Nigeria has one of world’s highest numbers of out-of-school children, 13.2 million, according to the U.N. Children’s Fund (UNICEF). A wave of school kidnappings has worsened the situation, with some state authorities closing down boarding schools in th…
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Harford Primary School Closure
The Education Directorate would like to inform the public that Harford Primary School will be closed with immediate effect from tomorrow, Tuesday 17March 2020.This closure is due to the majority of teaching staff being ill with cold and flu, so the sch…
HE Governor Hosts Reception For Commonwealth Essay Competition Awardees
Pupils of Harford Primary School (HPS) who participated and/or won awards in the Commonwealth Essay Competition 2019 were invited to a reception at Plantation House on Wednesday, 22 January 2020, hosted by HE Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook. Attending the…
PAS Annual Certificate & Awards Presentation 2019
Prince Andrew School (PAS) held their Annual Certificate & Awards Presentation yesterday, Wednesday 11 December 2019.Invited guests, including His Excellency Dr Philip Rushbrook and Mrs Rushbrook, along with parents, teachers, and students took their s…
Education Committee Meeting – Wednesday, 20 November 2019
The monthly meeting of the Education Committee took place on Wednesday, 20 November 2019. A presentation was given by Advanced Skills Mathematics Teacher, Steven Powell. Steven highly commended David Clarke and his approach to teaching and is particula…
St Helena Research Institute officially launched on St Helena and in London
The Education & Employment Directorate officially launched the St Helena Research Institute (SHRI) at dual events hosted on St Helena and in London on Tuesday, 12 November 2019. Ann’s Place, one of the Island’s cultural gems which has already been the…