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Westgate Inmates Create Furniture For Preschool
Minister Wayne Caines and Minister Jamahl Simmons visited Southampton Preschool to view the outdoor recreational furniture constructed by Westgate inmates. A government spokesperson said, “Recently, the National Security Minister, the Hon. Wayne Caines and the Acting Education Minister the Hon. Jamahl Simmons visited Southampton Preschool to view... Read more of this article
TN Tatem Closure Would ‘Offer Opportunities’
The potential “closure of TN Tatem is an opportunity for Government to put more funds towards teacher hiring and development,” according to Dwayne Robinson, the OBA’s Senate spokesperson on education. Senator Robinson said, “The closure of TN Tatem has seemed inevitable for some time and does not come as a surprise. Being built on marshland... Read more of this article
Students To Compete In Robotics Competition
A team of local students is preparing to represent Bermuda at the third annual First Global robotics competition. A spokesperson said, “Five students will battle it out Olympics-style against 186 other teams from around the world in Dubai next week October 24th – 27th. “This comes as “Dubai continues to cement its position as a global... Read more of this article
Ryan Robinson Perinchief Is ‘Most Outstanding’
Bermudian Ryan Robinson Perinchief was highlighted in a UK publication as one of the 150 “most outstanding African and African Caribbean students and new graduates” in the United Kingdom. Future Leaders Magazine is an annual publication, and according to its publisher, ‘Powerful Media’, the magazine is aimed at secondary school Sixth-Form,... Read more of this article
Mr & Miss CedarBridge Academy To Be Held
Fifteen CedarBridge Academy senior students will vie for the illustrious crown and title of Mr. and Miss CedarBridge Academy [CBA] 2019-2020 on October 19th when the school’s pageant comes off at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts at 7:00p.m. Senior girls Atiya Furqan, Calai Pitt-Clarke, Kanzi Emery, Ka’Ri Richards, Kelise Stewart,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Botanical Society Plant Sale
The Bermuda Botanical Society held a fundraising plant sale today [Oct 12] at the Windybank Farm in Smiths Parish. All the proceeds of the event will be going to the scholarship fund. Many plants were sold as soon as the day got started with a selection available throughout the rest of the morning. The Bermuda Botanical Society objective is to encourage... Read more of this article
TN Tatem Closure Consultation Process
The Ministry of Education is advising that a consultation process will be carried out “regarding a proposal to permanently close T.N. Tatem Middle School.” A Government spokesperson said, “Before undertaking a formal consultation, the Ministry will engage critical stakeholders in a pre-consultation process. The purpose of this pre-consultation... Read more of this article
Department: Update On Dellwood Middle School
The Department of Education provided a “second update on the progress that has been made with addressing the concerns raised by Dellwood Middle School staff.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education wishes to provide a second update on the progress that has been made with addressing the concerns raised by Dellwood... Read more of this article
Department: Schools Have Safe Drinking Water
The post-hurricane water system checks are complete and all Bermuda Public Schools are “equipped with safe drinking water for students and staff,” the Department of Education said today. A government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education is advising that all Bermuda Public Schools are equipped with safe drinking water for... Read more of this article
Dellwood Middle School Staff Voice Concerns
Noting that Dellwood Middle School staff have voiced concerns related to staffing, instructional areas, supplies, IT and the physical facility, the Department of Education staff said they will “continue to work in concert with the Principal to rectify all identified issues at the school.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department... Read more of this article
BELCO Scholarships & Bursaries Recipients
BELCO congratulated the recipients of this year’s annual scholarships and bursaries, ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 per selected student. Sixteen deserving students received the BELCO scholarships and bursary awards, which will assist them in their tertiary studies. Ezra Turner received the $25,000 BELCO Postgraduate STEM Scholarship for a qualified... Read more of this article
‘Great Boarding School Fair’ Tomorrow At BUEI
Boarding school representatives from New England and Canada will be holding an event titled ‘The Great Boarding School Fair’ tomorrow [Oct 8] from 5.30pm to 7.00pm at BUEI. The event poster says, “Join boarding school representatives from New England and Canada to learn about the signature programs and 21st century teaching and learning... Read more of this article
