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Students Partner With BZS To Build Micro Forest

Students Partner With BZS To Build Micro Forest

Somersfield Academy MYP students partnered with BZS to build a Bermuda Micro Forest Project on their campus in Devonshire. A spokesperson said, “This project was spearheaded by M3 students, Zoë Mir, Adriana DeCouto, and Aura Doran. Under the guidance of MYP Community Project Coordinator, Ria Swan, and Science Teacher Natalia Frith, the students... Read more of this article

Photos, Video, 360: Somersfield Spring Fair

Photos, Video, 360: Somersfield Spring Fair

Somersfield Academy hosted their annual Spring Fair today [May 20] at the Somersfield Academy Field in Devonshire. The Spring Fair’s attractions included food, games, prizes, live entertainment, pony rides, treasure baskets, fun castles and more. Related Stories Photos: Read-A-Thon At Somersfield Academy Photos: Somersfield... Read more of this article

Somersfield Spring Fair On Saturday May 20th

Somersfield Spring Fair On Saturday May 20th

SPTA is getting set to hold Somersfield Spring Fair on Saturday, May 20. Entry to the event is free, and it will take place from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Somersfield Academy Field, Devonshire. Food, games, prizes, live entertainment, petting zoo, pony rides, treasure baskets, fun castles and more can be expected at the event. For more information please... Read more of this article

Somersfield Students At GCIMUN In New York

Somersfield Students At GCIMUN In New York

Somersfield Academy students recently took part in the Global Classrooms International Model United Nations [GCIMUN] Conference in New York. A spokesperson said, “A Somersfield Academy delegation of M4 and DP1 students flew to New York over the weekend to participate in the Global Classrooms International Model United Nations Conference. Over... Read more of this article

Somersfield Raises Over $30,000 For Charity

Somersfield Raises Over $30,000 For Charity

In March, Somersfield Academy community banded together to raise over $30,000 for various charities through participating in community and student-led fundraisers. A spokesperson said, “The St. Baldrick’s Foundation Annual Event held on Friday, March 17 saw six Somersfield students, joined by the new head of school, Riki Teteina, shave their heads... Read more of this article

Somersfield Students To Showcase Projects

Somersfield Students To Showcase Projects

Somersfield Academy will be showcasing their M5 Personal Projects at Somersfield Academy Gymnasium on Thursday [March 2] from 6.00pm to 8.00pm featuring their ideas through inquiry, action, and reflection. A spokesperson said, “With our school’s vision and values in mind, we are showcasing our student’s ideas on a global level and have linked... Read more of this article

New Head Of School Starts At Somersfield

New Head Of School Starts At Somersfield

Somersfield Academy welcomed their new head of school, Riki Teteina, who will start his tenure with the school effective today [Feb 1]. A spokesperson said, “An experienced school leader, Mr. Teteina succeeds Mrs. Janice Outerbridge and will assume responsibilities effective today. “Mr. Teteina possesses a thorough knowledge and broad perspective... Read more of this article

Students Growing Produce For Charity

Students Growing Produce For Charity

The Interact Club at Somersfield Academy has been working on three gardens on school property, with the produce grown to be donated to the First Baptist Church’s soup kitchen program. The Somersfield Interact Club with the vegetables they planted A spokesperson said, “The Interact Club at Somersfield Academy is on a mission to help the... Read more of this article

Gary Powers Jr To Speak At Somersfield

Gary Powers Jr To Speak At Somersfield

Francis “Gary” Powers Jr will visit Somersfield Academy as a guest speaker and educate senior students as part of their individuals and societies studies. Mr Powers, who lectures internationally and appears regularly on C-SPAN, the History, Discovery and A&E television channels, will deliver his talk at the Devonshire school at 2.15 pm on Wednesday,... Read more of this article

Somersfield Academy Celebrate 100% Pass Rate

Somersfield Academy Celebrate 100% Pass Rate

Somersfield Academy is “celebrating a 100% pass rate in the second cohort of their IB program.” A spokesperson said, “Kate Ross, Head of DP & DP Coordinator was thrilled to announce that the second cohort of Diploma candidates were all successful in the award of the challenging IB Diploma. “Our 100% pass rate exceeds the world pass... Read more of this article

Somersfield Students Study Life Of Mary Prince

Somersfield Students Study Life Of Mary Prince

[Written by Somersfield Academy Student Leadership Council representatives Zarah Siddiqi & Maya Rajeh] Mary Prince, a strong, confident and courageous woman, was an individual the students and teachers at Somersfield Academy learned a lot about this past month. To start off, we read a book called, The History of Mary Prince. This book not only discussed... Read more of this article

Photos: Read-A-Thon At Somersfield Academy

Photos: Read-A-Thon At Somersfield Academy

[Written by Somersfield Academy M3 Student Zarah Siddiqi] November was a fun-filled and magical month. The Read-A-Thon was a race that took place at Somersfield Academy during November. Students were wrapped up with a book, teachers were reading all day, and everyone loved the enchanted reading race. But what is the Read-A-Thon and why was everyone... Read more of this article

Somersfield Students Receive Full IB Diploma

Somersfield Students Receive Full IB Diploma

The first cohort of IB Diploma students from Somersfield Academy were all successfully awarded the full IB Diploma. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy has announced that their first cohort of IB Diploma students were all successfully awarded the full IB Diploma. “This 100% pass rate far exceeds the 89% global pass rate for the May... Read more of this article

Photos: Somersfield Students Create Floats

Photos: Somersfield Students Create Floats

In celebration of Bermuda Day, students at Somersfield Academy created floats, with each class creating a float based on what they feel is important to them and Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Our Children’s House students created these beautiful Bermuda Day floats in honor of the holiday celebrations. The parents were able to view these today... Read more of this article

Somersfield Appoint Peter Howe: Head of School

Somersfield Appoint Peter Howe: Head of School

Somersfield Academy announced the appointment of Peter Howe as their next Head of School. A spokesperson said, “Following a rigorous global search, Somersfield Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Howe as its next Head of School. Carlos Symonds, the incumbent Head of School, will be retiring in July 2021 after a rich career in both... Read more of this article

Somersfield To Move To Remote Learning

Somersfield To Move To Remote Learning

Somersfield Academy will be moving to remote learning as of Monday, saying it is for the ”health and safety of our whole school community.” A letter sent to parents said, “Given the significant rise in the number of positive Covid-19 cases in Bermuda, especially among young children, I’m sure you share our heightened concern for... Read more of this article