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Thrilling Victories: Somersfield U16 & O16 Netball Teams Triumph Over Berkeley
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Thrilling Victories: Somersfield U16 & O16 Netball Teams Triumph Over Berkeley

Somersfield’s senior netball teams scored double wins against Berkeley! The U16s dominated from start to finish with flying interceptions & epic shots. The O16s kept us on the edge of our seats, sealing a 17-16 victory in the final seconds thanks to skilled shooting & interceptions. Thank you to Debré Evans for umpiring!

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Somersfield Student Competes in International Public Speaking Competition
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Somersfield Student Competes in International Public Speaking Competition

Zarah Siddiqi ‘26 represented Somersfield at the International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition. The event featured 99 international students from the USA, Canada, and India competing alongside 16 Bermudian students. Zarah showcased her public speaking skills in categories like Parliamentary Debate and Dramatic Interpretation.

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Zarah Siddiqi Shines in WeSpeak Teen Video Competition
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Zarah Siddiqi Shines in WeSpeak Teen Video Competition

Zarah Siddiqi has secured second place in the WeSpeak Teen Video Competition themed “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” alongside Keante Simmons in first and Sophie Kulkarni in third. The competition, inspired by the UN’s International Day of the Girl Child, highlighted the talents of Bermuda's young women, with Zarah’s vision reflecting inclusivity and hope for a brighter, more equitable world.

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School highlights education as ‘powerful tool’ for peace
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School highlights education as ‘powerful tool’ for peace

This Royal Gazette article highlights the role of education in achieving world peace during a student-led ceremony ahead of the International Day of Peace. This Somersfield tradition emphasises the school’s commitment to peace and its integration of Montessori and IB programmes to foster global awareness.

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International Peace Day Ceremony
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International Peace Day Ceremony

Somersfield Academy is deeply committed to fostering a culture of peace and inclusion. Maria Montessori, a visionary educator, emphasised the pivotal role of children in shaping a peaceful future for humanity. Her belief that education is the pathway to peace resonates strongly with Somersfield’s mission.

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The importance of education
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The importance of education

Somersfield Academy is pleased to share an article by student Zarah Siddiqi, advocating for education as a universal right. Zarah emphasises the transformative power of education to break cycles of poverty, improve social skills, and build a better future. She calls for Bermuda to recognise education’s vital role in societal progress.

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CAS Project: Jasmin, Desmond, & Cameron
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CAS Project: Jasmin, Desmond, & Cameron

Three DP2 students, Jasmin Hasselkuss , Desmond Crockwell, and Cameron Simons have been working on their project that features community service and helpful initiatives, focusing on the local Christ Church. Their goal is to provide food for people in need and spread awareness throughout the community about the issue of hunger in Bermuda.

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MYP Students participate in BUEI Youth Climate Summit
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MYP Students participate in BUEI Youth Climate Summit

The BUEI Bermuda Youth Climate Summit took place this week with over 150 students aged 13-22 from schools across the island, including ten participants from Somersfield Academy. Guided by Hannah Horsfield, Education Programmes Coordinator at BUEI and a Somersfield alumna, students collaborated to foster engagement on global climate issues, inspiring them to be active contributors to positive change in their communities. Together, they laid the foundation for a year of youth-led activities centered around local climate concerns in conservation, sustainability, and climate justice.

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