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Photos: Dame Marjorie Bean’s Birthday & Hat Day
“Today, May 25th, as we celebrate Dame Marjorie Bean’s Birthday, we are so grateful that yesterday our 2nd Annual Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy Hat Day and Celebratory Motorcade, brought so much joy to our students, staff, and the Bermudian community,” said the Principal of Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy, Margaret Phillips. “Thank you to... Read more of this article
Dame Marjorie Bean Hope ‘Hat Day’ On May 24
“It’s time to grab your favorite hat or cap and get ready because, on Wednesday, May 24th, we are hosting the 2nd annual Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy ‘Hat Day’ Fundraiser,” said the Principal of Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy Margaret Phillips. “After a successful ‘Hat Day’ in 2022, we decided this creative fundraiser will become... Read more of this article
Officials Disgusted By Vandalism At School
Commissioner of Education Kalmar Richards and Acting Education Minister Walter Roban “expressed disgust at acts of vandalism at the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy – Bermuda’s school for special needs students.” A spokesperson said, “The school was vandalised last week, causing extensive damage to the glass doors, windows,... Read more of this article
Photos: DMBHA Hosts ‘13 Men On Campus’
Last week, the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy [DMBHA] hosted community members at a special event entitled 13 Men on Campus. A Government spokesperson said, “The school administration invited Pastor Eversley Lewis; PC Corville Hylton; Omari Dill; Dale Jackson; Jevon Roberts; Kenji Bean; Jaimie Schmere; Quennel Robinson; Harold Minors; Dr. Leonard... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: DMBHA Students Visit Cabinet
Staff and students from the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy recently visited Cabinet to commemorate Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Month. A Government spokesperson said, “To commemorate Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Month, Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy’s students and staff paid a visit to the Premier the Hon. David... Read more of this article
Kardias Club Donate $20,000 To Hope Academy
Recently, the Kardias Club presented the Friends of Hope Academy a $20,000 donation to support the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy [DMBHA]. The Kardias Club, a well-established local woman’s membership organisation and registered charity, [#051] has supported the community of Bermuda since 1964. The funds for the donation to DMBHA were raised from... Read more of this article
Validus Donate New Bus To Hope Academy
Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy students can now enjoy traveling in a new bus thanks to the generosity of Validus Re, who donated the bus to the school to assist in transporting their students. The Government posted the photos below online, and said, “The Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy was presented with a new ‘Smiley’s Bus’ for... Read more of this article
Running Bermuda Day Marathon For Team Hope
[Written by Robyn Bardgett] For many, running a half marathon is a tremendous physical endeavor. It requires time and a lot of mental and physical training to be able to finish the 13.1-mile race. For parents of children with disabilities, there is a significant time commitment and both physical and mental stress with little to no breaks. Team Hope... Read more of this article
Kardias Club Donates $11,000 To Hope Academy
The Kardias Club has donated $11,000 to the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy, thanks to the proceeds from their annual wine tasting, held at Urban Cottage, and their annual Tea with a Twist event, held at the Fairmont Southampton. A spokesperson said, “The Kardias Club felt privileged to be able to support the children who attend the school, by... Read more of this article
Video: Dame Marjorie Bean Academy Fun Day
The Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy hosted a Back To School Fun Day on Friday [Sept 25] which saw Minister of Education Wayne Scott start the day off engaging in a water fight with students, staff and volunteers. This was the first time the school hosted a fun day for students, which was sponsored by HSBC and saw the bank’s staff volunteering... Read more of this article
Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy Evacuated
The Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy was evacuated today [Sept 23] due what officials described as a “strong, sulphur-like smell.” A Ministry spokesperson said, “The Department of Education this morning took the precautionary measure to evacuate The Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy upon the advice of the environmental officer, after... Read more of this article
Two Schools Closed Today Due To Flooding
The Department of Education has closed the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy and St. David’s Preschool due to flooding. “As a result of the work that has to be carried out, the schools are now closed and students dismissed for day. Administrators are contacting parents to arrange for students to be collected from the schools,” a spokesperson... Read more of this article
Endurance Adopts Dame Marjorie Bean School
Earlier this afternoon [June 13] Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith announced another addition in the “Adopt-A-School” programme, with Endurance Specialty Insurance Ltd. being recognised for their contributions to the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy. The Minister of Education said, “Today, we are here to celebrate the adoption of the... Read more of this article
Hope Academy’s New Principal
The Ministry of Education today [Dec.21] announced the appointment of Dr. Dena Lister to the role of Principal at Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy in Devonshire. Dr. Lister is a an educational veteran with more than 25-years experience in the Bermuda Public School System, beginning her career as a Special Education Teacher at the Cedar Grove School... Read more of this article
Photos: Countess Visits Academy Students
[Updated] This morning [Mar.17] the Countess of Wessex toured Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy where she met both students and faculty. The Countess was met by Principal Ms Dena Butterfield Lister and introduced to Dame Jennifer Smith, Minister of Education; Mr. Warren Jones, Permanent Secretary, Education; Mr. Joze Lopez, the school’s PTA President... Read more of this article
May 24th: Elite Runners To Run For Team Hope
Two of Bermuda’s top athletes are involved with the fundraising efforts of ‘Friends of Hope’ for the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy, with elite runners Chris and Ashley Estwanik joining forces with the charity. Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy is a government school that provides educational and therapeutic services to special needs... Read more of this article
