Somersfield Academy News
Somersfield Academy Supports Local Tsunami Relief Efforts
In the aftermath of the devastating tsunami that affected numerous Asian countries, communities across the globe have been rallying to provide much-needed relief and support. The following excerpt from The Royal Gazette highlights the efforts of Somersfield Academy in contributing to the ongoing tsunami relief.
Somersfield Student Shines: Idrees Sharieff Wins Top Prize in Christmas Story Contest
In this year’s Christmas Story competition, 10-year-old Idrees Sharieff from Somersfield Academy won first prize with his dynamic tale of friends saving Christmas from a bah-humbug plot. Fellow Somersfield student Jaciano Furbert-Wade received an honorable mention for his whimsical story of a mischievous skink. The competition saw 103 student and 51 adult entries, highlighting the island’s creative spirit.
Somersfield Plans to Expand
Somersfield has submitted plans for a new two-storey International Baccalaureate Centre (IBC) on its Devonshire campus. The building will add classrooms, a library, and spaces for science and art. Pending approval, construction could begin this summer, with completion set for September, aligning with the school’s growth through its IB programme expansion.
Somersfield Hosts Budding Chef Competition
In a positive rivalry that has been going on for the past four years, the Scouts and Cubs of Bermuda held their annual 'Budding Chef Competition' on Saturday November 22, at Somersfield Academy. This is the day when Scouts and Cubs must either, cook alone or with another male and have their food items judged. The categories for this year were fish, chicken, casseroles, and, of course, desserts
Private schools agree on policy for admissions
Private schools in Bermuda have come to an agreement over when primary one students will be admitted into their classes in an effort to relieve anxiety for parents. The six private schools that take five-year-olds will all inform parents no earlier than February 6 of next year whether their children have been accepted for the following September term.
How to Avoid the First Day of School Blues
At the end of each summer, and school starts, many parents and young school age children feel anxious. When your five year old begins that educational benchmark, both of you might feel a twinge of sadness when you say goodbye each day.
Two Somersfield Student Place in Hurricane Art Contest
Somersfield students Yuki Hoshina & Ryan Branco won third and first place, respectively, in their age categories of The Royal Gazette and Bermuda Red Cross Hurricane Art Contest.
Student Singers Perform at First Major Public Art Installation
Close to a thousand prayer flags were installed in the front portico of Hamilton City Hall and Arts Centre - the first major public art installation in Bermuda. Somersfield Academy Singers participated in the opening of the installation by singing a song written by Ronald Lightbourne called, "Small Blue Planet".
Theresa Hinton Places Third in Mathematics Essay Competition
The Bermuda Council of Teachers of Mathematics hosted their first Mathematics Essay Competition in April to celebrate Mathematics Month. This year's topics was "Math - Who Needs It?" for the Middle and Senior School levels.
'Peace Pole' dedicated at Somersfield
Children at Somersfield Academy were joined by their families to plant a prayer for world peace yesterday at a celebration to mark Earth Day.