Conceived during the restructuring of
Bermuda's educational system, Clearwater Middle School represents the realization of a dream that all
students should have an equal opportunity to receive a quality comprehensive
secondary education, regardless of their socio-economic status or academic
capabilities:-
a place where they are able to explore their interests
and develop their maximum intellectual, physical, social, emotional and
spiritual potentials.
This dream was realized on September 6th,
1997, when Clearwater Middle School opened its doors in the former Roger B.
Chaffee High School in St. David’s Bermuda. The students came from the
former St. George's Secondary School, and the founding Principal was
Mrs. Charlotte Ming. On that first day, Clearwater Middle School had 75 boys
and 80 girls enrolled. Over the years, our student population has
grown from the initial 155 to our current population of 280 students.
Over the years, Clearwater Middle School has firmly established a
reputation for excellence, and is widely regarded and respected as “the best
middle school in Bermuda and the world!” Our students regularly earn
national academic and athletic honors, and our graduates are now assuming
leadership roles in the local and international communities.
It is within these supportive walls and along these
hallowed halls that our students learn that Clearwater is Bermuda’s Central
Intelligence Agency. It is here that they learn to set priorities and
prepare for the critical roles that they must assume in this community.
This is the Clearwater tradition. This is the soul of
our school.
In the core subjects of English Language Arts, Mathematics,
Science, Social Studies and the Encore subjects of Art, Business, Modern
Foreign Languages, Family
Studies, D & T., Music and Physical Education, students learn
who they are, and develop direction for their lives.
The community service and co-curricular activities
programs are considered essential to our effort to facilitate exploratory
experiences, to develop the diverse talents of our students, and to produce
compassionate, conscientious, well-rounded and balanced individuals.
Here at Clearwater, our “Eagles” not only learn how to
"fly", they also learn the
vital significance of team spirit.
Students and teachers work together. We walk
together, and play together. Quintessentially, however, “Eagles” learn
to help one another.
The international team of faculty and staff, led by
Clearwater’s Principal, Mr. Carlos Symonds, are not only superb
representatives of the intelligentsia, they are caring, sharing, dedicated,
and loyal to this school.
These outstanding professionals not only share
their knowledge and multitude of talents, they also share their dreams,
their hopes and their lives.
This is the essence of the indomitable Clearwater
spirit. For we are a family. We are the Eagles.
It’s up to us to keep this noble dream alive!
Fly eagles Fly!
“Clearwater Middle School is a place where learning is sacred.
Everyone is to be loved and respected. Everyone can
learn from each other.
We are responsible – each person as sister and
brother.
Just as an eagle soars to the sky, we too, will strive
and set our goals high.”
Go, Eagles, Go!
SCHOOL MOTTO
Carpe Diem – Seize the Day!
(Click here to hear the music)
Clearwater Middle School, the place I’m proud to be.
Within these walls where I am free to strengthen my abilities.
With determination I will always strive to be my best.
And feel the satisfaction and rewards of my success.
I’ll soar like an eagle with outstretched wings
And face the challenges that each day brings.
With Victory
With Liberty
At Clearwater
Middle School.
I’ll conduct myself with pride, respect, and unity
And uphold Clearwater Middle School with the highest dignity.
With each new day I’ll do my part to give my best at school
And embrace the morals and ideals of the golden rule.
Self-confidence will be with me throughout each new day.
When I feel that times are hard I can look to God and pray
For guidance, for strength of an eagle,
At Clearwater Middle School.
SCHOOL
AFFIRMATION
I am an Eagle,
I was born to fly!
To soar to the highest heights of the sky!
If my mind can conceive it,
I can achieve it,
For I am an Eagle,
Born to fly!
