Education, Sport and Culture News
Local student awarded university accolade
A student from the Isle of Man has been named as one of his university’s Undergraduate Students of the Year.
Richard Wild is studying dentistry at the...
Tuesday, 8 May 2012
'Hope' brings rewards for student story-writers
Talented young story-writers were rewarded today after winning a writing competition on the theme of ‘hope’.
Gloria Rukeyser, great-granddaughter of...
Friday, 4 May 2012
Queen Elizabeth II High School students reach Volvo Adventure final in Sweden
The Volvo Adventure programme works closely with the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) to recognise exceptional environmental work conducted by...
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
Ridge challenge volunteers scale new heights
Hardy volunteers who took part in the Three Ridge Charity Challenge scaled new heights in personal achievement and raised valuable funds for Ardwhallan...
Tuesday, 1 May 2012
Duke of Edinburgh's Award success for Queen Elizabeth II High School participants
This year saw forty-six students enrol on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and fifty-five awards being gained. Twenty passed the Bronze Award and a record...
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Spirit of Innovation Challenge - Team Foogle
Competing in the finals of the Conrad Award, Spirit of Innovation Finals in San Francisco, team Foogle from St Ninian’s High School did a brilliant job said...
Thursday, 12 April 2012
Peer mentors presented with certificates
Students who provided a friendly face and a supportive ear to pupils making the switch from primary to secondary school have been recognised.
13 students –...
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Tynwald asked to approve improvements to primary school
Tynwald will be asked to approve spending on improvements to Victoria Road Primary School in Castletown when it sits this month.
The Department of Education...
Thursday, 5 April 2012
The Bowl providing a lasting legacy
Six months on from the closure of the Commonwealth Youth Games, the Island’s national stadium, the Bowl continues to be well used and serve as a permanent...
Friday, 30 March 2012
Children's University is launched in the Isle of Man
Young people will have a passport to exciting new out-of-school-hours learning experiences with the launch of a Children’s University in the Isle of...
Friday, 30 March 2012