As we approach the mid-term break, I am filled with gratitude. We’ve made it to our first base camp on our climb up the mountain! And we are all due for a well-earned rest!
I am grateful to have joined the Somersfield community and to have the privilege of working and living in Bermuda. Somersfield is filled with curious, motivated learners and talented, inspired educators - a wonderful combination for a school. We are also blessed with an engaged and passionate parent community. Thank you to all of you who have participated in our Zoom town halls over the past 3 weeks. It has been helpful for me to understand your perspectives so that I may continue to make informed decisions in the best interests of the students and community.
Please know that the Division Heads and I welcome your ideas and observations and plan to continue to offer opportunities over the coming weeks and months for you to share your voice. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us should you have any questions or concerns.
It is easy to get caught up in the rush towards tomorrow versus being open to the here and now. A wonderful aspect of a Somersfield education is the almost unconscious learning that students experience in their day to day interactions at school. It is this gentle assimilation of values that shape them as independent learners and motivates each to become an active participant in their journey of self-discovery. It is our job to hold space for this process as we serve the vision of Somersfield - to inspire socially conscious independent learners who will go on to tackle the challenges of our ever changing world, both big and small.
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and fun-filled October break. See you in November!
Peter
