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The Montessori Approach to Mathematics
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The Montessori Approach to Mathematics

Montessori students use concrete hands-on learning materials that make abstract concepts more clear. Lessons and activities are introduced simply and concretely and are reintroduced several times during the following years at increasing degrees of abstraction and complexity.

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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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Caribou Mathematics Competitions
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Caribou Mathematics Competitions

The Somersfield Mathematics department are delighted to announce the 2024-2025 Caribou Mathematics Competitions at Somersfield Academy. Caribou Mathematics is a Canadian based international educational platform that offers the opportunity for students, from P1 to DP2, to enter up to six online competitions each year.

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Dr. Vernon Morris Sparks STEM Enthusiasm at Somersfield
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Dr. Vernon Morris Sparks STEM Enthusiasm at Somersfield

We had the privilege of hosting Dr. Vernon Morris at Somersfield recently, where he delivered an enlightening science demonstration and talk to our eager M4 and M5 students. Dr. Morris's visit to Bermuda was made possible through the generous support of Karen Grissette, the US Consul General and a Somersfield parent.

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US academic aims to expose youth to wonders of science
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US academic aims to expose youth to wonders of science

Royal Gazette — Vernon Morris, a professor of chemistry and environmental sciences and the director of the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences at Arizona State University, has mentored more than 200 students, while his programmes have reached more than 50,000 students worldwide. We’re looking forward to welcoming him on campus this week.

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Tech Training for Somersfield Teachers
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Tech Training for Somersfield Teachers

Somersfield Academy teachers took to the classroom yesterday as students to learn about the latest educational technologies which included Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Coding, Papertronics, Little-Bits electronics, robotics, AI (artificial intelligence), 3D printing and makerspaces.

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Somersfield Students Empower Peers and Promote STEM in Community Projects
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Somersfield Students Empower Peers and Promote STEM in Community Projects

Somersfield students showcased their creativity and community impact through the M3 Community Project. Teams addressed various needs, including empowering girls with workshops on art, dance, and writing, and launching a VEX IQ robotics programme at West Pembroke Primary School to promote STEM learning. Their efforts highlighted Somersfield's commitment to inspiring socially conscious, independent thinkers.

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Somersfield Students Launch Robotics Programme at West Pembroke, Bridging Tech Gaps for Bermuda’s Youth
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Somersfield Students Launch Robotics Programme at West Pembroke, Bridging Tech Gaps for Bermuda’s Youth

Somersfield students Kairo Morton, Bobby Cooper, and Enoch Richardson are teaching robotics to students at West Pembroke Primary through a 13-week programme called BermyBots. Kairo, who created the initiative, aims to bridge the tech gap between public and private schools. With $6,000 in sponsorship, the boys hope to expand BermyBots into a camp, empowering more Bermudian children with tech skills.

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Somersfield’s Robotics team heading for Florida
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Somersfield’s Robotics team heading for Florida

The Somersfield robotics team, Bermuda's first Lego robotics group, has been invited to the World Championship in Lakeland, Florida. Competing with teams from 20 countries, they are tackling food contamination for the Food Factor competition. Coaches praised their efforts in their first robotics tournament year.

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