Somersfield Academy News
Somersfield Students and Staff Join Bermuda Sloop Pirates Fundraiser
Somersfield students and staff are joining the Bermuda Sloop Pirates Fundraiser to raise $60,000 for two M3 voyages aboard Spirit of Bermuda. Since 2006, over 8,500 students have gained teamwork, resilience, and hands-on sailing experience. This supports Somersfield’s mission to inspire independent, socially conscious learners.
DP2 Students Present Visual Arts Capstone Projects At Rock Island Cafe
Somersfield Academy’s DP2 Visual Arts Grad Exhibition at Rock Island Cafe showcased Nico Bean, Hayden Smith, and Excell Jordan’s final works. From Nico’s dynamic acrylics to Hayden’s marine-inspired dot paintings and Excell’s detailed dinosaur studies, the show celebrated creativity, skill, and artistic growth.
Somersfield Academy Equity & Merit High School Scholarships
Somersfield Academy is accepting applications for the 2026–27 Equity & Merit Scholarships. 10 places available for Bermudian students entering M4 (S1)–DP1 (S3). These scholarships recognise academic excellence, leadership & community impact, with full or partial tuition support. Apply by March 9, 2026.
Gallery: Governor and Education Minister Attend M5 Personal Project Exhibition
Governor Andrew Murdoch and Education Minister Crystal Caesar attended Somersfield Academy’s M5 Personal Project Exhibition, celebrating students’ year-long independent inquiry. Despite a brief power outage, students presented with confidence, resilience, and impressive depth of learning.
Somersfield Robotics Returns to International Competition
Somersfield Academy’s Robotics team returned to international competition for the first time since 2019, taking on top teams in Boston after just three months of preparation. Battling tough conditions and fierce competition, the team achieved an impressive 8th-place finish.
Gallery: Government Officials Attend M5 Personal Project Showcase
Somersfield Academy was also honoured to welcome esteemed guests including Tinee Furbert, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors; Kim R. Wilkerson, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice; Andrew Pettit, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Home Affairs; David Roberts, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Justice; Jache Adams, Minister of Public Works and Environment; Christopher Famous, MP for Devonshire East; and Owen Darrell, Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport. Their presence and thoughtful feedback offered students valuable real-world perspectives and professional insight.
Somersfield continues strong run in KPMG Investment Challenge
Somersfield Academy continues its strong run in the KPMG Senior School Investment Challenge, with The Liquidators surging to first place this year. The result builds on recent top-ten finishes in 2024 and 2025, highlighting consistent student success in finance and investing.
Hurricane Threatens Christmas in Somersfield Special Show
Somersfield Academy’s festive production I Need a Little Christmas Vacation imagines a freak hurricane delaying the last day of term. What begins with stormy disappointment soon turns into a joyful, shared adventure, opened with lively student steel pan performances.
Somersfield Academy & LB Academy Celebrate Successful Football Season
Somersfield Academy is proud of its partnership with LB Football Academy. Led by Leo Burgess, five volunteer coaches deliver inclusive, high-quality lunchtime coaching for P5–DP students, supporting skill development, strong seasons, and a lasting love of the game.
Primary Choir Performs in Skyport’s Holiday Carol-Off
Somersfield’s Primary Choir brought festive cheer to LF Wade International Airport during Skyport’s Great Bermuda Carol-Off, performing with confidence and joy. Support our young singers in the People’s Choice Award by casting your vote for Somersfield.