Hashtag: #Education
BCCL, Reading & Mindset Host Dyslexia Forum
BCCL School, The Reading Clinic and Mindset Bermuda hosted a sold-out dyslexia forum for 70 educators, ahead of BCCL’s Dyslexia Awareness Month campaign. A spokesperson said, “This past weekend, BCCL School, in partnership with The Reading Clinic and Mindset Bermuda, hosted the ‘Unlocking Potential: A Dyslexia Awareness & Educational Forum’.... Read more of this article
CSDA To Hold ‘Quality Education’ Sessions
Chatmore School Development Association [CSDA] will be holding ‘Quality Education’ sessions, beginning with a session titled ‘Quality Preschool: What Is It?’ on October 12. A spokesperson said, “Chatmore School Development Association, a community-focused charity dedicated to supporting the development of Chatmore British... Read more of this article
Four Universities To Visit Bermuda
Bridgeway Education announced that four universities, including three from the UK and Spain’s IE University, will visit Bermuda this week for a free seminar at BUEI on Saturday, October 5. A spokesperson said, “Bridgeway Education is pleased to confirm that 4 world-class universities will be visiting Bermuda later this week cumulating with... Read more of this article
Apprenticeship Application Deadline Extended
The Ministry of Economy and Labour has extended the application deadline for the 2024 Graduate Apprenticeship Programme application to October 15. A Government spokesperson said, “This extension provides an additional opportunity for unemployed recent college and university graduates to apply for the programme, which is critical in bridging the... Read more of this article
Traffic Notice For Somersfield Academy Run
The Government issued a traffic notice for the Somersfield Academy Fun Run and Walk in Devonshire Parish scheduled on Sunday [Sept 29]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works would like to advise the public that the Somersfield Academy Fun Run and Walk will take place in Devonshire Parish on Sunday, 29 September 2024, between... Read more of this article
Minister Provides Update On Education Reform
“Since my last Ministerial Statement, we have made significant progress in our transition from a 3-tier to a 2-tier education system. This includes phasing out middle schools and establishing Parish Primary and Signature Senior Schools,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Sept 27], the Minister... Read more of this article
Teachers Attend American History Training
Zonique James, Kievone Simmons, Denika Wade, and Nekesha Holdipp attended a teacher training opportunity in Williamsburg, Virginia. A spokesperson said, “A partnership between the U.S. Consulate General, the Government of Bermuda and The Babcock American History Scholarship funded a special teacher training opportunity with the Bob and Marion Wilson... Read more of this article
Ignite Concludes Entrepreneurial Programme
Ignite Bermuda concluded its fourth Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme, which saw 15 young adults take part. A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda has successfully completed its fourth Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme, which ran from July 9 to August 27, 2024. Thanks to HSBC Bank Bermuda, Ignite enabled 15 local young... Read more of this article
Tyler Smith To Present Awards At Run Event
Olympian and Somersfield Academy alumnus Tyler Smith will present awards at the 2024 Somersfield Fun Run and Walk, a community fitness event benefiting the school’s Bursary Fund. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy alumnus and Olympian Tyler Smith will be presenting awards at this year’s Somersfield Fun Run and Walk. Smith graduated... Read more of this article
Minister Launches Student Debate Challenge
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain has launched a new initiative to engage public school students in public speaking and debate. “Debate is a powerful tool for developing critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills, especially among young people,” said Minister Rabain. “I am committed to providing opportunities for students... Read more of this article
UCAN Launches To Offer University Support
The University and College Application Network [UCAN] is “offering expert university guidance and application support to students in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The University and College Application Network is proud to announce its official launch, offering expert university guidance and application support to students in Bermuda. “Co-founded... Read more of this article
Bermudians In UK Invited To Networking Event
The Government of Bermuda London Office invites Bermudian students and recent graduates resident in the UK who are interested in History and Humanities to attend a networking event in London, where Senior Lecturer of Black History, Bermudian Dr. Kristy Warren, will discuss opportunities and experiences. A Government spokesperson said, “The event... Read more of this article
