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Students unable to present their bus passes will not be turned away from public transport, Victoria Pearman, the Ombudsman for Bermuda, has clarified.
With fares rising at the start of this month, Ms Pearman said she had contacted the ministry to enc...
DATE: Apr 06, 2015
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Education
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The Bermuda branch of the English Speaking Union wants local students, ages 11 to 18 to enter the ESU’s international “My Magna Carta” essay competition.
The organisation said: “The ‘My Magna Carta’ is an international creative essay competition in c...
DATE: Mar 31, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
Bermuda College students considering study in the United States now have access to a US educational advisory programme, courtesy of the US Consulate General.
A reference centre operated by EducationUSA and opened yesterday will allow Bermuda College ...
DATE: Mar 31, 2015
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Education
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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
The parents of two children at East End Primary have launched a campaign to save the school from the threat of closure.
The move, by Jamel and Aisha Mello, is being backed by the parent teacher association and is a pre-emptive strike against the rum...
DATE: Mar 20, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Warwick Academy has achieved accreditation for a course that will serve students seeking vocational experience and qualifications in the hospitality, leisure and tourism, and sport industries.
The Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) qua...
DATE: Mar 19, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
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
The Ministry of Education will host an open meeting regarding public school reorganisation tomorrow at CedarBridge Academy. This is the final meeting before the consultation period ends on Friday.
The ministry has held meetings with parent teacher a...
DATE: Mar 17, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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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
Wayne Scott yesterday clarified that middle schools and senior schools are not being considered for consolidation contrary to making that suggestion at a meeting with education stakeholders.
The Education Minister met with the Bermuda Parent Teachers...
DATE: Mar 07, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan