Education, Sport and Culture News

Tribute to Dr Ian Killip

The Department of Education and Children is paying tribute to Dr Ian Killip, a former principal of the Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education,...
Tuesday, 11 March 2014

New headteacher for Willaston Primary School

The Department of Education and Children is pleased to announce that Rose Burton has been appointed headteacher of Willaston Primary School with effect from...
Monday, 10 March 2014

Students set sail on tall ship adventure

Forty students from the Isle of Man will face tough physical and mental challenges when they set sail on a tall ship next month.  Year 9 students from the...
Monday, 10 March 2014

Lucia Porter

The headteacher of St Ninian’s High School has paid tribute to Lucia Porter, who lost her life in an accident on Saturday.  Andy Fox said: ‘As a school we...
Monday, 10 March 2014

QEII students prepare for the finals of the National Science and Engineering Competition!

Four students from Queen Elizabeth II High School will be travelling to the finals of the National Science and Engineering Competition at the NEC Birmingham...
Friday, 7 March 2014

Event to encourage closer youth links

An event this month will encourage improved ties between those working and volunteering with children and young people.  Closer Links is run by the Department...
Thursday, 6 March 2014

Chance to hear eminent Manx artist

An eminent Manx artist returns to the Island next week to inaugurate the Citywing ‘Artist on a Plane’ series of public lectures.  Kevin Atherton’s talk at the...
Friday, 28 February 2014

New headteacher for Bunscoill Rhumsaa

The Department of Education and Children is pleased to announce that David Jenkins has been appointed headteacher of Bunscoill Rhumsaa with effect from...
Thursday, 27 February 2014

Isle of Man Bank Sports Awards 2013 - Nominations announced

Following last week’s announcement that Rebecca Adlington, former Double Olympic Swimming Champion will be the guest of honour at the 2013 Isle of Man Bank...
Thursday, 27 February 2014

Arts Council launches Manx Telecom Youth Arts Forum for 2014

As part of a youth engagement programme during Island of Culture 2014, the Isle of Man Arts Council is seeking young people aged 12-18 to take part in a Youth...
Wednesday, 26 February 2014