Primary Holiday Concert - December 11th
End of Term - December 19th
(please note dates are subject to change)
(please note dates are subject to change)
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A Note from Mrs. Outerbridge
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Good Day Parents,
Having enjoyed the Children’s House Holiday concert on Friday and with the Primary concert taking place tomorrow, I thought I would take a moment to explain the format of this year’s concert.
Each year the classroom teachers select a country for the students to study. Often times, this selection is made at the beginning of the school year and is based on a student or teacher’s connection to a foreign country. Over a period of time, the students study various aspects of their chosen country which culminates in a display during our International Day celebration.
This year, we sought to connect the holiday concert to the students’ country studies, thereby making it an extension of the students’ learning. In doing so, we discovered that we did not get a variety of faiths that we would typically present in our concert. For example, the countries studied in Children’s House were mostly Christian or Muslim.
Although certain faith groups were not showcased, it was never our intent to exclude any group. In fact, every year the students learn about all of the major religious celebrations as part of our standard curriculum. Further to this, since our Montessori classrooms operate on a 3 year cycle, you can be assured that at least one of your child’s school years will consist of a performance on the religious holidays. Our theme this year just happens to be on global celebrations.
In researching the various celebrations, some classes discovered that their country did not have a major celebration at this time of the year. The Muslims, for instance, do not celebrate Christmas. Their biggest celebration takes place at the conclusion of Ramadan, hence the reason for including Ramadan in our song choice. Other classes chose to sing state songs in the absence of a major celebration. Please note, that at all times, the teachers were in contact with their key families to ensure accurate representation of their homelands.
I hope this explanation provides the rationale for this year’s performances and clarifies our choice of songs. Moreover, I hope that you enjoy(ed) your child’s performance.
Kindest regards,
Janice Outerbridge
Children's House and Lower Primary Division Head
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Primary Holiday Concert 2018
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Winter Term Clubs
Click the link below to view clubs:
Sign up will take place on Sunday, December 16
th at 9:00a.m.
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It is mandatory for all P5 - M5 students to be in full winter uniform from the first Monday in December until the end of the Winter term (March/April holiday).
Winter uniform expectations are as follows:
- Khaki skirts, skorts, shorts, or long pants (girls)
- Khaki shorts or long pants (boys)
- Brown or black belts
- White dress shirts – short or long sleeved
- School ties
- Navy blue blazers (with navy blue sweater on cold days)
- Navy socks (knee length)
- Solid, brown or black shoes
Please note:
The blazer must be worn to and from school and from class to class. Sweaters are not a substitute for blazers.
Alison Kempe
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Congratulations to the over 13 netball team (M3s). They played Whitney and won 9-6. Special mentions go to Laylah for her amazing leaps onto the ball, Izzy for her consistent shooting and Maya/Sienna for their excellent defending. The entire team was amazing. We have had a tough season but they have never given up and I am very proud of them. The Under 13 team struggled without the full line up of players, so we had to field an even younger side than normal. But it is good development for next year when most of the team will still be competing at this age group. They never gave up and again I am very proud of them all.
If you get chance please congratulate our risk taking ladies.
Emma Lee
Physical Education Teacher
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Somersfield Academy will be hosting Ms. Butler on January 4th, 2019 for a presentation and film screening.
Cracking the Codes
asks America to talk about the causes and consequences of systemic inequity. The film features moving stories from 23 racial justice leaders including Amer Ahmed, Joy DeGruy, Peggy McIntosh and Tim Wise. The film is supported by racial equity learning modules and community film/dialogue events in metro areas throughout the U.S.
Filmmaker and Racial Equity Educator Shakti Butler has decades of experience as a catalyst for racial equity.
Shakti Butler, PhD is a master at inviting people to see themselves as indelibly connected to each other and the world we live in. Dr. Butler is a multiracial African-American woman (African, Arawak Indian, and Russian-Jewish) whose work as a creative and visionary bridge builder has challenged and inspired learning for over two decades.
Butler is an inspirational facilitator, trainer and lecturer. Her work emerges from years of self-exploration and her commitment to social justice. Dr. Butler’s services are sought after by schools, universities, public and private organizations, and faith-based institutions.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Excellent! This tool will aid our campuses in advancing the conversation.”
- Gary Roberts, Executive Director, American College Personnel Assoc.
'Cracking the Codes' is a smart, timely and necessary challenge to the nation to address what race means to all of us."
- Maya Wiley, Founder, The Center for Social Inclusion
"Most of us, if we admit it, feel pretty stuck and helpless when it comes to addressing racism. It's the social 'third rail' that we either avoid, collide with or both - without much guidance or support. 'Cracking the Codes' is an important breakthrough in helping to turn this around. Part story telling, part toolbox, this project deftly portrays the complex interplay between the personal, institutional and systemic. Cracking the Codes helps us pull the lens back so we can see the landscape of racialization and racial inequity and how we as individuals are shaped by it. It will be an invaluable resource for anyone who has ever wondered how to get this conversation started - and keep it going."
- Makani Themba-Nixon, Executive Director, The Praxis Project
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As the holiday break is quickly approaching, your friendly librarians are kindly requesting that all currently checked out books be returned to the drop box (located outside of the library) by no later than
December 14th. There will be no checkouts for the break as many books are forgotten and lost.
We would also appreciate it if you could please double check your home libraries for any overdue books as we are missing many books from previous terms.
Library Team
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PTA American Girl Doll Clothing
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It's a dog's life | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda Young Observer
Published Nov 29, 2018 at 8:00 am (Updated Nov 29, 2018 at 7:53 am) A.J. Harkness, 11, talks about his role in the upcoming Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society production of Teddy The Lost Dog. Tell us a bit about Teddy The Lost Dog The musical is ...
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Schools get $240,000 for charity work | The Royal...
Published Dec 6, 2018 at 8:00 am (Updated Dec 6, 2018 at 8:07 am) Public and private secondary schools across the island have been awarded a total of $240,000 for charity work carried out by their pupils. PartnerRe, the Hamilton-based reinsurer,...
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