EDUCATION
30 teaching posts to be axed in bid by government to cut costs
Thirty teaching assistants will lose their jobs at the end of this year as part of a cost-cutting exercise, the government announced on Tuesday.
'Celebrate the young children in our lives'
The Week of the Young Child began on Monday, with Dame Jennifer Smith explaining that Government is committed to providing quality early childhood experiences.
Student 'go-betweens' diffuse fights in the hallways
A 'peer mediation' scheme has been credited with helping to cut violence and bullying at the Berkeley Institute.
Anti-gang campaigner hopes to curb violence in the Caribbean
Bermuda motivational speaker Dennis Rahiim Watson is to help tackle gang crime in the Caribbean - and his lessons apply to the island as well, he said on Monday.
Mirrors needs 100 volunteers to coach for success
The Mirrors Programme is looking for 100 volunteers to mentor schoolchildren in their Coaching for Success programme.
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Ombudsman calls for more transparency in education costs
The Ombudsman has asked independent auditors to review special needs education, it was revealed on Thursday.
Camp helps boys steer clear of gangs
Youngsters are being equipped with the 'mental tools' to steer clear of criminal gangs and lead positive lives at a summer camp with a difference.
Sandys 360 to offer courses for adult learners
A partnership between Sandys 360 and the Adult Education School will see courses available in the fall for adults to prepare for the GED exam, it was announced on Thursday.
Parents fear 'unacceptable' pre-school understaffing
Parents have raised concerns about potential "understaffing" in some of the island's pre-schools as they fear their children's educations will suffer if the teacher-pupil ratio goes above 1:10.
Preschool teaching ratios will be 1 to 10
Parental concerns about the number of teachers in some preschools in Bermuda are "completely unfounded", government announced on Friday.
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Scheme to train landscape gardeners takes root
Around 24 young Bermudians could be trained for a career in landscape gardening under a new scheme announced by the Ministry of Public Works on Tuesday.
New principals named for Dellwood and Clearwater
Lisa Marshall and Levyette Robinson were named as the new principals of Dellwood Middle School and Clearwater Middle School, respectively, on Monday.
Schools spruced up for September
Every fourth year each Government maintained school undergoes extensive painting, interior and exterior, including the roofs, Minister Neletha Butterfield said on Monday.
Ministry of Education HQ moves to Southside
The Ministry of Education is moving to Southside, beginning this weekend, as a cost-cutting measure.
Education minister welcomes children back to school
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith visited some of the island's schools on Wednesday and praised the "upbeat attitude" of principals and teachers ahead of the new term.
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