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Saltus Grammar School Introduces New Crest
Saltus Grammar School has a whole new look in 2020, with the school saying they have “introduced a revitalised crest, updating the Saltus brand and logo to combine tradition and best practice in education marketing.” “The modern design draws on the traditional elements of the Saltus Crest and revisits a strategy for branding that the... Read more of this article
Rotary Club Christmas Essay Contest Winners
The Pembroke Rotary Club has announced the winners of its Christmas essay competition, along with those who received honourable mentions. A spokesperson said, “For the past four years, the Pembroke Rotary club has sponsored a Christmas essay competition, open to students of all schools in elementary, middle and senior levels. “The chairperson... Read more of this article
Apply For BILTIR Summer Intern Programme
Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] is inviting local students to apply for a 10 week summer internship with a member company. BILTIR, which represents the island’s long-term insurers and reinsurers who provide life and annuity products, hopes the internship programme “will create a pipeline of local life insurance... Read more of this article
YouthVision Offers Thanks Following March
YouthVision Promotions is thanking the participants, supporters and sponsors involved with their Middle School March on Monday [Dec 16]. Organiser Desmond Crockwell said, “On Monday, December 16, YouthVision Promotions organized a ‘Men Are Needed Middle School March’to promote the importance of positive male role models and father... Read more of this article
Educators Attend STEAM Training In USA
Six Department of Education staff and teachers attended experiential STEAM training at three schools in Wake County, North Carolina in November. A government spokesperson said, “In November, a cohort comprised of six Department of Education staff and teachers attended experiential STEAM [Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math] training at... Read more of this article
Warwick Academy Create ‘Library Makerspace’
In an “effort to better utilize the Library floor space, diversify Library programmes, remain innovative and serve a variety of learning styles,” Warwick Academy has repurposed one end of the Library into a Library Makerspace. A spokesperson said, “Library Makerspaces are informal, creative spaces where Library users can learn, invent,... Read more of this article
BHS Announces New Bursary Programme
Bermuda High School [BHS] has announced a new bursary programme for qualified students. Head of School Linda Parker said, “We are very grateful to our generous donors who are prepared to invest in Bermuda’s future female leaders. At BHS we are strong advocates for fostering a diverse and inclusive educational experience, and we are pleased to roll... Read more of this article
Math-A-Thon Held At Warwick Academy
A Math-A-Thon was recently held at Warwick Academy, with Team 2 [Rhodes and Patton] beating Team 1 [Morgan and Robertson] 145 to 135 in the finals. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian students’ math skills will be put to the test this winter as 27 primary and middle schools take part in the 2019-2020 Math-A-thon. “Over the course of five... Read more of this article
New Playground At Saltus St. John’s Campus
On Monday, 9th December 2019, Saltus unveiled a new playground at their St. John’s Road campus. Deryn Lavell, Head of School was joined by Denise McAdoo, Shelly Sayers, Leighton Yong, Henry Weinstein, Beattie Ball, Evie Hook, Sebastian Teitel, Tse Burgess, the Saltus Association and members of the class of 2026 as the ribbon was cut declaring the... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: $240,000 School Donations
[Updated with photos] This year, students put in more than 1,400 hours of hard work to help local charities, from supporting a local foodbank, to digging up invasive species for local conservation and enrichment of a local Nursing care home. Thanks to PartnerRe’s Dollars for Hours program – now in its fourteenth year – the students from eight... Read more of this article
Students Benefit From Expressive Art Session
The Ministry of National Security’s Gang Violence Reduction Team and Living Legends Targeted Primary Prevention Program recently held an expressive art session with students at Victor Scott Primary School. The young men named themselves the ‘Hype Kings,’ with the session focused on positive affirmations through expressive art. Local artist... Read more of this article
DeCouto Joins MSA As Director Of Advancement
Mount Saint Agnes Academy [MSA] has hired a new Director of Advancement in an effort to advance the school in a number of areas, including “building alumni connections and keeping the school visible in Bermuda’s community. ” Suzanne DeCouto joins MSA from the Bermuda Red Cross, where she was the Fundraising and Communications Manager for... Read more of this article
