Somersfield Academy News
Somersfield Academy Sharks Compete at BSSF Cross Country in the Arboretum
Somersfield Academy Sharks competed in this week’s BSSF Cross Country at the Arboretum, with strong senior and middle school representation. Our athletes showed determination, teamwork and confidence, with several top finishes across age groups.
Somersfield continues strong run in KPMG Investment Challenge
Somersfield Academy continues its strong run in the KPMG Senior School Investment Challenge, with The Liquidators surging to first place this year. The result builds on recent top-ten finishes in 2024 and 2025, highlighting consistent student success in finance and investing.
Students Address Real-World Issues at Personal Project Exhibition 2026
Somersfield Academy’s M5 students will present the culmination of their International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) learning at the annual Personal Project Exhibition, held in the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium. The exhibition celebrates independent inquiry, creativity, and sustained commitment and forms a key component of Bermuda’s only IB MYP programme. Somersfield welcomes students from other schools to attend and experience the exhibition.
35 years: Celebrating A New Era of Legacy Families
This year, Somersfield Academy celebrates its 35th anniversary — a milestone that marks more than three decades of educational excellence, community spirit, and a commitment to nurturing socially conscious, independent thinkers. Since its founding in 1991, Somersfield has grown from a visionary idea into a vibrant learning community that combines Montessori principles with the International Baccalaureate (IB), offering a unique educational continuum in Bermuda.
Somersfield 1st and 2nd Teams Score Big in Badminton League
Somersfield Academy hosted Round 2 of the senior school badminton league, with both the 1st and 2nd teams winning all matches. Standout performances, close contests, and league-climbing results made it a strong afternoon on court.
Hurricane Threatens Christmas in Somersfield Special Show
Somersfield Academy’s festive production I Need a Little Christmas Vacation imagines a freak hurricane delaying the last day of term. What begins with stormy disappointment soon turns into a joyful, shared adventure, opened with lively student steel pan performances.
International Country Studies 2026
In March, our school community will come together to celebrate International Day through an exciting range of country studies across all year levels. From January to March, each class will explore a unique country, building global awareness through culture, geography, wildlife, and traditions. Here’s a look at where our learning journeys will take us!
The Brand Rationale Behind Our 35th Anniversary Logo
As we celebrate 35 years of Somersfield, our anniversary logo has been thoughtfully designed to honour our history, reflect our values, and acknowledge the journey that has shaped us as a school community. Created by Talisa McGlashan, Somersfield parent.
Finding Connection Through Graphic Novels: DP1 MAUS Learning Experience
Through MAUS, students moved beyond history into human stories of family, trauma, and survival. Thoughtful discussions led to creative projects such as comics, maps, and newspapers that connected past and present, deepened empathy, and honoured voices and memories that must never be forgotten.
Somersfield Academy & LB Academy Celebrate Successful Football Season
Somersfield Academy is proud of its partnership with LB Football Academy. Led by Leo Burgess, five volunteer coaches deliver inclusive, high-quality lunchtime coaching for P5–DP students, supporting skill development, strong seasons, and a lasting love of the game.