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Conyers-Steede Named NBSA Executive Director
The Board of Directors announced the selection of Kjeld-Mizpah Conyers-Steede as its new Executive Director of the New Brunswick Student Alliance [NBSA] in Canada. Conyers-Steede began his term on Thursday, May 2nd, 2019. “It has been a dream of mine to work alongside passionate student leaders who are eager to influence the Post-Secondary Education... Read more of this article
Minister Congratulates 2019 MATE Participants
The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain congratulated all schools and students who participated in the 2019 Marine Advanced Technology in Education [MATE] Bermuda Regional Remotely Operated Vehicle [ROV] Challenge which was held on April 27th. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Public School System [BPSS] students, including students from the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Students Impress At FinTech Challenge Debate
On Saturday, April 13th at the Fairmont Southampton, Dynamic Debaters and Learners and lead supporter HSBC Bermuda hosted the FinTech Challenge Debate, with a debate topic of ‘Be it resolved, Bermuda looks to its FinTech future with optimism.’ In preparation for this debate the students spent four months immersed in the FinTech industry... Read more of this article
12 Graduate From Restaurant Server Programme
Twelve people recently graduated from the Restaurant Server Programme, which was a three-week academic and practical training programme that offered its participants exposure to entry level positions within the industry. At the end of the training, four participants were offered immediate employment with Take Five Limited. Speaking at the recognition... Read more of this article
Bermuda College Partners With ICA For Training
The International Compliance Association announced a new partnership with Bermuda College, to offer its entire suite of qualifications to regulatory and financial compliance professionals. A spokesperson said, “This strategic partnership honours ICA’s commitment to the highest standards of practice and conduct, and the College’s pledge to... Read more of this article
Somersfield Robotics Team Earns Award
Nine members of the Somersfield Academy middle school robotics team recently traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to compete in the 2019 VEX World Championships, where they earned a Judges Award. A spokesperson said, “The Somersfield Sharks team was up against competition from all around the world, with several teams from China and the USA dominating... Read more of this article
Purvis Primary P3 Students Learn Physics
Chaz Edmead recently measured a toy as part of the Cambridge P3 Science Syllabus Physics lesson at Purvis Primary, which saw students measure objects using a force metre in order to verify weight in Newtons before converting their results into grams. The students’ measurement experiences included height assessment over time, where they measured... Read more of this article
College Partners With St Francis Xavier University
A new education transfer pathway partnership has opened at Bermuda College as St. Francis Xavier University, in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, recently signed a five-year agreement with the College to offer graduates a 2 + 2 partnership in its actuarial science concentration in the Department of Mathematics. “The agreement allows Bermuda College students... Read more of this article
Flora Duffy Visits Dellwood Middle School
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club arranged a surprise visit from triathlete Flora Duffy to Dellwood Middle School this morning. She shared her story with the students and encouraged them that although they live on a small island, they should dream big. Flora took the time to take selfies with students and pose with her Twizy, which was designed by... Read more of this article
Photos: Student-Designed Robots Make A Splash
On Saturday, April 27, twenty-four teams from eight schools—including a new team from Impact Mentoring Academy—met at the National Sports Centre for the 2019 Marine Advanced Technology in Education [MATE] Bermuda Regional Remotely Operated Vehicle [ROV] Challenge. The program, hosted by the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS], is part of... Read more of this article
Scholarship Renamed In Honour Of Adrian Hassell
The Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] announced today [April 26] that its annual scholarship will be renamed The Bermuda Hotel Association Adrian Hassell Memorial Scholarship. This change has been made to honour the impact made by Adrian Hassell, a young Bermudian and former recipient of the scholarship, who sadly passed away on January 1st, 2019. Mr... Read more of this article
Photos: Warwick Academy’s International Day
As Bermuda welcomes triathletes from around the world Warwick Academy is celebrating International Day, learning and respecting other countries, cultures and traditions. The students were dressed in beautiful traditional dress, t-shirts from other countries and even football jerseys, and they enjoyed tastes of food from around the world and were engaged... Read more of this article
