Education, Sport and Culture News
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
New headteacher for Ballasalla Primary School
The Department of Education and Children is pleased to announce that Jamie Cox has been appointed headteacher of Ballasalla Primary School with effect from...
Monday, 14 July 2014
Children with disabilities and special needs take part in athletics festivals
Children with special educational needs and disabilities took part in athletics festivals run by the Sports Development Unit.
Athletics is part of the...
Friday, 11 July 2014
Schools to stage plays festival
Three of the Island’s secondary schools are to take part in a plays festival from July 15 to 17 at the Gaiety Theatre ahead of the week-long NDFA (National...
Wednesday, 9 July 2014
North American Manx Association Awards
The North American Manx Association (NAMA) honoured young people from across the Island for their exceptional contributions to Manx culture and life...
Friday, 4 July 2014
New training facilities move a step closer
Creating modern training facilities for construction crafts under one roof at the Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education would see student numbers...
Thursday, 3 July 2014
Government doubles pre-school support for families
Savings lead to credit boost for parents
Friday, 27 June 2014
Sports 'camp' could lead to jobs for 16-year-olds
A new sports leaders’ camp for school leavers could be a pathway to jobs in the industry.
Thirty-five 16-year-olds who are leaving school this summer will...
Wednesday, 25 June 2014
Visiting headteachers will see Island's learning advantages
A visiting delegation of headteachers will learn about the Island’s ‘freedom to flourish’ curriculum and the benefits it brings to pupils.
Twenty-eight heads...
Wednesday, 25 June 2014
Fun and fitness as children take to running track
School children will combine exercise with an exciting day out when GO Run for Fun visits the Isle of Man.
The event, on Friday 11 July, will see primary...
Friday, 20 June 2014