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Somersfield Students Make Their Mark at Poetry Slam
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Somersfield Students Make Their Mark at Poetry Slam

In Somersfield's M1 English class, students explored ‘Spoken Word Poems’ under Mrs. Stevens’ guidance. After researching and performing their poems, four students, including Meg Durhager, advanced to the finals. Meg's poem on texting won, highlighted by enthusiastic support from friends and competition against talented peers.

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Somersfield’s Robotics team heading for Florida
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Somersfield’s Robotics team heading for Florida

The Somersfield robotics team, Bermuda's first Lego robotics group, has been invited to the World Championship in Lakeland, Florida. Competing with teams from 20 countries, they are tackling food contamination for the Food Factor competition. Coaches praised their efforts in their first robotics tournament year.

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Spelldown champ treats family to DC trip
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Spelldown champ treats family to DC trip

Nasir Simmons, an M1 Somersfield Academy student and 11-year-old Spelldown champion, won a trip to Washington, DC, where he met basketball heroes from the Washington Wizards and New York Knicks. He also enjoys writing and creating stop-motion films with Lego figures and an iPad app.

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Scholarship winners are torch-bearers for Shakespeare
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Scholarship winners are torch-bearers for Shakespeare

Somersfield Academy students Camila Papadopoulo and Ruggero Barlaba received $1,000 scholarships from the Bermuda Shakespeare Schools Festival. Camila, 14, is wait-listed for New York’s Stagedoor Manor, a renowned acting camp where stars like Robert Downey Jr. trained.

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Aldon Campbell Awarded Third Place in Earth Hour Essay Contest
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Aldon Campbell Awarded Third Place in Earth Hour Essay Contest

Somersfield Academy's Aldon Campbell secured third place in the 12-14 age group at the Earth Hour Essay Contest, organised by Greenrock and Belco. The competition, which received over 260 entries, focused on ways to keep Bermuda green. Campbell's achievement highlights Somersfield's commitment to environmental awareness.

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Shamar Morris Excels at Commonwealth Day Youth Summit
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Shamar Morris Excels at Commonwealth Day Youth Summit

At the Commonwealth Day Youth Summit, Shamar Morris from Somersfield Academy played a key role in the team that earned top honours. Their presentation on political issues related to illegal immigration in the Commonwealth impressed the judges. Shamar and his team showcased strong collaboration and insight, highlighting the significant role of youth in addressing global challenges.

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Somersfield Alumni's Cliff-Jumping Videos Capture Bermuda's Spirit and Go Viral
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Somersfield Alumni's Cliff-Jumping Videos Capture Bermuda's Spirit and Go Viral

15-year-old Giles Lorimer Turner, a Somersfield Academy alumnus now studying at Rugby School, has gained fame through viral YouTube videos of cliff-jumping in Bermuda. Alongside his brothers James and William, and friends from their school days, Giles creates videos that capture their adventures and highlight the beauty of Bermuda's shores. Their work has been praised by Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert.

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