Education
Caymanian 2015 UWC scholars chosen
(CNS): Gabriella Castillo and Haley Willkom are the newest Caymanian scholars selected by the local national committee of the global United World Colleges (UWC) movement. Following a rigorous application and interview process, the two young women were nominated on the basis of their passion for the UWC mission and values, impressive academic records and references, […]
Junior Achievement recognises young leaders
(CNS): A record-setting number of people – more than 400 students, parents and volunteers – attended the 24th annual Junior Achievement Awards Ceremony, celebrating one of Cayman’s oldest youth initiatives. Recognising individual and team performances, 12 awards were granted to students as the leaders in areas including president, finance, human resources, production and sales. In addition, […]
PIN students impress as public speakers
(CNS): This year’s PIN (Positive Intervention Now) term recently ended with students completing special presentation projects to show off their public-speaking skills. The PIN programme is aimed at children in their last year of primary school to help them develop spiritually, intellectually, socially and emotionally through their transition into the teenage years. PwC staff, who volunteer […]
National Gallery to showcase young artists
(CNS): An exhibition of artwork from students of all ages will open at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) on 8 June. More than 50 works of art created by students participating in the weekly Walkers Arts Clubs will comprise the exhibition, titled “Kaleidoscope,” which will run in the Dart Auditorium Community Gallery through 20 […]
Cayman UWC branch rolls out camp for teens
(CNS): The United World Colleges (UWC) Cayman Islands will hold a four-day summer camp for teenagers themed Toward a Sustainable Future. Created to raise awareness of the UWC mission, and to bring youth together for an important cause, it is designed to enable all participants to make positive changes in their lives and communities. […]
Students offered career opening in arts
(CNS): The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) has openings for two young Caymanians interested in a career in the arts to take up a 12 month paid internship next year. Applications for this exclusive opportunity must be in by 15 May. There are also 20 spots available for the summer internship from June […]
Edna Moyle Primary receives new laptops
(CNS): A donation of 10 laptops to Edna M. Moyle Primary School (EMPS) will be used to assist Special Education Needs students with reading and writing. Roland Stewart of Paramount Investments donated the laptops, which was arranged by EMPS parent Jay Ebanks. The Acer Aspire Switch laptops have removable keyboards, enabling them to double as tablets. Also on hand […]
Law students compete at international moot
(CNS): The Truman Bodden Law School (TBLS) moot team recently competed against more than 2,000 students from 66 countries at the annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna, Austria. Representing the school were Diana Tibbetts, David Lim and Tania Smith, accompanied by their coach, law school lecturer, Dr. Leonardo Raznovich. A moot […]
Competitions underway for Cayman’s young musicians
(CNS): Judges have been assessing Cayman’s young musical talent as part of the preliminaries for the National Children’s Festival of the Arts (NCFA). Featured items include instrumental and choral music, and performances by individuals and small groups. The students have been performing pieces from different eras and genres including hits like “Let it Go” from the Disney film Frozen, […]
Trinity College awards scholarship to local student
(CNS): Trinity College School of Ontario has awarded its new Cayman Islands Scholarship to local student Zororo Mutomba. Following on from its Donald F. Hunter Scholarship, which has been offered since 1992 and concludes this year, the merit-based award covers full tuition and board for the duration of the student’s studies at the school. Headmaster […]
