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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
BCCL To Launch Dyslexia Awareness Campaign
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] is using this opportunity to raise public awareness about language-based learning differences and provide professional development to Bermuda educators to support students’ development of literacy skills. A spokesperson said, “On September 27th and 28th,... Read more of this article
School Speaking Contest To Be Held In Bermuda
The International Independent Schools’ Public Speaking Competition [IISPSC] will be held in Bermuda next month and the “island will witness over 120 high school students from 30 schools across North America and as far away as India showcasing their oratory and debate talents.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda High School [BHS] and... Read more of this article
Kempe To Study At Solent University In UK
Sebastian Kempe, one of the top Bermudian sailing competitors, has secured his place to study yacht design and production at Solent University in Southampton. Kempe, who previously attended the Royal Hospital School in Suffolk, England, became the youth world sailing champion in the ILCA 6 class in 2021 and was named the Bermudian Junior Male Athlete... Read more of this article
Toya Anderson Earns Northshore Scholarship
Northshore Medical awarded Bermudian Toya Anderson a $40,000 scholarship to pursue a Nursing Degree in the UK. A spokesperson said, “Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center [NMAC], Bermuda’s premier healthcare facility, is proud to announce that Bermudian student Toya Anderson has been awarded a $40,000 scholarship grant to pursue her... Read more of this article
Somersfield To Hold Montessori Open House
Somersfield Academy will hold an open house focusing on its Montessori classrooms on Thursday, September 19. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy invites parents to explore our Montessori classrooms on a ‘Journey of Discovery’ on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 5:45pm to 6:45pm. Attendees will discover how children excel in... Read more of this article
BHS 2023-2024 I/GCSE Student Cohort Results
The Bermuda High School [BHS] has announced the results of its 2023-2024 I/GCSE cohort. A spokesperson said, “49% of all I/GCSE grades awarded to BHS students this year were A*-A/ Level 9-7. This is well above the 21.7% achieved by all students in the UK [JCQ 2024]. Two students achieved all A*- A results. There was no grade less than a 5 in Biology,... Read more of this article
