Somersfield Students To Showcase IB Projects
Somersfield Academy’s M5 students will showcase their International Baccalaureate [IB] Middle Years Programme learning at the annual Personal Project Exhibition, highlighting creativity, independent inquiry, and year-long student-led projects.
A spokesperson said, “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.
“New this year is an audience voting component, inviting visitors to recognise categories such as most original idea and outstanding craftsmanship, encouraging meaningful engagement with student learning.
“Each Personal Project represents a year-long process in which students explore a topic of personal interest, set a learning goal, conduct research, and produce a final product supported by reflection and action.
“Over the years, the exhibition has drawn strong interest from Bermuda’s wider community. Past exhibitions have been attended by leaders and professionals from the arts, business, environmental, engineering, and cultural sectors, including representatives from the Bermuda National Gallery, Greenrock, the Bermuda Zoological Society, Argus, and the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs. This ongoing involvement reflects the real-world relevance and high standard of student work.
“Julie Yoon has returned for her second year as M5 Personal Project Coordinator and is inviting students from Years P4 through M4 at other schools to visit the exhibition as part of a planned school outing. Exposure to the exhibition allows younger students to see inquiry-based learning in action, gain insight into long-term projects, and feel inspired as they begin imagining future learning pathways of their own.”
“Visitors to the Personal Project Exhibition are invited to do more than just observe,” said Julie Yoon, M5 Personal Project Coordinator. “During the opening evening reception, community members, friends, and families will have the opportunity to engage directly with students and offer informal feedback by voting for a small set of audience choice recognitions.”
The spokesperson said, “Teachers interested in arranging a visit should contact Julie Yoon at jyoon@somersfield.bm to coordinate attendance.”
“Introducing audience awards adds a meaningful layer of community engagement to the Personal Project Exhibition,” said Cathy Schlei, IB Curriculum Coordinator. “It encourages students to communicate their learning clearly, invites visitors to reflect thoughtfully on the work they see, and helps students understand the value of audience feedback in real-world contexts.”
The spokesperson said, “The Personal Project Exhibition celebrates student voice, independence, and curiosity, while strengthening connections between schools, families, and the wider community.
A Forest for Everyone – Kate Allington
“Kate has a passion for creative writing and raising awareness about social and environmental issues. She created a children’s book addressing deforestation, learning differences, and moral lessons.
Foreign Frequencies – Alyssa Andrews
“Alyssa is interested in travel, photography, and sharing experiences online. She created an Instagram travel blog featuring photos, postcards, and travel stories to inspire others.
The Language I Never Knew I Spoke: A Poetry Collection – Anaiya Bascome
“Anaiya enjoys expressing emotions and experiences through poetry. She produced a physical poetry book exploring her life, relationships, and personal reflections.
Learning, Building, and Operating a Remote Control Car – Amari Bean
“Amari is fascinated by how RC cars work and enjoys hands-on mechanical projects. He built a functional remote-control car with speed, handling, and long-distance usability.
Restitched – Hayleigh Cherry
“Hayleigh loves sewing and upcycling clothes to reduce waste. She transformed 12 thrifted items into wearable, stylish pieces.
The Unconventional Leaders of Bermuda Shown Through Animation – April Cherry
“April is passionate about art and exploring Bermudian culture. She created a 3-minute semi-animated video highlighting unconventional local leaders.
Globe Trekker – Hamish Clease
“Hamish is interested in geography and making learning fun for others. He developed an interactive board game teaching flags and capitals to children.
Leyla’s Performance Plates Cookbook – Leyla Crews
“Leyla is passionate about nutrition, sports, and photography. She created a cookbook with professionally photographed pre-workout, post-workout, and recovery meals.
Ink, Impact, and Imagination: Animating a Stickman Duel – Shiia Davis
“Shiia wanted to develop her animation skills and creativity. He produced a short stickman fight animation experimenting with timing, spacing, and movement.
BBM – Bike by Max – Max Decouto
“Max is interested in mechanics and building vehicles. He built a fully custom, street-legal Razor MX650 with upgraded electronics and safety features.
Island Charms – Kira Defilla
“Kira enjoys jewelry design and cultural inspiration. She created a beaded jewelry line with three themed collections inspired by Bermuda, Greece, and Hawaii.
How to Build an Electric Guitar – Cora DeSilva
“Cora is passionate about guitars and hands-on music projects. She designed and built a functional telecaster electric guitar, documenting the entire process.
BBM [Boat by Micah] – Micah Doran
“Micah loves building and working with watercraft. He constructed a custom boat while learning about buoyancy, stability, and design.
Lyric to Lens – Trudi Farrer
“Trudi is passionate about music, songwriting, and video production. She wrote, recorded, and filmed her own song and music video.
Painting the Mind – Julianna Tothong
“Julianna is interested in art and emotional expression. She created artworks exploring social phobias to raise awareness and convey empathy.
Through Her Words – Zaya Harrison
“Zaya cares about elderly voices and storytelling. She wrote a short biography of a nursing home resident to capture and share her life experiences.
Finding My Voice In Between The Lines – Yemaya Iris
“Yemaya is focused on self-expression and poetry. She produced a poetry book exploring personal growth and developing confidence in her writing.
Piano Journey – Xavier Jordan
“Xavier enjoys playing music and developing piano skills. He recorded videos performing three songs with accompanying descriptions.
Home for the Rabbits – Mackenzie Kowalski
“Mackenzie is interested in woodworking, design, and animal care. She built a new outdoor space for rabbits combining functionality and creativity.
Sculpturing with Sol – Solaris Lambert
“Solaris is inspired by classical sculpture and personal artistic expression. She created a sculpture of male and female torsos with a hand, aiming for professional-level quality.
Designing an RC Plane – Aaron Lee
“Aaron enjoys engineering, electronics, and design iteration. He designed and developed an RC plane using CAD and a 3D printer.
Chrissy’s Crafted Closet – Christina Lee
“Christina is passionate about fiber arts and crochet. She created a complete crochet clothing set, including a shirt, shoes, bandana, and bracelet.
Loukelele – Louis Manning
“Louis has a long-standing interest in string instruments. He built a soprano ukulele from scratch, learning about its construction in depth.
Four Brushes, One Goal – Kayla Moniz
“Kayla is interested in hair care and product design for curly hair. She created 2–4 functional hairbrushes designed specifically for curly and wavy hair types.
Clay with Annabel – Annabel Olutiola
“Annabel is passionate about ceramics and creative expression. She created handmade household trinkets while learning clay techniques and perseverance.
Healthy Hacks for Student Meals – Tallulah Parkinson
“Tallulah enjoys cooking and improving nutrition. She produced a student-friendly cookbook with healthier, affordable versions of common meals.
A Closer Look: Elder Care in Bermuda – Lola Reape
“Lola is interested in community support and elder care. She created a project highlighting life in Bermuda’s nursing homes through research and resident interviews.
Building a Computer & Posting the Process – Chayce Richardson
“Chayce is fascinated by technology and gaming. He built a computer from scratch and designed a website to guide beginners through the process.
Growing With Care: My Gardening Journey – Diya Steede
“Diya is passionate about gardening and plant care. She developed a small, healthy garden while learning about plant needs and responsibility.
Bermuda Through the Eyes of Its People – Amelia Teitel
“Amelia loves photography and writing about Bermudian culture. She created a digital portfolio combining original photos and poetry to capture the island’s essence.
From Oven to Paper – Sydney Troake
“Sydney is interested in baking, family traditions, and culinary history. She created a cookbook documenting three generations of family recipes with historical context.
Dogs Love It – Ben Troskie
“Ben enjoys cooking and caring for dogs. He produced hypoallergenic, homemade dog biscuits to share with the community.
Beat Box – Axel Wideman
“Axel is interested in electronics and carpentry. He created a record player inspired by a Minecraft jukebox, learning about design and technology.
Charlie’s Wave Rider – Charlie Willmott
“Charlie is fascinated by surfboard physics and design. He built a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing surfboard while learning about materials and water dynamics.”
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