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CedarBridge Students Learn About Golf Courses
Twenty CedarBridge Academy students recently took part in lessons on golf and course maintenance offered by Ocean View Golf Club, learning about “the history of the facility, hospitality in the golfing industry, and how to play the sport.” A spokesperson said, “Education comes in all venues and when Ocean View Golf Club approached CedarBridge... Read more of this article
BUT & Ministry Meeting Was “Very Productive”
The Bermuda Union of Teachers [BUT], Education Minister and the Acting Commissioner of Education held a “very productive” meeting earlier this week, and the Ministry of Education and the BUT have agreed on a series of dates for future meetings. This follows after the BUT expressed concern about the lack of meetings, saying “it has... Read more of this article
Jon Beard Clocks Up 40 Years In Teaching
At the age of 24, a fresh faced Jon Beard landed in Bermuda to start just his second job in teaching with no idea that the Island would become his home for the next four decades. Taking up his new job as Head of PE at Saltus Grammar School, he could not have imagined he would still be at the same school 40 years later. “Whilst in school, I didn’t... Read more of this article
Eight Tech Interns In TLF Summer Programme
On May 31st the tenth annual Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] Internship Programme launched with eight technology interns participating in the summer programme. The 2018 TLF interns who passed the rigorous selection process are: Stephen Outerbridge, Justine Dzofonoo-Burch, Sher-Kyra Outerbridge, Raven Duffy, Kiara Saunders, Jalesa Vincent, Matthew... Read more of this article
Shadow Minister Cole Simons On Education
If the Government “directed the same amount of urgency and resources that they expended” on the development of the digital asset industry, there “would be wifi in our schools by now” and “our teachers would be better equipped,” Shadow Education Minister Cole Simons said. Mr. Simons said, “It is with interest... Read more of this article
School Visits To The House Of Assembly
Visiting the Legislature to take in the proceedings of the House of Assembly this morning were students from two educational institutions. Seven bright and interested four and five year olds from the Devonshire Preschool were accompanied by teacher Katiuska Durrant. And Jr. Minister of Disability Affair Tinee Furbert was photographed with Berkeley... Read more of this article
Nathanael Fubler Awarded Deloitte Scholarship
Calling him an “ impressive young man,” Deloitte announced that the 2018 Deloitte Scholarship recipient is CedarBridge Academy graduate Nathanael Fubler. The scholarship award offers up to $20,000 per year for a maximum of 3 years and is available to Bermudians pursuing an undergraduate degree with an interest in accounting, actuarial or... Read more of this article
81 Students Complete CADA Life Skills Program
CADA, along with prevention partners, DNDC and PRIDE, handed out certificates to 81 BHS and Somersfield Academy, students for completing the Life Skills Program. CADA spokesperson, Mr. Anthony Santucci stated “Life Skills Training [LST] is a research-validated substance abuse prevention program, proven to reduce the risks of alcohol, tobacco, drug... Read more of this article
Teachers’ Union ‘Given Up’ On Minister Meeting
[Updated] The Bermuda Union of Teachers today [May 30] said they welcomed a Ministerial commitment to meet to discuss how to implement a wide-ranging strategy for the future of education – but had yet to be given a date. Last year Minister of Education Diallo Rabain outlined Plan 2022 and recently gave an update in the House of Assembly where he outlined... Read more of this article
Preschool Steps Back In Time For Heritage Day
Aerie’s Adventures Nursery & Preschool were recently invited to celebrate Heritage Day at Carter House by Venita Smith and Ronnie Chameau, with the young students getting a chance to ‘step back in time’ and learn how people lived centuries ago. A spokesperson said, “The children were dressed in 1800 period costumes and were taken... Read more of this article
Photos: Word Parade At Gilbert Institute School
Gilbert Institute Primary School recently hosted a Word Parade, which aimed to “show off the wonderful culture and all things we love about Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Each of the students had to dress themselves as a word. The theme was ‘Our Bermuda Culture.’ It was wonderful to see the students come to life with their... Read more of this article
Forty BHS Students Celebrate Their Graduation
BHS held their Graduation Ceremony last week, with 40 students receiving their Graduation Diplomas with family, friends, staff, trustees and invited guests in attendance. Margaret Mary [Way] Mattix, Class of ‘75, gave the address to graduates. Mrs. Mattix has a background in Chemical Engineering and has had a varied and interesting career working... Read more of this article
