Education, Sport and Culture News

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award 60th Anniversary Seven Hilltop Adventures Challenge

An event to raise money for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award grant fund and encourage people out onto the hills begins next week.
Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Isle of Man Children’s University has new home

A charitable organisation is to take over the running of the Isle of Man Children’s University.  Connect2Charity will operate the Children’s University after...
Wednesday, 9 March 2016

Hundreds try hockey thanks to Sure-sponsored scheme

Hundreds of pupils played hockey as part of the Sure Sports Primary Schools’ Programme.  Year three and four pupils from primary schools competed in a national...
Wednesday, 9 March 2016

Bumper entry for Manx Folk Awards

The 2016 Manx Folk Awards have attracted a bumper entry.  Organised by the Department of Education and Children (DEC), Culture Vannin and Manx National...
Wednesday, 9 March 2016

2015 Isle of Man Sports Awards – nominations announced

The shortlist for the 2015 Isle of Man Sports Awards, sponsored by Isle of Man Bank, has been announced today. The event takes place on Wednesday 23 March 2016...
Thursday, 11 February 2016

Youth survey will help Government and agencies plan services

Services for young people will be shaped by the results of a survey that attracted a big response.  The Youth Trust, a newly formed independent charity,...
Thursday, 11 February 2016

Pupils to add to Children’s Wood

Primary pupils will leave their mark on the Manx countryside when they take part in Trees for Life 2016. On March 9 and 10, pupils from seven schools will...
Monday, 1 February 2016

Rugby star will boost young sporting potential

Former British Lions and Scotland international rugby player Tony Stanger returns to the Island next month to talk about the athlete and parent relationship...
Thursday, 21 January 2016

Strategy delivering positive results for young people

A strategy aimed at ensuring young people have the best possible start in life is delivering positive results.  Tynwald approved the Strategy for Children and...
Wednesday, 23 December 2015

Isle of Man Children’s University to end

The Department of Education and Children is to wind down the Isle of Man Children’s University.  Ongoing budgetary pressures have led to the decision, said Tim...
Monday, 21 December 2015