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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
Horizons Program to Expand 2018
News | October 4, 2018
Pupils from two primary schools took part in out-of-class expeditions for the first time this week thanks to a charity. Students from the P5 classes at Somerset Primary and Heron Bay Primary took part in the Horizons programme run by the Bermuda Education Network. ... Read more
Outstanding Teacher Award 2018
News | February 19, 2018
Sharmaine Nusum has not looked back since she stepped into a classroom for the first time. Now, the 45-year-old social studies teacher has been named Outstanding Teacher 2018 by the Bermuda Education Network. ... Read more