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QEII students prepare for the finals of the National Science and Engineering Competition!

Four students from Queen Elizabeth II High School will be travelling to the finals of the National Science and Engineering Competition at the NEC Birmingham...
Friday, 7 March 2014

Event to encourage closer youth links

An event this month will encourage improved ties between those working and volunteering with children and young people.  Closer Links is run by the Department...
Thursday, 6 March 2014

Chance to hear eminent Manx artist

An eminent Manx artist returns to the Island next week to inaugurate the Citywing ‘Artist on a Plane’ series of public lectures.  Kevin Atherton’s talk at the...
Friday, 28 February 2014

New headteacher for Bunscoill Rhumsaa

The Department of Education and Children is pleased to announce that David Jenkins has been appointed headteacher of Bunscoill Rhumsaa with effect from...
Thursday, 27 February 2014

Department's Budgetary statement

The Department of Education and Children’s budget for 2014/15 is £90.2 million – a reduction of £4.1 million from the £94.3 million budget set for...
Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Candidates sought for expanded engineering apprenticeship

Applications are now being invited for the Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering Programme at the Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education, which...
Tuesday, 18 February 2014

New list of prohibited animals

Tynwald has agreed a new Schedule to the Wild Animals (Restriction on Importation etc) Act 1980. This specifies animals which may only be imported and kept on...
Monday, 17 February 2014

Qualification reform consultation planned

A major public consultation exercise is being planned as schools in the Isle of Man gear up for changes in qualifications for 14-16 year olds that will impact...
Friday, 14 February 2014

New Director of Education appointed

A new Director of Education has been appointed.  Geoff Moorcroft will take over the position from Martin Barrow, who retires at Easter after a 36-year career...
Thursday, 13 February 2014

Local firms helping Isle of Man students aim high

Local firms from the Island’s aerospace and space sectors are helping to propel Manx students towards a future career in engineering by supporting their entry...
Monday, 10 February 2014
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