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Young sports coaches congratulated

Young sports coaches who encouraged primary school children to get fit and active have been congratulated at the culmination of two years’ voluntary work.  Six...
Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Space school scholars en route to Houston

Two sixth-form students are en route from the Isle of Man to Houston for a trip of a lifetime to attend NASA’s United Space School. Caitlin Pinder from St...
Monday, 28 July 2014

New headteacher for Scoill Vallajeelt

The Department of Education and Children is pleased to announce that Denise Lyon has been appointed headteacher of Scoill Vallajeelt with effect from January...
Friday, 18 July 2014

Use school grounds responsibly, Minister cautions

School may be closing for the summer today (Friday) but schools grounds, including playing fields and pitches, remain open for everyone to use. ‘These...
Friday, 18 July 2014

Isle of Man Arts Council sponsors Film School

The Department of Education and Children’s summer Film School is free for participants thanks to generous sponsorship from the Isle of Man Arts Council.  The...
Thursday, 17 July 2014

Minister announces switch to IGCSE

Tim Crookall MHK, Minister for Education and Children, today announced in Tynwald changes to 14-16 qualifications in secondary schools and the adoption of a new...
Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Isle of Man Sport supports Pre-Games Drugs Testing

As the Commonwealth Games approaches, there is lots of activity in the background as the team prepares to compete on the World stage. One aspect of this...
Wednesday, 16 July 2014

Parents informed of school review outcomes

This week five primary schools – Anagh Coar, Braddan, Dhoon, Marown and Onchan – will share with parents the comments from an external validation of their...
Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Look out for a giant Loaghtan at Marown School

A giant Loaghtan sheep looks out over the grounds of Marown School, thanks to the creative efforts of pupils taking part in an Island of Culture 2014-inspired...
Monday, 14 July 2014

Employers reminded of law relating to children

Employers are reminded that they should adhere to the law when hiring children of compulsory school age – 16 and under.  The 2001 Education Act limits the...
Monday, 14 July 2014
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