Hashtag: #Education
Marsh McLennan Donate To CedarBridge
Marsh McLennan recently donated lunches and school uniforms to CedarBridge Academy students. A spokesperson said, “Reports from CBA have shown that, on an average day, between 10 to 15 students come without a lunch. Additionally, several parents grapple with procuring complete school uniforms for their children as the school year commences. “In... Read more of this article
BHS Students Awarded Distinction In Competition
Three students from Bermuda High School for Girls have been recognised for their essay writing skills after being shortlisted in the junior category of a prestigious international competition. Sienna Spurling, Joy Ella Yammine and Aditi Varwandkar travelled to the University of Oxford in England to attend the John Locke Institute Global Essay Competition... Read more of this article
L&G Re Supports Emerging Talent In Bermuda
Legal & General Reinsurance [L&G Re] announced its “continued commitment to nurturing Bermuda’s talent through the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] Summer Internship Programme and support for the ABIC Education Award.” A spokesperson said, “Jahlika Berkeley, a recent graduate with a BSc in... Read more of this article
Registration For Portuguese School Opens
The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda advised that registration for the Portuguese School of Bermuda for the upcoming year is open. A spokesperson said, “More information about the upcoming year can be found online at portugueseBDA.com. The registration form is on our website. Alternatively, you can navigate directly through to the form... Read more of this article
Ignite Concludes 3rd Entrepreneurship Program
Ignite Bermuda has completed its third Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme which ran from July 12- August 31, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Thanks to HSBC Bank Bermuda, Ignite enabled 17 local young adults, ages 19-25 years old to develop their passions for entrepreneurship through workshops and part-time internships within some of... Read more of this article
Govt On Student Activities During Storm Closure
Students “are encouraged to spend time over the next two days reading from their home libraries and journaling about their experiences during the storm closure,” the Government said today. This follows after the Government announced that public schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday due to Hurricane Lee. A spokesperson said, “Parents... Read more of this article
BEN Appoints Sonia Raynor & Michael Toyer
Bermuda Education Network [BEN] has appointed Sonia Raynor and Michael Toyer to its board of directors A spokesperson said, “Their combined expertise and dedication will help support the Network’s mission of promoting educational equity and enriching students’ lives through enhanced opportunities. “Sonia Raynor is a seasoned education... Read more of this article
Hurricane Lee: College Closure Advisory
The Bermuda College campus will close at 11:30am on Thursday [Sept 14] due to Hurricane Lee. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Bermuda College campus will close tomorrow [Thursday, September 14] at 11:30 a.m., and all day on Friday, September 15. Classes scheduled before 11:30 on Thursday morning, will be conducted remotely by faculty. “An... Read more of this article
OBA’s Ben Smith On Education Leadership
“How ironic the leadership of the Bermuda Public School System has already received a failing grade from educators and the 2023/2024 academic year is only a day old,” Shadow Education Minister Ben Smith said. Mr. Smith said, “There is no reason for any school on the island not to be ready and fully functioning this year. The Education... Read more of this article
Devonshire Parish Scholarship Recipients
The Devonshire Parish Council have presented scholarships to Jaden Smith, Razi Garland, Kayla McCarthy, Timaris Thompson, and Isabella Gaugain. A spokesperson said, “The Devonshire Parish Council is delighted to announce the recipients of its annual scholarship program for the Academic Year 2023/4. The Devonshire Parish Council Scholarship aims... Read more of this article
Teachers Union On ‘Pressing Issues’
“As we embark on the academic 2023/2024 school year, we feel compelled to shed light on the alarming conditions our dedicated educators are currently experiencing,” the Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] said. A spokesperson said, “On August 24, 2023, during our meeting with the Minister of Education, we were assured, based on information... Read more of this article
UK & Irish Schools Fair On Friday & Saturday
Beach Education is getting set to hold a United Kingdom and Irish Schools Fair on Friday [Sept 15] and Saturday [Sept 16]. A spokesperson said, “Following up on the earlier successful event, Beach Education is now bringing more outstanding UK boarding schools to Bermuda this week. The event will feature returning schools Bedes, Bryanston, Culford,... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: West End Primary Back To School
Bermuda’s public school students returned to class yesterday morning [Sept 11], with little ones enjoying their very first day at “big school” and older students returning to their studies following the conclusion of summer break; the West End Warriors holding a special back to school event for West End Primary students, with the endeavour... Read more of this article
