Education, Sport and Culture News
Tribute to Rob Campbell
All at St Ninian’s High School are in shock at this time after hearing of the tragic loss of Rob Campbell, 31-year-old physical education...
Monday, 22 December 2014
New members sought for Isle of Man Arts Council
People with an interest in the arts are being invited to serve on the Isle of Man Arts Council.
The Department of Education and Children (DEC) is advertising...
Thursday, 11 December 2014
War veteran inspires standing ovation at school prize day
A packed Villa Marina audience gave a standing ovation to Hector Duff, the special guest at the Ballakermeen High School annual prize-giving. War hero Mr Duff...
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
Success for Island juniors in hockey
Junior hockey in the Island is buoyant thanks to the talent of, and investment in developing, young players.
That’s the view of the Manx Hockey Association...
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Inclusion is focus of badminton festival for children
An important aim of the recently launched Isle of Man Strategy for Sport was demonstrated last week, when the Sports Development Unit hosted a badminton...
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Rehabilitation swimming sessions available across the Island
Manx Sport and Recreation, in conjunction with the Regional Swimming Pools, now offer weekly rehabilitation swimming sessions for all individuals with...
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
New Headteacher for Ramsey Grammar School
The Department of Education and Children is pleased to announce that Annette Baker has been appointed headteacher of Ramsey Grammar School with effect from...
Friday, 28 November 2014
Tynwald permission sought for new primary school
Tynwald is to be asked to approve the construction of a new primary school building in the heart of Douglas.
The new Henry Bloom Noble Primary School would be...
Thursday, 27 November 2014
Engineering feats through the ages go on show
Engineering feats spanning two centuries are the subject of a display that will be unveiled next week.
Panels going on show at the Advanced Manufacturing...
Thursday, 20 November 2014
School praised as it becomes first to gain award
Cronk-y-Berry Primary School will become the first in the Island to be awarded a major benchmark for inclusion.
The Douglas school will receive the Inclusion...
Thursday, 20 November 2014