Topic: Department of Education Services (DES)
Music therapy can provide benefits at all life stages
Specialists from the Department of Education Services (DES) say that music therapy can provide “powerful benefits” to support people who have specific challenges or who are going through difficult life stages.
Government holds National Education Conference
The Department of Education Services in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Training hosted the National Education Conference 2026 at John Gray High School on 30 Jan. The conference convened public and private sector educators for a full day of professional learning under the theme 'Innovation, Inclusion, Impact'.
10-year-old Caymanian becomes youngest to pass regional exams
Caymanian Matthew Anderson, at just 10 years old, has become the youngest person in the Caribbean to pass the rigorous Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations.
Sir John A. Cumber Primary celebrates being ‘good’ by OES
Students, faculty and staff of Sir John A. Cumber Primary School recently celebrated receiving a 'good school' rating from the Office of Education Standards, with a special banner-unveiling ceremony held at the school’s campus on Wednesday.
Cayman could be data storage hub for Caribbean, expert says
Cayman could become a Caribbean-wide storage centre for sensitive information as the use of artificial intelligence continues to grow, a government adviser has said.
Mathematics still a weak spot for Cayman’s students
Fewer than two in five students at government secondary schools in Cayman last year reached the nationally expected standard for Key Stage 4, as underperformance in mathematics continued.
CIFEC to remain in temporary facility until next year
The Cayman Islands Further Education Centre will continue to operate in cramped, temporary facilities until next year, government confirmed Friday.
‘Guillotine’ spells championship for Siddharth Yedla
Siddharth Yedla, 9, a Year 5 student at Cayman Prep, got through 'guillotine' to win the 25th annual RBC Royal Bank Primary National Spelling Bee held Tuesday at the John Gray High School Performance Hall.
Asbestos discovery confirmed at CIFEC
Experts have confirmed the presence of asbestos at the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre, underlining the urgent need for a new premises for the Walkers Road school.
Two-thirds of primary school students falling short in reading, writing and maths
Students made some gains in their scores for the 2022-23 academic year compared to a previous education report but struggled in other areas.
George Town Primary School renamed after former principal Marie Martin
George Town Primary was officially renamed this week after one of Cayman's longest-serving school principals and the school's head for 22 years, Marie Martin.
Prospect Primary staffer under investigation for alleged misconduct with student
A Prospect Primary School staff member has been removed from duty following alleged misconduct towards a student, the Department of Education Services has said.
Jamaica pinpointed as source of ‘really widespread’ regional maths exam leak
An exam centre in Jamaica has been identified as the source of a leaked maths exam sat by secondary school students across the Caribbean earlier this week.
Student spellers create a buzz at local contests
Local students Alexis Bogle and Amrita Rajkumarsingh are Cayman's top primary and secondary school spellers after they won top prizes at the 23rd RBC Royal Bank Primary Spelling Bee and the 40th Lions Club of Grand Cayman Secondary Spelling Bee Championships, respectively last week.
