is Love Campaign to Combat Hunger
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Somersfield’s DP2 Biology Students Join Bermuda Is Love Campaign to Combat Hunger

Somersfield DP2 Biology students participated in the Bermuda Is Love #FoodForLife campaign, volunteering at the First Baptist Church’s Feeding Programme. This initiative, part of their CAS requirements, helped address hunger and food insecurity in Bermuda while promoting sustainable food practices. The experience aligns with the school’s mission to inspire socially conscious, independent thinkers.

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Zarah Siddiqi Shines in WeSpeak Teen Video Competition
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Zarah Siddiqi Shines in WeSpeak Teen Video Competition

Zarah Siddiqi has secured second place in the WeSpeak Teen Video Competition themed “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” alongside Keante Simmons in first and Sophie Kulkarni in third. The competition, inspired by the UN’s International Day of the Girl Child, highlighted the talents of Bermuda's young women, with Zarah’s vision reflecting inclusivity and hope for a brighter, more equitable world.

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Designing with Compassion: M4 Students Learn About Homelessness from HOME Bermuda
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Designing with Compassion: M4 Students Learn About Homelessness from HOME Bermuda

Local charity HOME visited our M4 Design class to shed light on the realities of homelessness and the challenges of providing shelter for the unhoused in Bermuda. The presenters brought nuance and humanity to a community that is often overlooked. Students will apply the insights gained from this visit to design shelters for vulnerable populations, with their work to be showcased at an upcoming event.

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Innovative Solutions: Aaron Lee's 3D Printing Project
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Innovative Solutions: Aaron Lee's 3D Printing Project

When the laminator at Somersfield broke down, it seemed like a minor setback. However, for Aaron Lee ‘28, an M4G student working towards his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, it presented an opportunity to put his skills to the test.

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School highlights education as ‘powerful tool’ for peace
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School highlights education as ‘powerful tool’ for peace

This Royal Gazette article highlights the role of education in achieving world peace during a student-led ceremony ahead of the International Day of Peace. This Somersfield tradition emphasises the school’s commitment to peace and its integration of Montessori and IB programmes to foster global awareness.

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