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Berkeley’s ‘One Island, One Book’ Begins
The Berkeley Institute’s ‘One Island, One Book‘ initiative begins today [Feb 1], with the public invited to “begin reading and participating in the February and March activity.” A spokesperson said, “One Island, One Book starts today, February 1, 2022. The Berkeley Institute invites you to begin reading and participating... Read more of this article
Berkeley Launch ‘One Island, One Book’ Project
The English Department of The Berkeley Institute is launching an island-wide reading initiative and they are inviting the public to join them, with the ’One Island, One Book’ concept using the novel Girlcott by Mrs. Florenz Webbe Maxwell. A spokesperson said, “The English Department of The Berkeley Institute is about to embark on an... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: The Berkeley Institute
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series allows you to celebrate one of the island’s most distinguished schools, with The Berkeley Institute marking their 124th anniversary this week. According to the school’s website, “On September 6, 1897, The Berkeley Institute [elementary and high school] was opened on the... Read more of this article
KPMG To Work With The Berkeley Institute
“We are thrilled to announce that we will be collaborating with Berkeley Institute in the area of professional development and succession planning,” KPMG in Bermuda said. A spokesperson said, “Working with the community is at the heart of KPMG in Bermuda [KPMG] and our Impact Plan. KPMG has long had a focus on the education and... Read more of this article
Berkeley Institute Holds Graduation Ceremony
The Berkeley Institute recently held its graduation ceremony for the class of 2021 at the National Sports Centre, with school Principal Keisha Douglas offering words of congratulations and encouragement as the students prepare to move forward. At the graduation ceremony, Principal Douglas said, “Good morning graduates of the class of 2021, parents,... Read more of this article
Students Reflect On Unique Year At Berkeley
As a school year marked by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic draws to a close, Berkeley Institute Head Pupils Daria Symonds and Andreaz Glasgow are reflecting on their unique year and their future endeavours. A spokesperson said, “After an arduous year of learning remotely and dealing with personal challenges imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the... Read more of this article
L&G Donates Laptops To Berkeley Institute
Lighthouse Connect — an education-focused fund launched by Legal & General Reinsurance [L&G Re] — delivered 20 laptops to students of The Berkeley Institute. A spokesperson said, “Lighthouse Connect, an education-focused fund launched by Legal & General Reinsurance [L&G Re], is on track to deliver more than 230 laptops... Read more of this article
Ministry: ‘Potential Exposure’ At Berkeley Institute
The Ministry of Health has “become aware of a potential exposure at The Berkeley Institute to someone confirmed with Covid-19,” and the ESU is “contacting confirmed close contacts who are being advised that they must quarantine [stay home and away from other activities] and be tested for Covid-19.” Ministry’s Statement A... Read more of this article
Berkeley Institute Transitions To Remote Learning
The Berkeley Institute has transitioned to a remote learning environment with officials explaining while they have not had any confirmed positive cases of Covid-19, the “impact of various quarantining orders within the community and at other schools has had a knock on effect on the number of faculty that are able to come to campus.” A Government... Read more of this article
Photos: Berkeley Institute Prize-Giving Ceremony
The Berkeley Institute recently held their annual Prizegiving Ceremony, honouring students’ excellence as they continue their studies amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with students and staff wearing masks and avoiding congratulatory handshakes in favour of ‘elbow bumps’, in order to facilitate the event safely while adhering to... Read more of this article
Berkeley Students Appointed As Head Prefects
Six students were recently selected as Head Prefects at the Berkeley Institute; Andreaz Glasgow [Head Boy], Daria Symonds [Head Girl], Seth Hardtman [Deputy Head Boy], Gabrielle Romaine [Deputy Head Girl], Zayne Sinclair [Deputy Head Boy], and Raina deFontes [Deputy Head Girl]. “Through a rigorous application process, these six students demonstrated... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Berkeley’s 123rd Anniversary
The Berkeley Institute and The Berkeley Educational Society held an event today [Sept 6] to celebrate the school’s 123rd anniversary, hosting a ‘Drive by Greeting or Choose to Stay A While’ event, which was designed to celebrate while observing Covid precautions. According to Berkeley’s website, “On September 6, 1897, The Berkeley... Read more of this article
