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