Somersfield Academy News
Weaving a Rich Tapestry of Artistic Journeys
Somersfield Academy presents Tapestry, a showcase blending dance, gymnastics, music, and visual arts. Highlights include performances by the Somersfield Steel Orchestra, acrobats, singers, and an art exhibition. The event celebrates student talents and arts culture on June 14. Tickets available now!
Tapestry: Weaving a rich tapestry of artistic journeys
Combining the visual arts with the performing arts is not always easy, but Somersfield Academy will attempt to do just that this weekend with a special performance. The event, called Tapestry, will incorporate dance, gymnastics, visual arts, and music.
Somersfield Academy cleans up at Earth Day video contest
Somersfield Academy students shone in the Bermuda National Trust Earth Day Video Contest, creating impactful videos on themes like sustainability & ocean conservation.
Innovation & Partnerships for Educational Excellence
Somersfield Academy, in partnership with BEN, hosted the “Big Ideas Educators Event,” showcasing Dr Michael Reichert’s research on gendered learning. Focused on building connections & challenging stereotypes, the event highlighted Somersfield's commitment to innovation, inclusion, & community collaboration.
Somersfield Academy Student Excels at International Debate Tournament Amid Earthquake in Mexico
Somersfield Academy’s Asha Symons, 13, represented Bermuda at the Pan American Debate Tournament in Mexico, facing top teams and an unexpected 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Competing internationally for the first time, Asha showed off her skills and Somersfield’s commitment to global learning.
Somersfield Student Yassine Chentouf Shines as Bermuda’s Youngest Comedian
Eleven-year-old Yassine Chentouf, son of Chewstick co-founder Najib Chentouf, is making waves as a budding comedian. Raised in the creative Chewstick community, Yassine blends humour, storytelling, and charisma, proving he's not just a funny kid—he’s a natural entertainer.
A Call to Action: Protecting Bermuda’s Waters for Future Generations
In this thoughtful letter to The Royal Gazette, 16-year-old Somersfield Academy student Fae Sapsford urges Bermuda to prioritise environmental conservation. Reflecting on the Bermuda Zoological Society’s Youth Conference, she advocates for the Blue Halo marine reserve, highlighting its ecological and economic benefits.
Young Students Swept by Joyful Tide of Opera
Opera, why opera? Somersfield Academy primary school parents have probably heard this question more than once in the last couple of weeks. Somersfield recently staged an opera with its primary school students as cast members. To pull off this feat they hired Sanford and Judy Jones of Savannah, Georgia who run a company called Youth Opera International out of Savannah, Georgia.
Somersfield’s ‘Harlequin’ Production was a Group Effort
Somersfield Academy hosted the play Harlequin, with Tyler DoCouto and Kate Tobin alternating in the lead role. The production featured stunning costumes, creative set design, and a heartwarming story about friendship and generosity, brought to life by 60+ students under expert direction.
Somersfield Academy Students Shine in Shakespeare Workshop
Somersfield Academy students recently participated in workshops hosted by Steve Kirkham from Frantic Assembly, an award-winning UK theatre group. The workshops focused on using movement to enhance theatre performance. Students, including Yassine Chentouf, Mackenzie Paul, and Victoria Mello, gained valuable skills.