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Saltus Grammar School parents have drawn up an online petition to keep a music teacher after the school decided against renewing his contract.
As of yesterday afternoon, more than 100 people had signed the petition, which urges the school to reconsid...
DATE: Nov 29, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bad principals or teachers will not simply be transferred to another school or post, the Commissioner of Education Edmond Heatley said at a public meeting last night.
However, teachers and principals may be moved from time to time for the sake of bet...
DATE: Oct 23, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Anyone interested in becoming more social media savvy is invited to enrol in a new online course at the Bermuda College.
The college’s Professional and Career Education (PACE) Division will this September launch a three-module online programme focusi...
DATE: Jul 17, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda College has strengthened relationships with Berkeley College, in the US, and Canada’s Mount Saint Vincent University to provide students with greater opportunities to continue their studies.
According to a spokeswoman, the College recently si...
DATE: Jul 16, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former Bermuda teacher Derek Tully has met with US politicians in an effort to improve middle school education in the US.
Dr Tully, a Bermudian who worked in the Island’s public education system for 40 years, now works with the Association for Middle...
DATE: Jul 03, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Health Department will next month host free speech and language screenings to P1 students entering the school system.
The screenings are intended to detect learning weaknesses at an early stage so as to reduce or prevent any negative impacts in t...
DATE: Jun 28, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Portuguese language courses are set to start at Bermuda College this fall, according to Vasco Da Gama president Andrea Moniz-DeSouza.
The college will initially offer beginner-level courses in the language, but Mrs Moniz-DeSouza said if the courses a...
DATE: Jun 25, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Berkeley Institute yesterday celebrated retiring principal Michelle Simmons and her 20 years in the post.
But while Mrs Simmons only has two weeks remaining as principal, she promised to remain a part of the school.
“I will continue to serve Berk...
DATE: Jun 15, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Almost 100 students donned their caps and gowns this week as they received their degrees or certificates at the Bermuda College 2013 Spring Commencement Ceremony.
Cheered on by friends, family and public figures including Premier Craig Cannonier, the...
DATE: May 25, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda High School is continuing its fundraising push to support its students, and honouring those who have made donations.
Over the last week, the school has celebrated Donor Week, paying tribute to those who help the school meet its tuition ga...
DATE: May 11, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
