Somersfield Academy News
Learning from the Past & Building a More Inclusive Future
Ameina Soares ’30 explores the importance of LGBTQ+ history, its connection to Bermuda, and how learning from different perspectives can help students challenge stereotypes, show respect, and create a more inclusive school and community.
Grub Day Spotlight: PALS
Learn more about PALS and the important support they provide to cancer patients and their families in Bermuda. In her Junior JEDI blog, Christina Lee explores why PALS matters to our community and how their work connects to Somersfield’s values.
Grub Day Spotlight: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda
This month's Grub Day welcomes Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda, where students will learn how positive mentoring relationships can change lives. The visit highlights this month's Peacekeeper focus and reminds us that listening, kindness and inclusion are powerful ways to build a stronger community.
Pride Month: Honouring History, Visibility, and the Ongoing Fight for Equality
Yemaya Iris, reflects on Pride Month, exploring its origins in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and the history of the LGBTQIA+ community. Highlighting key activists, ongoing civil rights issues, and the importance of visibility, allyship, and supporting equality today.
Junior JEDI: What It Is and Why It Matters
Junior JEDI is a student leadership group promoting justice, equity, diversity and inclusion at Somersfield. Through peer mentoring, awareness campaigns, and advocacy, members help build a respectful, inclusive campus where student voice and belonging matter.
Honouring Tradition, Acknowledging History
November marks Native American Heritage Month, a time to honour the culture, history, and resilience of Native peoples. We recognise their contributions, reflect on historical injustices, and celebrate achievements through stories, music, festivals, and education, uplifting Native voices and traditions.
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.
Grub Day: Students Raise $700 for Big Brothers Big Sisters
On Wednesday, September 17, Somersfield Academy hosted a Grub Day, inviting students to exchange their uniforms for casual attire with a $2 donation. This simple gesture carried a significant purpose: together, our community raised nearly $700 in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters Bermuda.
Adopt a Zone Initiative: Learning Responsibility Through Action
At Somersfield Academy, learning goes far beyond the classroom walls. Education is not only about academic excellence but also about instilling values of responsibility, care, and stewardship for the world around us. One of the ways our school nurtures these values is through the Adopt a Zone Initiative.
Somersfield’s Commitment to Suicide Prevention
Mental health challenges can affect anyone whether in middle school (M1–M3) or high school (M4–DP2) and recognising this is the first step toward helping ourselves and each other.