Somersfield Academy News
Alumni Brings Somersfield Values to Marketing Internship
Desmond Crockwell’s summer role at LiveNet reflects the values nurtured at Somersfield Academy. From his M5 Personal Project to IB CAS, his journey shaped him into a socially conscious, independent thinker—now bringing creativity and purpose to LiveNet’s marketing team.
Denton Hurdle Awards 2025: Congratulations Carina Bortoli
Carina Bortoli '25 won the 2025 High School Girls Denton Hurdle Award! Congratulations also to nominees Eva Desjardins, Leo Hyland, Mia DaPonte, Maikel Dela Cruz & Gordon Smith for representing Somersfield with dedication, character & athletic achievement.
Somersfield Academy Crowned National Badminton Champions
Somersfield Academy has dominated Bermuda's badminton circuit, winning four out of five major national titles in 2024–25. With standout players across age groups and expert coaching from Emma Moran-Lee, the school has cemented its place as a rising badminton powerhouse.
Somersfield Academy Students Place 2nd, 6th and 7th in KPMG Investment Challenge
Somersfield Academy’s Money Raiders placed 2nd in the 2025 KPMG Investment Challenge, earning $6,000 for the school. Cash Flow Cartel and RiskyBusinessSA also placed in the top 10. All three teams showed strong strategy and teamwork in a volatile market.
M1 & M2’s Pop Art with a Bermudian Twist
Thirteen M1 & M2 students brought pop art to Pitt’s Bay Road in the School Mural Contest, reimagining Bermudian icons with Warhol-inspired flair. Their mural blended soft pastels, bold kites & printmaking techniques—earning Third Place and $2,000 in arts funding.
Somersfield Students Take on Global Challenges at GCIMUN in NYC
Somersfield M4 & DP1 students recently returned from New York after representing Palau, Turkey & the UK at the GCIMUN conference. From UN debates to NYC exploration, the weekend offered global learning & local pride.
Jared Arnante ’31 Meets Premier After Spelling Bee Victory
Jared Arnante ’31 met Premier David Burt after winning the Verbal Victory Spelling Bee. The event celebrated young Bermudians’ language skills, with Jared earning top honours among nine finalists from schools across the island.
Spelling Bee Champion Jared Arnante ’31 Visits the Governor
Jared Arnante ’31, winner of the Verbal Victory Spelling Bee, visited Government House to meet the Governor. Jared was joined by runner-up Olivia Brown and third-place finisher Samantha Hernandez to celebrate their success in the island-wide competition.
Jared Arnante ‘31 Wins Inaugural Bermuda Spelling Bee
Somersfield Academy’s Jared Arnante, 10, won the inaugural Bermuda Spelling Bee. Competing against top spellers, he prevailed after 20+ rounds, tackling words like “mnemonic” & “lugubrious.” Fellow Somersfield student Conor Lim also competed. A proud moment for Somersfield!
Somersfield Presents Matilda The Musical JR
Somersfield Academy presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. on Friday, January 31 at 5:00pm and Saturday, February 1 at 2:00pm and 6:30pm in the Somersfield hall. Directed by Gerlie Bell, the show highlights themes of courage and empathy, aligning with Somersfield’s mission. Tickets: ptix.bm/Matilda.