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Saltus Students Achieve AP Exam Honors
Saltus is celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of our 2025 graduates in their Advanced Placement [AP] examination results.” A spokesperson said, “Offering AP courses since 1975, Saltus continues to uphold a tradition of academic excellence through this internationally recognized program, which provides students with the opportunity... Read more of this article
College Celebrates Nursing Accreditation
Bermuda College is celebrating another milestone after its nursing programme was accredited by a globally recognised body. A spokesperson said, “It has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing [ACEN] — a respected and globally accrediting body in the United States. “The accreditation affirms the... Read more of this article
Ben Smith Calls For Update On Education
Shadow Minister of Education Ben Smith is calling for an update from the Minister of Education, saying “the system should be creating an environment to thrive.” Mr. Smith said, “Bermuda’s parents, teachers, and students deserve straight answers. Why are substitute teachers having to wait to be paid? Why are there too few certified... Read more of this article
Chatmore Launches New Beach Schooling
Chatmore announced the launch of its Beach Schooling programme, an “innovative extension of its Forest Schooling programmes and commitment to connecting the outdoors with learning.” A spokesperson said, “This initiative follows the recent certification of one of our teachers as a Certified Beach School Practitioner through Forest Schools... Read more of this article
Montarsolo & Gibson Earn UWC Placements
The Bermuda National Committee for the United World Colleges announced that Juliana Montarsolo and Nadia Gibson have been awarded placements at UWC Costa Rica and UWC Maastricht. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Committee for the United World Colleges [“UWC”] is pleased to announce that Juliana Montarsolo and Nadia Gibson have been... Read more of this article
13 Students Graduate From YLA Programme
Thirteen students from Family Centre’s Youth Leadership Academy graduated as the programme’s 9th cohort, completing a four-year journey that began in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “In an inspiring and emotional ceremony hosted at Family Centre’s Sunshine League House location, 13 students from Family Centre’s... Read more of this article
OBA’s Ben Smith On Education Code
“This Code will be extremely difficult to implement, enforce, and sustain without significant investment in the support systems that schools need and the accountability that has been lacking,” Shadow Minister of Education Ben Smith said. Mr. Smith said, “Setting clear expectations for student behaviour is a necessary step in creating safe and... Read more of this article
BHB Awards Scholarships To 14 Students
The Bermuda Hospitals Board has awarded $191,000 in scholarships to 14 local students pursuing careers in medicine, nursing, allied health, and pharmacy. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is pleased to announce it has awarded a total of $191,000 in scholarships to 14 local students. In a ceremony held in July, the students... Read more of this article
‘Modernised Student Code of Conduct’ Launched
The Department of Education today announced the launch of a “modernised Student Code of Conduct, which will be implemented across the Bermuda Public School System [BPSS].” A Government spokesperson said, “The updated Code is the culmination of a comprehensive, multi-year review process that began in 2019. It is designed to foster a... Read more of this article
Simms Supports BC’s New Compliance Academy
International privacy strategist Samantha Simms has endorsed Bermuda College’s new Compliance Academy, which launches Wednesday [Sept 24] in partnership with the Association of Bermuda Compliance Officers [ABCO]. A spokesperson said, “International privacy strategist Samantha Simms has thrown her support behind Bermuda College’s new Compliance... Read more of this article
Photos: Somersfield International Day Of Peace
Somersfield Academy gathered as a whole school community to celebrate its annual International Day of Peace ceremony, a cherished tradition that unites students, staff, and families in a shared commitment to peace. A spokesperson said, “The event was led by the newly appointed Student Leadership Council [SLC], who were formally introduced to... Read more of this article
Eco Lunch & Learn On Mental Health On Sept 25
A free Eco Lunch & Learn event will be held on September 25, with Dr. Karen Dyer giving a lecture on “the benefits of connecting with nature for your wellbeing.” A spokesperson said, “The community is invited to attend this free lecture on Thursday, September 25th, to learn more about the links between nature and mental health,... Read more of this article
