Somersfield Academy News
Celebrating Somersfield’s Young Citizens Award Honourees
Somersfield Academy celebrates our students & alumni recognised at the 2013 Young Citizens Awards: Lily Crofts (Primary), Hana Bushara (Middle) & Reem Bushara (Alumna). Their leadership, kindness & dedication to the community embody the values that make Somersfield proud.
Celebrating Somersfield Alum Nicholas Hall: A RenRe Scholarship Recipient
Nicholas Hall, recipient of the $25,000 RenRe Scholarship, began his journey at Somersfield Academy, completing the IB Middle Years Programme. Somersfield’s emphasis on intellectual curiosity, leadership, & service built the foundation for his success, showcasing the strength of its values-driven education.
Somersfield Star Squad Jump onto the World Stage
Somersfield Academy's Star Squad made their mark at the World Jump Rope Championships in Orlando, competing against top teams. Despite being novice jumpers, the students, including Yusef, Toby Gibbons, and Hasna Turner, impressed with their skills and set goals for next year's event.
Somersfield Students Compete at World Jump Rope Championship
Eleven Somersfield Academy students, aged 10-14, are competing in the World Jump Rope Championship in Orlando, Florida. Judged on speed, freestyle, & group techniques, the team was inspired by a February workshop with the Comet Skippers. Coaches Sionna Barto & Irene Pimental lead this exciting effort.
Somersfield Students Lead Clean-Up Effort, Sparking Call for Environmental Action
St George’s North MP Kenneth Bascome advocates for a bottle bill to tackle littering after 50 Somersfield Academy students collected 60 bags of rubbish in a two-hour clean-up from Berry Road to Tobacco Bay. Bascome praised their efforts & called for residents to show more pride in Bermuda's environment.
Somersfield Co-founder Fahy Calls it a Day After a ‘Fabulous 22 Years’
Gwen Fahy, one of the founding teachers of Somersfield Academy, is retiring after more than two decades with the school. The Royal Gazette recently met with Mrs Fahy to discuss her years with the school.She first started as a teaching assistant when it opened as the Montessori Academy at Tivoli in Warwick in 1991.
Somersfield’s Leah Smith Honoured at Denton Hurdle Awards
Leah Smith of Somersfield Academy was honoured at the Denton Hurdle Awards for her outstanding achievements in sports, academics, and the arts. Excelling in football, basketball, netball, tennis, & track, Leah is also a talented dancer, violinist, & high honours student, showcasing remarkable dedication.
Somersfield Students Explore Science & Nature at Nonsuch Island Camp
Somersfield Academy students joined peers from Cedarbridge & Saltus at the Nonsuch Island Natural History Camp. Supported by local organisations, the camp featured field trips, conservation projects, & lectures, offering hands-on learning in geology, marine ecosystems, & Bermuda’s natural heritage.
Somersfield Students Bring Bermuda's Heritage to Life with 3D Models
Somersfield Academy's P5 Innovations students created 3D models of Bermuda National Trust properties Verdmont and Waterville. Led by Innovations Director Mark Brown, students measured, scaled, and modelled the buildings, which will be available on Thingiverse for public download & 3D printing in June.
Somersfield Academy Students Contribute to "Write It Down" Project, Preserving Bermuda's Senior Stories
Somersfield Academy students have contributed to the "Write It Down" project, led by Fredrick Hassell, MBE, which records the stories of seniors in Bermuda. Under the guidance of teachers Megan Troake and Jason Hammer, students conducted interviews with elders, capturing memories of life in Bermuda without modern conveniences. The project highlights the importance of preserving local history and fostering connections between generations.