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Berkeley Institute Team Wins Debate Contest
The Berkeley Team A won all their debates to capture the overall title at the National Debate Society Tournament. A Berkeley spokesperson said, “In the senior schools category: Berkeley had two teams: Team A and Team B. Berkeley Team A won all their debates and went undefeated to capture the overall title. Team A [winners] Yasser Baia [S4], Tyrese... Read more of this article
Shernette Wolffe: Enduring, Rich, Proud Legacy
In celebration of the school’s 120th anniversary, the Berkeley Institute Anniversary Celebration Committee is shining a spotlight on its alumni, with the fourth profile highlighting Shernette Wolffe, Class of 1976, Green House. What does it mean to be a Berkeleyite? Berkeley represents an enduring, rich and proud legacy. I descend from an impressive... Read more of this article
Berkeleyite Scott Wade: “Expecting Excellence”
In celebration of the school’s 120th anniversary, the Berkeley Institute Anniversary Celebration Committee is shining a spotlight on its alumni, with the third profile highlighting M.A. Scott Wade, Class of 1988, Green House. What does it mean to you to be a Berkeleyite? Expecting excellence – especially from myself. What made The Berkeley special... Read more of this article
Berkeley Wins BSSF Senior School Netball
The Berkeley Institute finished the Bermuda School Sports Federation Senior School Netball Tournament undefeated at Bernard Park to claim the title. Berkeley and CedarBridge Academy Blue were both undefeated as they squared off in the final match of the competition. Berkeley took an early lead and led the match from start to finish in winning 12-5.... Read more of this article
Berkeley Students Attend BILTIR Lunch & Learn
Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] today [Nov 2] held its second Lunch and Learn, entitled “A Career in the Life Insurance and Reinsurance Industry”, to a group of Berkeley Institute students at the offices of Global Atlantic Re, a BILTIR member company. The programme focused on Bermuda’s thriving life insurance industry... Read more of this article
Mustafa Manders Ingham: “It’s An Honour”
In celebration of the school’s 120th anniversary, the Berkeley Institute Anniversary Celebration Committee is shining a spotlight on its alumni, with the second profile highlighting Mustafa Manders Ingham, Class of 2015, Gold House. What does it mean to you to be a Berkeleyite? It’s an honour. Growing up that’s all I ever heard in my household;... Read more of this article
Kristin White: “I Feel Part Of A Rich Legacy”
In celebration of the school’s 120th anniversary, the Berkeley Institute Anniversary Celebration Committee is shining a spotlight on its alumni, with the first profile highlighting Kristin White, class year 1997, of Green House. What does it mean to you to be a Berkeleyite? I feel part of a rich legacy in black Bermudian history. What made The... Read more of this article
Reception To Celebrate Berkeley’s 120 Years
The Berkeley Educational Society will celebrate the 120th Anniversary of the opening of the Berkeley Institute with a Cocktail Reception on Wednesday, September 6th. The school was opened on September 6th, 1897, and this will be the first in a series of events that will take place to mark the anniversary. The reception is from 6.00 pm until 8.00 pm... Read more of this article
Berkeley Board Congratulates Michelle Simmons
The Board of Governors of the Berkeley Institute have extended their congratulations to Mrs. Michelle Simmons on her appointment by the Governor as an independent senator. A spokesperson said, “The Board of Governors of the Berkeley Institute, is delighted to publicly congratulate Mrs. Michelle Simmons on her appointment by His Excellency the... Read more of this article
Berkeley Appoints Keisha Douglas As Principal
The Board of Governors of The Berkeley Institute, acting on behalf of The Berkeley Educational Society, announced the appointment of Ms. Keisha Douglas as the next Principal of the school. “Her appointment follows an intensive and robust recruitment process conducted by the Board’s selection committee,” the Board said. “This process... Read more of this article
Berkeley Institute Steps Up With AP Programme
The Board of Governors of the Berkeley Institute has announced that the school is now an AP Testing Centre and member of the College Board, offering College Board Advanced Placement courses in 11 subjects, including English Language, English Literature, Spanish, French, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Computer Science, and... Read more of this article
Berkeley: Message Circulating Is Not Official
A message circulating via social media asking for a public presence at the Berkeley Institute campus on Thursday is not an official position or request, and school officials have asked that the “public ignore such request.” One version of the message suggested that there may be a issue at the school for students, and called on men to come... Read more of this article
