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"Memories of ‘The Invictus’"

July 3, 2013 Dear Sir, Here is a historical coincidence. Some 60 years ago, a music teacher, one Joseph Richards struggled to teach to a class of young, black students a song called ‘The Invictus’. The song was to be sung on a special occasion which ...
Jul 04, 2013
Education

"Berkeley students told: ‘Dare to dream big’"

The Berkeley Institute class of 2013 danced till the early hours at Fairmont Southampton last night following a standing-room only graduation ceremony at the New Testament Church of God. And, for outgoing Principal Michelle Simmons it was the last co...
Jun 29, 2013
Court

"Schoolboy admits hitting teacher with garbage can"

A teenager has admitted striking a Berkeley teacher with a plastic garbage can during a heated altercation with another student. Tristan Hollis, 16, pleaded guilty to one count of assaulting Gregory Sargeant on May 10. Magistrates’ Court heard that a...
Jun 27, 2013

"Honouring a Bermuda institution"

Island Notebook Berkelyites by the hundreds have Mrs. Michelle P. Simmons to credit for a really hectic and most stimulating weekend, trying to keep abreast of the multiple activities celebrating and honouring her retirement after 20 years as princip...
Jun 22, 2013

"Gratias refero, Michelle"

Gary: It was our distinct privilege to serve as Michelle’s teaching colleagues at Berkeley during her initial period of service, that is, from 1975 to 1978. Robert was a teacher of English language and literature, I a teacher of French and Michelle ...
Jun 22, 2013
Education

"Berkeley celebrates retiring principal"

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...
Jun 15, 2013
Other

"Berkeley aims to find new principal before September"

The Berkeley Institute is continuing its search to find a new headteacher before the start of the new school year in September. The quest to find a replacement for current principal Michelle Simmons, who retires in June, began earlier this year, but ...
Apr 22, 2013
Young Observer

"A once in a lifetime experience"

In early October The Ministry of Education launched The Career Pathways Programme [ECCP]. It is a dynamic partnership between the Ministry, the Bermuda College and various industries throughout the island. As one of the companies involved in the pro...
Feb 14, 2013
Education

"Berkeley pupils eligible for dual enrolment in College"

Twelve Berkeley Institute students have qualified for college level courses, and will be eligible for dual enrolment at the Bermuda College in the spring, 2013 semester. The college offered placement exams on November 17. Berkeley principal Michelle ...
Nov 30, 2012
Young Observer

"‘A self confidence boost’"

Berkeley Institute’s head prefects reflect on their responsibilities By Olivia Riley As head boy and head girl at Berkeley Institute, Sidney Mello and Ariana Caines both keep themselves busy with their studies, various clubs and their head student re...
Nov 29, 2012
Young Observer

"Berkeley Institute debaters triumph in annual schools debate"

On Saturday, November 17, the Berkeley Institute two teams competed in the Bermuda Junior Service League and Bermuda Debate Society's annual tournament. The following schools: Saltus, Warwick Academy, Bermuda High School, Mount St Agnes, TN Tatem, Sa...
Nov 29, 2012
Education

"Berkeley looks overseas for new principal"

A new principal for the Berkeley Institute could come from overseas as the school’s search extends beyond the Island. The open invitation includes the Canadian recruitment site Workopolis. With long-serving Berkeley principal Michelle Simmons due to ...
Oct 19, 2012
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