Education, Sport and Culture News

Queen Elizabeth II High School presented with Green Flag and win Diamond Jubilee Award

The future is not just bright for Queen Elizabeth II High School it’s green!  Environmentally friendly students from the School shot to the top of the award...
Tuesday, 3 March 2015

Isle of Man Sport Aid scholarships announced

The success of local sportsmen and women is invaluable in terms of promoting the Isle of Man to a global audience.  That’s the comment from a charity that...
Thursday, 26 February 2015

Minister thanks sponsors for scheme that will boost work chances

A scheme that’s giving young people a year’s experience working in outdoor education will prove ‘invaluable’ as they seek work.  That was view of Tim Crookall...
Monday, 23 February 2015

Education and Children focus on maintaining front line services

Against a backdrop of budget reductions and efficiency savings, the Department of Education and Children (DEC) is maintaining its focus on delivering front line...
Wednesday, 18 February 2015

Isle of Man school wins top award at charity’s Diamond Jubilee celebration

A school on the Isle of Man walked away with the top honour at Keep Britain Tidy’s Diamond Jubilee Awards Ceremony in Liverpool yesterday. Queen Elizabeth II...
Tuesday, 17 February 2015

'Green poet' to visit Island

The UK's ‘green poet’, Martin Kiszko, will encourage local schoolchildren to ponder the future of the planet when he visits schools this month.  Martin is...
Thursday, 5 February 2015

Minister speaks of economic benefits of the arts

The Minister for Education and Children has underlined the economic and reputational benefits the arts bring to the Isle of Man.  Tim Crookall MHK was...
Friday, 23 January 2015

Little-known landmark at centre of exciting art and film project

An imposing geological landmark on the Calf of Man will form the inspiration for a major art and film project and cultural gathering.  The Burroo – Norse for...
Wednesday, 21 January 2015

Guest of honour announced for 2014 Isle of Man Sports Awards, sponsored by Isle of Man Bank

Isle of Man Sport is pleased to announce that Jo Pavey, Commonwealth Games and European Championship medallist, will be the guest of honour at the 2014 Isle...
Tuesday, 20 January 2015

Ardwhallan expands its role in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The Department of Education and Children's outdoor education centre is expanding what it offers to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme after taking on a former...
Tuesday, 20 January 2015