Education, Sport and Culture News
Bookings open for Employability conference
Educationalists, politicians, public sector personnel, industry leaders and those working in the charity sector are invited to register for a place at the...
Thursday, 9 January 2014
Head of the Island's largest primary school to retire
The headteacher of Bunscoill Rhumsaa, the Island’s biggest primary school, is to retire this summer.
Jacqueline Barrow completed her degree and teacher...
Thursday, 9 January 2014
Queen Elizabeth II High School shortlisted for the Zayed Future Energy Prize 2014
We are delighted to announce that the School has been shortlisted for the Zayed Future Energy Prize 2014, the world’s pre-eminent award for innovation in...
Tuesday, 7 January 2014
Headteacher of Castle Rushen High School to retire
The headteacher of Castle Rushen High School is to retire at the end of August.
Andrew Cole, who will be 60 this year, has led the 840-student secondary...
Tuesday, 7 January 2014
Artists make flying visits thanks to Citywing
CITYWING is generously supporting an initiative to bring talented artists to the Island during Island of Culture 2014.
‘Artist on a Plane’ will see a...
Monday, 6 January 2014
Acclaimed author nurtures budding writers in schools
A leading author from the Isle of Man is encouraging new writing talent in schools.
Chris Ewan is mid-way through a six-month stint as Writer in Residence at...
Monday, 6 January 2014
Scholarship winner announced
A former Castle Rushen High School and Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education student will fulfil an ambition to study in America after being...
Thursday, 2 January 2014
Parents informed of school review outcomes
This week three primary schools – Cronk-y-Berry, Kewaigue and St John’s – will share with parents the comments from an external validation of their School Self...
Thursday, 19 December 2013
Primary pupils put new orienteering course to the test
Pupils from Cronk-y-Berry Primary School put a new orienteering course to the test today.
The course, at Archallagan plantation, has been created by William...
Thursday, 19 December 2013
An Image A Day
The Isle of Man Arts Council is delighted to announce that Manx artist Juan Moore has been commissioned for a special project during Island of Culture 2014....
Wednesday, 18 December 2013