Education, Sport and Culture News

Young achievers receive North American Manx Association Awards

YOUNG people who make an invaluable contribution to Manx culture and life were honoured by the North American Manx Association (NAMA) today. Each year, NAMA...
Thursday, 4 July 2013

Employability development projects emerge from conference

The organisers of a major conference, held in the autumn, are progressing initiatives aimed at improving young people’s chances of finding work and are seeking...
Monday, 1 July 2013

Schools to merge as reorganisation concludes

The Department of Education and Children is taking the final step in its reorganisation of separate infant and junior schools into single through primary...
Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Second student to head off on scholarship

A second student from the Isle of Man is being afforded the chance to study in America for a year. Former Ballakermeen High School student Siobhan Walshe was...
Monday, 24 June 2013

Higher Education Conference takes place

The 27th Isle of Man Higher Education Conference takes place today (Thursday) and tomorrow at Ballakermeen High School. The event, which is open to the public,...
Thursday, 20 June 2013

Mark Kermode Opening Event Celebrates Island of Culture 2014

The Isle of Man Arts Council are delighted that one of their Island of Culture Patrons, Mark Kermode, acclaimed BBC Film Critic, Presenter and Author, has...
Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Manx Arts Development Summer Film School 2013

The Department of Community, Culture and Leisure, Manx Arts Development, is inviting applications for 2013 Summer Film School. Summer Film School is now in its...
Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Chris Ewan to work in local primary schools during Island of Culture

The Isle of Man Arts Council is delighted to announce that award-winning Douglas-based author Chris Ewan will become Isle of Man Writer in Residence as part the...
Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Tynwald asked to support improvements to school

A proposed extension to Ballakermeen High School would provide badly needed learning, examination and dining space. 
Monday, 10 June 2013

Isle of Man team in 'language Olympics'

A team from the Isle of Man will, for the first time, take part in the International Linguistics Olympiad. 
Monday, 10 June 2013