EDUCATION
Centre aims to give children a head start
Teacher Allison Figureido opened the BSMART Development Centre this week to stop children becoming "another statistic" and dropping out of school.
New initiative set to transform public schools
Education Minister Jennifer Smith has announced a new initiative to transform public schools. Education Commissioner Wendy McDonnell will take responsibility for the project.
Students raise the roof in Thailand
Students from Bermuda High School for Girls will help a community hit by the Indian Ocean Tsunami, building a roof for an education centre in Koh Phi Phi, Thailand.
Two companies adopt a school in Government scheme
Overnight Construction and Greymane Contracting are the latest companies to Adopt-a-School under a Ministry of Education initiative to action repairs.
Planned career schools aim to help young black men
Two groundbreaking career schemes targeting young black males will be among the first recommendations from the Mincy Report to be put into action in Bermuda.
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Five schools are 'adopted' under government initiative
Five more Government schools have been 'adopted' under the Ministry of Education's adopt a school initiative, it was announced yesterday.
Back to school for 'the silver generation'
The 'silver' generation extols the benefits of going back to school, at the Bermuda College Seniors' Learning Centre.
Parents urged to protect kids from Internet predators
A conference focusing on cyber awareness and using technology to earn more will be held on March 9.
Premier's candid chat with students
Winners of the Business Bermuda Student Essay Contest enjoyed a special one-on-one with the Premier on Thursday when they were invited to a private breakfast and discussion.
Governor's praise for award scheme team
Governor Sir Richard Gozney praised those who organize the Duke of Edinburgh's Award on Tuesday, a day before Prince Edward's visit to honour local teens in the scheme.
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Students pray for classmate after bike crash
Family and friends are praying for popular Saltus student Cornell 'Bread' Bailey, who is in critical condition in hospital following a bike smash on Monday.
Students perform for royal couple
Students from Warwick Academy and Berkeley performed for Prince Edward and his wife Sophie at Berkeley Institute Thursday. They unveiled a plaque to commemorate the visit.
Asthma puppet show raises awareness
Students at Heron Bay Primary School put on a puppet show for Health Minister Zane DeSilva to raise awareness of asthma, which afflicts 20% of children in Bermuda.
11 elected to Educators Council
The Bermuda Educators Council has 11 new members after an election that took place on Tuesday. They include educators from public and private schools.
Department of Education invites public feedback
The Department of Education has introduced an online survey this month and encouraged the public to help it improve customer service. The survey is available at www.moed.bm.
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