Hashtag: #Education
Commissioner On Union, Education, Meetings
“It is our students who suffer when school instruction time is intentionally interrupted,” Commissioner of Education Kalmar Richards said. “Every educator, whether they be at the Department of Education or in the classroom, works for and on behalf of students. Mrs Richards stated: “When there are issues to be resolved, the teaching,... Read more of this article
Feb 20: Cybertips Digital Leadership Conference
The Department of ICT Policy and Innovation [IPI] will hold the third annual Cybertips Digital Leadership Conference on February 20 and 21 at the Fairmont Southampton. The theme of this year’s Conference is: Leadership in a Digital Age and 800 of Bermuda’s middle and high school students are invited to attend. The Conference will also feature a... Read more of this article
BUT: ‘Meeting Has Been Postponed Indefinitely’
The Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT] said they “received notice that our regularly scheduled Joint Consultative Committee meeting has been postponed indefinitely,” adding that these “meetings are postponed with alarming regularity by the Department of Education.” A spokesperson said, “As of 12:04 p.m. The Bermuda Union of Teachers... Read more of this article
‘We Implore All Parties To Resolve These Issues’
Following yesterday’s industrial action at the school, the Dellwood PTSA has implored all parties “to resolve these issues as soon as possible in the best interest of our students.” A spokesperson said, “The most recent incidents affecting the students of the Dellwood Middle School have been distressing to all concerned. “Our... Read more of this article
Future Leaders Opens Study Abroad To Public
As part of an expanded partnership with an international boarding school, Future Leaders Bermuda advised that a “limited number of students from the general public will now have the opportunity to attend the Global Young Leaders Program in Atlanta this summer.” Originally announced in January of last year, the partnership with Brandon Hall... Read more of this article
Industrial Action, Dellwood School Closes Early
[Updated] Teachers at Dellwood “engaged in industrial action short of a strike that led to the interruption of classroom instruction and early dismissal of students from the school,” the Ministry of Education has confirmed, A Ministry spokesperson said, “Teachers at Dellwood Middle school today engaged in industrial action short of a strike... Read more of this article
Warning Issued About ‘Jump Tripping Challenge’
The Department of Education issued a warning today [Feb 17] to students and parents about an internet prank called the ‘Jump Tripping Challenge.’ A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education issued warning today to students and parents about a dangerous internet prank called the ‘Jump Tripping Challenge’. “The prank... Read more of this article
Apply For TLF Summer Internship Programme
The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] is inviting applications from university students for its 12-week summer internship. A spokesperson said, “If you are a motivated university student, currently studying technology or interested in a career in the Information and Communication Technology [ICT] field, we encourage you to apply. “The TLF... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Primary Schools Art Exhibition
The Department Of Education in collaboration with Bermuda Society Of Arts is hosting its 55th annual Primary School Art Exhibition at the Bermuda Society Of Arts Gallery at City Hall, serving to showcase some of the island’s talented young artists. The art exhibit, which is free to the public, will continue until March 3rd. Related... Read more of this article
Photos: Spirit Week At Warwick Academy
[Written by Warwick Academy student Saxon Davis] Warwick Academy’s Student Council has once again proved that Warwick Academy’s students are full of spirit. The weeks events included Meme Monday, Twin Tuesday, Way-back Wednesday, Tropical Thursday and Fluffy/Pajama Day Friday. Meme Monday was a favorite among students [although a few teachers needed... Read more of this article
Minister On Phonemic Awareness Curriculum
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly today [Feb 14] that the Department of Education has implemented the Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Curriculum in all preschool, P1, and P2 classrooms, as well as within ASD programs, and is continuing with the Achieve3000 literacy program in four schools. Minister Rabain said, “As... Read more of this article
Student Government Ready To Make A Change
[Written by CedarBridge Academy S4 Student Arianna Walters] “Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we have been waiting for. We are the change that we seek” – Barack Obama Being the change that is sought is a core principle of a Student Government. Student Government is a body... Read more of this article
