Somersfield Academy News
Somersfield Students Triumph in Bermuda Day Races
On Friday the 24th of May, our students demonstrated remarkable achievements in various races, showcasing the hard work and dedication they've invested throughout the year. A massive thank you to Vivienne Lochhead and Laurie Orchard for volunteering so much of their time to running club this school year. They have instilled a passion for running in many students that will hopefully remain a healthy habit for them throughout their lives. Thank you also to all of the other parents who facilitated their children taking part in the races on Friday.
Scholar Highlight: Roman Jones
Track runner, resilient, and determined, Roman Jones, 16, is Somersfield’s latest Equity & Merit Scholar. A warm welcome to Roman as he joins the community, poised as a socially conscious, independent thinker.
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.