Somersfield Academy News
M3 Students Host Charity Walk
Yusef Bushara, Jordan Etemadi, and Morgan Kempe will see their M3 Community Project put into action on Sunday, May 15 with a Family Fun 5K being held for the Bermuda Heart Foundation.
Teens bring families together for charity
Yusef Bushara, Jordan Etemadi, and Morgan Kempe have teamed up for a day of community service, bringing families and friends together in the name of better health. The Somersfield Academy trio set up the Family Fun 5K walk and contacted the Bermuda Heart Foundation as a worthy cause.
Somersfield Students Launch Robotics Programme at West Pembroke, Bridging Tech Gaps for Bermuda’s Youth
Somersfield students Kairo Morton, Bobby Cooper, and Enoch Richardson are teaching robotics to students at West Pembroke Primary through a 13-week programme called BermyBots. Kairo, who created the initiative, aims to bridge the tech gap between public and private schools. With $6,000 in sponsorship, the boys hope to expand BermyBots into a camp, empowering more Bermudian children with tech skills.
Somersfield Student Invited to Southern Honours String Festival
Somersfield Academy student Chrysda Smith, along with other advanced string students, participated in the Southern Honours String Festival, where they had the opportunity to rehearse and perform with students from North Carolina and Virginia. The experience included a masterclass with Violin Professor Marjorie Bagley.
Community Projects that Matter
On Friday last week Somersfield Academy hosted its M3 Class of 2015 Community Project. The M3 Community Project focuses on community and service, encouraging students to explore their rights and responsibility to implement service as action in the community.
Somersfield Girls Give Back To Community
Somersfield Academy M3 students Victoria Mello, Jaedah Trott & Asia Seymour raised $1,200 for WindReach’s Life Skills Programme through events like movie screenings & a spring fair raffle. Their efforts not only supported WindReach’s mission but also inspired the trio to continue giving back.
Somersfield Wins Overseas Robotics Event
The Somersfield Academy Lego robotics team won first place at the IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition with a 97/100 score. Their "King of the Hill" robot excelled in challenges, thanks to the team’s expertise and guidance from coach Mark Brown and mentors. Somersfield’s robotics programme continues to thrive.
Somersfield students celebrate Bermuda Day
Somersfield Academy's Children’s House celebrated Bermuda Day with a vibrant parade & mini marathon featuring record attendance, creative floats, Gombeys, & steel pan music.
Alumnus Shamar Morris earns XL Catlin Scholarship
Former Somersfield Academy high honours student Shamar Morris has been awarded the prestigious 2015 XL Catlin Scholarship. Excelling in academics, music & leadership, Shamar's achievements include Youth Parliament Speaker, IB success & community service. He'll study Actuarial Science at UofT.
Somersfield Students Shine in Life Skills Programme Celebration
Somersfield Academy students proudly earned certificates for completing the Life Skills Programme, celebrated alongside CADA, the Department for National Drug Control & Pride Bermuda. The programme equips youth with confidence & skills to navigate challenges & prevent substance abuse.