Education, Sport and Culture News
Tynwald supports strategy to give children the best possible start
A strategy designed to give every child in the Isle of Man the best possible start in life has been unanimously supported by Tynwald.
The Childcare Strategy...
Friday, 22 July 2022
Young people recognised for ‘outstanding cultural contribution’
Seven students have been recognised for their ‘outstanding contribution’ to Manx culture by the North American Manx Association (NAMA) at a ceremony in...
Friday, 8 July 2022
Jurby School returns to the Lakes
Pupils at Jurby Community School have recently returned from a four-day Wilderness Expedition to the Lake District.
The aim of the expedition was to develop...
Friday, 1 July 2022
Strategy to build on Manx language revival
A strategy, which aims to more than double the number of people learning and speaking Manx by 2032, has been launched.
The Isle of Man’s native language has...
Friday, 24 June 2022
Manx Youth Orchestra to mark 50th anniversary with special concert
The Manx Youth Orchestra (MYO) will be joined on stage by more than 70 former players and conductors in Douglas next week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of...
Friday, 24 June 2022
Schools to celebrate UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man
Schools are to explore and celebrate the Isle of Man’s UNESCO Biosphere status with a special week of activities.
The Isle of Man is the only entire nation...
Monday, 20 June 2022
Teachers and lecturers to receive pay deal next month
Teachers and lecturers in the Isle of Man will be paid more than those teaching in the London fringe when a new pay deal is implemented next month.
It comes...
Friday, 17 June 2022
Isle of Man teacher training programme launched
People will be able to train as secondary school teachers in the Isle of Man from September.
The International Qualified Teacher Status Programme will be...
Thursday, 16 June 2022
New scheme launched to support families over summer holidays
Charities and community groups are being invited to apply for funding to help provide activities and healthy meals for children, who are eligible for free...
Wednesday, 1 June 2022
More than 1,000 children take part in Manx Youth Games
Around 1,100 budding athletes took part in the Sporting Club Manx Youth Games on Saturday, which included 14 different sports.
The Isle of Man’s largest...
Tuesday, 10 May 2022