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A free anti-bullying, “pro-kindness” programme is being offered to students of Sandys Secondary Middle School this fall, supported by a donation from the Argus Group.
Chain Reaction Bermuda — one of the main gang-prevention tools used in classrooms t...
DATE: Oct 24, 2013
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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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Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Corporal punishment could be abolished throughout the Island’s public schools following a review of the education system.
Government is under pressure to take action from at least one child welfare charity, which has described the practice as “dated ...
DATE: Oct 23, 2013
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A group of Berkeley Institute students is going on a fact-finding tour of UK universities this week in a bid to learn more about studying overseas.
The eight students will be visiting university campuses in London, Kent and Reading during their week-...
DATE: Oct 23, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The first of four meetings for parents to meet with the new Commissioner of Education, Dr Edmond Heatley, will be held tonight at West Pembroke Primary School at 7pm.
Dr Heatley explained: “Since arriving in Bermuda, I’ve had opportunities to meet wi...
DATE: Oct 22, 2013
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Education
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Opposition leader Marc Bean claims the Progressive Labour Party is “stronger, more unified and more focused” since its election defeat ten months ago.
Speaking on the eve of the party’s annual conference, Mr Bean said that after 50 years of fighting ...
DATE: Oct 22, 2013
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
CedarBridge Academy students have been honoured for a host of academic, sport and community service achievements.
A prizegiving ceremony held at the school last Thursday saw five students named to the principal’s honours list — Taiyana Allen and Erin...
DATE: Oct 22, 2013
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Education
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Students considering taking the General Education Diploma were today reminded of upcoming changes to the curriculum.
The new, more difficult format goes into effect in the New Year — the first time it has changed in more than a decade.
“The January 2...
DATE: Oct 21, 2013
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A middle school student reportedly blacked out while taking part in a martial arts demonstration that went wrong.
Details of the incident have not been revealed, but the Education Ministry has confirmed that “disciplinary action has been taken” again...
DATE: Oct 21, 2013
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Close to 200 people turned out for a quiz and silent auction honouring a father-of-three who died suddenly this summer.
Residents from “all walks of life” turned up for the fundraiser last month, contributing $40,000 to an educational fund set up for...
DATE: Oct 18, 2013
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