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• A message from the Department of Education, Sport and Culture to students, parents and school staff

  The Department of Education, Sport and Culture recognises that this is a difficult time for many following the tragic loss of a young life in our community. Our thoughts are with everyone affected, and we want to reassure you all that a range of support measures will be available for young people and staff as they return to their schools on Monday.  We know this news has come as a shock, and that many people are feeling a range of emotions. At a time like this, it is natural to feel upset, worried, confuse…

  read more Sun, Jun 8th 2025 1:00 am by desc.gov.im

• Young Leaders Wanted: Apply Now for Sports Coach Award

  Young people with a passion for sport and leadership are being encouraged to apply for a structured coaching programme delivered by Manx Sport and Recreation (MSR). The award offers 24 Year 11 students the chance to gain hands-on experience, professional qualifications, and the opportunity to interview for paid coaching roles on completion. The eight-month programme begins with a training week at the National Sports Centre on 14 July, before participants go on to complete a range of workshops and gain cert…

  read more Wed, Jun 4th 2025 1:00 am by desc.gov.im

• Sir Mark Cavendish to open raceway renamed in his honour

  Sir Mark Cavendish will return to the Isle of Man raceway where he fell in love with cycling as a young boy next month to see it renamed in his honour. Children from every school in the Isle of Man have been invited to attend the launch of the Sir Mark Cavendish Raceway at the National Sports Centre in Douglas — the culmination of a community project involving thousands of young people. The project celebrates Sir Mark’s legacy by encouraging the next generation to follow their dreams, while recognising the…

  read more Thu, May 29th 2025 1:00 am by desc.gov.im

• SPARK 2025: Family festival returns to inspire children about nature

  The action-packed family festival SPARK will return this summer, bringing with it a bigger, bolder programme celebrating creativity, imagination and the natural world.  Following a hugely successful debut in 2024, which attracted more than 1,000 attendees, the one-day event on Saturday 5 July will see the Villa Marina transformed into a vibrant hub of performance, play and participation — all under this year’s theme of nature.  From music and theatre to hands-on workshops and outdoor play, SPARK 2025 invit…

  read more Tue, May 27th 2025 1:00 am by desc.gov.im

• New youth scheme to inspire positive role models

  An inspiring new Young Workforce Scheme, designed to help young people become future youth workers, positive role models and community leaders, has been launched. The Isle of Man Youth Service scheme will see young people from every secondary school invited to take part, with training kicking off this term. The programme offers: Accredited learning and recognised qualifications Real-life experience supporting junior youth clubs Mentoring from experienced professionals Students aged 16 and over, who complet…

  read more Mon, May 12th 2025 1:00 am by desc.gov.im

• Views sought on plans to modernise education laws

  “People are being asked to share their views on the latest plans to refresh and modernise the Isle of Man’s education laws. The Department of Education, Spo…”

• Annual overview sets direction for the future of school improvement

  “The first annual overview of the external validation process of schools and educational services in the Isle of Man has been published by the Department of…”

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