Somersfield Academy News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Robotics team show they are programmed to win
The rookie Somersfield Academy Lego Robotics Team won three trophies at the FLL Toronto Regional Competition. They secured the robot challenge trophy, the most promising new entry award, and the best innovative solution trophy. Their idea involved using aluminium boxes to protect food containers from pests.
Talented students show off their Biodiversity projects
Somersfield Academy hosted Biodiversity Day, showcasing student projects from all levels. P6 created an energy web displaying 15 Bermuda ecosystems and their species interdependence. Other classes explored Bermuda’s mangroves, coral reefs, African savannas, and the Amazon rainforest's fragility.
Bananas on the table, strawberries in the fridge . . . investigating the mystery of keeping fruit fresh
The annual Somersfield Academy science fair highlights students' innovative projects, such as exploring how light affects fruit preservation. After weeks of research and experimentation, students present their findings to the community. This year, M2 winner Reem Bushara revealed that fruit exposed to light rots faster than fruit kept in the dark.
Somersfield Science fair is a time of tension and reward
In January, Somersfield Academy students dive into science fair preparations, tackling experiments from M1 through M3. Despite the stress, it's an exciting chance to explore personal interests with full topic freedom. The gym transforms into a showcase of colourful, detailed projects. Students present their work to judges and visitors, with awards for top projects and visual presentation. Science teachers, Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Younge, play a crucial role in this educational event. For my final fair, I investigated age and gender impacts on smell, winning 2nd place and a visual presentation award.
Somersfield Academy students show science skills
At the Somersfield Academy Science Fair on February 20, the school's gym was transformed into a showcase for student scientific investigations. One hundred students, aged 11 to 14, presented projects on topics like plant growth and alternative energy. Judged by 24 local scientific experts, the fair highlighted the students' understanding and creativity. Notable winners included Chris Doherty with "Can Coke and Candy Give You Gas?" and Giles Lorimer Turner with "Ant Invaders." Head of Middle Year Programme Science, Sharlene Young, praised the event as a highlight of the year.