Education, Sport and Culture News
New headteacher for Dhoon Primary School
The Department of Education and Children is pleased to announce that Maxim Kelly has been appointed headteacher of Dhoon Primary School with effect from...
Tuesday, 6 May 2014
Call to respond to consultation on exam future
Everyone with a stake in education is urged to participate in a consultation exercise that will determine the qualifications Island students sit in the...
Friday, 2 May 2014
Planning permission to be sought for new primary school
Planning permission is being sought for a new primary school on part of the former Noble’s Hospital site in Westmoreland Road, Douglas.
The £9.8m Henry...
Friday, 2 May 2014
Isle of Man students seek support to attend Linguistic Olympiad in Beijing
Four students from the Isle of Man hope to travel to Beijing in July to compete at the International Linguistics Olympiad.
Thursday, 1 May 2014
Pre-school credit applications invited
Applications can now be made for pre-school credit for 2014/15.
The scheme provides £350 towards the cost of pre-school to all parents of children who reach...
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Growing numbers of children opt for nourishing midday meal
Growing numbers of children are enjoying a nutritious midday meal at school.
Menus are on a four-week cycle, to ensure variety, and are completely changed...
Monday, 28 April 2014
Partnership improves outcomes for children with autism
A partnership between the Department of Education and Children and a charity is improving the lives of children with autism and their families.
Friday, 25 April 2014
Youth music project achieves charitable status
Soundcheck, the music project run by the Department of Education and Children’s Youth Service, has been granted charitable status.
The move gives the popular...
Thursday, 24 April 2014
Chance to hear talk by climate change expert
The public is invited to a talk by a world expert in climate change and its effects on the planet.
Professor Thomas Stocker co-chairs ‘Working Group I: The...
Thursday, 24 April 2014
Department designates political responsibilities
Tim Crookall MHK, Minister for Education and Children, has announced the responsibilities of his Department’s three political members following changes to the...
Tuesday, 22 April 2014