Education, Training and Careers News
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
Exam reform meetings pave way for consultation
The Department of Education and Children is thanking the public for its valuable contribution to discussions about impending 14-16 exam reform.
With GCSEs...
Sunday, 23 March 2014
Children take part in second graduation
A graduation ceremony with a difference takes place at St German’s Cathedral in Peel in May.
All those wearing gowns and mortarboards and proudly...
Wednesday, 19 March 2014