Education, Sport and Culture News

Pupils’ designs feature on school safety hoardings

Children have added a splash of colour to the site of their new school. The Henry Bloom Noble Primary School will move from outdated and cramped buildings in...
Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Emotional first aid training for education staff

Education staff have received training in emotional first aid for young people.  Eleven employees attended an award-winning course delivered by the Solent NHS...
Monday, 29 June 2015

Employers reminded of law relating to children

Ahead of the school summer holidays, employers are reminded that they should adhere to the law when hiring children of compulsory school age – 16 and...
Monday, 29 June 2015

Minister wishes NatWest Island Games team well

Tim Crookall MLC, Minister for Education and Children, is offering his best wishes to the Isle of Man competitors taking part in the 16th NatWest Island...
Saturday, 27 June 2015

Budding Engineers of the future

As part of the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce’s Awareness of Careers in Engineering (ACE) programme, the Engineering & Manufacturing Sector, in conjunction...
Friday, 26 June 2015

Children take part in graduation

A graduation ceremony with a difference took place at St German’s Cathedral in Peel last night.  All those wearing gowns and mortarboards and proudly...
Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Young musicians take centre stage at Castle Rushen

Talented young musicians are taking to the stage at Castle Rushen for the third year in a row. Bands and soloists who form part of the Department of Education...
Wednesday, 17 June 2015

Award 'more relevant than ever' as Island grows economy

Preparations are under way locally to mark the 60th anniversary of an organisation that helps young people to acquire vital life skills.  The Duke of...
Monday, 15 June 2015

Gravity Percussion set to inspire

The Island is set to welcome back one of its talented Manx students, Peter Mitchell, as he brings Gravity Percussion to deliver workshops and assemblies to...
Friday, 5 June 2015

Prash - Manx music for brass players

The Isle of Man Music Service welcomes the publication of new Manx music books for the Island’s brass players.  Developed in partnership with Culture Vannin,...
Thursday, 4 June 2015