Somersfield Academy News
The House System: Fostering Identity, Collaboration, and Leadership:
Originating from British boarding schools in the 1800s, the “House system” was established to support and encourage students in their academic and social lives. Somersfield Academy, echoing tradition, embraces the modern importance of this structure in schools, fostering identity, collaboration, competition, and leadership skills within the student community.
What Is the IA in the IB DP Programme?
The Internal Assessment (IA) is a key part of the IB Diploma Programme, blending research and practical skills. Whether through experiments or analysis, it develops critical thinking and independence. Discover how the IA challenges students to apply knowledge and explore topics that truly interest them.
Letter to Families From the Outgoing PTA Executive
A few words from the outgoing PTA Exec members to the Somersfield Community.
Tennis and Pickleball Festival: Skill, Sportsmanship, and Camaraderie
Somersfield upper primary students from participated in tennis and pickleball festivals at W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium. Guided by top coaches, the students honed their skills in the mornings and played matches in the afternoons. Despite the heat, they showed resilience, progress, and exemplary sportsmanship. The event, organized by Coach Gavin Manders and Nspire, fostered personal growth and camaraderie among peers.
Somersfield Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards 2024 Nominees
Somersfield student-athletes have been nominated for the prestigious Denton Hurdle Memorial Awards, presented by the BSSF and the Denton Hurdle Committee. These awards honour top student-athletes in their final year of primary, middle, and high school, recognising sportsmanship, leadership, and talent. The nominees represent Somersfield's commitment to excellence in school sports.
Meet the Class of 2024
Introducing the Class of 2024
“Embrace the journey, celebrate the milestones, and let your dreams be the compass guiding you to endless possibilities.” - Anonymous
Secondary Summer Reading 2024
The school year may be drawing to a close, but the learning journey doesn't have to stop! This week, students attended an assembly, or were visited in class by Mrs. Rolph, to learn about our Secondary summer reading programme.
Building Memories and Resilience with Duke of Edinburgh
Over the past weekend, our M4s, M5s, and DP1s completed their qualifying journey to receive their Duke of Edinburgh award. Led by Ms. Simpson, Ms. Owens, and Ms. Garnett, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is offered to our high-schoolers every year.
Bermuda Private School Heads Association Ocean 89 Radio Segment
The Bermuda Heads of Private Schools Association recently featured on an Ocean 89 segment, highlighting the benefits of staying in Bermuda.
Bermuda Day Mini-Marathon
On Thursday, May 23, Somersfield Academy Children’s House and Lower Primary students enthusiastically participated in a thrilling Bermuda Day Mini-Marathon! Our students had been eagerly practicing and training for this race in their PE classes, and their hard work truly paid off. Despite the scorching morning heat, the students had an absolute blast and, most importantly, demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship throughout the event.