The Activity Stream: Main
Browse back over the activity of the last 90 days and starred activity of the last year.
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Gas and OFTEC training to be provided on Isle of Man
Engineers will be able to keep up-to-date with industry required gas, OFTEC and unvented hot water training and accreditation on the Isle of Man starting in the Spring. It comes after the Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC) appointed Energy Development Services (EDS) Limited to deliver a range of courses on a two year contract. The company specialises in the training and assessment areas of various fuel sectors, including both domestic and commercial gas, OFTEC oil, electrics and water. The c…
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Olympic snowboarder to be guest at Isle of Man Sports Awards
Olympic snowboarder Zoe Gillings-Brier will be the guest of honour this month’s Isle of Man Sport Awards. Gillings-Brier is the first and only British snowboarder to compete at four Winter Games, with her best result seeing her reach the final of the boarder-cross event in 2010 in Vancouver. She retired from competition soon after fighting back from serious injury to compete at the PyeongChang Games in 2018, and now runs a training academy for aspiring skiers and snowboarders in Austria. The Manx snowboard…
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School validation process paves way for new era of education improvement
A new external validation process will get underway initially in five Isle of Man schools next week before it is rolled out across all educational settings and services. Each validation visit will be undertaken as part of an overall 6-8 week programme. Within this time the lead validator and supporting team will visit each school to validate the self-evaluation completed by school and educational service leaders. This will inform next steps for the growth of all schools and services. The process will be c…
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Castle Rushen High School: Indicative masterplan made public and includes pool
An indicative plan to redevelop Castle Rushen High School has been made public and includes a new swimming pool. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC) said it will be a significant investment in the South that demonstrates the Government’s commitment to deliver a ‘secure, vibrant and sustainable future’ where ‘outstanding lifelong learning and development opportunities’ are available for all. The plan includes a secondary school and sports hub, complete with six lane swimming pool and chang…
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Artists invited to design artwork panels on Douglas Promenade
An opportunity for three artists to design five artwork panels on Douglas Promenade. A partnership between the Department of Infrastructure and the IOM Arts Council. The project is part of a wider package to encourage public artworks. Three artists are to be commissioned to produce a series of artwork panels on Douglas Promenade’s Wave Wall this year. The project, a partnership between the Department of Infrastructure and the Isle of Man Arts Council, is part of a wider package of public artworks around D…
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Isle of Man Sports Awards shortlist revealed
The shortlist for next month’s Isle of Man Sports Awards has been unveiled. It includes some of the stand out performers from last summer’s Island Games in Guernsey where the Manx team won 63 medals, including 20 golds. The shortlist also includes past winners Yasmin Ingham and Mark Cavendish, although the latter is shortlisted as an ambassador for Manx sport. The list was drawn up by the Isle of Man Sports Awards Committee from nominations submitted by the public. Julie Edge MHK, Minister for Education, S…