Somersfield Academy News
Somersfield Shines at 2024 BSSF Primary School Track and Field Championships
Somersfield's athletes excelled at the 2024 BSSF Primary School Track and Field Championships at Flora Duffy National Stadium. Competing in various events, the team demonstrated impressive skill, sportsmanship, and dedication.
Middle School Track & Field Finals
Somersfield participated with its largest team in the Middle School Inter-school Track & Field competition since before the pandemic. The hard work the students put in during PE lessons, on sports day and at lunchtime practices truly paid off as our students came home with 14 medals and numerous school records were broken!
Injury's Impact: Stories of Resilience - Part III: Leo's Resilience
In the final instalment of this compelling three-part series by student correspondent Luc Campbell ‘25, we delve into Leo Burgess's encounters with adversity and injury throughout his illustrious career - from the shattered dreams of unfulfilled goals to the daunting prospect of career-ending injuries.
Injury's Impact: Stories of Resilience - Part II: Grace's Battle
In the second instalment of this three-part series by student correspondent Luc Campbell ‘25, we explore the challenges Grace Lightowler faced from her initial reluctance to acknowledge the severity of her injury to the loneliness and frustration of sitting on the sidelines,
Injury's Impact: Stories of Resilience - Part I: The Mind's Game
In this three-part series by student correspondent Luc Campbell ‘25, we explore the profound impact of sports injuries and the psychological toll they take on athletes.
From the Head: Improving Recruitment Processes at Somersfield
As the year rapidly passes by, I thought it would be useful to provide some progress reports from our strategic plan. I’d like to begin by giving you an update on our recruitment and retention processes over the past year.
Scholar Highlight: Khwai Mendoza
Introducing Somersfield Academy's remarkable Equity and Merit Scholar, Khwai Mendoza, a homeschooler with a passion for shotokan karate and exploration! Khwai's dedication to martial arts competition and love for snorkelling and freediving highlight his adventurous spirit.
Alumna Emily Nagel’s Journey from the Waters to SailGP Commentary
We’re incredibly proud to highlight the achievements of our alumna, Emily Nagel, whose journey from the waters of Bermuda to the international sailing stage and now the commentator’s booth at SailGP Season 3 is truly inspiring.
MYP Girls BBall: Coach Dani Reflects on an Epic Journey
As I sit here, having loss in the finals a little while ago, there are so many emotions swirling around, which is normal when you lose. Anger, sorrow... disbelief; still, in the mix of all the emotions is the greatest of them all: JOY.
Somersfield Celebrates Success in KPMG Senior School Investment Challenge
We are thrilled to share exciting news from Somersfield Academy—the accomplishment of our teams in the prestigious KPMG Senior School Investment Challenge! Under the exceptional direction of Chantal Garnett, our students rose to the challenge and excelled.