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BCCL Opens Mentorship Program Applications
Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] announced that applications for its Teacher Mentorship Program for the 2025-26 school year can now be submitted. A spokesperson said, “January is National Mentoring Month which is an awareness campaign that runs throughout the month. Launched in 2002, the campaign aims to unify and expand the mentoring... Read more of this article
Ministry On Sandys Secondary Middle School
[Updated] The Ministry of Education said they are “aware of the teacher shortage at Sandy Secondary Middle School today” and “sincerely apologises to the parents, guardians and students for today’s unscheduled closure.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education is aware of the teacher shortage at Sandy... Read more of this article
SPS Delivers Over $31,000 In School Supplies
Support Public Schools, Bermuda [SPS.bm] has delivered more than $31,000 worth of school supplies as well as various other educational items to 16 public primary schools. A spokesperson said, “On January 21st and 22nd The SPS.bm team will deliver $31,085 worth of new school supplies thanks to the generous contributions of supporters. In addition,... Read more of this article
Govt Update On PowerSchool Cyber Breach
The Department of Education has issued an update regarding the “recent international cybersecurity breach involving unauthorised access to the PowerSchool Student Information System [SIS] customer data.” Commissioner of Education Kalmar Richards emphasised the seriousness of the situation and the Department’s measures. She said, “PowerSchool... Read more of this article
Somersfield Presents Matilda The Musical JR
Somersfield Academy will present Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. on Friday, January 31 at 5.00pm and Saturday, February 1 at 2.00pm and 6.30pm in the Somersfield Academy hall. A spokesperson said, “The streets will be filled by the smell of rebellion when Somersfield Academy presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. Based on Roald Dahl’s... Read more of this article
Somersfield To Hold Personal Project Exhibition
Somersfield Academy’s M5 students are set to showcase their creativity at the Personal Project Exhibition on February 19. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy’s M5 students are gearing up to present their highly anticipated Personal Project Exhibition, an annual event that highlights the creativity, initiative, and dedication of the Somersfield’s... Read more of this article
Jayden Parker Named 2025 Rhodes Scholar
Jayden Parker, a BAMZ volunteer, is the 2025 Rhodes Scholar and will study Biodiversity, Conservation and Nature Recovery at the University of Oxford. A BZS spokesperson said, “Since an early age, Jayden Parker’s dream has been to work with animals. Like many young Bermudians, he enjoyed spending time at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo... Read more of this article
BermudaScholarships Unveils New Website
BermudaScholarships.com unveils its upgraded website, which “delivers a modern, user-friendly, and seamless experience for students, award providers, and employers.” A spokesperson said, “After 12 years of successfully connecting Bermuda’s students with scholarship opportunities, BermudaScholarships.com is excited to announce the... Read more of this article
Education Vendor Cybersecurity Breach
The Department of Education said they have been “notified by its student information system provider, PowerSchool, of a recent cybersecurity incident affecting their clients.” A Government spokesperson said, “PowerSchool is a leading provider of cloud-based K-12 education software based in North America, providing these services in... Read more of this article
Somersfield Celebrates 20 Years Of IB Excellence
Somersfield Academy is marking a significant milestone in its educational journey—20 years of offering the International Baccalaureate [IB] programme to its students. A spokesperson said, “As Bermuda’s only school to provide the IB Middle Years Programme [MYP], Somersfield continues to lead the way in shaping future-ready, globally minded learners.” Head... Read more of this article
Chatmore Students Shine In Esports Finals
Students from Chatmore International School are excelling in the global esports scene as finalists in the COBIS x DIAGON Esports Competition. A spokesperson said, “Competing in the Rocket League tournament, both Chatmore teams have secured spots in the European Region finals, which will take place in late January. If they perform well, they could... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert Tours Out Of School Program
Tinee Furbert, Minister of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors, recently toured the Out of School Programme sites in the East, Central, and West Zones, meeting with children, staff, and young adults involved in the programme, which offers engaging and educational activities during the winter break. A Government spokesperson said, “During her visits,... Read more of this article
