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Review: Berkeley Arts ‘The Greatest Showman’
[Written by Dale Butler] P.T. Barnum, the greatest showman, once said, “The noblest art is that of making others happy.” The audience who attend the two performances at the Berkeley Institute of this two act play with 22 scenes and a finale were kept happy by these young actors who took on a huge challenge to bring to life the story of Phineas... Read more of this article
Art Show To Celebrate Berkeley’s Anniversary
The Berkeley Institute is getting set to hold an alumni and current students’ art show, opening on Friday, April 21. A spokesperson said, “In celebration of the 125th anniversary of The Berkeley Institute, The Berkeley Educational Society cordially invites you to the alumni and current students’ art show. “The show officially opens on... Read more of this article
Berkeley To Present “The Greatest Showman”
The Berkeley Drama Department & Friends will presents, “The Greatest Showman” based on the original film on Saturday, April 15th at 6.30pm and Sunday, April 16th at 3.00pm in The Berkeley Institute Cafetorium. A spokesperson said, “This is an intriguing story of Phineas Taylor Barnum [P.T. Barnum] from his childhood to adult life. P.T.... Read more of this article
Berkeley Institute Golf Tournament On March 25
The Berkeley Educational Society and the Berkeley Institute invite all alumni and friends for the 125th Anniversary Golf Tournament at Bellmont Hills Golf Course in Warwick on Saturday [March 25]. The event poster says, “The registration for the golf tournament starts 12:00 pm, while the shotgun starts at 1:00 pm. Prize Presentation and refreshments... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: Berkeley Fun Run/Walk/Ride
On Saturday [March 18], the Berkeley Educational Society and the Berkeley Institute organized a Fun Run/Walk/Ride to commemorate the school’s 125th anniversary. The event began at Wantley House, located on Princess Street, and culminated at the Berkeley Institute school field. You can view the second set of images below, our first set here and... Read more of this article
Photos: Berkeley Institute Fun Run/Walk/Ride
The Berkeley Educational Society and the Berkeley Institute, held a Fun Run/Walk/Ride on Saturday in celebration of the school’s 125th anniversary, with the event starting at Wantley House on Princess Street, and finishing at the Berkeley Institute school field. Related Stories Photos: Berkeley Institute Fun Run/Walk Photos... Read more of this article
March 18: Berkeley Institute Fun Run/Walk/Ride
The Berkeley Educational Society and the Berkeley Institute, will be having a Fun Run/Walk/Ride on Saturday, March 18 in celebration of the school’s 125th anniversary. The event poster notes that the run/walk/ride starts 9:30am at the corner of Dundonald St. and Princess St. and finishes at The Berkeley Institute school field. A ticket costs $15... Read more of this article
Photos: Berkeley Institute Signature Career Fair
The Berkeley Institute held a Career Fair event yesterday [Feb 2] which allowed ”students to gain exposure to various career pathways that our signatures can prepare them for.” In advance of the event, a spokesperson said, “This Career Fair will enable current S1s and incoming students to gain exposure to various career pathways that... Read more of this article
Berkeley Class Of 1982 Celebrates Reunion
The Berkeley Institute Class of 1982 celebrated their 40 year reunion with a weekend of activities, and also donated $1500 to Jezhari Talbot, a Berkeley Institute Class of 2022 student. A spokesperson said, “Dr. Gina Tucker, upon being reminded of the significance of the year 2022 by her classmate, Andrea Hassell, was compelled to pull together... Read more of this article
Berkeley VEI Students Launch ReLeaf Company
Berkeley Institute students taking part in the Virtual Enterprise International have launched ‘ReLeaf Limited’, a simulated and virtual company. A spokesperson said, “ReLeaf Limited, is a simulated and virtual company, the makers of authentic Bermudian oils and apparel, opened its doors on September 12, 2022. ReLeaf was formed under... Read more of this article
Berkeley Institute Win BSSF Senior Girls Netball
The Berkeley Institute defeated CedarBridge Academy 12 – 9 to win the Bermuda School Sports Federation Senior School Netball Tournament at Bernard Park. CedarBridge jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the final with Rihanna Reddicks leading the way. Berkeley slowly got back in the match but trailed 7-4 at the half. Berkeley found their scoring... Read more of this article
Photos: Berkeley Institute Prize Giving Ceremony
The Berkeley Institute held its annual prize giving ceremony this week, with the event honouring students’ excellence, with the Chairman of the Berkeley Institute Board of Governors Craig Bridgewater and guest speaker Lt/Col Edward Lamb presenting certificates to the students. Related... Read more of this article
Berkeley Science Class Takes A Trip To BELCO
[Written by Berkeley Institute students] “Individuals are told to reduce our “carbon footprint,” and we should. But how many years of riding a bike to work would it take me to offset one F-15 flying for an hour?” Bruce E. Johansen. This is not a question that a typical 17-year-old thinks about, but on October 5th, 2022, a group of... Read more of this article
125th Anniversary Praise & Thanksgiving Service
The Berkeley Institute and The Berkeley Educational Society will be holding the 125th anniversary Praise and Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, October 16th at 4.00pm at the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church. with the anniversary address to be given by Reverend Cyril Simmons of the Class of 1992. The St. Paul AME website notes that, “St.... Read more of this article
First Cohort Of Students Enter Signature Schools
“Just last week, on Monday, September 12th, 2022, we celebrated a new chapter in Education Reform as we welcomed the first cohort of young people into Signature Schools to undertake Signature Learning Programmes,” said the Minister of Education Diallo Rabain. “A total of 289 incoming S1 students were ‘clapped in’ as they... Read more of this article
Photos: Berkeley Alumni Anniversary Reception
The Berkeley Educational Society and The Berkeley Institute held their Alumni Anniversary Reception last night [Sept 6] to celebrate the school’s 125th anniversary. According to the school’s website, “On September 6, 1897, The Berkeley Institute [elementary and high school] was opened on the ground floor of the Samaritan’s Hall, Court Street,... Read more of this article
