Somersfield Academy News
Schools take part in Shakespeare festival
Somersfield Academy will perform The Tempest as part of the Bermuda Shakespeare Schools Festival at The Berkeley Institute. English teacher Charlie Judd praises the collaboration between local schools, while students Tess Spencer, Camilla Papadopoulo, and Shamar Morris share their experiences with the play.
Shamar Morris Excels at Commonwealth Day Youth Summit
At the Commonwealth Day Youth Summit, Shamar Morris from Somersfield Academy played a key role in the team that earned top honours. Their presentation on political issues related to illegal immigration in the Commonwealth impressed the judges. Shamar and his team showcased strong collaboration and insight, highlighting the significant role of youth in addressing global challenges.
Students doing their part to stomp out crime
Shamar Morris and Camila Papadopoulo, both 14, are creating a calendar with their classmates at Somersfield Academy to support Crime Stoppers Bermuda. The project helps raise awareness and encourages young people to report crimes. The calendars will be given out to schools and businesses before Christmas.
Somersfield's Shamar Morris to Feature in James Richardson's Debut CD Concert
Fourteen-year-old Shamar Morris, a Somersfield Academy student, is excited to showcase his violin and piano talents at James Richardson’s debut CD concert. Shamar aims to inspire his peers to see music as a valuable pursuit and not just a "not cool" option.
Somersfield Students serenade Prince Edward
Prince Edward visited Somersfield Academy, where students serenaded him with a Taylor Swift song. He praised the school's new Duke of Edinburgh programme and met with 460 students.
End of term fun featured kites, scavenger hunt and quiz
On the last day of the second term at Somersfield Academy, MYP students enjoyed a special Fun Day packed with activities. The day began with a school-wide scavenger hunt, where students raced to solve riddles and find answers posted around the school. They then gathered materials for kite-making, participated in a general knowledge quiz, and tackled various challenges. The day concluded with flying Bermuda kites and a countdown to the term's end.