Somersfield Academy News

Tyler Smith To Present Awards At Run Event
Olympian and Somersfield alumnus Tyler Smith will present awards at the 2024 Somersfield Fun Run and Walk, a community fitness event benefiting the school’s Bursary Fund.

Somersfield Athletes Represent Bermuda in Women's Pan American Field Hockey Challenge
Grace Lightowler '26, Georgia Harris '11, Chrysda Smith '17, and PE teacher Megan Troake will proudly represent Bermuda in the Women's Pan American Challenge, competing in hopes of securing qualification for the 2027 Pan American Games.

Somersfield Academy Alumni Present Scholarship Award
Somersfield Academy alumni, through their Betta Dais network, presented their second scholarship funded by their annual golf fundraiser at St. Regis Golf Course in Bermuda. They raised $7,000 to support a bursary for Shiloh Stevens, a promising student, who has joined the school in 2024. Alumni, including Marquis and Jai Burgess, emphasise giving back and mentoring, highlighting the Somersfield's commitment to inspiring socially conscious, independent thinkers.

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

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.

Alumni to Advocate: Shi-Vaughn Lee Sponsors Somersfield's Arts
Somersfield Academy alumna Shi-Vaughn Lee has emerged as a leading supporter of the school's performing arts through the school’s latest campaign “Advertise for the Arts”.

Inspiring Change: Somersfield Alumni Olly Cherry Discusses Youth Activism & COP28 on Bermuda Tonight
In a thought-provoking interview on Bermuda Tonight, Somersfield Alumni Olly Cherry shares his journey as a Youth Activist. Olly dives into the pressing issues that drive his activism and his experiences as a representative at the recent COP28 conference held in Dubai. From his roots at Somersfield Academy to addressing world leaders at COP28, Olly Cherry's story is one of inspiration.

Teenager Zoë Mir spends school break coaching baseball
Zoë Mir is blessed with a such a great sense of responsibility for a teenager.
Instead of enjoying her fall break from her United States school, the 14-year-old headed to Bermuda to spend nine days on the island conducting baseball coaching sessions at two institutions that mean a lot to her.

From Campus to Community: Somersfield Alumni Are Transforming Bermuda's Educational Landscape
Somersfield Academy is producing alumni who make meaningful contributions to our community. One shining example of this is Morgan Kempe, an alumna who has been actively involved in the Bermuda Education Network's (BEN) summer learning programme. This programme focuses on improving the literacy and reading skills of Bermuda’s public school students, providing essential support during summer learning regression.

Legacy of Dedication: David Lunn's Impact at Somersfield
David Lunn, a dedicated educator and Somersfield Academy alumnus, recently concluded his teaching practicum at Somersfield, done through the University of Sunderland.