Education, Sport and Culture News

Proposals have been announced in England relating to the reform of applied and vocational qualifications for 16-19 year olds. The new ‘Tech Levels’ and ‘Applied...

The Island’s Director of Education, Martin Barrow, is to retire at Easter 2014.  It will bring to an end 36 years working for first the Board of Education and...

The Island’s longest-serving primary headteacher is to retire next summer, but he won’t be putting education behind him.  Learning Portuguese and taking up a...

Facilities for engineering and construction craft training that meet modern-day demands will move a step closer if Tynwald supports a motion from the Department...

The Manx Youth Orchestra’s traditional Christmas Festival Concert is one of happiest musical celebrations in the Island’s calendar.  Featuring more than 200...

A new principal has been appointed at the Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education.  Geoff Draper will take up the post in January.  Mr Draper...

Primary school pupils are turning over a new leaf as they take part in a popular annual project.  More than 400 pupils from a dozen primaries will nurture...

A leading local company is supporting schools’ participation in Island of Culture 2014.  SES Satellite Leasing Ltd today presented a cheque for £6,600 to Tim...

A biennial survey of young people is being launched during Youth Week (4 to 9 November).  The 53-question survey is being conducted by the Children’s Services...

Home-Grown blues star Davy Knowles will address an audience of politicians, educationalists and business and charity chiefs about how his talent was nurtured...