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Education Minister Welcomes New Teachers
Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith yesterday [Aug 30] welcomed around 30 new teachers at an information session at the Ministry’s Headquarters at Southside. The new school term for public school students starts on Friday, September 7 and as is tradition, new teachers entering the public education system undergo two days of orientation. Minister... Read more of this article
Minister Presents $2.2M In Scholarship Funds
Parents and students gathered on Thursday [Aug 16] at the XL Building for the annual presentation of the Bermuda Government Scholars and other Awards and Bursaries. Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith presented a total of $2.2 million in scholarships and awards to 60 Bermudians studying for a wide range of careers. The funds cover students... Read more of this article
Victor Scott Win 2012 Healthy School Award
Minister of Health Zane DeSilva and Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith presented Healthy Schools Awards on Wednesday [June 13] to schools and individuals for their efforts at consistently promoting health to their students, staff and communities. The Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith presents the Healthy Schools Award 2012 to School Counselor... Read more of this article
Lt. Col. David Burch Adopts Purvis Primary
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith attended the Purvis Primary School this morning [June 11] to thank Lt. Col. David Burch for becoming the latest to join the Adopt-A-School programme. Minister Smith said, “Today, we are here to celebrate the adoption of Purvis Primary, by Lt. Col. David Burch. This demonstration of his commitment to our young... Read more of this article
South Shore Hospitality Group Adopt Sandys School
Sandy’s Middle School has been adopted by the South Shore Hospitality Group, Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith disclosed yesterday [June 7]. Dame Jennifer said, “It’s been a while since we have highlighted this initiative, but like an iceberg, there has been much going on under the water. “I am so pleased to announce yet another... Read more of this article
Minister On Changes For 2012/2013 School Year
The Ministry of Education is “committed to ensuring that no permanent staff are made redundant,” Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith said today [June 1]. “Yesterday was one of the most important days in our calendar – the 31st of May is the date set by the Bermuda Union of Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement for all... Read more of this article
Autism Programme Extended Into Second School
Yesterday [May 31] Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith announced the expansion of the Autism Spectrum Disorder [ASD] programme – an initiative which started in 2011 – into a second school. Dame Jennifer said medically diagnosed cases of autism have “increased dramatically internationally over the past several years and the same is true... Read more of this article
PLP Confirm Dame Jennifer To Run In St George’s
[Updated with video] The PLP held a press conference in St George’s this afternoon [May 15], and confirmed that Dame Jennifer Smith will be their candidate for Constituency #1 St. George’s North. Dame Jennifer presently holds the seat having won 51.35% of the vote vs the UBP’s Kenneth Bascome [474-449] in the 2007 General Election. The... Read more of this article
Video/Photos: 2012 Earth Hour Essay Winners
Yesterday [Apr.12] Environmental organization Greenrock and BELCO announced the winners of the 2012 Earth Hour Essay Contest for Students, which was sponsored and coordinated by BELCO. The prize-giving ceremony took place at the Bermuda National Library, Youth Library. Writing essays on the theme “Five Ways that I Keep My Bermuda Green”, 261 students... Read more of this article
Premier/Ministers To Host Town Hall
Premier Paula Cox along with various Government Ministers will host a town hall meeting tomorrow [Feb.28] to discuss the 2012/13 National Budget.The meeting takes place at the Berkeley Institute Auditorium at 7.30 p.m. The Premier will be joined by the following Cabinet Ministers at Tuesday’s meeting: Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport Derrick... Read more of this article
Dame Jennifer Talk Show Appearance
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith will discuss the state of the island’s public schools when she is the featured guest on Bermuda Broadcasting’s “Let’s Talk” TV news programme this Monday [Feb. 13] The Minister [pictured] will be joined by the Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Wendy McDonald and educator Dr. Avis Glaze. Education... Read more of this article
Videos: Premier/Ministers Town Hall
Premier Paula Cox hosted the final of a series of Town Hall meetings to discuss the upcoming National Budget last night [Feb.1] at the Francis Patton School in Hamilton Parish. Premier Cox was joined by Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport Derrick Burgess, Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith, Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne... Read more of this article
Bermuda Soldier Book Presented To School
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith yesterday [Dec. 7] took part in a book presentation ceremony at T.N. Tatem Middle School along with author Senator Jonathan Smith. The book and a forthcoming documentary tell the story of Major Toby Smith — the Senator’s grandfather — who was a member of the first contingent of Bermudian troops... Read more of this article
Local Group To Attend Women’s Forum
The Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox will lead a delegation of local women from both the public and private sectors to the International Women’s Forum (IWF) from October 26-28th in Washington D.C. The International Woman’s Forum goal is to advance women’s leadership across careers, cultures and continents by connecting the world’s most... Read more of this article
Ministers Unveil Sustainability Guide
Environment Minister Walter Roban and Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith jointly launched “Sustaining Bermuda: A Resource Guide on Sustainable Development Issues for Educators, Teachers and Parents. This 54-page guide has been designed to introduce the concept of sustainable development to Bermuda’s school students by applying its principles... Read more of this article
Videos: Eddie Ming’s Drum School Presentations
On Wednesday [Oct.12] the Minister of Education, Dame Jennifer Smith joined Mr. Eddie Ming in presenting certificates of completion to the students of Mr. Ming’s Drum School and Rhythm Lab. There were close to 40 primary, middle and senior school students who were recognized at the presentation which took place on the steps of City Hall. A large crowd... Read more of this article
