Topic: George Town Primary School
Crazy hat day at George Town Primary
George Town Primary School had a fun ‘Fancy Hat and Crazy Socks Day’ on Monday.
Children's arts festival begins
Children's arts festival begins.
Neglected dogs provide therapy for Cayman's youth
A pilot program to teach youngsters life skills through dog training is under way in Cayman’s schools.
Smart boards taking education to the future
The days of chalk and blackboards are long gone in the Cayman Islands as education officials embrace increasing use of technology in the classroom.
John Gray's 'recycled' tree wins prize
Students of John Gray High School have been awarded the prize for the best decorated tree at the Cayfest Red Sky at Night festival.
Stewart sparkles as John A. Cumber girls celebrate
The second round of the CUC Primary Football League playoffs concluded on Saturday with a number of extremely exciting games.
Student chapter elects three representatives to CBA
Three women have been elected to represent student members of the Caymanian Bar Association.
National Museum celebrates 24th anniversary
Goring Avenue came alive Wednesday with anniversary celebrations outside the Cayman Islands National Museum.
Students turn to photography in after-school program
George Town Primary students are getting a chance to show off their photography skills.
Primary school list loaded with cleaning supplies
When primary school students head back to school on Tuesday, their school bags will be packed with rolls of paper towels, Ziploc bags in various sizes, baby wipes, sanitizer and soaps.
‘Cocktails and Cabaret’ helps young aviators
The popular Broadway review returns to the Prospect Playhouse for four nights only.
New string music program for school
Aspiring young musicians received a boost from the Cayman Arts Festival, which donated $1,000 to the string music program at George Town Primary School.
Students warn against water pollution
Students complete a one-month educational project on water pollution.
National Gallery 'connects' on International Museum Day
A family-friendly art workshop, a scavenger hunt and other free art activities are scheduled Saturday at the National Gallery in connection with International Museum Day.
Oldies to turn back the clock
They may be Oldies on the court but the Department of Sports feels they are goodies.
Governor Kilpatrick honored as top lady on the court
Governor Helen Kilpatrick has a new title – patron of Cayman netball.
Donations for GT Primary school
George Town Primary School students will receive $8,000 in donations to help fund field trips, weekend maths clases and enhance participation in the performing arts.
Young authors to represent Cayman
Three primary school children have been chosen for a regional storybook competition.
Five spellers prove word perfect
Five primary school pubils have set a new record for the highest number of winners in one spell-off competition.
Water Authority supports after-school program
The Water Authority donated 1000 to George Town Primary Positive Intervention Now afterschool program.
Fifteen spellers compete for top spot
Fifiteen spellers will compete for top spot in Cayman 2013 National Spelling Bee finals on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Vision tests for students on the ‘Spot’
The Lions Club of Grand Cayman conduct eye screening in private and public schools across Grand Cayman.
Walkers Charity Day donates $100K plus
The Walkers Charity Day in the Cayman Islands allocated over CI$100,000 to 20 local charities and community causes
George Town Primary gets help from CUC
Caribbean Utilities donate thermal lunch kits to George Town Primary School
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.
Cousin’s new Cabaret show to benefit Zak Quappe fund
Cocktails & Cabaret, performed by Melanie Ebanks and friends, returns to Prospect Playhouse on 23 and 24 August, with all proceeds going to the Zak Quappe Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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.
Artwork sale to help school arts centre
Art lovers have until Friday, 21 June, to bid on three pieces of art up for grabs at A.L. Thompson's store in George Town.
Save our Youth Family Fun Day
A family fun day and football extravaganza is to take place for charity.
School registration under way
Registration for government schools is under way in the Cayman Islands.
‘Passing Through’ exhibit opens to the public at museum
An exhibit tracking migtatory birds is to open at the National Museum.
Consultants paid $40M over eight years
The Ministry of Education accounted for three-fourths of ministries' spending on consultants in recent years, thanks to major capital projects.
Plans made for hearty walk
Walking, jogging or running for 5km this month will help raise funds to buy lifesaving equipment for public schools in the Cayman Islands.
Vo-tech training on offer
There is enough variety in vocational and technical training opportunites in the government education system and the private sector for almost anyone to feel comfortable somewhere.
Sagicor adopts school
The Red Primary School is this year's beneficiary of Sagicor's Adopt-A-School programme.
Art auction for arts centre
Three pieces of original art on display at A. L. Thompson's will be auctioned to raise funds for George Town Primary's Performing Arts Centre.
Oratorical contest: Optimism abounds for Forbes
Student David Forbes to represent Cayman in Optimist Oratorical contest in Jamaica.
March is Children’s Literacy Month
March is Literacy Month in the Rotary Calendar and a host of programmes are taking place.
Trade school launches literacy programme
The Community Vocational Training Centre plans to run literacy classes to help students who lack basic reading and writing skills.
‘Tuke the Turtle’ teaches
Tuke the Specialist is a turtle that tells children about life under the sea.
Aaliyah and Hailee want U21 props
The Cayman Islands Netball Association wants to get the public more familiar with top junior talent.
Family Christian Concert coming up
A Family Christian Concert is being held in aid of the performing arts of George Town Primary.
Walkers Charity Day proves a success
In 2012 law firm Walkers has again supported several local charities with a particular focus on arts and educational opportunities for children and conservation programmes.
Lab, classroom, museum projects on tap for Sister Islands
The Sister Islands could see a new lab, school classroom and museum in the near future.
Training centre holds graduation
The Community Vocational Training Centre held its milestone first graduation ceremoney on 22 November.
Ref course starts
The Cayman Islands referees department is conducting a beginners referees course for all interested people.
New school building unveiled
Bodden Town Primary School is the latest primary school to receive a new school building.
Lights, camera, action for students
More than 35 students in Cayman are now armed with the knowledge to make their own video documentaries.
Youngsters benefit from additional positive intervention
With the new academic year comes a new year of positive intervention for youngsters attending the Positive Intervention Now programme, an after-school programme developed by the Education and Youth Committee of St George’s Anglican Church that caters for young people who attend George Town Primary School.
Fancy yourself as a video dude?
Budding young filmmakers can take advantage of a special workshop with skilled practicioners.
Event shows Miss Lassie’s work
Cayman National Foundations work to prserve Miss Lassie's house and paintings.
Primary officials will set goals
In keeping with their commitment to improving the level of the CUC Primary Football League, sponsors Caribbean Utilities Company and the PFL Committee teamed with the Cayman Islands Football Association to host the first-ever training course for PFL coaches, parents and volunteers.
UWC unveil plaque at primary school playground
United World College movent in the Cayman Isands unveil plaque in George Town Primary playground and to mark 50 years of the movement worldwide.
More refs wanted for kids
The Cayman Islands Referees Department is offering a Beginners Referee Course to certify referees to officiate youth football matches for the upcoming season.
Solo performer raises $1,500 for George Town Primary School
19 year old Melanie Ebanks raised $1500 for the new Centre for the Performing Arts at George Town Primary School through her one night only Cocktails and Cabaret performance last month
New school playground ready
The George Town Primary gets a new playground.
Grab a cocktail, watch a cabaret
19 year old Melanie Ebanks is putting on a show at the Prospect Playhouse to raise funds for the George Town Primary School's Performing Arts Centre.
Editorial for 07 August: Generating fear with tax
The talk of a direct tax in the Cayman Islands is spreading fear.
SOY Foundation honours students
The Save Our Youth Foundation doles at well deserved awards.
GT Primary gets its Olympic artwork published in magazine
George Town Primary school get Olympic artworks published in overseas magazine
More refs will storm the pitch
Cayman football now has more referees.
GT Primary gets arts centre
George Town Primary School will have a new centre for performing arts at the start of the new school year in September.
PIN youngsters reflect on a successful year
A year’s worth of positive intervention has come to an end for a small group of Cayman’s young people who have been attending the Positive Intervention Now or ‘PIN’ programme, led by volunteers and supported by corporate sponsors, such as PwC.
Referendum Day
Update 5.30pm: Voters participating in the referendum
breached the 8,000 turnout mark following a tally released at 5pm.
Where to vote for ‘One Man One Vote’
Find out where you will cast your ballot for the referendum.
Legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff coming to Grand Cayman
DJ Jazzy Jeff is coming to the Cayman Islands and he can't wait.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
Centre offers vocational training
The Community Vocational Training Centre is starting classes in electrical work, plumbing, welding, air-conditioning and other occupation-related fields.
Teenage inventor visits UCCI
Teen inventor and marine biology advocate, Nate Newman, gave an inspiring presentation to an audience whose ages ranged from six to over sixty at the University College of the Cayman Islands on Monday, June 25, 2012. The 17-year old discussed his involvement in Wild Goose Imaging and his non-profit organization Teens4Oceans.
GTPS erects donor wall to raise money for playground
George Town Primary School erects donor wall to raise money for a new playground and sports program at the school.
Voters lists posted
The voters list in effect for the 18 July referendum is now availalbe for inspection in both electronic and printed forms.
Students get certificates for cultural involvement
Grand Cayman primary school students learn about cultural heritage through Cayman Traditional Arts program.
