Somersfield Academy News
Somersfield Student Selected to Attend African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference
Somersfield student Asha Caisey has been selected to attend the International African Diaspora Heritage Trail conference in Tanzania. This unique experience will deepen her understanding of African diaspora history & culture, while enhancing her leadership skills & global perspective.
Somersfield Academy Unveils Community Mosaic for Bermuda’s 400th Anniversary
As part of Bermuda's 400th anniversary celebrations, Somersfield Academy created a community mosaic titled A Tribute to Bermuda. Designed by art teacher Kendra Earls, the project involved students, parents, staff, and local companies. Over 75 volunteers, led by Earls and craftsman Jonathan Trott, completed the piece in two months. Funds were raised during the school’s spring fair, and the mosaic was unveiled on September 25.
Somersfield Academy head: Public schools on the right track
Jim Christopher, the new head of Somersfield Academy, supports the Government's adoption of the Cambridge curriculum, believing it will enhance education standards. He emphasises the importance of public education, noting that private schools thrive when public systems are robust. With a history in Canadian education, Dr. Christopher is keen on ensuring Somersfield remains accessible and diverse, focusing on inclusivity, technology, and new programmes.
Somersfield Academy Hosts BIFF Film Camps: A Creative Hub for Aspiring Teen Filmmakers
Somersfield Academy hosts the Bermuda International Film Festival's Film Academy summer camps, where teens aged 14-16 learn filmmaking skills. The campus serves as the location for the boot camp, with students writing, directing, and shooting their own films on-site. The program provides hands-on experience in acting, scriptwriting, and technical aspects of filmmaking, fostering creativity and collaboration.
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.
Somersfield Academy head girl: A voice for students
Kelsea Williams, Head Prefect at Somersfield Academy, oversees the M4 and M5 prefects, her role involves managing the prefects, chairing meetings, and representing student concerns. Kelsea values the role for its portfolio boost and fun perks, like the candy locker and field trip supervision. Outside school, she enjoys socialising, piano, voice lessons, and the Youth in Touch programme. She looks forward to exploring life beyond Bermuda.
Somersfield Academy students show science skills
At the Somersfield Academy Science Fair on February 20, the school's gym was transformed into a showcase for student scientific investigations. One hundred students, aged 11 to 14, presented projects on topics like plant growth and alternative energy. Judged by 24 local scientific experts, the fair highlighted the students' understanding and creativity. Notable winners included Chris Doherty with "Can Coke and Candy Give You Gas?" and Giles Lorimer Turner with "Ant Invaders." Head of Middle Year Programme Science, Sharlene Young, praised the event as a highlight of the year.
'Hands-on Approach' of Retiring Principal of Somersfield Academy will be Missed
Margaret Hallett became principal of Somersfield Academy ten years ago and is now retiring early from the school to seek fresh challenges. She talked to The Royal Gazette about her time at one of the Island's three Montessori facilities.
Students Showcase Creative Personal Projects in IB Exhibition
Nine students from Somersfield Academy's International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme will showcase their personal projects on Friday from 10am to 12.45pm. Projects include kite-making, a photo gallery with poems, a music video, a documentary on youth violence, soccer skills videos, original music, a mural, and a personal identity documentary. Each project integrates an 'area of interaction' such as community service or human ingenuity. The public is invited to attend and view these creative endeavours.
Somersfield Prefects Chosen in Rigorous Process
Somersfield Academy has recently appointed 10 prefects to take on wide range of responsibilities and leadership roles within the school. The prefects were chosen by merit through selection process that included personal interviews with teachers, essays, and character references.