Education, Sport and Culture News
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
Eliza's Story - Deaf Awareness Week
This week is Deaf Awareness Week, an annual event that promotes the positive aspects of living with deafness, raises awareness and promotes inclusion.
In...
Thursday, 6 May 2021
General Election 2021: Guide produced to help student voters
Voting age students will receive a free guide in the run up to this year’s Isle of Man General Election in a bid to boost participation.
‘The Island’s...
Tuesday, 4 May 2021
Reciprocal agreement: Island students can receive second jab in UK
Students who have started university or returned to their studies in the UK when their second COVID-19 vaccination is due will still receive it thanks to the...
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Island’s largest multi-sport event set for 15 May
Around 1,200 children are expected to take part in the Isle of Man’s largest multi-sport event next month, as the HSBC Manx Youth Games enters its twentieth...
Wednesday, 21 April 2021
Views sought on improving lessons for children with literacy difficulties
Views are being sought on how the learning of young people with literacy difficulties, including dyslexia, can be improved in Isle of Man schools.
The...
Monday, 19 April 2021
National Sports Centre to reopen on Monday
People will be able to use the National Sports Centre again from Monday 19 April, with the exception of the swimming facilities.
The move comes after the...
Friday, 16 April 2021
Ardwhallan statement
The Isle of Man Government is taking the opportunity to review all services provided to schools at Ardwhallan following the recent resignation of a member of...
Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Around 800 children return as free school meal vouchers extended
Around 800 students were welcomed back to their schools in the Isle of Man on Tuesday as a phased return for children and young people ramped up.
It started on...
Wednesday, 14 April 2021