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Photos: Students First Day Back To School

Photos: Students First Day Back To School

Bermuda’s students returned to school this morning [Sept 11], with the crowds of children including both little ones enjoying their very first day at “big school”, and older students returning to their studies following the conclusion of summer break. Parents, guardians, students and teachers alike were beaming with excitement and nervousness... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: “Back To School Extravaganza”

Photos & Video: “Back To School Extravaganza”

The Caines Brothers in conjunction with Michael Chamberlain’s Five Star Barbershop held their fifth annual “Back to School Extravaganza” today [Sept 7] at the Heritage Worship Centre Hall on Dundonald Street, offering complimentary haircuts for boys and complimentary hair braiding for girls. The event also saw students receive free bags filled... Read more of this article

Devil’s Hole Family Back To School Event

Devil’s Hole Family Back To School Event

The Devil’s Hole Family [DHF] held their 3rd Annual Back To School event at Devils Hole public dock on September 3rd. The event was put on with the assistance of key organizer Barry Gibbons and the DHF community. Organizers, volunteers, and children flooded the public dock to support the event that went from 1pm -11pm on Sunday with activities ranging... Read more of this article

Back to School Extravaganza Set For Thursday

Back to School Extravaganza Set For Thursday

The Caines Brothers and Five Star Barbershop held a press conference today to provide information on the upcoming Back to School Extravaganza, which will take place on Thursday [Sept 7] at Heritage Worship Center on Dundonald Street. Speaking at today’s press conference, Deshay Caines said, “This year the Caines’ Brothers in conjunction... Read more of this article

Going Back To School With Asthma

Going Back To School With Asthma

For children with asthma, there is more to getting ready for the new school year than a new backpack and a pencil case, including many precautions and actions that need to be taken in order to moderate the disease. An Open Airways spokesperson said, “Many children with asthma have been free from asthma symptoms during the summer months. They have... Read more of this article

Photos: MP DeSilva’s Back To School Party

Photos: MP DeSilva’s Back To School Party

Southampton East MP Zane DeSilva hosted his annual Back to School party yesterday [Aug 31] at Southampton Rangers, with a number of kid-friendly attractions on hand. The event included a bouncy castle, food and drink, music, and more, all helping the children in attendance to enjoy one of their last days before the official start of the new school year. The... Read more of this article

School Supplies Donated To Foster Children

School Supplies Donated To Foster Children

As part of the community wide effort to make sure that Bermuda’s children go back to school with everything they need, the Pembroke Rotary Club [PRC] donated 60 backpacks filled with school supplies to the Foster Care Section of the Department of Child and Family Services [DCFS]. The Club worked with the Department of Child and Family Services to... Read more of this article

GSP Back To School Campaign Underway

GSP Back To School Campaign Underway

Gina Spence Productions [GPS] and the Gibbons Company are encouraging Bermudians to get involved in their ‘Each One Reach One’ back to school campaign, seeking donations of funds and uniforms ahead of the new school year. GPS volunteers will distribute donated uniforms to nominated families in need on Saturday, September 2 from 11.00am to 5.00pm... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: PLP Back To School Fun Day

Photos & Video: PLP Back To School Fun Day

The Progressive Labour Party’s [PLP] Central Constituencies 14, 15, 16, and 21 hosted their annual Community Back to School Fun Day this afternoon [Aug 26]. The event, which marks the upcoming beginning of a new school year, took place at Victor Scott Primary School Field. The event featured free snowballs, popcorn, hamburgers, hot dogs, tattoos,... Read more of this article

“Back 2 School Extravaganza” On September 7

“Back 2 School Extravaganza” On September 7

The Caines Brothers, along with Five Star Barbershop, are getting set to present the fifth annual “Back 2 School Extravaganza” on Thursday, September 7th from 8.00am through 6.00pm at St. Paul’s Centennial Hall. Both boys and girls are welcome to attend, with complimentary haircuts for boys, hair braiding for girls, and free school supplies to... Read more of this article

Back To School Campaign For Children In Need

Back To School Campaign For Children In Need

Gina Spence Productions [GPS] and the Gibbons Company are encouraging Bermudians to get involved in their ‘Each One Reach One’ back to school campaign. GPS volunteers will distribute donated uniforms to nominated families in need on Saturday, September 2, from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm on the upper level of the Washington Mall. There will also... Read more of this article

Back 2 School Giveaway Set For August 26

Back 2 School Giveaway Set For August 26

Restoration Ministries is getting set to host a ‘Back 2 School Giveaway’ at the Bermuda Institute auditorium on Saturday, August 26 from 10.00am to 12.00pm, or until all supplies have been distributed. The event will include Bible stories and games for the kids, along with light refreshments. Everything is free and all are welcome, with... Read more of this article

Central Constituencies Back To School Fun Day

Central Constituencies Back To School Fun Day

The PLP Central Constituencies is getting set to present the annual Community Back to School Fun Day on Saturday, August 26 from 12.00pm to 4.00pm at Victor Scott Primary School Field. A spokesperson said, “It’s that time of year to get young brains back in to gear. To celebrate the start of the school year, the PLP Central Constituencies are once... Read more of this article

‘Purple Promise’ Drink To Help Two Families

‘Purple Promise’ Drink To Help Two Families

[Written by Don Burgess] Two families with young children who lost a parent at a young age are getting help as school starts this month. Both the Cumbermack and Smith families will receive 100 per cent of the proceeds on the sale of the cocktail ‘Purple Promise’ at Rosa’s and Chopstix Fusion for the month of September. Patrina Cumbermack is the... Read more of this article

Photos: Students First Day Back To School

Photos: Students First Day Back To School

Thousands of Bermuda’s students returned to school this morning [Sept 8], with the crowds of children including both little ones enjoying their very first day at “big school”, and older students returning to their studies following the conclusion of summer break. Parents, guardians, students and teachers alike were beaming with excitement and... Read more of this article

Photos: Minister Greets Students On First Day

Photos: Minister Greets Students On First Day

Today [Sept. 8] was the first day back to school for over 5,000 public school students, and the Minister of Education Wayne Scott visited Heron Bay Primary School, TN Tatem Middle School, Gilbert Primary School and Purvis Primary School to welcome students on their first day of school. The Minister previously said, “I know parents want to feel confident... Read more of this article