Somersfield Academy News
Somersfield Robotics Returns to International Competition
Somersfield Academy’s Robotics team returned to international competition for the first time since 2019, taking on top teams in Boston after just three months of preparation. Battling tough conditions and fierce competition, the team achieved an impressive 8th-place finish.
Gallery: Government Officials Attend M5 Personal Project Showcase
Somersfield Academy was also honoured to welcome esteemed guests including Tinee Furbert, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors; Kim R. Wilkerson, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice; Andrew Pettit, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Home Affairs; David Roberts, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Justice; Jache Adams, Minister of Public Works and Environment; Christopher Famous, MP for Devonshire East; and Owen Darrell, Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport. Their presence and thoughtful feedback offered students valuable real-world perspectives and professional insight.
Spirit Week Grub Days: What to Wear, When to Wear It
Grub Days are a fun part of Spirit Week, giving students a reason to dress up and show school spirit.
Primary Cross Country Success at the National Stadium
Somersfield’s Primary Cross Country team had a standout day at the BSSF Championships, with runners showing determination and pride across four races. Highlights included first-time competitors, strong teamwork, and a 3rd place finish for the Over 9 boys.
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.