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In a salute to the visionary principal who forged Clearwater Middle School into an institution, the school has named its media and resource centre in honour of Dr Charlotte Ming.
A mural of the late educator, who died in 2013, was created by Chewstic...
DATE: Jun 26, 2015
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The flair of young artists at CedarBridge Academy in creating their own shows has dazzled theatre teacher Patricia Nesbitt, the school’s director of performance.
“They rose to the occasion and they were absolutely fantastic,” Ms Nesbitt said of trio ...
DATE: May 18, 2015
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Board of Governors at CedarBridge Academy is falling short on the school’s educational priorities, according to a group of longstanding staff who approached The Royal Gazette with their concerns.
The staff members — including parents and educator...
DATE: Apr 22, 2015
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Families sending their children to boarding schools in Britain are being offered a summer camp to help young students to get acclimatised to boarding life.
Educational consultant Jim Hewer, who arrives on the Island next week, is keen to speak with p...
DATE: Apr 20, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A last-minute rethink has saved temporary public service posts after parents said that their children with special needs would be put at risk by cutbacks to Government-provided therapy services.
Parents of students at Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy,...
DATE: Apr 10, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Parents concerned about the possible closure of schools due to declining enrolment reacted with surprise at the inclusion of three-year-old students in the public school system mandate.
“My bank account would be about $15,000 richer,” had she known h...
DATE: Mar 20, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Many parents are sceptical that a decision has not already been made to reorganise public schools — but Education Minister Wayne Scott last night reiterated that no definitive plans had been drawn up.
At the close of a third and final public meeting ...
DATE: Mar 19, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Parents will be awarded more say in the administration and reform of Bermuda’s public schools, under legislation approved by Parliament.
The Education Amendment Act 2015 will redress a long-standing lack of communication, parental involvement, transp...
DATE: Mar 13, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A maths programme adopted by local schools has received high marks from students who have used it to further their education — and careers.
The initiative, known as the Math Springboard, places students alongside workers in the financial sector.
For ...
DATE: Feb 27, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Somersfield Academy is seeking a new head of school for the start of the 2016 academic year.
Three years after taking the post as the school set about enhancing its International Baccalaureate programme, Peter Harding announced he would retire in Jun...
DATE: Feb 26, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell