History

In October 1990, the Montessori Education Trust, a non-profit, charitable trust, was formed by a group of committed parents to establish a diverse Montessori school community for children up to the age of 12, provide financial assistance and support Montessori teacher training. By September 1991 Montessori Academy opened its doors to 72 children and the success of our academic programme saw our student body grow in leaps and bounds. By 1997 we reached maximum capacity of 135 children. In September 2001, the Montessori International Academy was relocated to Devonshire and introduced a brand new Middle Years Programme based on the work of the International Baccalaureate Organisation. A new name Somersfield Academy and logo were developed to reflect the school’s identity, philosophy and location and to promote the school’s newly expanded role in Bermuda’s academic community. Built on the grounds of the former Nationals Field on land first owned by the Somers Company, the school’s new name also connects it to the Island itself, which was originally known as the Somers Isles. The words and visual marks capture the essence of our Montessori and Middle Years Programmes, maintaining continuity with the past and creating a unique and positive identity for the school.

Behind our name there is a story...

Energised and Positive

‘Somers’ suggests summer, the sun, an entity that is bright, energized and positive. The sun is vital to all life and growth, enhancing all living things.  The addition of the ‘star’ icon underscores the concept of growth with its ‘leaf’ shaped points and further delivers a message of excellence. The word and visual mark capture the essence of our Montessori Programme and Middle Years Programme, the latter of which was authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organisation in June of 2005.  These programmes create a unique and positive identity for the school. 

Historical and Physical

The name ‘Somersfield’ immediately brings the school to its location, both historically and physically. Our location in Devonshire is known by many Bermudians as the old National Field. Historically, not only were the grounds first owned by the Somers Company and left by the company to be used as school land, but the Island itself was originally known as the Somers Isles and so our name immediately brings it home to both its physical location and the Island.

Ageless and Timeless

‘Somersfield’ implies a positive attitude and is neither young or old, but ageless and timeless, making it a suitable choice for children of all ages and academic levels for many, many years to come.