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Hundreds of pupils try their hand at hockey

A SURE-sponsored sports initiative has given 530 schoolchildren the chance to try their hand at hockey.  Cronk-y-Berry Primary took the honours in the hockey...
Thursday, 3 April 2014

Lifetime in teaching set to end at Easter

A visitor to Jill Gill’s school is much more likely to find her on her hands and knees helping children to solve a puzzle or reading them a story than at a...
Thursday, 3 April 2014

Chief Minister congratulates Manx mountaineer

A mountaineer has returned a Manx flag to the Chief Minister after taking it to the top of one of the world’s highest peaks. Phil Drowley received the flag...
Tuesday, 1 April 2014

Century-old portraits sought as part of cultural celebrations

THE Island’s oldest schools are being urged to dig out portraits gifted to them a century ago to celebrate the work of Manx national poet T.E. Brown.
Friday, 28 March 2014

Public urged to participate in consultation

The public is being urged to participate in a consultation exercise that will determine the qualifications Island students study for in the future.  The...
Thursday, 27 March 2014

New headteacher for Castle Rushen High School

The Department of Education and Children is pleased to announce that Keith Winstanley has been appointed headteacher of Castle Rushen High School with effect...
Wednesday, 26 March 2014

Isle of Man Sport Aid Scholarships for 2013 - 2014 announced

Isle of Man Sport Aid has announced the recipients of its scholarship programme for 2014-15. In all, a record 60 individuals, as well as Isle of Man Cycling’s...
Tuesday, 25 March 2014

Braddan pupils unearth stories of wartime bravery

Braddan Primary School pupils researching local men’s role in World War One have uncovered a treasure trove of compelling stories.                    Pupils in...
Monday, 24 March 2014

New headteacher for St John's Primary School

The Department of Education and Children is pleased to announce that Tracy Willoughby has been appointed headteacher of St John’s Primary School with effect...
Monday, 24 March 2014

Licence to inspire

The Youth Service has had its Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Operating Authority Licence renewed with flying colours. This enables the award to be offered to more...
Monday, 24 March 2014
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