Somersfield Academy News
Somersfield Hosts Middle School Boys BSSF Badminton Tournament
The BSSF middle school boys badminton tournament took place at Somersfield Academy on Tuesday, May 21. Six schools competed in this exciting event: Whitney Institute, Dellwood Middle School, Sandys Secondary, Warwick Academy, Saltus Grammar School, and Somersfield Academy.
Somersfield Hosts Middle School Girls BSSF Badminton Tournament
Somersfield Academy hosted the middle school girls BSSF badminton tournament, welcoming teams from Saltus Grammar School, Warwick Academy, Sandys Secondary School, and Dellwood Middle School. The event was a remarkable display of talent and sportsmanship, and our Somersfield players performed exceptionally well.
Riki Teteina: Somersfield's Exceptional Talent Showcased at Spring into the Arts Festival
Somersfield students truly stood out at Spring Into The Arts. The Annie cast delivered a polished and confident performance of "It’s the Hard Knock Life," Riley Jones captivated the audience with a heartfelt solo, and the M2 Band showcased their teamwork and impressive musical growth. The festival underscored the thriving performing arts programme at Somersfield.
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.