Education, Sport and Culture News
QEII Duke of Edinburgh's Award success story continues
Queen Elizabeth II High School students continue to embrace the spirit of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards Programme. This year 52 students entered the scheme...
Monday, 7 April 2014
Wheelchair Racing Gets a Big Push
Sunday 30th March witnessed the Islands very first wheelchair racing workshop, delivered by England Athletics Tutor and wheelchair racing coach Paul Moseley....
Friday, 4 April 2014
Hundreds of pupils try their hand at hockey
A SURE-sponsored sports initiative has given 530 schoolchildren the chance to try their hand at hockey.
Cronk-y-Berry Primary took the honours in the hockey...
Thursday, 3 April 2014
Lifetime in teaching set to end at Easter
A visitor to Jill Gill’s school is much more likely to find her on her hands and knees helping children to solve a puzzle or reading them a story than at a...
Thursday, 3 April 2014
Century-old portraits sought as part of cultural celebrations
THE Island’s oldest schools are being urged to dig out portraits gifted to them a century ago to celebrate the work of Manx national poet T.E. Brown.
Friday, 28 March 2014
Public urged to participate in consultation
The public is being urged to participate in a consultation exercise that will determine the qualifications Island students study for in the future.
The...
Thursday, 27 March 2014
New headteacher for Castle Rushen High School
The Department of Education and Children is pleased to announce that Keith Winstanley has been appointed headteacher of Castle Rushen High School with effect...
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
Braddan pupils unearth stories of wartime bravery
Braddan Primary School pupils researching local men’s role in World War One have uncovered a treasure trove of compelling stories.
Pupils in...
Monday, 24 March 2014
New headteacher for St John's Primary School
The Department of Education and Children is pleased to announce that Tracy Willoughby has been appointed headteacher of St John’s Primary School with effect...
Monday, 24 March 2014
Licence to inspire
The Youth Service has had its Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Operating Authority Licence renewed with flying colours. This enables the award to be offered to more...
Monday, 24 March 2014