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Endeavour Trains Seventh Springboard Cohort
Earlier this year, Endeavour collaborated with Bermuda College’s APACE to train 11 young Bermudians for maritime careers through the Maritime Career Springboard Programme. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that engages diverse youth across Bermuda in experiential education that builds their self-confidence and... Read more of this article
Appleby Welcomes Three Bermudian Pupils
Appleby welcomed new pupils Skye Burrows, Mya Gibbons and Akira McDonald to its long-standing legal trainee programme in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The two-year programme which provides pupils with training across the firm’s Corporate, Dispute Resolution and Insurance departments involves three 4-month seats in the first year and... Read more of this article
Interactive Village Gathering On October 12
An Interactive Village Gathering will be held on Saturday [Oct 12] from 4.00pm to 5.30pm at the Victor Scott School celebrating the 75th anniversary of free primary education in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Reminded of the African proverb ‘it takes a village to raise a child,’ a collaborative group of community stakeholders have come... Read more of this article
Registration Open For ‘Coaching For Success’
The Mirrors Programme is inviting 30 senior school students to join the 2024/25 Coaching For Success Community Programme, with registration now open. A Government spokesperson said, “The Mirrors Programme is excited to invite 30 senior school students [ages 14-18] to embark on a transformative journey with the 2024/25 Coaching For Success Community... Read more of this article
Ministry Celebrates World Teachers’ Day
The Ministry of Education said they are “delighted to celebrate World Teachers’ Day on October 5th.” A Government spokesperson said, “This year’s global theme, ‘Valuing Teachers’ Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education,’ reminds us how vital it is to include our teachers in shaping the future of education. “In... Read more of this article
Atlantic Canada Schools To Host Fair In Bermuda
Seven Atlantic Canadian universities will hold an education fair in Bermuda on October 7th, offering prospective students insights into academic programs, scholarships, and university life in Canada. A spokesperson said, “Representatives from seven Atlantic Canadian universities are inviting prospective students and their supporters to learn more... Read more of this article
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
