Somersfield Academy News
Jared Arnante ’31 Meets Premier After Spelling Bee Victory
Jared Arnante ’31 met Premier David Burt after winning the Verbal Victory Spelling Bee. The event celebrated young Bermudians’ language skills, with Jared earning top honours among nine finalists from schools across the island.
Spelling Bee Champion Jared Arnante ’31 Visits the Governor
Jared Arnante ’31, winner of the Verbal Victory Spelling Bee, visited Government House to meet the Governor. Jared was joined by runner-up Olivia Brown and third-place finisher Samantha Hernandez to celebrate their success in the island-wide competition.
Jared Arnante ‘31 Wins Inaugural Bermuda Spelling Bee
Somersfield Academy’s Jared Arnante, 10, won the inaugural Bermuda Spelling Bee. Competing against top spellers, he prevailed after 20+ rounds, tackling words like “mnemonic” & “lugubrious.” Fellow Somersfield student Conor Lim also competed. A proud moment for Somersfield!
Somersfield Presents Matilda The Musical JR
Somersfield Academy presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. on Friday, January 31 at 5:00pm and Saturday, February 1 at 2:00pm and 6:30pm in the Somersfield hall. Directed by Gerlie Bell, the show highlights themes of courage and empathy, aligning with Somersfield’s mission. Tickets: ptix.bm/Matilda.
Somersfield To Hold Personal Project Exhibition
Somersfield Academy’s M5 students will showcase their creativity at the Personal Project Exhibition on February 19 in the school gymnasium. The event will highlight diverse projects, from Bermuda’s flora and jewellery making to scuba diving and environmental conservation. Open to the community, it celebrates innovation, inquiry-based learning, and student achievement.
Celebrating 20 Years of IB Excellence
Somersfield Academy celebrates 20 years of offering the IB programme, shaping globally minded learners as Bermuda’s only school with the MYP. Events include an alumni panel, Matilda The Musical JR., and an MYP Open House on February 19. This milestone reflects a legacy of inspiring confident, compassionate thinkers.
Somersfield’s April Cherry Inspired After Art Award Win
April Cherry, an M4 student at Somersfield Academy, recently won two prizes at the Fifth Annual Harvey Cooper Award for her acrylic painting Rays of Paradise, earning $2,000. Inspired by Bermuda’s ocean life, April described her art as “freeing” and hopes to pursue a career in illustration or animation.
Somersfield’s Nico Bean Wins $25K to Grow His Business
Somersfield student, Nico Bean ‘27, won $25,000 in the BEDC's Wave of Opportunity Pitch Competition for his business, Flow by Nico. Nico plans to use the funds to set up a Shopify site to streamline payments. His products are already sold at four local stores, and he’s eager to expand further.
Project helps students learn about homelessness issues
Somersfield Academy's M4 students designed shelters for the homeless, learning about the systemic causes of homelessness and engaging with experts from Home. The project aimed to challenge stereotypes and create practical, sustainable solutions for housing, while raising awareness of homelessness in Bermuda.
Writers Young and Older Join in RG Christmas Tradition
Somersfield Academy students celebrated remarkable success in The Royal Gazette’s Stanley Ratteray Memorial Christmas Short Story Contest. Cait Kirwan ‘34 won 1st in the 13 & Under category as its youngest-ever winner. Zarah Siddiqi ‘26 claimed 1st for 18 & Under, with Sophie Farrer ‘31 as a runner-up.