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Horizons Program Gunpowder plot
News | October 5, 2019
A children’s re-enactment of the historic Gunpowder Plot of 1775 has been hit this week with its own case of missing gunpowder. Now charities involved in the education field trip for primary school students have pleaded for the return of the historical props. ... Read more
Teachers respond to Wellness Retreat
News | August 28, 2019
Teachers have started a retreat designed to tackle youth violence and create a culture of caring. American teacher Sally Baines, an expert in the Virtues Project and the keynote speaker at the Teacher Wellness Retreat, said on Monday: “The mission of The Virtues Project is to provide empowering strategies that inspire us to practise the... Read more
Buddy Benches – Summer Camp
News | August 22, 2019
Boys learnt how to apply maths in a real-life setting as they built benches for their schools during a summer camp. Children aged 9 and 10 were involved in the programme to build “buddy benches” for their schools, organised by the Bermuda Education Network and the Construction Association of Bermuda. ... Read more
BEN announces Wellness Retreat
News | July 25, 2019
Alandra Swan’s idea was simple: a wellness retreat aimed at encouraging teachers in and out of the classroom. The problem was how to make it a reality. A conversation with Becky Ausenda brought the support she desired, albeit with a caveat, Ms Swan, Bermuda Education Network’s Teacher of the Year, had to lead. ... Read more
Outstanding Teacher Award 2019
News | February 11, 2019
The biggest challenge teachers face is convincing the public that education is a priority, the winner of an education award said at the weekend. Alandra Swan said: “Just the same way I make my students care about their community, their learning, their world — I need the community to care about them.” ... Read more