Education
Caymanian heritage kept alive in schools
(CNS): The Heritage Arts programme has begun its fourth year as part of the curriculum in Government schools, reaching more students than ever with its comprehensive syllabus that includes Caymanian art, history, culture and cuisine. Young people are able to obtain a broad understanding of Caymanian culture, art and heritage through weekly interaction with local […]
Campbells names scholarship recipients
(CNS): Two Caymanian students have been awarded undergraduate scholarships from Campbells for 2015. Kira March is entering her first year at St Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and will pursue a bachelor of science in human kinetics. Zachary Powery, a three-time Campbells scholarship recipient, is entering his fourth year at Edinburgh Napier University, […]
Grants assist 11 students with university studies
(CNS): A grant programme, funded by the National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), is helping to support 11 students in studying overseas for their first tertiary degrees. Of the recipients of the John Gray Memorial Fund grants, seven are receiving the assistance for the first time. The NCVO will continue to support these first-time awardees […]
UCCI students off to Austria for summer science academy
(CNS): Two Caymanian science students from the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI), Samantha Cridland and Kerrie Forbes, are heading to the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria for the International Summer Academy in Engineering 4 Women (ISAE4W). Samantha and Kerrie, who will be in Wels, Austria from 13-24 July, are joining a select […]
National Trust makes summertime learning fun
(CNS): The National Trust annual summer camp is now running at the Dart Family Park in South Sound through 7 August. Sponsored by Intertrust Cayman, the two-week camp offers a number of high-energy activities geared towards connecting children, aged 6 through 12, with Cayman’s natural and historic environment. Campers are enjoying daily field trips, swimming, […]
Young people get ‘fearless’ lessons at camp
(CNS): A group of young people has just completed a two-week camp that focused on encouraging them to spend their summer break in positive ways and make the right choices on important issues. The Cayman Islands Youth Development Consortium’s Leadership and Prevention camp – Fearless Xtreme – which targeted children aged 7-14, also presented information […]
Students encouraged to pursue excellence
(CNS): The second annual “Pursuit of Excellence” awards have been presented to two high school students in recognition of their efforts in both the classroom and the community. Past “Proud of Them” recipient Lloyd Barker inaugurated this award scheme last year to motivate and empower young people by acknowledging their good works and commitment to […]
Programme brings local culture to students
(CNS): First installed within the general school curriculum almost two years ago, the Heritage Arts programme is now reaching more young people than ever before, thanks to the efforts of organisers Cayman Traditional Arts and government support.
US students research Little Cayman’s reefs
(CNS): Undergraduate students from around the US are spending the summer at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute on Little Cayman where they will gain firsthand experience researching the threats facing coral reefs and exploring ways to improve the chances for coral survival.
Young artists exhibit at National Gallery
(CNS): The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) and Walkers held an end-of-year celebration for art students and their parents, and showcased the young people’s artwork in the Dart Auditorium/Community Gallery. The students had participated in the free weekly after-school Walkers Art Clubs held at the NGCI over the school year.
Rotary Sunrise promotes literacy with book donation
(CNS): Literacy Day celebrations on Tuesday, 8 September, took on a special meaning for Government primary school students throughout the Cayman Islands helped by Rotary Sunrise’s donation of almost 700 illustrated dictionaries for all year-five students. A special event was held at Bodden Town Primary School (BTPS), where the club has adopted the library as […]
CIS enrols record number of students
(CNS): The Cayman International School (CIS) has started the 2015-2016 school year with 582 students, its largest enrolment since the school officially opened in 2002. The school also welcomed a large group of new faculty and staff members to assist with the increase of students. Jeremy Moore, director of CIS, said, “CIS is an elite […]
UWC spreads sustainability message
(CNS): United World Colleges (UWC) Cayman Islands has hosted its inaugural summer short course, “Toward a Sustainable Future”, aimed at broadening the reach of the institution. “This is the first year our national committee hosted a local short course to bring the UWC mission and values to a wider audience,” explained UWC Cayman Islands chairperson […]
Zak Quappé scholarship fuels another pilot’s dream
(CNS): The recipient of the 2014 Zak Quappé Flight Scholarship, Samuel Hale Whitney, has just earned his private pilot’s licence. Without the scholarship, Whitney, 19, would not have been able to afford the training and achieve his dream of flying. His eventual goal is to become a commercial pilot. From South Sound, the new pilot received […]
Law school accolades for police
(CNS): Four RCIPS officers were recognised at the recent Truman Bodden Law School graduation ceremony, for either completing courses or receiving degrees. Constable Brandaughn Phillips and Sergeant Sharon Lewis earned University of Liverpool Bachelor of Laws full-time and part-time degrees, respectively. Superintendent Angelique Howell (commendation) and Constable Harvel Grant (distinction) were recognised for completing the Professional Practice […]
Scholarship winner reaching for the sky
(CNS): Leanni Tibbetts, the 2015 recipient of the Butterfield Bank Undergraduate Scholarship, began her freshman year at the Florida Institute of Technology this month. The graduate of Triple C School will be studying for a bachelor’s degree in aviation management and flight. Once she finishes her degree, Leanni hopes to return home to work as […]
Education Ministry interns give work experience high marks
(CNS): This summer, four college students took up various internships at the Ministry of Education, Employment & Gender Affairs as part of official efforts to help them receive the hands-on experience needed for the working world. Minister Tara Rivers met with each intern last week to find out how they assisted staff and about their […]
CIAA head gains international degree
(CNS): Dalton Watler, president of the Cayman Islands Athletic Association, has earned a sports management degree from the University of Lleida, Spain. Organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the philosophy behind the MEMOS (Executive Masters in Sport Organisations Management) degree is to help professionals working in national or international sports bodies manage their organisations better.
