Somersfield Academy News
Somersfield’s Culture of Giving
At this busy time of year, there are plenty of opportunities to support our student initiatives! To make things easier, we’ve centralised Somersfield’s fundraising efforts. This streamlined approach ensures a smooth, stress-free process while empowering our learners to achieve their goals. Thank you for your support!
Somersfield Academy Students Join UN Conference on Gender Equality
Over March break, DP1 students participated in the UNIS UN Conference on Gender Equality in Manhattan. The conference united over 30 schools worldwide. Students engaged in workshops, debates, and panel discussions, hearing from high-ranking diplomats including Ambassadors of Sweden, Iceland, and Malta.
5 Benefits of Sending Your Child on a Service and Action Trip to Ecuador
As parents, we are constantly seeking opportunities for our children's growth and development. One remarkable avenue for their personal and academic growth is sending them on a one-week International Baccalaureate (IB) Service and Action trip to Ecuador. You won’t believe these five compelling reasons why this experience can be life-changing for your child.
SA Students Join National Debate Team at WSDC Vietnam 2023
Two of our national debate champions, Oliver Cherry, 16, and Ann Pursell, 15, join the Bermuda National Debate Team as they head for WSDC 2023 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Somersfield MYP/DP Students Debate Global Issues at GCIMUN
Somersfield Academy delegation of M4 and DP students flew to New York over the weekend to participate in The Global Classrooms International Model United Nations Conference (GCIMUN). Over 1,000 students participated from 37 schools from around the world.
Somersfield Students Take Innovations to Canada Contest
Somersfield Academy students are showcasing their talents at the First Lego League Challenge in Toronto, competing with 20 teams from Ontario. Their project, focusing on hurricane preparedness and food security for Bermuda, has already earned praise from Minister Michael Dunkley for its innovation and practical impact.
Ten Somersfield Academy pupils attend UN conference
Ten Somersfield Academy students and two teachers attended the 12th annual Model UN Conference in New York on May 11. Over three days, they engaged in debate and discussion on global issues, with speeches from UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and US Ambassador Susan Rice, gaining valuable insights into the UN.
Somersfield students help build a carpentry workshop at Peruvian boarding house
Somersfield Academy students and teachers travelled to Peru to build extensions to a boarding house near Cusco, improving conditions for local children. As part of their Community Service curriculum, they constructed walls for a carpentry workshop and stoves for village homes. The success of the trip has inspired plans for future projects in other developing regions.