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‘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
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
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
MP Foggo Welcomes Students Back To School
“With students returning to school, we are reminded that a solid education is the foundation for a successful future,” Shadow Minister of Education and Training Lovitta Foggo said. “As our students head back to class across the island, we wish each of them a successful school year, and encourage them all to strive to do their best,”... Read more of this article
Minister Welcomes Students Back To School
Today, the Minister of Education Wayne Scott extended well wishes to all students, parents, teachers, principals, and support staff for the start of the 2016/17 school year. Minister Scott said, “There are great things happening in public schools and this is a great opportunity to share more about new and ongoing initiatives for the upcoming school... Read more of this article
Opening Of Clearwater Middle School Delayed
The opening of Clearwater Middle School will be delayed until Friday [Sept 9] due to issues with the building’s air conditioning, the Ministry of Education said today. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education wishes to advise the public that, due to issues with the building’s air-conditioning, the opening of Clearwater Middle... Read more of this article
School Principals ‘Back To School’ Message
Saying that “learning is a life-long process,” Principals from the island’s schools have urged people to “work in a spirit of collaboration” to “foster a culture that enhances the growth and development of all our Island’s young people.” The message, released as the island’s students prepared to head... Read more of this article
Photos: Caines Back To School Extravaganza
[Updated] The Caines Brothers in conjunction with Five Star Barbershop held their fourth annual “Back to School Extravaganza” today [Sept 6] at the St Paul’s Centennial Hall on Court Street , offering free haircuts for boys, free hair braiding for girls, and free school supplies for students. The event also saw students receive free book... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: City’s Back To School Fun Day
[Updated with video] The City of Hamilton is hosting a free Back to School event at the City Hall grounds today [Sept 3] in order to celebrate the start of the new school year. The event — which is set to continue until 7pm — involves $1,500 worth of school supplies being given out as prizes; with shoes, backpacks and more given away,... Read more of this article
Photos: MP DeSilva Hosts Back To School Event
Southampton East MP Zane DeSilva recently hosted the tenth annual Back To School Fun day at Southampton Rangers, providing school supplies and more for area children. The free event featured school related giveaways for residents and constituents of Southampton East, and as well as face painting, fun castles, train rides, ice cream, snowballs, hamburgers,... Read more of this article
Video: Caines To Host Back to School Event
The Caines Brothers in conjunction with Five Star Barbershop are getting set to present their annual Back to School Extravaganza on Tuesday, September 6th; offering free haircuts for boys, free hair braiding for girls, and free school supplies for students The event will see each student receive a book bag filled with supplies for school, with motivational... Read more of this article
City Of Hamilton Celebrates Back To School
The City of Hamilton is celebrating the start of the school term by hosting a free public event on City Hall grounds this weekend, Saturday September 3rd. A spokesperson said, “The festivities at this free City event will involve up to $1500 of prize giveaways in school supplies, shoes, backpacks and more as well as a host of musical entertainment... Read more of this article
