Somersfield Academy News
Somersfield Academy: Dreamers Doers Makers
Somersfield Academy hosted its Montessori & Middle Years Programme Personal Project Exhibition last month. Students showcased their original pieces of work, which included an eco-friendly catamaran, a Spanish children’s book, a documentary on “why we fight”, a model of a sustainable Bermudian home and a series of artworks to help those who struggle with anxiety. They reveal what inspired their projects.
Students Encouraging Culture of Volunteering
Somersfield Academy students Gregg Mwangi, Tatum Brewer, and Grayson Toogood have formed Waves of Gratitude, a group celebrating Bermuda’s volunteers. Through their weekly column, they aim to raise awareness of volunteer opportunities, especially for young people. Over the coming weeks, they will highlight nine charities, sharing insights from interviews & their own volunteering experiences.
Somersfield Academy Peace Day
Somersfield Academy launched a "Coins For A Cause" fundraising drive from September 21 to 28, supporting Caribbean island residents impacted by storms. Coinciding with the UN's International Day of Peace, the initiative encourages students to donate for rebuilding efforts. The school began Peace Day with reflections, peace messages, and a global sing-along of "Light a Candle for Peace."
Year in Review: Somersfield Academy
This year Somersfield Academy has been celebrating their 25th anniversary.
Somersfield Students Raise $1,700 for Kids’ Discovery Garden at Christmas Fair
Three Somersfield M3 students—Frankie Arnold, Darius Mills & Alessio Dane-Pinardi—organised a Christmas Fair fundraiser at the Botanical Gardens, raising $1,700 for the "Kids’ Discovery Garden" project supported by Masterworks. The event featured vendors, a train ride & children’s entertainment.
Somersfield Students Empower Peers and Promote STEM in Community Projects
Somersfield students showcased their creativity and community impact through the M3 Community Project. Teams addressed various needs, including empowering girls with workshops on art, dance, and writing, and launching a VEX IQ robotics programme at West Pembroke Primary School to promote STEM learning. Their efforts highlighted Somersfield's commitment to inspiring socially conscious, independent thinkers.
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.