Somersfield Academy News
Panelists Announced for Personal Project Expo 2024
Somersfield Academy is thrilled to announce the lineup of distinguished panelists who have committed to attending the upcoming Personal Project Expo on February 29, 6-9 PM, at Somersfield Academy.
Paradise Mobile Becomes Leading Sponsor of “Annie Kids”
Paradise Mobile, Bermuda’s newest network, has signed on as the leading sponsor of Somersfield Academy's first production since Covid-19 pandemic, "Annie Kids” set to show on March 15 and 16, 2024.
Bermuda versus Boarding Schools: The Advantage of Staying Home
Discover the educational excellence right at home in Bermuda! The Private School Heads Association sheds light on the misconception fueled by the post-COVID boarding school marketing frenzy. Amidst the global campaign, Bermuda's internationally acclaimed schools stand tall, offering a historical legacy of success. As advocates for local education, we urge parents to explore the outstanding educational options available on the island, eliminating the need to uproot your child.
Students tackle real-world challenges in personal projects
M5 students are “embracing the spirit of inquiry and innovation” as part of an annual event showcasing their personal projects. The projects include an investigation into eating disorders; recycling plastic into 3D printing filament; and the adaptation of a hydrogenerator into a water catchment system.
Somersfield Stars Shine at Butterfield Front Street Mile
Six students from Somersfield competed in the most prestigious youth running race on the island, The Butterfield Front Street Mile, with famous local athletes Flora Duffy, Tyler Butterfield and Dage Minors, to name a few, stamping their names in its record books throughout the years.
Secondary Students Taught the Science of Cannabis
A mother whose son committed suicide after years of heavy cannabis use is warning island teenagers about the dangers of the drug.
Laura Stack is giving a series of presentations to students at Somersfield Academy, CedarBridge Academy and The Berkeley Institute this week. Ms Stack will also be giving a talk tomorrow evening that is open to members of the public.
US academic aims to expose youth to wonders of science
Royal Gazette — Vernon Morris, a professor of chemistry and environmental sciences and the director of the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences at Arizona State University, has mentored more than 200 students, while his programmes have reached more than 50,000 students worldwide. We’re looking forward to welcoming him on campus this week.
Somersfield Academy Welcomes Community Partners on Campus
Bermuda Education Network [BEN] has formed a “community partnership with Somersfield Academy to provide reading support to public-school children with the Summer Learning Programme. We have donated the space for three weeks for one-to-one reading tutoring, art enrichment, and outdoor play for 44 students at its campus in Devonshire.
Ethan Hochberg (M3) Partners With Bermuda Turtle Project
Ethan Hochberg, 12, used a service-as-action — or civic engagement — exercise as an opportunity to spread awareness about the animals and potential threats they face. Read more.
Zoë Mir Shortlisted for Foundation for Environmental Education
Bermuda’s winners were entered into the annual Global Competition and Somersfield Academy student Zoe Mir’s article submission entitled, ‘Plastic Pollution on Nonsuch Island, the Home of the Cahows’, has been shortlisted by the Foundation for Environmental Education for an international award.