Somersfield Academy students Hailey Hayward and Rhiannon Higgins ended their shared birthday on the America’s Cup main stage alongside Michael Dunkley.

As part of the school’s Job Shadowing Day on Wednesday, the M4 schoolchildren joined the Premier during his scheduled activities, which also included meeting with Governor John Rankin and a visit to the America’s Cup Village to watch Team Bermuda’s “historic accomplishment”.

This week’s job shadowing served as an opportunity for Hailey and Rhiannon to learn more about the workings of Government and the importance of participating in public service.

In a press release from the Department of Communications, the Premier complimented the “amazing” young people who are doing “incredible” things in Bermuda, saying that he takes great pride in spending time with them, as “supporting, nurturing and developing our young people is vital”.

He went on to say: “Some day, I hope to see Hailey and Rhiannon involved in our community, because they are two of countless bright young stars who have so much to offer Bermuda in the future.

“They represent the best of our country, and we need to continue to invest in our young people who can be great leaders.”

Mr Dunkley has previously hosted job shadowing initiatives for Bermuda High School and Warwick Academy students Namrata Bisht and Theo Wolffe.