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CURB: Keep West End Primary School In System
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] said they “support community efforts to have West End Primary School remain in the public school system.” Last year, following a consultation process, the Government announced that they will move forward with Parish Primary Schools which “will see one primary school per parish with two primary... Read more of this article
Photos: BZS Welcomes YCS Participants
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] recently invited 6 participants from the Youth Climate Summit, as well as the Youth Climate Initiative Consulting Director – Dr. Rosemarie McMahon, for a morning of planting native trees on Trunk Island, the BZS Living Classroom. A spokesperson said, “Under the careful guidance of Trevor Rawson, the BZS Trunk... Read more of this article
Students Honoured For Youth Leadership Course
A group of school students have been honoured by the Hamilton Rotary Club after completing The Toastmasters International’s Youth leadership course. Toastmasters International is a United States-based non-profit educational organisation that operates clubs worldwide to promote communication, public speaking and leadership. The students, aged 12 to... Read more of this article
NMB Honoured In Fast Company’s Awards
The winners of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards were announced yesterday [May 3] including the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] as a finalist in the Education Category for their free community education programme Tracing Our Roots/Routes [TORR]. A spokesperson said, “World Changing Ideas Awards is a major annual awards programs focused... Read more of this article
Photos: BF&M No Limits Sailing Programme
Now in its sixth year, Endeavour has partnered with five schools across Bermuda for the BF&M No Limits Sailing Programme which engages students “who are on the autism spectrum in experiential learning activities as a form of recreational therapy.” A spokesperson said, “Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity, is committed to ensuring... Read more of this article
Students Urged To Apply For BFIS Scholarships
The Bermuda Foundation For Insurance Studies [BFIS] has extended the deadline for scholarship applications to next Monday, May 9th. A spokesperson said, “Because of concerns over low numbers of scholarship applications this year, BFIS has made the decision to extend its scholarship deadline from tomorrow, May 4th, to next Monday, May 9th. “This... Read more of this article
“Student Essays For The Soul” Book Signing
Bermudian author Neletha Butterfield will be signing copies of her latest book, “Student Essays for the Soul” at The Bookmart on Front Street on Saturday [May 7]. The book shares more than 200 essays written by students who either left or were expelled from public school before graduation. Ms Butterfield, who founded the CARE Learning Centre in... Read more of this article
Photos: Francis Patton Hosts Mini Ag Show
On Thursday, April 28, Francis Patton Primary School hosted a Mini Agricultural Exhibition, featuring a rather impressive array of exhibits. Staff and students were encouraged to bring in a range of exhibits including, but not limited to; traditional Bermuda kites, recyclable critters, flowers, miniature gardens, healthy lunchboxes, high tea hats, candy,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hurricanes: Past, Present & Future
Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College announced that their May Eco Lunch & Learn presentation will be on Thursday [May 5] from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College are very pleased to announce their May feature presented by Dr. Mark... Read more of this article
BUEI Kicks Off Fundraising With Silent Auction
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is holding a silent auction in support of its education and outreach programmes. A spokesperson said, “In the lead up to its 25th year anniversary in July, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute kicked off its fundraising campaign with a silent auction in support of the organization’s education... Read more of this article
Photos: Warwick Academy Mental Health Month
Warwick Academy will be hosting events for ‘Mental Health Awareness Month’ with the events getting underway on Friday [April 29]. A spokesperson said, “As a school, Warwick Academy, is proud to support Mental Health Awareness Month which was kicked off on Friday. The Secondary student leaders were out in full force as was a huge group... Read more of this article
Conyers Celebrates 30 Years Of Supporting Youth
Conyers and the Conyers Charitable Trust noted they have contributed to the education and well-being of Bermudian youth over the past 30 years, offering scholarships, paid summer internships and more. “Giving back to the community is at the core of who we are as a firm, which is why we support charities and initiatives that enrich the lives of children... Read more of this article
