Schools & Education Headlines

May 28th, 2008 | Current Issue

New business programs to start soon
Two universities to offer new degrees this fall

Eighth graders traffic in awareness
ISP students raise money to end social injustices

Helping to keep the memories alive
Program looks to better educate kids on WWII horrors

Fun times around the Czech Republic
Summer camps and classes to keep kids busy

BRIEFS enlarge WONDERLAND Riverside held its primary-school production, Wonderland at the Prague Municipal Library May 16. Around 180 students, aged 4 to 11, participated in the production, which was directed by Laura Lyle, a year-three teacher. enlarge The show included short dances and acts from each grade level. The main character, Alice, was played by Bella Wilkinson. Other characters were portrayed by Eleanor Wilson, Remi Clarke, Anna Zvagulis, Zachary Carter, Ladislav Charouz and Caroline Dew. The school was also celebrating its recent accreditation with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Council of British International Schools. enlarge     enlarge A NEW OPENING The Prague British School officially opened is new primary school in Prague 6 April 17. enlarge The campus was officially opened by Linda Duffield, ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Czech Republic. Prague Mayor Pavel Bém was also at the opening. For the past nine years, the school has been located in Bubeneč. enlarge The search for new, more spacious facilities was a long one that ended last summer when the Vlastina site became available. After several months of reconstruction, the doors were opened Feb. 11.