Category: Education
Engineering needs you!
THE Department of Economic Development has announced that applications are now open for a new and innovative two year full-time training programme aimed at developing and delivering a skilled workforce for the local manufacturing sector, which has an urgent and growing need for skilled staff. The “Manufacturing Technician Skills” programme is the culmination of many [...]
Sixth-form students set for Nasa Space School
Two sixth-form students from the Isle of Man will take their place this summer alongside students from 21 other countries at NASA’s United Space School. Christopher Clarke-Halewood from Castle Rushen High School and Alex Eaton from Queen Elizabeth II High School have won scholarships at the two-week space school in Houston, Texas. Working in close [...]
Sulby School scoops top award with powerful performance in One World Primary Film Competition
Local schoolchildren brought a new twist to the Island’s growing reputation for film-making yesterday with the special screening and prize presentation for the first “It’s Not Fair!” One World Primary Film Competition, kindly sponsored by Sure. Children aged 5 to 11 had been challenged to produce a film of no more than 4 minutes exploring [...]
Retail customer service training proving to be a success
THE retail customer service training courses supported by the Department of Economic Development are proving to be a success. The Department Member with responsibility for the Retail sector, Laurence Skelly MHK, presented certificates earlier this week to participants who successfully completed the April 2013 course. He commented: ‘The courses have been running since last October [...]
Statement from King William’s College
On Wednesday a digital camera was discovered in a pupil toilet area in College. The device was not capable of any onward transmission. College notified the police and the incident is now subject to a police investigation. A pupil of the College is being questioned. The school has notified all College parents of the incident. [...]
Collins Stewart back Manx Students with new bursary
Two local students will be awarded a three year bursary by Collins Stewart Wealth Management to support them during their time at university. The bursary scheme, which launched last month in schools and colleges, aims to help local students continue onto higher education by offering two bursaries of £1,500 paid annually for three years along [...]
KWC Unveils £10,000 worth of Fitness Equipment
Parents from the Friends of KWC school committee have been congratulated this week following the much anticipated final unveiling of brand new school fitness suite equipment. Available for use by King William’s College boarding, senior, and middle 5th (year 10) pupils, the gym now benefits from the addition of almost £10,000 worth of training equipment [...]
Students Script Leprosy DVD
St John’s School works with the Leprosy Mission and TME on educational resource The One World Centre’s latest venture is to give St John’s Year 5 students the opportunity of easing the lives of people around the world. Following a presentation by Nick Calland, the area representative of the Leprosy Mission, the class is busy [...]
Sure sponsors One World Centre Primary School Film Competition
The One World Centre is delighted to announce that Sure has become the sponsor for its innovative It’s Not Fair! Short Film competition for the Island’s primary school children. Sure’s involvement means that many of the winning films from the competition will also be shown on Sure TV, giving young broadcasters and film-makers a fabulous [...]
