Somersfield Academy News
School highlights education as ‘powerful tool’ for peace
This Royal Gazette article highlights the role of education in achieving world peace during a student-led ceremony ahead of the International Day of Peace. This Somersfield tradition emphasises the school’s commitment to peace and its integration of Montessori and IB programmes to foster global awareness.
International Peace Day Ceremony
Somersfield Academy is deeply committed to fostering a culture of peace and inclusion. Maria Montessori, a visionary educator, emphasised the pivotal role of children in shaping a peaceful future for humanity. Her belief that education is the pathway to peace resonates strongly with Somersfield’s mission.
The importance of education
Somersfield Academy is pleased to share an article by student Zarah Siddiqi, advocating for education as a universal right. Zarah emphasises the transformative power of education to break cycles of poverty, improve social skills, and build a better future. She calls for Bermuda to recognise education’s vital role in societal progress.
M5 Personal Project Expo Interview on Ocean 89
Carolyn Amaral and M5 students, Taylor, Nico and Zarah speak with Shelly Thunder about their Personal Projects on Ocean 89.
CAS Project: Jasmin, Desmond, & Cameron
Three DP2 students, Jasmin Hasselkuss , Desmond Crockwell, and Cameron Simons have been working on their project that features community service and helpful initiatives, focusing on the local Christ Church. Their goal is to provide food for people in need and spread awareness throughout the community about the issue of hunger in Bermuda.
MYP Students participate in BUEI Youth Climate Summit
The BUEI Bermuda Youth Climate Summit took place this week with over 150 students aged 13-22 from schools across the island, including ten participants from Somersfield Academy. Guided by Hannah Horsfield, Education Programmes Coordinator at BUEI and a Somersfield alumna, students collaborated to foster engagement on global climate issues, inspiring them to be active contributors to positive change in their communities. Together, they laid the foundation for a year of youth-led activities centered around local climate concerns in conservation, sustainability, and climate justice.
Somersfield Student attend Inaugural CURB Student Leadership Conference
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda (CURB) hosted its inaugural Student Leadership Conference on October 24th and 25th, 2023. Under the theme "Building Bridges, Empowering Change," with students gathering from across the island — seven Somersfield Academy students, Emma Allington ‘26, Naomi Crofton ‘27, Dez Darrell ‘27, Aalihay Haffar ‘26, Taylor Herzog ‘26, JitShuen Liew ‘27, and Zarah Siddiqi ‘26, joined the conversation to foster profound discussions on racial equity and community evolution among students.
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. We were thrilled to see the strength of our community borne out, with our student-led enthusiasm spilling over to the rest of Bermuda and the world.
Speech by Zarah Saddiqi Addresses State of Turkey and Syria
On International Day 2023, Zarah Siddiqi (M4) addressed students, parents and teachers about the state of Turkey and Syria after many earthquakes have left it devastated. A student led fundraiser this week includes a grub day and bake sale to raise money for the cause.