The Government of Bermuda proudly congratulates Dr. Rajeev Goonewardene, Ph.D, the Department of Education's Acting Education Officer for Science, on being recognised as a Top Performer in the United Arab Emirates Digital Educator Global Academy, where over 11,000 educators participated globally. Dr. Goonewardene's achievement was honoured during a Suhoor gathering, a cherished tradition of the holy month of Ramadan, hosted by H.E. Abdulla Nasser Lootah, UAE Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Sharing. The event brought together representatives of 32 countries participating in the UAE's Government Experience Exchange Programme (GEEP) in the spirit of collaboration and unity. Bermuda'...

The Minister of Education, Senator the Hon. Crystal Caesar, and the CedarBridge Academy Board of Governors have issued a statement today addressing the video about students fighting at the senior school.  "I have seen the video, and I am gravely concerned about the appalling behaviour of the students involved and the inaction of those who stood by without intervening. Incidents like these are not only alarming but entirely unacceptable. The Ministry maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward violence on our school campuses," said the Minister of Education, Senator Crystal Caesar. "I will work closely with the school to take swift and decisive action in addressing this matter, and we will utilise every measure available und...

The Minister of Education’s Debate Challenge 2025 concluded with resounding success on Sunday, 16 March, 2025, at the CedarBridge Academy Cafetorium. Young debaters captivated the audience by showcasing excellence and eloquence. Since October 2024,  34 talented young debaters have participated in the weekly training sessions. These students competed in the preliminary, quarter, and semi-final rounds, culminating in the finals on Sunday, 16 March 2025.  The grand final students in the 10-11 age group debated the motion “This House would ban social media”, while the 12-14 age group tackled the complex topic “This House believes that major tourist destinations should significantly limit the number of tour...

The Ministry of Education has announced the revised transition plans for Year 8 and M2 students for September 2025.  The Minister of Education, Senator, the Hon. Crystal Caesar, emphasised the collaborative nature of the decision-making process, stating that this follows her meeting on 28 January with the senior school leadership teams from CedarBridge Academy, The Berkeley Institute, and Sandys Secondary Middle School. This meeting was a crucial step in reviewing their progress and assessing their readiness for September 2025, and it was a testament to the collective commitment to the students' education. To highlight the scope of the work that the senior school teachers are engaged in, Minister Caesar stated, "The ...

Through their Signature Learning Program (SLP) courses, students at CedarBridge Academy are learning more than academics. Signature Learning Programs blend academics with real-world, project-based learning focused on technical and industry skills within and beyond school. Students from S1 and S3  Intro to Trades classes embarked on a unique and creative project. They joined the Textiles class to design and create custom toddler chairs for local preschools. The trades students applied their knowledge of plumbing systems, tools, and materials to construct the chair frames from PVC pipes, carefully measuring, cutting, and fitting the components to meet design specifications. The textile students taught their Trades classmates ho...

The application period for the Ministry of Education 2025 Scholarships and Awards is now open and will close on April 15, 2025. Acting Minister of Education Crystal Caesar stated, “We firmly believe that funding for post-secondary education should be allocated strategically and in alignment with our core values. Whether you are an aspiring student, a mature learner, or a dedicated teacher pursuing professional training, the Ministry is pleased to offer financial support to help you achieve your educational goals.”Minister Caesar also highlighted an expanded opportunity for students interested in studying within the Caribbean. “While we have always encouraged applications for the University of the West Indies (UWI) Sch...

JANUARY 19TH UPDATEThe Department of Education has issued an update regarding the recent international cybersecurity breach involving unauthorised access to the PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS) customer data.Commissioner of Education Kalmar Richards emphasised the seriousness of the situation and the Department's measures."PowerSchool has confirmed that the breach included data from some Bermuda Public Schools families and teachers. The data extracted were in the student and teacher tables. The compromised information primarily consists of parent and student contact details, such as names, students' date of birth, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses."Additionally, PowerSchool has informed clients t...

Good day, kindly see the link below for more information on the Bermuda Public School Registration for 2025-2026. https://www.gov.bm/articles/2025-2026-registration-bermuda-public-school-system 

Please click on the link below to read the Minister's statement on the Education Reform 3-to-2-Tier 2025-2026 Update.https://www.gov.bm/articles/3-2-tier-2025-2026-update 

On November 24, 2023, a Ministerial Statement on Education Reform was delivered."Please read the statement or click on the link to listen to it."