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New headteacher for Dhoon Primary School

The Department of Education and Children is pleased to announce that Maxim Kelly has been appointed headteacher of Dhoon Primary School with effect from...
Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Call to respond to consultation on exam future

Everyone with a stake in education is urged to participate in a consultation exercise that will determine the qualifications Island students sit in the...
Friday, 2 May 2014

Planning permission to be sought for new primary school

Planning permission is being sought for a new primary school on part of the former Noble’s Hospital site in Westmoreland Road, Douglas.  The £9.8m Henry...
Friday, 2 May 2014

Isle of Man students seek support to attend Linguistic Olympiad in Beijing

Four students from the Isle of Man hope to travel to Beijing in July to compete at the International Linguistics Olympiad.
Thursday, 1 May 2014

Pre-school credit applications invited

Applications can now be made for pre-school credit for 2014/15.  The scheme provides £350 towards the cost of pre-school to all parents of children who reach...
Tuesday, 29 April 2014

Growing numbers of children opt for nourishing midday meal

Growing numbers of children are enjoying a nutritious midday meal at school.  Menus are on a four-week cycle, to ensure variety, and are completely changed...
Monday, 28 April 2014

Chance to hear talk by climate change expert

The public is invited to a talk by a world expert in climate change and its effects on the planet.  Professor Thomas Stocker co-chairs ‘Working Group I: The...
Thursday, 24 April 2014

Department designates political responsibilities

Tim Crookall MHK, Minister for Education and Children, has announced the responsibilities of his Department’s three political members following changes to the...
Tuesday, 22 April 2014

Children enjoy Kwik Cricket

Children with special educational needs and disabilities were given the chance to try their hand at cricket recently.  Kwik Cricket is a short form of the...
Tuesday, 22 April 2014

Gold Badge Presentation at Government House

Twenty three young people received their Duke of Edinburgh’ Award Gold badges from His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, Adam Wood, today, Wednesday 16...
Thursday, 17 April 2014
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