29 results returned for search: "" category "Education" author Sam Strangeways
A forensic science graduate is appealing to the Island’s philanthropists to lend him $35,000 towards his doctoral studies.
Bermudian Mark Amaral has won a coveted place on a PhD course in security science at the University College London but found ou...
DATE: Aug 13, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Thousands of primary school students are sitting a controversial test to determine if they are gifted and talented this week — but teachers in at least one school are considering boycotting the exam.
Educators at Port Royal Primary School in Southamp...
DATE: May 08, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
A fundraising drive has been launched at Bermuda High School for Girls to help students who can’t afford their tuition fees.
Head of School Linda Parker said there were between 20 and 30 pupils who may not be able to return to the school in September...
DATE: May 08, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
A pilot programme to support children with autism has been extended to a second primary school.
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith told a press conference yesterday that the scheme proved so worthwhile at West Pembroke, it was decided to replicat...
DATE: Jun 01, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
A children’s book series created by a Bermudian environmentalist can now be enjoyed by visually impaired youngsters.
A Braille version of the “Daddy and I Explore...” series by David Chapman was unveiled on Tuesday by Education Minister Dame Jennifer...
DATE: May 03, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Education reform was already “dead on arrival” by the time a bipartisan parliamentary committee began reviewing progress, Opposition MP Grant Gibbons claimed yesterday.
The Shadow Education Minister told the House of Assembly that the joint select co...
DATE: Feb 18, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Dr Dena Lister was yesterday named as principal of Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy.
The Ministry of Education said she had been acting in the role of principal at the special school in Devonshire since 2008.
A press release said: “Dr Lister is an edu...
DATE: Dec 22, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
A teacher locked in a legal battle with Government over alleged bullying by a special school principal is to appeal an arbitrator’s decision in the case.
Claudia DeSilva has filed grievances against Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy head Dena Butterfie...
DATE: Oct 05, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The principal of Bermuda’s only special school must be given leadership training, according to an arbitrator who found she poorly managed a high-flying and dedicated teacher.
Dena Butterfield-Lister, head of Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy, was deeme...
DATE: Sep 29, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith handed out 45 Government scholarships, awards and loans at an event last week.
The presentations were made to the students at Camden, the Premier’s official residence, on Thursday.
Dame Jennifer said: “Every yea...
DATE: Aug 22, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
