EDUCATION
Guidelines aim to improve teaching quality
A “bold” new set of standards for teachers has been introduced in a bid to take Bermuda’s classrooms from “chalk and talk” to the 21st century. “Sack bad teachers” has become a popular mantra of education reformers worldwide.
Teen ditches desert Down Under for Bermuda's beaches
Teenager Bree Pettit has swapped the desert of the outback for the beaches of Bermuda. The Australian student is here on an exchange visit organised by the Round Square Conference of Schools.
Parents demand better on-island help for kids with learning difficulties to avoid sending them abroad
Joshua Bucher had trouble learning his alphabet and always wrote his letters backwards. He struggled to grasp the basics as a young boy but his parents Daniel and Karen were told not to worry as he “would grow out of it”.
Customs job seekers fail basic English and math tests
An alarming number of applicants for entry-level Customs jobs cannot pass basic math and English tests. They had 263 applicants at the last recruitment drive but Collector Winniefred Fostine-DeSilva was unable to find eight people who could pass the entrance exam, drug test and psychometric testing.
Parents blast lack of help for dyslexics
Parents are paying tens of thousands of dollars to send their children overseas because Bermuda’s schools do not cater for dyslexia sufferers. There are currently no specialist on-island facilities within the school system to teach children with the learning difficulty.
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Illiteracy dogs job seekers
Bermuda is facing an adult literacy crisis with increasing numbers of job applicants unable to pass basic math and English tests for entry-level positions. Customs, Fire and Prisons have all reported alarmingly low pass rates on their entry tests in the past year.
Ministerial Statement: CedarBridge Academy prize giving
FRIDAY, DEC. 3: Just as I highlighted the achievements of Berkeley Institute students two weeks ago, I rise today to inform this Honourable House and the general public of the achievements of CedarBridge Academy students.
Career fair a hit for Dellwood M1 class
Dellwood students participated Tuesday in an Amazing Race-style career fair. The event aimed to show students what a job is about and what subjects they should study.
Decline in international business hits Saltus student numbers
Saltus will reduce its enrolment by 115 students over the next two years and cut eight staff. The school says the recession has caused a decline in student numbers.
CedarBridge students arrested on school bus
Three CedarBridge students were arrested Tuesday for drug possession and using offensive words. Police made the arrest on a school bus with help from the driver and a K9 unit.
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Bus driver drops young drug suspects at police HQ
A bus driver has been praised for handing students over to the police after they allegedly smoked drugs on their way to CedarBridge Academy.
Island eyed as haven for youth
Anti-gang organization CARTEL has leased White's Island in Hamilton Harbour to use as a safe haven for young people to get therapeutic care and vocational training.
Pre-school to nurture young creative talent
Bermuda's first performing arts pre-school is to open next month. Building Blocks Academy aims to "make a star out of every child" by offering specialist classes in the arts.
Church to play key role for job seekers
Churches and the Department of Labour and Training will team up in a grassroots outreach effort to help jobseekers get the skills they need to get back to work.
Sustainable Development Unit launches new school programme
A new education programme has been launched by the Sustainable Development Unit to raise awareness among children. Your Decisions Our Future helps students make smart choices.
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