<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/_shared/RssNewsWeb.xsl"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><atom:link href="http://www.gov.im/rssnews.gov" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>Education News</title><description>News service provided by Isle of Man Public Services</description><link>http://www.gov.im/infocentre/</link><language>en</language><ttl>120</ttl><skipHours><hour>18</hour><hour>19</hour><hour>20</hour><hour>21</hour><hour>22</hour><hour>23</hour><hour>0</hour><hour>1</hour><hour>2</hour><hour>3</hour><hour>4</hour><hour>5</hour><hour>6</hour><hour>7</hour></skipHours><skipDays><day>Saturday</day><day>Sunday</day></skipDays><item><title>Primary pupils will premiere new Manx work</title><description>PRIMARY school pupils will be in good voice at the Villa Marina in June when they take part in the fourth Children in Song concert.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/primarypupilswil.xml</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/primarypupilswil.xml</guid></item><item><title>Principal of the Isle of Man College to retire</title><description>DR Ian Killip, the Principal of the Isle of Man College, is to retire at the end of August.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/principaloftheis.xml</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/principaloftheis.xml</guid></item><item><title>Hats and hares as library goes mad for March</title><description>THE Family Library already gives children a head start in reading. Now it is adopting a Mad Hatter theme for March.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/hatsandharesasli.xml</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/hatsandharesasli.xml</guid></item><item><title>Minister to make recommendation to Tynwald over pre-school places</title><description>EDUCATION Minister Anne Craine MHK will this month seek Tynwald’s approval for her Department to continue with its policy of seeking to expand free pre-school places for under fives in areas where there is a recognised shortage.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/ministertomakere.xml</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/ministertomakere.xml</guid></item><item><title>Minister launches Love Your Library campaign</title><description>EDUCATION Minister Anne Craine MHK has launched a campaign to heighten awareness of the diverse range of activities and services offered by schools’ libraries.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/ministerlaunches.xml</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/ministerlaunches.xml</guid></item><item><title>Gathering of agencies will benefit young people</title><description>YOUTH workers will exchange information and forge new contacts with other agencies working with young people at a gathering this Saturday.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/gatheringofagenc.xml</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/gatheringofagenc.xml</guid></item><item><title>Publication of 2010 Music Directory</title><description>THE Department of Education's Music Service has published the 2010 edition of its Music Directory.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/publicationof201.xml</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/publicationof201.xml</guid></item><item><title>New Headteacher for Kewaigue Primary School</title><description>The Department of Education is pleased to announce that Tracy Willoughby has been appointed Headteacher of Kewaigue Primary School. 
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/newheadteacherfo14.xml</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/newheadteacherfo14.xml</guid></item><item><title>Department thanks public for views on higher education support</title><description>THE Department of Education is thanking the public for submitting views in response to its public consultation on support for students in higher education.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/departmentthanks1.xml</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/departmentthanks1.xml</guid></item><item><title>Department thanks public for views over nursery consultation</title><description>THE Department of Education is thanking the public for submitting views in response to its public consultation over how it can continue to develop pre-school provision.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/departmentthanks.xml</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/departmentthanks.xml</guid></item><item><title>Students test out their language skills at major conference</title><description>HUNDREDS of secondary school language students will come together for a conference at St Ninian’s High School and the Manx Museum lecture theatre this month.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/studentstestoutt.xml</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/studentstestoutt.xml</guid></item><item><title>Ballakermeen Launches Silver Jubilee Year</title><description>At a media event on Wednesday, 10th February at the school, the Ballakermeen Silver Jubilee Committee will formally launch the 25th anniversary celebrations of Ballakermeen High School.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/ballakermeenlaun.xml</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/ballakermeenlaun.xml</guid></item><item><title>Department of Education consults over Children Bill</title><description>THE Department of Education today (Friday) launches a public consultation exercise over legislation that will strengthen support and protection for the Island’s children and young people, particularly those who are vulnerable.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/departmentofeduc6.xml</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/departmentofeduc6.xml</guid></item><item><title>Back to school for Ballaquayle parents</title><description>PARENTS of pupils at Ballaquayle Infants’ have been back to school to enhance their involvement in their children’s learning.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/backtoschoolforb.xml</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/backtoschoolforb.xml</guid></item><item><title>Tynwald asked to give go-ahead for new school enabling work</title><description>THE Department of Education will this month ask Tynwald to give the go-ahead for initial work towards the creation of a new school.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/tynwaldaskedtogi.xml</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/tynwaldaskedtogi.xml</guid></item><item><title>Helping children to stay safe online</title><description>THE Southern Multi-Agency Team is encouraging schools to play a part in helping children stay safe online.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/helpingchildrent.xml</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:19:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/helpingchildrent.xml</guid></item><item><title>Young bands showcase their talents at Soundcheck</title><description>THE rock stars of the future showcase their talents at the next Soundcheck gig at the Villa Marina, Douglas, next Tuesday (9 February).
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/youngbandsshowca.xml</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/youngbandsshowca.xml</guid></item><item><title>Education Minister views progress on new school construction site</title><description>EDUCATION Minister Anne Craine MHK has visited the site of the new lower school being constructed at Bemahague, Onchan, to view the progress of work.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/educationministe4.xml</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/educationministe4.xml</guid></item><item><title>Meeting place for young people formally opened</title><description>The Department of Education's new town centre meeting point for young people has been formally decalred open.
</description><link>http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/meetingplacefory.xml</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gov.im/lib/news/education/meetingplacefory.xml</guid></item><item><title>Government focuses on improving the quality of childcare through new award</title><description>FIVE organisations providing early years care for children will this month receive the first Manx Step into Quality Awards from Education Minister Anne Craine MHK.
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