Somersfield Academy News
Somersfield Academy Holds Peace Day
Somersfield Academy celebrated Peace Day on September 21 with messages of peace and reflection led by M5 Prefects. The event included a solo performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" by M5 Prefect Lily Crofts and a time capsule ceremony initiated by primary students Zoe Mir and Grace Lightowler. The capsule, to be opened on the school’s 50th anniversary, was placed at the centre of the school's Legacy Walkway.
Somersfield plans $6m expansion
Somersfield Academy aims to provide the full International Baccalaureate at the school, which was founded as a Montessori school in 1991.
Classes Make Plastic Pledge After Exploring Impact of Pollution on Environment
As part of Somersfield Academy’s Montessori cultural curriculum, the students in Ms Osborne and Ms Raynor’s class explored the animals, plants, and habitats of the world. A huge emphasis is made on the interdependence of all living things with attention given to how humans affect their environment. The primary students recently began looking at our ocean habitat.
Students keep the MLK baton alive
Schoolchildren across the island took part in an event to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. The “Passing the Baton” project involved middle and senior-level pupils from a number of Bermuda’s public and private schools.
Somersfield Students Give Back
Somersfield Academy students Gregg Mwangi, Tatum Brewer, and Grayson Toogood have formed community project group Waves of Gratitude. Their goal is to “give back to the people who give in our community”. The students are going to highlight volunteers from various charities and commemorate them for giving back to the community. They are also going to get their hands dirty and volunteer. They hope you enjoy their articles.
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 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.