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Education expert urges Jersey’s next States Assembly to prioritise SEND crisis

Sue Fitzgerald — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:20:18 +0000

A Jersey education specialist is calling on the Island’s States Members to make reform of Jersey’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system an immediate post-election priority. Mr Peter Fekete (pictured), former Head of Sixth Form at Victoria College and director of Black’s Academy, has published a new policy paper examining growing pressures within Jersey’s […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 1 June 2026 at 08:20 GMT.

Guernsey Sixth Form students develop sports drink startup

Sue Fitzgerald — Tue, 26 May 2026 08:30:59 +0000

Two Guernsey Sixth Form Centre students are preparing to launch a new sports drink brand after spending the past year developing the business alongside their A-Level studies. Seventeen-year-olds Henry and Callum, who are currently studying Business Studies alongside subjects including PE, Maths and Sociology, have created ChargePlus, a sports energy and protein drink aimed at […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 26 May 2026 at 08:30 GMT.

Jersey primary school receives prestigious UNICEF UK gold award

Tim Bullock — Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Jersey’s FCJ School has been awarded a reaccreditation of Gold by UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme for the second consecutive time. UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation working for children and their rights. The Rights Respecting Schools Award is granted to schools that show commitment to promoting and realising children’s rights and encouraging adults, […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 20 May 2026 at 08:00 GMT.

Sixth form students use ‘Brick’ to support focus and digital wellbeing

Tim Bullock — Tue, 19 May 2026 08:30:09 +0000

Sixth Form students at Guernsey’s Ladies’ College have been using the ‘Brick’ as part of an initiative to support focused learning and healthier digital habits. The Brick is a small app-blocking device that restricts access to selected apps, including social media. Once activated, access can only be restored by tapping the phone against the device, […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 19 May 2026 at 08:30 GMT.

Young writing talent celebrated at WriteStuff Awards after record entries

Sue Fitzgerald — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:20:41 +0000

Young writers from across the island were celebrated at this year’s WriteStuff Awards last week following a record year of entries to the short story competition, with 1,566 submissions from 28 local schools. Organised as part of the Guernsey Literary Festival, WriteStuff invites children and young people to create an original 300-word story around a […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 11 May 2026 at 08:20 GMT.

Highlands College appoints new Principal

Sue Fitzgerald — Thu, 07 May 2026 08:30:47 +0000

Highlands College has announced the appointment of Lance Chatfield as its new Principal. Lance (pictured) brings more than two decades of experience in education, alongside a strong background in industry and business leadership. Originally trained as an electrical engineer, he transitioned into education 21 years ago and later completed an Executive MBA. His career reflects […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 7 May 2026 at 08:30 GMT.

Melrose students ‘go all in’ for National Year of Reading initiative

Sue Fitzgerald — Wed, 06 May 2026 08:30:16 +0000

Middle Prep students at Melrose took part in a Celebration of Learning Assembly last week, celebrating reading and the pupils’ enjoyment of books. The assembly included recitals and singing, with students sharing some of their favourite books. The event was part of Melrose’s participation in the ‘Go All In’ National Year of Reading initiative, which […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 6 May 2026 at 08:30 GMT.

Mourant supports schools snorkel trail education programme in Jersey for another year

Sue Fitzgerald — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:40:34 +0000

Mourant has renewed its sponsorship of Blue Marine Foundation’s schools snorkel trail education programme in Jersey for a further year. The continued sponsorship builds on over five years of collaboration between Mourant and the marine conservation non-profit. Delivered annually to pupils in Years 5 and 6, Blue Marine’s education programme combines classroom learning with pool-based […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 24 April 2026 at 08:40 GMT.

Walkers Business Summer School returns to Jersey and Guernsey

Sue Fitzgerald — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:20:03 +0000

This summer, Walkers will again deliver its free Business Summer School in Jersey and Guernsey. The Summer School offers students aged 16 and over an opportunity to experience the world of business, finance, entrepreneurship and law in a practical, hands-on setting. The Business Summer School has been delivered to more than 450 students to date […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 14 April 2026 at 08:20 GMT.

Elizabeth College Junior School and Les Beaucamps shine at Guernsey de Putron Challenge

Sue Fitzgerald — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:40:05 +0000

The Guernsey edition of the de Putron Challenge took place on Tuesday at Beau Sejour. This is the first of the two single island competitions, where Year Six and Year Eight students from Guernsey schools compete against each other. The winners from this event get the chance to go head-to-head in the inter-island competition against […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 6 March 2026 at 09:40 GMT.