Somersfield Academy is to mark 35 years of academic service with a cocktail party and silent auction.

The private school will hold its celebrations this Saturday at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, with entertainment from a string quartet and entertainer Mark Anderson.

Riki Teteina, the head of Somersfield, said 35 years was testimony to the school as “an established and trusted learning community in Bermuda”.

She added: “This celebration also allows us to recognise our staff and parents, both past and present, for their loyalty and commitment to the school’s mission.”

Somersfield’s parent-teacher association hopes to raise $20,000 toward teaching goals such as enhancing critical thinking skills and expanding robotics and maths.

Bids for the silent auction are under way online.

A Kids’ Zone will offer childcare including supervised games, food and films available for $35 per child. Spaces are limited and early booking is encouraged.

Those who cannot attend in person can contribute through online donations and the silent auction.

They may also sponsor a teacher’s attendance or gift a ticket to a member of the Somersfield community.

The event opens at 6pm in the Trudeau Ballroom. General admission, at $95, includes two drinks and canapés.

Tickets and further information can be found on the Somersfield PTA’s website.