Somersfield Academy News
Senior School Netball Team Makes Somersfield History
Somersfield’s senior school netball team made history as runners up in the BSSF Tournament — the school’s first ever medal in this event. With a young squad, they won four of five games and showed real determination against older, more experienced teams.
Student Leadership Council Shares Plans for 2025-26
Meet the newly appointed 2025–26 Student Leadership Council, a thoughtful and enthusiastic group ready to strengthen student voice, build community, and lead key initiatives across Somersfield. Read more about their vision for the year ahead.
Under 16s Triumph, Over 16s Rally in Hard-Fought Clash with Warwick
Somersfield’s Under 16s dominated Warwick with a 30–4 win, led by MVP Sydney Troake and MIP Emily Paulos. The Over 16s battled hard, delivering a strong second half despite a 13–21 loss, with standout performances from Paige and the defensive trio Riley, Dezirae and Heidi.
Back-to-Back Wins for Somersfield in League Matches Against CedarBridge
Somersfield played against CedarBridge and won both league matches. The U16s secured a 24–7 victory with standout performances from Sydney, Milena, Margot, and Annabel. The O16s won 23–5, with Riley earning MVP and strong contributions from Paige, Naomi, and Sydney.
U16 Netball Shines in Double-Header at BHS
Our U16 netballers faced BHS in a double-header yesterday! After a 20-11 loss to their first team, they bounced back to a 24-12 win over the second team. MVP Sydney Troake and MIP Riley Jones led the way. Next up: Berkeley after the October break. Thanks to alumna Shi-Vaughn Lee for umpiring!
Strong Somersfield Showing at National Junior Badminton Tournament
Somersfield Academy hosted the National Junior Badminton Tournament on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12. The event brought together more than 70 players who competed in over 250 matches across two days. Many Somersfield students participated and earned podium finishes.
Somersfield Hosts Badminton League Opener as First Team Takes Early Lead
Somersfield Academy hosted the opening round of the Senior School Co-Ed Badminton League, welcoming players from across the island. Our First Team sits top of the league after two wins, while the Second Team battled hard in close matches, showing skill, teamwork & sportsmanship.
Somersfield Student Leadership Hosts International Day of Peace Ceremony
Somersfield Academy came together to celebrate its annual International Day of Peace, led by the newly appointed Student Leadership Council. The ceremony featured speeches by SLC President Dezirae Darrell, a moving performance of Songs of Freedom by Ameina Soares, and remarks from SLC Chair Yemaya Iris, highlighting peace, empathy, and inclusion.
Somersfield Students Take on Global Challenges at GCIMUN in NYC
Somersfield M4 & DP1 students recently returned from New York after representing Palau, Turkey & the UK at the GCIMUN conference. From UN debates to NYC exploration, the weekend offered global learning & local pride.
Somersfield Athletes Go the Distance at BSSF Track & Field
Somersfield Academy athletes delivered impressive performances at the BSSF senior school track & field event. Highlights include Grant Reese's gold in the U16 boys discus, Roman Jones qualifying for the 200m final, and Sydney Troake's gold in the U16 girls shot put. Many more athletes excelled!