Education, Sport and Culture News
COVID-19 Screening to be piloted with secondary school pupils
A voluntary pilot testing scheme for COVID-19 is due to begin in secondary schools throughout this summer term.
The scheme will involve home testing lateral...
Tuesday, 15 June 2021
Pedestrian crossing for Braddan School
Pupils, staff, parents and carers at Braddan School will be able to use a new pedestrian crossing when the school year starts in September.
A project to...
Tuesday, 8 June 2021
Parents invited to apply for pre-school credit
Parents of children who turn four in the next school year can apply for £3,420 to help with their education through the pre-school credit scheme.
The credit...
Thursday, 3 June 2021
Isle of Man Sports Awards: Golfer and equestrian star win top prizes
Golfer Tom Gandy and equestrian star Yasmin Ingham have been crowned Isle of Man sportsman and sportswoman of the year for 2020.
Both were recognised at the...
Wednesday, 2 June 2021
New footpath/cycleway opens in Western Ramsey
A new shared footpath/cycleway in Ramsey is helping the community keep fit, stay safe and protect the environment.
The former railway line linking Gardeners...
Saturday, 29 May 2021
Disability sport programme receives financial boost
A project that enables children with disabilities to try new sports at the National Sports Centre has been given £3,000 to buy new equipment.
Currently...
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
Capt Sir Tom Moore: Chief gifts ‘inspirational’ book to primary schools
Primary school children in the Isle of Man will be able to read about the inspirational story of Captain Sir Tom Moore after the Chief Minister gifts a book...
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
Complex Abuse Inquiry – DESC Statement
Following the conviction of a former youth worker for possessing indecent images of children in March 2018, an inquiry was launched by the Isle of Man...
Thursday, 13 May 2021
Additional Education Needs: Views will help shape Code of Practice
More than 500 people have contributed to a survey asking how the support given to children with Additional Education Needs (AEN) can be made more...
Monday, 10 May 2021
St Thomas’ School appoints new headteacher
Chris Kirk has been appointed as the new headteacher for St Thomas’ Church of England School in Douglas.
Mr Kirk moved to the Island in 1998 to set up the...
Friday, 7 May 2021