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2022 Student Athletes With College Commitments

2022 Student Athletes With College Commitments

The Saltus Elite Athlete Programme [SEAP] has announced the class of 2022 student athletes with college commitments. A spokesperson said, “The Saltus Elite Athlete Programme is proud to announce the class of 2022 student athletes with college commitments: Sancho Smith: Track & Field – Clayton State University, Georgia; Massassi Maxwell-Smith:... Read more of this article

Beard Reflects On His 40 Year Teaching Career

Beard Reflects On His 40 Year Teaching Career

[Written by Stephen Wright] Long-serving teacher Jon Beard has retired after devoting more than 40 years of his life to Saltus Grammar School. Mr Beard spent 25 years as head of physical education, ten years as head of Saltus Graduate Years, two years as director of alumni relations and seven years as the head teacher responsible for advancement. Arriving... Read more of this article

Students Study Deliverance & Digital Technology

Students Study Deliverance & Digital Technology

What does the ship Deliverance and the history of shipbuilding in Bermuda have to do with digital technology? Patrick Mahon, Head of Design Technology at Saltus and a group of SGY1 students embarked on a project recently to link the two concepts. “The project all started when our students decided to construct a 10’ dinghy,” said Mr. Mahon.... Read more of this article

Saltus Grammar School Holds Graduation

Saltus Grammar School Holds Graduation

The 2022 Saltus Grammar School graduation took place on Thursday, June 2 under a tent on the school field. A spokesperson said, “On the evening on Thursday, 2nd June 2022, students, families, friends, members of the Saltus Board of Trustees, school faculty and special guests gathered under a tent on the school field to celebrate the Saltus graduating... Read more of this article

Saltus to Host Summer Soiree On May 20

Saltus to Host Summer Soiree On May 20

The Saltus Grammar School Summer Soiree will be held to raise funds for their financial aid programme on May 20. The event, which is coming to “a beach near you” starts at 6.30 pm. For tickets, visit https://saltussoiree.maxtickets.org/about-us. Related Stories Student Diversity Leadership Conference Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives... Read more of this article

Saltus Grammar Golf Tournament On Friday

Saltus Grammar Golf Tournament On Friday

The Saltus Grammar School Golf Tournament will be held at Belmont Hills in Warwick on Friday [April 29] to raise money for the Stephenson Scholarship Fund. The event includes lunch at midday, with a shotgun start at 1 pm. The Stephenson Scholarship Fund was established in 1996 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the employment of former deputy headmaster... Read more of this article

Saltus To Host Bermuda Youth Film Festival

Saltus To Host Bermuda Youth Film Festival

The Bermuda Youth Film Festival will be hosted by Saltus, with final entries due by May 26. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Youth Film Festival is being launched before spring break and will be hosted by Saltus. This is a new event designed to capture the current increase in student interest in film making as a result of the pandemic reducing access... Read more of this article

Saltus Expands Online Learning Opportunities

Saltus Expands Online Learning Opportunities

Saltus Grammar School has recently expanded its course offerings for Middle and Senior School students, becoming a member of the internationally recognised Global Online Academy [GOA]. A spokesperson said, “Global Online Academy is an international consortium of leading independent schools that unites behind a common mission: to reimagine learning... Read more of this article

‘Horrors Of Slavery Must Not Be White-Washed’

‘Horrors Of Slavery Must Not Be White-Washed’

“The horrors of slavery and segregation must not be white-washed,” Social Justice Bermuda said, adding that “no assignment should suggest that any positive aspects resulted from the dehumanizing, brutalizing, and traumatizing of enslaved peoples.” Complaints About Saltus Lesson On Slavery This follows after Saltus was criticized... Read more of this article

Saltus Response To Criticism Over Assignment

Saltus Response To Criticism Over Assignment

Following a message being circulated expressing concern, Saltus school said they “are taking the concerns from our community very seriously”, adding that teachers examined the coursework “to rework, clarify, and improve” it. Messages circulating alleged that the school may have asked some students about the “better parts... Read more of this article

Saltus Students Donate Towards Food Drive

Saltus Students Donate Towards Food Drive

Saltus held their ’24 Days of Giving’ with  students bringing in donations in order to provide the Eliza DoLittle Society with food boxes. A spokesperson said, “With the holidays approaching, staff members Carol Jack ‘77 and Kathy Pacheco at the Saltus Upper Primary Department, wanted to relaunch their ’24 Days of Giving’ as a way to give... Read more of this article

Student Diversity Leadership Conference

Student Diversity Leadership Conference

From November 29th to December 3rd, five students including this year’s SGY2 Diversity prefects had the opportunity to participate in the virtual National Association of Independent Schools [NAIS] Student Diversity Leadership Conference [SDLC]. A spokesperson said, “The conference ‘is a multiracial, multicultural gathering of upper school student... Read more of this article

Saltus Grammar Appoints New Head Of School

Saltus Grammar Appoints New Head Of School

Saltus Grammar School has appointed Julie Rousseau as the new Head of School. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Rousseau will start in the summer of 2022, pending immigration approval. Ms. Rousseau’s selection follows a comprehensive search that attracted top candidates from around the world. “The caliber of the search is reflective of the position... Read more of this article

Saltus Celebrates Successful AP Exams

Saltus Celebrates Successful AP Exams

Recent graduates from Saltus Grammar School are celebrating their success on the Advanced Placement [AP] examinations that were completed in May and June of this year. A spokesperson said, “Despite the impact that Covid-19 has had on educational institutions around the world, the recent graduates from Saltus are celebrating their success on the Advanced... Read more of this article

Saltus Grammar School Honours 9/11 Victims

Saltus Grammar School Honours 9/11 Victims

This morning [Sept 10], Saltus Grammar School held a small ceremony in honour of those who perished in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001, including Saltus alumni Boyd A. Gatton and Robert D Higley II, as well as Bermudian Rhondelle Tankard. Denise McAdoo, Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations said, “As... Read more of this article

Saltus To Implement SafeKey Procedures

Saltus To Implement SafeKey Procedures

[Written by Don Burgess] Saltus Grammar School will be implementing SafeKey procedures for its staff members and guests. A spokesperson for the school said a recent exposure that saw two staff members confirmed with Covid-19 and 41 exposed had nothing to do with the decision. The exposure caused the middle and senior schools to open with remote learning... Read more of this article