Topic: Lyneth Monteith
Cayman netball proves it can compete with the region’s best
The Cayman Islands national netball team has returned from the 5th Eastern Caribbean Central Bank International Netball Series in Grenada, having established themselves as a formidable contender on the regional stage.
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.
‘World class’ John Gray High School officially opens
A multi-million dollar 'state of the art' high school in George Town was officially opened this week to much fanfare and celebration – 15 years after construction began.
Cayman set for 2022 netball open championships in Europe
The Cayman Islands netball national team is set to compete at the 2022 Netball Europe Open Championships, which will take place in the Isle of Man on 12‑15 May.
Tardy exam results complicate Year 12 entry
Year 12 students will begin the 2020-21 school year before the results of their external exams, such as CXC examinations, become available, advised the Department of Education Services on Friday.
The conversation about masks at school
It's one of the most contentious topics for parents and educators alike as Cayman approaches the 2020/21 school year - mask requirements in schools.
Head of education takes new post at ministry
Changes in leadership have taken place at the Ministry of Education during January.
Cayman’s school system, at a glance
The Cayman Islands school system is a multidimensional assortment of government entities and private service providers, which together deliver primary and secondary education to more than 8,600 children in the country.
Cayman student test scores a mixed bag
There were a few highlights in the preliminary Year 6 and GCSE test scores announced on Thursday at the annual Educational Professionals Welcome, although the scores show Cayman students still struggling to rise to international standards.
Police investigate 10-year-old’s death
A 10-year-old girl died Tuesday morning following an accident at her family’s West Bay district home.
Test scores of Cayman students below U.K. average
Tests designed to measure student potential show Cayman government school students scoring 2 percent to 8 percent below the mean established by students in the United Kingdom.
Report: Continued problems at George Town Primary
Evaluators have determined that George Town Primary has done a poor job in addressing the shortcomings identified in a 2014-2015 inspection report.
EDITORIAL – East End parents put primary school in ‘time out’
While we don’t endorse their methods and means of dealing with this particular issue, we certainly applaud these parents for engaging actively, and yes, passionately, in the education of their children.
Ministry of Education announces two senior appointments
The Ministry of Education has appointed Lyneth Monteith as director of the Department of Education Services, and Cetonya Cacho has been named as deputy chief officer of education policy and planning.
School leaving ceremony celebrates achievement
The Sir John A. Cumber leaving ceremony for the 94 members of the school’s Year 6 class recognized the many and varied accomplishments of the students.
EDITORIAL – New leadership at John Gray: A matter of principal
The government's "official" announcement of one of the most significant developments in Cayman Islands education to occur in many months was delivered via a photo on Facebook, accompanied by a seven-word caption — including one spelling error.
