CSBS News
news from the dept. of education services
How to Care for Your One to One Device
Students please watch this short video explaining how to properly care for your one-to-one device provided by the Ministry of Educations ICT Team.
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DES Showcases NCFA Gold Medalists at Final Concert
Cayman Islands, 12 April 2023.
On 27 and 28 March, National Children's Festival of the Arts (NCFA) gold medalists from 15 schools across Grand Cayman entertained audiences during two final concerts at the John Gray High School Performing Arts Hall to showcase their winning song, dance, speech and instrumental performances.
Department of Education Services (DES) Director Mr. Mark Ray was...read more ❯
Masahiro Takeda is the 2023 Young Musician of the Year
On Wednesday evening (April 24, 2023), Masahiro Takeda, a 15-year-old cellist from Cayman International School, was named the Butterfield Young Musician of the Year from among eight top instrumentalists in the 2023 National Children's Festival of the Arts (NCFA) preliminary competition. Pianist Johann Uy, from St. Ignatius Catholic School, was the runner-up. The competition was held at the...read more ❯
Nursery to Open in East End; Registration Begins in July
The Ministry of Education (MOE) and Department of Education Services (DES) are pleased to announce that a nursery will open at the East End Primary School at the start of the 2023/2024 academic year.
The nursery will serve Caymanian children who live in the East End and North Side Catchment areas.
To be eligible for enrollment, children must turn three by 1 September of the year in...read more ❯
Clifton Hunter Wins 2023 Inter-Secondary Schools Sports
After three days of intense competition at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex, Clifton Hunter High School emerged as the 2023 Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Champions on Friday (24 March).Outstanding performances from divisional champions Gabrielle Cooke (Under-13 and Victrix Ludorum) and Rahnia Beach (Under-17) aided the team in amassing 1,100 points to defeat five-time defending champions John...read more ❯
New John Gray High School Officially Opens
The New John Gray High School (JGHS) officially opened on Monday, 20 March, with a formal ceremony in the gymnasium.Ministry of Education (MOE) Acting Chief Officer Lyneth Monteith welcomed the guests, saying, “The new facility will undoubtedly provide students with a state-of-the-art learning environment that will inspire and challenge them to reach their full potential.”During the...read more ❯
Prospect Primary School (PPS) Declared 2023 Inter-Primary Sports Champion
Prospect Primary School was named Inter-Primary School Sports Champion on Friday (17 March) afternoon after amassing 416.33 points at the three-day athletic meet held by the Department of Education Services (DES) in partnership with the Department of Sports (DOS) at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.Defending champion Red Bay Primary School (RBPS) scored 362.50 to place second, while Joanna Clarke...read more ❯
Student registration set to begin in March
The Department of Education Services (DES) announces an early start to standard registration for the 2023/2024 academic year."We will commence registration for the upcoming academic year on 1 March instead of our usual 1 April start date this year to provide families with placement confirmation prior to the summer break, giving them ample time to prepare for the new school year", DES Director,...read more ❯
COVID-19 Guidance Updated
Newly updated guidance has been issued by the Department of Education Services. Please see the link below to download and review.
COVID-19 Guidance for Educational Institutions - Revised August 2022
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Public Notice - Remote Learning
Remote learning will commence on Monday 4th October for all yearn 9WJ students from John Gray High School and Year 3 Oxilly and Year 5 Lalor students from Prospect Primary School as these students are required by Public Health to isolate following the confirmation of additional positive COVID-19 cases within these classes.read more ❯
