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Wallpaper Wednesday: Berkeley, Respice Finem
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series celebrates one of the island’s most distinguished schools as The Berkeley Institute marks their 125th anniversary this week, with the design incorporating the school motto of ‘Respice Finem.’ According to the school’s website, “On September 6, 1897, The Berkeley Institute... Read more of this article
Bean Creates Berkeley Anniversary Animation
The Berkeley Institute has extended their thanks to Tashel Bean for creating a Bermuda Short in honour of the 125th anniversary of The Berkeley Institute. A spokesperson said, “The Berkeley Institute extends special thanks to Tashel Bean, motion graphic artist and 2012 graduate of The Berkeley Institute who is a diehard member of Gold House, for... Read more of this article
Sept 6: Berkeley Alumni Anniversary Reception
The Berkeley Educational Society & The Berkeley Institute will be hosting an Alumni Anniversary Reception on Tuesday, September 6th. The event page said, “Celebrating 125 years, The Berkeley Educational Society & The Berkeley Institute invite alumni and friends of The Berkeley Institute to an Alumni Anniversary Reception, Tuesday, 6th of September,... Read more of this article
Berkeley Students Launch Local Food Website
A new website — which is highly informative, useful and very well designed — has been launched, with BermudaLunchBox.com created by a team of talented and tech savvy Berkeley Institute students. The class, led by teacher Diamond Outerbridge, said the initiative was to “help support food security on the island.” with the twenty... Read more of this article
Minister Attends Berkeley, CedarBridge Sports
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain joined staff and students at Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy as they held their sports days. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister Rabain was pleased to see students fully engaged in the celebrations of their respective teams and welcomed the return to this greatly missed event.” Related... Read more of this article
Berkeley & CedarBridge To Hold Sports Days
“The Ministry of Education advised that Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy ”have been approved to hold Sports Day this year after demonstrating appropriate Covid protocols to protect students, staff and spectators.” A spokesperson said, “The Minister of Education was approached by both CedarBridge Academy and The Berkeley... Read more of this article
Photos: One Island, One Book GirlCott Event
The English Department of The Berkeley Institute is continuing its reading initiative One Island, One Book and recently held a special event where Florenz Maxwell, the author of the novel GirlCott, was the honoured guest. A spokesperson said, “The Berkeley Institute is continuing its reading initiative One Island, One Book where they aim to... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Reads With Berkeley 4th Week
The Berkeley Institute Initiative ‘One Island, One Book’ continues to invite members of the public to join in with The Language Arts Department students of The Berkeley Institute as the read the novel GIRLCOTT. A spokesperson said, “The teachers of The Berkeley Institute were enthralled when they were able to interact with Mrs. Florenz Maxwell,... Read more of this article
Berkeley’s ‘One Island, One Book’ Begins
The Berkeley Institute’s ‘One Island, One Book‘ initiative begins today [Feb 1], with the public invited to “begin reading and participating in the February and March activity.” A spokesperson said, “One Island, One Book starts today, February 1, 2022. The Berkeley Institute invites you to begin reading and participating... Read more of this article
Berkeley Launch ‘One Island, One Book’ Project
The English Department of The Berkeley Institute is launching an island-wide reading initiative and they are inviting the public to join them, with the ’One Island, One Book’ concept using the novel Girlcott by Mrs. Florenz Webbe Maxwell. A spokesperson said, “The English Department of The Berkeley Institute is about to embark on an... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: The Berkeley Institute
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series allows you to celebrate one of the island’s most distinguished schools, with The Berkeley Institute marking their 124th anniversary this week. According to the school’s website, “On September 6, 1897, The Berkeley Institute [elementary and high school] was opened on the... Read more of this article
KPMG To Work With The Berkeley Institute
“We are thrilled to announce that we will be collaborating with Berkeley Institute in the area of professional development and succession planning,” KPMG in Bermuda said. A spokesperson said, “Working with the community is at the heart of KPMG in Bermuda [KPMG] and our Impact Plan. KPMG has long had a focus on the education and... Read more of this article
Berkeley Institute Holds Graduation Ceremony
The Berkeley Institute recently held its graduation ceremony for the class of 2021 at the National Sports Centre, with school Principal Keisha Douglas offering words of congratulations and encouragement as the students prepare to move forward. At the graduation ceremony, Principal Douglas said, “Good morning graduates of the class of 2021, parents,... Read more of this article
Students Reflect On Unique Year At Berkeley
As a school year marked by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic draws to a close, Berkeley Institute Head Pupils Daria Symonds and Andreaz Glasgow are reflecting on their unique year and their future endeavours. A spokesperson said, “After an arduous year of learning remotely and dealing with personal challenges imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the... Read more of this article
L&G Donates Laptops To Berkeley Institute
Lighthouse Connect — an education-focused fund launched by Legal & General Reinsurance [L&G Re] — delivered 20 laptops to students of The Berkeley Institute. A spokesperson said, “Lighthouse Connect, an education-focused fund launched by Legal & General Reinsurance [L&G Re], is on track to deliver more than 230 laptops... Read more of this article
Ministry: ‘Potential Exposure’ At Berkeley Institute
The Ministry of Health has “become aware of a potential exposure at The Berkeley Institute to someone confirmed with Covid-19,” and the ESU is “contacting confirmed close contacts who are being advised that they must quarantine [stay home and away from other activities] and be tested for Covid-19.” Ministry’s Statement A... Read more of this article
