Somersfield Academy News
Techie with a Sense of Adventure
Eli Carpol enjoys playing video games and his knowledge, passion and expertise shone through in his personal project: ‘Building a Gaming PC’.
Driven to Overcome Dyslexia
As a dyslexic herself, Hanna Taylor feels very strongly about the fact that dyslexics need more help both in and out of school. For her personal project therefore, she used her knowledge and experience to create tools to help younger dyslexics.
You’re Never Fully Dressed Without Quality Clothes
J’yindae Preece believes everyone deserves good quality clothes. He also likes to sew.
Caring, Compassionate, Inspired by her Friends
Katiah Rogers chose a topical but emotive subject for her personal project, examining the issue of mental health depicted through art.
Somersfield M5 Students Showcase Personal Projects
Somersfield Academy will host its M5 Personal Projects Showcase in the school gymnasium. The projects, linked to the 2022 Sustainable Development Goals, reflect the students' inquiry, action, and reflection. As part of the IB Middle Years Programme, M5 students must develop a project based on personal interest, write a 15-page report, and present their findings. The event celebrates student engagement and promotes project-based, student-centred learning.
M5 Students Show Off Personal Projects
School projects ranging from pop art-inspired recycled sneakers to soul food were showcased at Somersfield Academy yesterday. The projects were among the work displayed by M5 pupils as part of their International Baccalaureate middle-year programme, which covered topics such as social justice, sustainability, and religion.
Celebrating Creativity: Somersfield M5 Students Shine Through Personal Projects
Somersfield Academy’s M5 students showcased their passions through Personal Projects, exploring diverse topics such as music, sports, mental health, environmentalism, and cultural heritage. Each project highlighted creativity, commitment, and reflection, embodying the academy's mission to inspire independent thinkers.
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.
Getting published a ‘Dream’ for Shanyce Morris
At just 15, Shanyce Morris published Paria Street, a 100-page novel exploring themes like PTSD, abuse, & autism. The book, written for her Somersfield Academy IB personal project, is available on Amazon. Shanyce hopes to raise awareness & plans to continue her writing journey.
Somersfield Academy Students Showcase Creativity in IB Personal Projects
Somersfield Academy MYP students presented diverse IB projects, from Cani Swan's hovercraft to Zydeja Burgess's fashion show raising $500 for charity. Other highlights included Sachio Harrison’s $15,000 walkathon fundraiser, Noah Tompkins’s music album, and Marcus Bassett’s sci-fi story.