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that long-dreaded, controversial 11-Plus transfer exam will no longer exist.
Instead of writing the exam next March, primary seven students will have the choice of attending the nearest secondary school in their neighbourhood or writing an entrance e...
DATE: Jun 16, 1992
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received a $50,000 grant from the Menuhin Foundation Trustees. The money was in fact given by Government to the Foundation.
MUSICAL HIGH -- Music programmes at local schools got a boost last week when Mr. John Campbell, chairman of the Menuhin Founda...
DATE: Jun 16, 1992
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be responsible for ensuring that major education reforms are implemented smoothly.
The temporary team, which has drawn criticism from the Opposition, will include a communications officer, project manager, curriculum coordinator, and a manpower plann...
DATE: Jun 16, 1992
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is a "frightening example of an authoritarian and closed system'' run by incompetent civil servants.
The sharp criticisms were made last week by former Health and Social Services Permanent Secretary Mr. David Critchley in an 11-page statement publish...
DATE: Jun 16, 1992
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educators named to senior positions this week.
Community Affairs Minister the Hon. Leonard Gibbons was the first of many to congratulate Dr. George Cook, who will be the next president of the Bermuda College, and Mrs. Michelle Gabisi, who will become...
DATE: Jun 16, 1992
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is history, Education Minister the Hon. Gerald Simons announced yesterday.
In a statement to the House of Assembly, Mr. Simons said Government accepted an ad hoc committee's recommendations which suggested abolishing the 11-Plus transfer exam and all...
DATE: Jun 13, 1992
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Environment Minister Mr. Julian Hall , who was himself expelled from the House of Assembly yesterday after arguing with the Speaker.
Mr. Hall was suspended for three sittings and his Progressive Labour Party colleagues marched out in support.
The deb...
DATE: Jun 13, 1992
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Education Ministry, branding it a "frightening example of an authoritarian and closed system.'' Mr. David Critchley said the Ministry lacked organisational skills and was heading towards the rocks of failure.
He hit out: "You don't change and often ...
DATE: Jun 12, 1992
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"status quo'', has decided to withdraw from public life. Here, the former Permanent Secretary of Health and Social Services explains why.
Mainly for health reasons, but also because I believe that I have made whatever contribution I can to the well-b...
DATE: Jun 12, 1992
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mater, Berkeley Institute.
But, the 39-year-old science teacher told The Royal Gazette yesterday, she never dreamed of becoming the school's first female principal, particularly at a time when Berkeley is nearing a pivotal period in its 95-year histo...
DATE: Jun 12, 1992
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