Somersfield Academy News
Somersfield Mathematicians Shine Globally
Somersfield students have once again secured top global rankings in the November Caribou Mathematics Contests. The exceptional achievements of these budding mathematicians underscore the school's commitment to academic excellence.
MYP & DP Students Attend Youth Entrepreneurship Summit
Somersfield Academy DP2 students recently seized the opportunity to expand their entrepreneurial horizons at the Youth Entrepreneurship Summit held at Pier 6. The summit proved to be an invaluable experience, offering a platform for budding business minds to glean insights from successful entrepreneurs and uncover the secrets to their triumphs.
Secondary Students Navigate Challenges in Cardboard Boat Race
High school pupils from across the island built and raced cardboard boats at the National Sports Centre on Friday.
During the event, students representing The Berkeley Institute, Bermuda High School, Somersfield Academy, CedarBridge Academy, Bermuda Institute and Warwick Academy had 90 minutes to build a vessel using only cardboard and duct tape.
CAS Project: Naomi & Saraya’s Creamy Spicy Rigatoni
Indulge in a spicy culinary adventure with Naomi Every and Saraya Hart, DP2 students working on their CAS project. Merging Creativity and Service, they've curated 5 tantalizing recipes. Over the next 5 weeks, discover their flavorful creations in the Somersfield Star letter, beginning with an enticing Spicy Rigatoni recipe.
MYP Students participate in BUEI Youth Climate Summit
The BUEI Bermuda Youth Climate Summit took place this week with over 150 students aged 13-22 from schools across the island, including ten participants from Somersfield Academy. Guided by Hannah Horsfield, Education Programmes Coordinator at BUEI and a Somersfield alumna, students collaborated to foster engagement on global climate issues, inspiring them to be active contributors to positive change in their communities. Together, they laid the foundation for a year of youth-led activities centered around local climate concerns in conservation, sustainability, and climate justice.
Somersfield Students Immerse Themselves in Bermuda Tech Day
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the students of Somersfield Academy's DP1 design class recently embarked on a journey into the heart of innovation at Bermuda Tech Day. The event proved to be a captivating exploration of various tech realms, featuring enlightening talks from distinguished speakers.
Taking a Stand Against Bullying: SA's Anti-Bullying Week
This week at Somersfield Academy, we took a collective stand against bullying by actively participating in the annual Anti-Bullying Week. In the spirit of embracing individuality and fostering unity, our students donned odd socks as a symbol of celebrating uniqueness. The quirky initiative aimed not only to celebrate diversity but also to send a clear message to bullies that we stand united against their actions. Our vibrant, mismatched socks became a visual representation of our commitment to 'sock it' to bullying.
Somersfield Student attend Inaugural CURB Student Leadership Conference
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda (CURB) hosted its inaugural Student Leadership Conference on October 24th and 25th, 2023. Under the theme "Building Bridges, Empowering Change," with students gathering from across the island — seven Somersfield Academy students, Emma Allington ‘26, Naomi Crofton ‘27, Dez Darrell ‘27, Aalihay Haffar ‘26, Taylor Herzog ‘26, JitShuen Liew ‘27, and Zarah Siddiqi ‘26, joined the conversation to foster profound discussions on racial equity and community evolution among students.
SPTA Sponsors Diwali Celebration
Diwali is celebrated in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, and is also known as the festival of lights. It is associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and marks the beginning of the fiscal year.
Culinary Creativity and Service: Naomi and Saraya's CAS Project Unveils 5 Weeks of Delicious Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey with Naomi Every and Saraya Hart's CAS project, featuring 5 weeks of delicious recipes. In an interview by fellow student Zarah Siddiqi, explore the blend of creativity and service behind their creations. Stay tuned for a flavorful adventure in the Somersfield Star newsletter!