Somersfield Academy News
Music Department Presents: Primary Holiday Concerts!
As the holiday season approaches, we are delighted to announce not one, but two spectacular Christmas plays that promise to fill our school halls with joy and laughter. Mark your calendars for two days of festive fun!
CAS Project: Naomi & Saraya’s Chocolate Lava Cake
Satisfy your sweet tooth with Naomi Every and Saraya Hart's second CAS project recipe: Chocolate Lava Cake. This decadent dessert, born from their blend of Creativity and Service, promises a rich, molten centre and an aesthetically pleasing presentation. Stay tuned as they unveil the recipe in the Somersfield Star letter, elevating your dessert game!
Nurturing Financial Minds: Somersfield Students take part in the KPMG Investment Challenge
We believe in empowering our students with real-world skills that extend beyond the classroom, as exemplified by our students participating in the KPMG Investment Challenge, a thrilling six-month virtual investment competition among middle and high schoolers across the island.
25 Festive Christmas Markets in Bermuda
We're thrilled to unveil our debut in the Bermuda Christmas market scene with our first on Saturday, December 2, from 5 pm to 9 pm. The evening will include the musical stylings of DJ Allstar, a tree lighting ceremony, a walk down Somersfield Holiday Lane, thrilling raffles, and much more. Let this blog post be your guide as we navigate the vibrant and joyful landscape of Bermuda's Christmas markets, infusing the air with magic during the most delightful season of the year.
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.
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.