Education, Sport and Culture News
New Headteacher for Ramsey Grammar School
The Department of Education and Children is pleased to announce that Annette Baker has been appointed headteacher of Ramsey Grammar School with effect from...
Friday, 28 November 2014
Tynwald permission sought for new primary school
Tynwald is to be asked to approve the construction of a new primary school building in the heart of Douglas.
The new Henry Bloom Noble Primary School would be...
Thursday, 27 November 2014
Engineering feats through the ages go on show
Engineering feats spanning two centuries are the subject of a display that will be unveiled next week.
Panels going on show at the Advanced Manufacturing...
Thursday, 20 November 2014
School praised as it becomes first to gain award
Cronk-y-Berry Primary School will become the first in the Island to be awarded a major benchmark for inclusion.
The Douglas school will receive the Inclusion...
Thursday, 20 November 2014
Sport strategy will bring economic and social benefits
Plans to grow the economic, social and reputational benefits sport brings to the Isle of Man are outlined in a wide-ranging strategy spanning the next...
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
School extension 'an investment in Island's economy'
An extension to the Island’s biggest secondary school represents major investment in the future of young people and the economy, says Tim Crookall MHK, Minister...
Monday, 17 November 2014
Facilities for crafts and engineering will benefit economy
Improved facilities for engineering and construction crafts at the Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education will allow more students to access a...
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
Employers help shape young people's futures
An initiative that assists students to make well-considered career choices was launched in the Isle of Man today.
Employers from the public, private and...
Monday, 13 October 2014
Tribute to Paul Cooper
The Department of Education and Children’s Youth Service has paid tribute to youth worker Paul Cooper, who died suddenly last week.
Paul worked for the...
Monday, 13 October 2014
Education's gain as teachers earn qualifications
Supporting schools to raise standards even further is a priority of the Department of Education and Children (DEC).
That was the message from Tim Crookall...
Monday, 13 October 2014