Education, Sport and Culture News
Speech: Teachers' pay statement by Dr Alex Allinson MHK
When I was appointed Minister in March this year I committed to help resolve the ongoing industrial dispute between the Department and the teachers of our...
Monday, 14 December 2020
Isle of Man Sport welcomes new members
A body that acts as an independent forum for the promotion and development of sport and recreation on the Island has appointed two new members.
Isle of Man...
Wednesday, 9 December 2020
Views sought on how ethnic minority history and culture is taught in schools
People are being asked for their views on how children are taught about the history and culture of diverse ethnic minorities at school, including that of Black...
Monday, 7 December 2020
Manx Youth Orchestra set for Christmas show
The Manx Youth Orchestra (MYO) will perform its annual Christmas Festival Concert at the Villa Marina in Douglas on Saturday 12 December.
The MYO brings...
Tuesday, 1 December 2020
Parents urged to register primary school starters
Parents of children who will start primary school in 2021 are reminded to register them with a school by 31 January, to help make the transition smooth and...
Tuesday, 1 December 2020
Tynwald backs funds to complete flumes
Tynwald has agreed to support the extra funding needed to complete a multi-million pound revamp of the swimming pools and water slides at the National Sports...
Wednesday, 18 November 2020
New headteacher for Ramsey Grammar School
Sarah Findlater has been appointed as the new headteacher for Ramsey Grammar School.
Mrs Findlater is an experienced headteacher having led British Curriculum...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020
Douglas faith school changes admission policy
St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School will welcome children of different faiths, or no faith, to enrol in the new school year after making changes to its...
Monday, 16 November 2020
Returning students offered space to study
Students returning home early from their studies in the UK are being encouraged to take up an offer of help from University College Isle of Man (UCM).
Many...
Monday, 16 November 2020
Island school amongst first in Britain to use Lego’s Braille kit
An Isle of Man school is amongst the first in the British Isles to use a system designed by Lego as a new method of teaching pupils who have a visual...
Wednesday, 11 November 2020