Somersfield Academy News
U13 & O13 Netball Teams Celebrate Wins Against Whitney Institute!
The U13 and O13 netball teams had impressive victories against Whitney Institute. The U13 team played a close match, winning 10-8 after a strong final quarter, with standout performances from Freida Valli, Aniah Tucker, and Evelyn Fahy. The O13 team dominated their game, winning 21-6, with Emily Paulos being named MVP.
Somersfield Academy Under-16 Netball Team Crowned Bermuda National Champions
Somersfield Academy’s Under-16 netball team are Bermuda National Champions after a strong showing at the round-robin tournament on 15 November. With victories over Saltus, Warwick, and Berkeley, and a draw against BHS, the team’s dedication paid off, marking Somersfield’s first-ever netball trophy.
U13 & O13 Girls Netball Teams Secure Thrilling Victories Over Saltus
The U13 Girls Netball Team triumphed over Saltus with an 18-9 win, showing great teamwork and determination. MVPs Elena Bortoli, Cali Atcheson-Greenidge, and Aniah Tucker played key roles. The O13’s also won 14-13 in a thrilling comeback, with strong play in the final quarter securing their victory. Well done, Sharks!
Under-16 Netball Team Battles to a Thrilling Draw Against BHS
Our Under-16 netball team delivered an electrifying performance against BHS, drawing 14-14 in a suspenseful game. After a 4-4 first quarter, BHS led 5-9 by the second, but our girls stormed back to a 12-10 lead in the third. BHS scored the equaliser on the final buzzer, ending in a tie. MVPs Dezirae Darrell and Heidi Paulos stood out, and special thanks go to alumna Shi-Vaughn Lee for expertly umpiring the match.
Somersfield Middle School Netball Triumphs Over Warwick Academy
Somersfield Academy's Middle School netball teams triumphed in hard-fought league matches against Warwick Academy. The O13s edged out a 9-8 victory with stellar performances from Riley Jones and sharp shooter Milena Millett. The U13s dominated early, ultimately winning 12-8, powered by the dynamic scoring duo Cali Atcheson-Greenidge and Freida Valli.
Senior Netball Teams Shine in First League Matches
Somersfield Academy’s senior netball league kicked off with impressive performances from both of our teams. The Under 16s secured a 12-6 win against Warwick Academy, while the Over 16s narrowly lost 5-6. MVPs include Dezirae Darrell, Paige Lindo, and Naomi Crofton. Special thanks to alumna Shi-Vaughn Lee for co-coaching!
International Peace Day Ceremony
Somersfield Academy is deeply committed to fostering a culture of peace and inclusion. Maria Montessori, a visionary educator, emphasised the pivotal role of children in shaping a peaceful future for humanity. Her belief that education is the pathway to peace resonates strongly with Somersfield’s mission.
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.