Somersfield Academy News
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 Primary 5 Innovations Class Explores Impact of Town Cut Modifications
The P5 Innovations Class, led by Mr Brown, explored the potential impact of modifying Town Cut. Students examined a government study, interviewed various stakeholders, and assessed environmental and economic concerns.
Talented students show off their Biodiversity projects
Somersfield Academy hosted Biodiversity Day, showcasing student projects from all levels. P6 created an energy web displaying 15 Bermuda ecosystems and their species interdependence. Other classes explored Bermuda’s mangroves, coral reefs, African savannas, and the Amazon rainforest's fragility.
Somersfield Academy's Nate Lang Wins Bermuda SpellDown, Bringing Home Top Prizes for School
Somersfield Academy student Nate Lang, age 10, won the Bermuda SpellDown, securing the title of Bermuda's best speller. Competing against 22 students from various schools, Nate triumphed in the finals held at Mount Saint Agnes. He won a Disney World cruise, a laptop, and a Phoenix Stores certificate. Additionally, Somersfield Academy received a hi-tech printer and fax machine as part of Nate's victory.
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.
Parents Support Montessori Method
News Editor Carol Parker Trott looks at two visions of schooling, Montessori and a proposed "Academy of Tomorrow''. One, Montessori Academy has thrived with its Learn As You Go philosophy. In the other, controversial educator Muriel Wade Smith wants to build a school which will develop future leaders of the Country.