Education, Training and Careers News

Jean retires after 31 years at school

Jean Tracy had several Manx classmates at Edge Hill College in Ormskirk in the late 1960s. ‘It seemed to me that the Isle of Man must be a wonderful place to...
Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Pupil-led changes lead to award for school

Democracy is in action at Michael Primary, where the 10-strong school council has its own, dedicated notice board on which it displays minutes of its meetings...
Friday, 12 July 2013

Small increase in school meals price

The price of a primary school meal is to increase from the start of the new academic year. Meals provided by the School Meals Service at primary schools will,...
Tuesday, 9 July 2013

Pupils help to design new-look uniform

Pupils at two schools that are being merged have played a major role in designing their new-look uniform. Auldyn Infants’ School and Scoill Ree Gorree will...
Monday, 8 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

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

New Chief Executive Officer appointed

A new Chief Executive Officer has been appointed for the Department of Education and Children. Professor Ronald Barr has been appointed to the head the...
Friday, 14 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

Island students to attend Queen's coronation service

Two students from the Isle of Man will be among the congregation at Westminster Abbey next week for a Service of Celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of the...
Thursday, 30 May 2013