Sunflowers in Year 2
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We love these beautiful pictures from our Year 2 children! They've been challenged to evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design. To do that, they've been looking at Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' painting and trying out their own versions, learning about materials and…

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Share na Veg; Decades of Inspiring Young People
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From Culture Vannin, a short film about one of the most important centres of traditional music in the Isle of Man for over 45 years; Share na Veg. A Manx music group open to anyone in Bunscoill Rhumsaa. Starting in the 1970s at Albert Road School by the young teacher, Mike Boulton, it has gone thro…

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Have You Signed Up For The Manx Youth Games 2021?
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The Manx Youth Games supported by HSBC is the biggest multi-sport event for children on the Isle of Man which attracts over 1000 participants in 15 different sports. It is open to children in school Year 2 - 10. Due to COVID19 and the current lockdown young people have not had the opportunity to at…

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All Island Schools Now Closed
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From Manx Radio - story here All schools, nurseries and childminders across the Island will be closed tomorrow (Friday, 5 March). This includes buildings which had been open as hubs during the previous two lockdowns as well as King William's College and The Buchan. Government says the decision to c…

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Parents Urged To Register Primary School Starters
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https://www.gov.im/news/2020/dec/01/parents-urged-... Parents of children who will start primary school in 2021 are reminded to register them with a school by Friday 11th February, to help make the transition smooth and enjoyable. The registration process for children who turn five in the next scho…

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Plan Unveiled for Reopening Schools
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Plans for the reopening of all Isle of Man schools will step up a gear this week. Schools closed on Thursday 7 January, except for 14 educational hubs maintained for vulnerable children and those of essential workers. This week, local hubs will be created at all primary schools to deliver a smooth…

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Parents Asked To Keep Children At Home Where Possible
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Parents are being asked to keep their children at home whenever possible and only use hub schools when strictly necessary. The Isle of Man Government is also strongly advising secondary age students and school staff who can wear face coverings to do so. The small number of students sitting assessme…

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Snow Problem for Years 5 & 6!
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The weather outside was frightful but our Year Five and Six children put on a delightful Christmas show this afternoon! A magical selection box of singing, folk music and traditional Manx verse meant that everyone in our packed hall went home full of Christmas spirit. An excellent show, very well d…

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Year Two Nativity!
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Our Year Two children presented a spectacular show to yet another full house this morning, telling the story of the Nativity through some wonderful, enthusiastic singing! It was a top notch performance in which every one of the children gave their all to make sure the audience left with a great big…

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