Topic: DES Director Mark Ray
New Government High School Scholars recognised
Three young Caymanians have joined a growing list of 'Government High School Scholars' recognised by the Ministry of Education.
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.
New CIFEC plan splits classes between two sites
Education officials have announced a temporary solution for Cayman Islands Further Education Centre students which will see classes divided between two locations and a shift teaching system starting 16 Sept.
Pay increases for principals, deputies and assistant teachers
Principals, deputy principals and assistant teachers at Cayman's public schools are finally getting the pay rises they have been repeatedly promised.
End-of-term school days lengthened to make up shortfall
Students and parents will have to start their Easter holiday slightly later as the end-of-term half-day has been changed to a full day.
Record number of athletes hit the track for Inter-Primary meet
The 2024 Inter-Primary Track and Field Championships featured 22 schools and around 900 athletes, making the meet the biggest ever held since its inception over 20 years ago.
Clifton Hunter to reopen after ‘major leak’ in AC system
Clifton Hunter High School will resume classes on Tuesday after repairs to a major leak in the underground pipes carrying chilled water to the air-conditioning system were completed on Monday.
Parents upset after alleged teachers’ fight in front of students
An alleged altercation between two male teachers at the Joanna Clarke Primary School on Wednesday is now under police investigation, the RCIPS has confirmed.
John Gray to roll out campaign to address bullying
John Gray High School administrators are set to roll out a social media campaign as part of an action plan to address bullying at the George Town school, following last week's incident involving students.
New Swim Free programme bringing a pool to schools
The Flowers family's love of the sea is well-known having hosted the Cayman Islands' signature swimming event - Flowers Sea Swim for more than three decades and now they are taking that passion for the ocean to local schools through an innovative initiative.
