Somersfield Academy News
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.
The Montessori Approach to the Language Arts
The Montessori language curriculum approaches reading, writing and grammar in an integrated way and allows students to explore Montessori materials that is aesthetically beautiful and sequentially organised. Through the scope and sequence of the materials, teachers guide students towards an appreciation of the complexity of the English language and provide a concrete understanding of nuances that develop.
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.