Yearly Archives: 2012

Paupers’ Supper

Posted on April 24, 2012 by admin

Is it possible to have an enjoyable 3 course meal for only £2/head?  Come and find out!  This new kind of fund raiser charges £7/head for a three course meal but the host(ess) is only allowed to use £2/person, with … Continue reading →

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In Transition

Posted on April 23, 2012 by admin

Following the showing of the film In Transition 2 10 days ago, it was decided to meet again this Friday, 27th April, in the Java Lounge at 1930.  This is to give the opportunity to get to know each other … Continue reading →

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Funding for 2012-13

Posted on April 12, 2012 by admin

We were disappointed to learn that our Service Level Agreement with the Department of Education and Children will cease at the end of this academic year.  As work with schools is our main focus, this leaves us with the need to … Continue reading →

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Last Film of the Season

Posted on April 12, 2012 by admin

Friday night, 13th April, sees the last of our season of films at Java Lounge, 1930.  We will be showing In Transition 2 which is an inspirational immersion in the Transition movement, gathering stories from around the world of ordinary … Continue reading →

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One World Charity Challenge

Posted on April 12, 2012 by admin

Since September 18 groups of sixth form students have been working hard on this challenge.  First they had to select a Manx charity that works overseas, or an overseas charity that has received funding from our Overseas Aid Committee.  Then … Continue reading →

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Fair Trade Fortnight

Posted on April 12, 2012 by admin

We were delighted to welcome Massatoma Mounkoro from Mali.  He represents cotton farmers who are part of a large Fairtrade Co-operative.  Business people, farmers, MHKs, and Schools all had a chance to learn from him. We will be meeting soon to … Continue reading →

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Would you like to teach in Chembakolli?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by admin

Action Aid is offering a 9 month placement in an Indian village studied by many children in the UK and the Isle of Man.  It is a voluntary position but travel expenses, accommodation and a local wage will be covered, and … Continue reading →

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Stamp Collecting

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin

Today four Eco Warriers from the Peel Clothworkers’ Primary School came in to hand over the stamps they have been collecting for the Leprosy Mission. Derek Hartley is currently on the Island and will be taking all the stamps which … Continue reading →

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UN Graduate Study Programme

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

 Each Year one post graduate student from the Isle of Man has the opportunity to take part in the UN Graduate Study Programme.  This is a two-week summer school held at the UN’s European headquarters in Geneva. It aims to deepen understanding of the concerns … Continue reading →

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Global Poverty Ambassador

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

Kristina Crawford, Assistant to the Head of Sixth Form at St Ninian’s High School, has just been appointed as a Global Poverty Ambassador.  She was whisked down to London last week to meet Bill Gates and learn more about her … Continue reading →

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