Education, Sport and Culture News

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

Sports Day inspires students to join community clubs

Community sports clubs from across the south of the Island have come together to provide a day of sports for Year 7 students at Castle Rushen High School.  The...
Monday, 21 September 2015

NASA Space School scholars receive certificates from Minister

Two Ballakermeen High School students who won scholarships to the NASA United Space School this summer say the experience has changed their lives. Josie...
Monday, 21 September 2015

Geoff Draper – press release

Geoff Draper is to leave the Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education after nearly two years in post as Principal. Geoff is returning to the UK to...
Wednesday, 9 September 2015

Provisional GCSE examination results, 2015

Key features of the provisional 2015 GCSE results The provisional GCSE results given to pupils today in the Department of Education and Children’s five...
Thursday, 20 August 2015

Powerchair football receives major boost

The generosity of an Isle of Man company’s charitable trust is enabling disabled adults and children to play an exciting form of football.  Manx Sport and...
Monday, 10 August 2015

Parents informed of school review outcomes

The Director of Education says School Self Review and Evaluation (SSRE) is raising standards for the benefit of pupils.  All schools take part in SSRE, making...
Thursday, 23 July 2015

A Grand Day Out at Silverdale - Ballasalla School

All the staff and pupils of Ballasalla School were joined by friends and family for a “Grand Day Out” to Silverdale. A lovely walk through Silverdale Glen,...
Friday, 17 July 2015

Popular gym at NSC gets a refit

Refurbishment work at the National Sports Centre, in partnership with the Department of Infrastructure, will encourage even more people to get fit and healthy,...
Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Paralympic Day brings a taste of sport to all

A Paralympic taster event could get young people involved in sport for the first time, it’s hoped. Manx Sport and Recreation (MSR) is holding its first...
Wednesday, 15 July 2015