Topic: Clifton Hunter High School
Early entry school exam success for gifted students
A growing number of gifted high school students in the Cayman Islands, including some as young as 13, are being fast tracked through GCSE and CXC exams.
SOY got a kick out of TV star’s appearance
The Save Our Youth Foundation held its 10th annual Football Extravaganza/Family Fun Day on Saturday, once again offering Cayman’s youngsters a great event for friendly competition and positive messages.
Students shine in overseas poster competition
Two Cayman Islands students won prizes in a recent poster competition sponsored by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association.
Cayman is ‘proud’ of Lopez-Francis
Loshana Lopez-Francis, 16, is the recipient of the third round of the Proud of Them nominations.
Self-interest, ‘social responsibility’ and the Civil Service
Government’s "social responsibility" is to the collective population of the Cayman Islands - and particularly to the most disadvantaged Caymanians who are unable to function in greater society.
John Gray boys shoot for Jamrock
John Gray High School is taking a second shot at regional glory.
NS emergency response team reports hazards, assets
A survey of North Side residents shows that fewer than 5 percent of families in the district have a disaster plan in place, according to the neighborhood emergency response team.
Cayman education: A new year with new hopes
We hope all of Cayman's students are afforded the opportunity for unlimited and unimpeded success. Their future, and Cayman's future, depend on it.
New teachers experience Cayman culture
Newly appointed teachers are given a cultural tour by representatives of the Tourism and Education departments.
Teen disability awareness program wraps up
A new Stay-Focused initiative launched to raise awareness of teens with disabilities in Cayman came to close this week
Interns dive in to raise awareness
Stay Focused has brought on two local interns to get their scuba certifications alongside a group of teens with disabilities, in an effort to raise awareness of disabilities in the Cayman Islands.
Students expose gaps in public transport system
A lack of public transportation is preventing teens from participating in after-school programs, according to a 2013-2014 report conducted by the Cayman Islands Youth Assembly.
John Gray leads list for suspensions
Authorities at John Gray High School have handed out more than three times as many suspensions to students with behavior issues as have their counterparts at Clifton Hunter in the past four academic years.
Clifton Hunter cost $6 million to ‘fix’
In its first year of operation, Grand Cayman’s Clifton Hunter High School incurred some $6 million in repair costs and another $2.4 million in operational expenses.
The unaffordable lessons of Clifton Hunter
From the outset, the high schools project was ill-conceived, ill-constructed and break-the-bank unaffordable for Cayman.
Moment to remember for Clifton Hunter graduates
Students at Clifton Hunter High School celebrated their graduation in style in a fun-filled student-led ceremony.
Cayman schools: Elevate the education debate
Cayman needs more voices in the education debate, more government transparency and more accountability for everyone involved in the school system.
Steel pannist wins Young Musician award
Sixteen-year-old Ethan Whittaker has been honored as Butterfield Young Musician of the Year 2014 for his performance on steel pan.
Education 101: Address disciplinary issues first
In the overall context of the country's education failings, Minister Rivers's recent comments on government's plans are dismaying, disappointing and disturbing.
Final 13 vie for ‘Young Musician of the Year’
The 'Butterfield Young Musicians of the Year' competition is once again upon us, with 13 young hopefuls vying to take home the crown for 2014.
Child sexual abuse ‘under-reported’
Official statistics of the number of children in the Cayman Islands who are victims of sexual abuse merely scratch the surface, according to a Red Cross campaign highlighting the issue.
Abbott circuits faster than rivals
Steve Abbott won the second of the May Classics cycle races, the Cost U Less Circuit, to add to his third place the week before in the time trials.
The shameful treatment of our mentally ill
A number of questions arise from recent events surrounding a mentally ill woman arrested and put into Fairbanks prison.
Inter-school rivalry makes waves
The push to heighten school sports in the Cayman Islands recently shifted to the pool.
Williams spiked plenty of interest
Noel Williams has just become the former president of the Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation after 10 years at the helm and leaves the sport in a far healthier state than he found it.
Promoting a higher standard in education
We welcome new ICCI president David Marshall to Cayman, and we especially welcome his comments on education.
Policy: Access to services biggest challenge for disabled
Cayman's comprehensive disability policy will require significant funding and a societal attitude change.
Students challenged to speak up
The Optimist Club of George Town will host its next oratorical contest on Saturday.
Sabbatini serves up positive grade for Cayman spikers
One of Brazil’s top volleyball minds has positive impressions of Cayman’s abilities.
Coach teaches Brazilian way
As the Cayman Islands brace for another regional showcase, volleyball development is in greater focus.
Trust, government on collision course
Plans for a ten mile extension to the East West Arterial Highway could run into a roadblock in the form of a statute that provides an additional layer of legal protection to National Trust land.
Cayman asked to assist neighbors
As the Cayman Islands prepares for a summer youth basketball tournament, facilities have re-emerged as an issue.
More millions for the Turtle Farm
Every cent the government spends on the Cayman Turtle Farm could have been spent on something useful, like police cars or roads.
Wahoo sink teeth into KPMG crown
John Gray High School sport Cayman’s top youth basketball teams.
Students find career days eye-opening
Local high school students have been holding their career days this week.
C4C breaks down Gov't breakdown
Government's revenues approach two-thirds of a billion dollars. Why, then, does it consistently fail to provide 'essential' government services?
Rotary Sunrise supports meals for school kids
Sunrsie Rotary has donated $5,000 to Clifton Hunter High School meals program.
Students get a kick start on job interviews
When Clifton Hunter graduates turn up for their first job interviews after leaving school or college, they’ll already have some experience under their belts in being face-to-face with potential employers.
Welly’s prep for title defense
Welly’s Cool Spot will soon storm the court for more glory.
Cruising toward public/private partnerships
Cayman should approach cruise berthing negotiations with its eyes wide open.
Bill seeks more child protection at schools
Plans to protect children in local schools from criminal offenders are "a matter of priority", the government says.
Corbin coasts home in a ‘Breeze’
Short distance road races are getting more popular every year and one that has become a firm favorite on the sporting calendar did not disappoint.
Students give back to community
Leos Alpha Club donates gift baskets to seniors island-wide.
Breeze run again
Runners of all abilities will turn out for another short run this weekend - and also raise money for worthy causes as well.
Lawmakers approve $549M spending plan
Disputes over why Caymanians weren’t hired for various government jobs dominated a two-week debate over the government’s $549 million spending plan for 2013/14, which was formally approved Wednesday.
Shepheard goes east to pool skills
Parents of sporty kids in the east of the Cayman Islands now have a closer option if they want to introduce their little ones to swimming.
First general assembly held at new school
The Clifton Hunter High School held its general assembly for the first time since opening its doors last year.
Breeze run always goes down a storm
Elite runners, casual ones and parents with strollers all get a chance for another short workout and to help two charities in the process next month.
$100M surplus projected in gov’t budget
The new government budget posts an ambitious plan for an operating budget surplus.
Brac student chosen new tourism ambassador
Cayman Brac’s Anitha Velusamy is Cayman's new teenage Tourism Ambassador.
LA reviews unapproved spending
Unapproved government spending dating back four years is up for review at the Legislative Assembly.
Golden Apple nominations open
Nominations are now being accepted for the Chamber of Commerce Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching and the Lifetime Achievement in Education Award.
Students head back to schools next week
The Ministry of Education and the Departmetn of Education Services releases dates for new and returning students to government schools for 2013/2014 academic year.
Apple Awards back on table
The Cayman Islands Chamber has re-introduced the Golden Apple Awards in partnership with the Ministry of Education.
Millions spent on Clifton Hunter sports
Gov't can't provide precise figures, but the cost for sports facilities at the new high school ran into the millions of dollars.
New computers for students, teachers
Cayman Islands’ schools are getting a massive technology upgrade with plans announced to purchase more than 600 new computers and 180 monitors for teachers and students.
Watler nabs ‘Proud’ award recognition
Success is rarely easy. Just ask 19-year-old Brian Watler Jr. a talented young man who found great joy in following his dream of working in the arts.
‘Exceptional’ gov’t expenses weren’t OK’d by legislators
Some exceptional government expenses go unapproved by Legislative Assembly.
Students learn responsibility and consequences
Youth ACT teaches students responsibility in the Cayman Islands.
Aysha Ricketts wins Father’s Day essay competition
Aysha Ricketts won the top prize of an iPad Mini for her Father's Day essay competition submission.
Cars broken into at graduation
Graduation night is marred for some local high school students.
CTA takes heritage to school
High school students learn more about heritage.
New buildings resist hurricanes
New buildings are specifically designed to withstand hurricanes.
Top shooters net many trophies
Some of Cayman’s best netball players recently got their props.
Justin honours legendary mum
Justin Pierre is a name synonymous with football but not to be forgotten is his connection to netball.
Farewell, Madam Speaker
The Cayman Islands bids farewell to Madam Speaker Edna Moyle.
State funeral for former speaker
For the first time in Cayman, a lying-in-state will be held at the Legislative Assembly for the late Edna Moyle, former Speaker of the House.
School registration under way
Registration for government schools is under way in the Cayman Islands.
Poets gather for special event
A special poetry event is to bring together Cayman's finest performers and writers.
Schools will close for the election
Government schools will be closed on 21 and 22 May for the general elections.
East End candidates target jobs, economy
candidates have targeted unemployment and economic opportunity as the key areas to be addressed.
Errington Webster, Bodden Town independent
The five most important election issues in Bodden Town district, according to independent candidate Errington Webster.
