Somersfield Academy News
Denton Hurdle Awards 2025: Congratulations Carina Bortoli
Carina Bortoli '25 won the 2025 High School Girls Denton Hurdle Award! Congratulations also to nominees Eva Desjardins, Leo Hyland, Mia DaPonte, Maikel Dela Cruz & Gordon Smith for representing Somersfield with dedication, character & athletic achievement.
Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Evening
As the sun set over the DP rooftop, we gathered to celebrate our donors & volunteers. From powerful reflections to our first Volunteer of the Year award, the evening honoured those shaping Somersfield’s future.
The Montessori Approach to History Education
The Montessori history curriculum begins not just with events and dates, but with an exploration of time itself. This foundational understanding includes practical lessons on telling time, mastering the calendar, and comprehending the past, present, and future tenses—a skill set that seamlessly integrates with their language development.
Somersfield Shines at Primary Tennis Tournament!
On 12 June, our Primary Tennis Team brought energy, skill & sportsmanship to the National Tennis Stadium. From fun challenges to a thrilling all-Somersfield final, they impressed at every turn. Congrats to all players!
Secondary Summer Reading 2025
The school year’s almost over, but the adventure continues! This summer, M3+ will dive into Flowers in the Gutter—a gripping true story—before meeting author K.R. Gaddy in September. All M1+ get to pick an additional book Teacher Book Clubs.
‘The Next Chapter’: Class of 2025 Welcomed to the Alumni Team
On June 6, 2025, DP graduation was held at home for the first time. In an evening filled with emotion, reflection, and celebration, the Class of 2025 stepped into their next chapter. With an unforgettable keynote by alumna Hana Bushara ’15, the ceremony honoured not only academic achievement but the spirit and growth of each graduate.
Meet the Class of 2025
Each year, we celebrate the unique journeys and bright futures of our graduating students — and the Class of 2025 is no exception. They’ve faced challenges with resilience, approached their studies with curiosity, and formed bonds that will last a lifetime. As they take the next step beyond Somersfield Academy, we are proud to share their stories, goals, and reflections.
Primary Pickleball a Smashing Success for Somersfield!
Somersfield’s Primary Pickleball team served up success at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium! Ten P5 and P6 students showed skill, sportsmanship, and heart, earning top finishes and boosting team spirit. Fresh off CAT tests, they rallied with pride—smashing expectations on and off the court!
Middle School Pickleball Team Shines at Island Tournament
The Somersfield Middle School Pickleball Team shined at Tuesday’s island-wide tournament at W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium! With all players advancing to afternoon rounds, the team showed incredible growth and spirit—capped by two 3rd place finishes in both boys’ and girls’ divisions.
The Montessori Approach to Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension in Lower Primary is intertwined in many activities throughout our programme and is not exclusively taught in isolation. Our aim is to ensure that the students are exposed during the three years to culturally diverse literature, as well as, to reading interpretively.