Education, Sport and Culture News
Choir to sing carols for charity
The Friday Lunchtime Choir will sing traditional carols to raise funds for the Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal.
The choir will be joined by young players...
Monday, 30 November 2015
Latest Sure sports festival a success with pupils
Children got a taste of badminton yesterday (Thursday) as 18 schools took part in the latest event in the Sure Sports Primary School Programme.
More than 240...
Friday, 20 November 2015
Encouraging children to make Every Day Count
The importance of attending school regularly and on time is being emphasised to primary pupils in a fun way through a pilot scheme, Every Day Counts.
Pauline...
Friday, 13 November 2015
Channel Islands' Education Ministers visit
Education Ministers from Jersey and Guernsey visited the Island this week as part of a round of meetings to discuss best practice and common challenges.
Deputy...
Friday, 13 November 2015
Duke of Edinburgh 60th Birthday
2016 is the 60th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and the Isle of Man will be celebrating it with the following events:
January –...
Monday, 9 November 2015
Education visit strengthens Island's links with China
Links between the Island and China are being further reinforced with plans for closer cultural connections between the countries’ schools.
The Isle of Man is...
Friday, 6 November 2015
New website will promote Island's culture
The Isle of Man Arts Council’s new website will promote the Island’s cultural wealth to a wide audience, says the organisation’s chairman.
Geoff Corkish MBE...
Monday, 2 November 2015
Head Teacher Highlights ‘Best on Island’ Exam Results
Adrienne Burnett, Head Teacher of Ballakermeen High School, highlighted examination results in her report at the annual prize-giving at the Villa Marina. For...
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
Isle of Man Sport Aid Academy to prepare young athletes to shine on the world stage
A major initiative to help young sportspeople develop their skills has been officially launched.
The Isle of Man Sport Aid Academy will deliver a programme of...
Thursday, 1 October 2015
Isle of Man Sport to unveil initiative to develop the skills of young athletes
Details of an initiative to help young athletes in the Isle of Man hone their skills will be unveiled next week.
The Isle of Man Sport Aid Academy will be...
Wednesday, 23 September 2015