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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Health and social care bursary scheme opens
A health and social care bursary which has been running for more than 30 years has opened to new applications. Insurance Corporation, which runs the scheme, said it aimed to recognise the dedication of health and social care workers in Guernsey. It said the project deemed most beneficial to the Bailiwick community would be awarded £3,000, with £1,500 for a runner-up. The bursary champions a wide variety of projects tackling topics such as alcohol abuse, bereavement, elderly falls, eating disorders, mental health, diabetes, memory care, and midwifery, it said. Mark Marshall, managing director of Insurance Corporation, said: "For 34 years, we've been astounded by the quality and diversity of the projects submitted. "The knowledge and talent within HSC are incredible, and it's inspiring to see such innovative ideas from frontline workers." Michelle Steele, HR and PR executive, said: "We are incredibly proud of our long-standing contribution to the local community. "Each year we're impressed by the creativity and compassion that really shines through. "It's amazing to see these projects come to life and make a real difference in the Bailiwick - and in some cases, even further afield." More news stories for Guernsey Listen to the latest news for Guernsey Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Regulator ups fees due to 'mismanaged' insurers Further delays to Guernsey's patient record system Insurance Corporation - 2025 Health & Social Care Bursary
BBC News
05-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Guernsey: Health and social care bursary opens
A health and social care bursary which has been running for more than 30 years has opened to new applications. Insurance Corporation, which runs the scheme, said it aimed to recognise the dedication of health and social care workers in said the project deemed most beneficial to the Bailiwick community would be awarded £3,000, with £1,500 for a runner-up. The bursary champions a wide variety of projects tackling topics such as alcohol abuse, bereavement, elderly falls, eating disorders, mental health, diabetes, memory care, and midwifery, it said. 'Creativity and compassion' Mark Marshall, managing director of Insurance Corporation, said: "For 34 years, we've been astounded by the quality and diversity of the projects submitted. "The knowledge and talent within HSC are incredible, and it's inspiring to see such innovative ideas from frontline workers." Michelle Steele, HR and PR executive, said: "We are incredibly proud of our long-standing contribution to the local community. "Each year we're impressed by the creativity and compassion that really shines through."It's amazing to see these projects come to life and make a real difference in the Bailiwick - and in some cases, even further afield."
CTV News
26-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
LaSalle student wins $5,000 OMHA-Dairy Farmers of Ontario bursary
A LaSalle student has won a $5,000 Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA)-Dairy Farmers of Ontario bursary. Evan Odrcich, a student at St. Thomas of Villanova, was one of eight high school graduates chosen across Ontario for making a big impact within his school and in the community. The scholarship acknowledges hockey players, coaches, and referees within the OMHA and their grades and extra curricular activities. Odrcich is a member of his school's robotics team as the main driver, which made it to the World Championships in Houston, Texas last year. As the main driver, he is responsible for controlling the robot on the field. 'It's a very bust schedule, a huge commitment, Odrcich's father, Mark Odrcich, said. 'Most evenings and weekends, he's with his robotics team. They're designing, building, driving, and competing with their robotics.' During his time at Villanova, Odrcich competed in the University of Windsor's Science Olympiad, where he earned first place in physics and third overall. He also has more than 500 hours of community service and helps with Villanova's Sound and Tech club, where multiple theatre productions have been held. Odrcich's next steps will be to study engineering at Queen's University. 'Sometimes when I speak to him, I forget I'm talking to a Grade 12 student because his maturity belies his age,' said David Janisse, Odrcich's teacher. In his spare time outside of school, he is a skater with the LaSalle Skaters in the OMHA, recording no penalties in three years. Beyond that, he works as a referee. 'I think my perspective as an official helps me know how to avoid taking penalties and try and play a clean game,' said Odrcich. The $5,000 bursary will help towards Odrcich's post-secondary endeavours.
Irish Times
10-06-2025
- General
- Irish Times
Galway school offers €2,000 to new pupils to prevent loss of second teacher
A small Co Galway national school is offering a €2,000 bursary to families from outside the area in a bid to stop the loss of its second teacher. Scoil Naomh Pádraig, An Chloch Bhreac, located in a scenic gaeltacht area between loughs Corrib and Mask in north Connemara , is set to lose three of its seven pupils next September and, consequently, its second teacher. However, a fundraising initiative led by a parents' committee, with money also from the school, has raised €14,000 to share with seven families from outside the catchment area who choose to educate their children through Irish in a small school steeped in community and rural heritage. Parent and committee member Paddy Curran said the school needed 11 pupils to retain the second teacher now, so seven more enrolments are needed in September. READ MORE 'The irony is that there are lots of babies and toddlers in the area – about 14 who will start in the school in the next few years,' he said. He questioned 'what is the point then in losing a teacher' because of the Department of Education 's regulations only to have to apply for another one in a few years' time. Mr Curran, who attended the school in 1989 when there were 36 pupils, stressed that there is much optimism for the local population profile. It is 5km from the Co Galway village of Clonbur and nine from the Co Mayo village of Cong. 'During Covid and even afterwards families moved back here, which definitely was very positive for the school and community,' he said. He confirmed the campaign already has commitments from four families to send their children to the school but they urgently need three more. The €2,000 bursary will be paid to families in two instalments over two school years. Acting principal Linda Ní Dhroighneáin is very supportive of the campaign. She said a second teacher was 'critically important' for educational, social and practical reasons. 'It isn't just a luxury, it's a necessity for delivering equitable, effective and sustainable education. It strengthens academic outcomes, supports teacher wellbeing and fosters a more inclusive and dynamic learning environment,' she said. The school was established in an older building in the 1890s, with a new building opening in 1965. Smaller class sizes afford more individual attention and tailored learning, with strong teacher-student relationships, Ms Ní Dhroighneáin said. 'We are now providing an after-school service and plan to start a breakfast club next September 2025 too,' she added. Minister for Education Helen McEntee recently published an interim report on a research project, established in 2021, aimed at supporting small rural schools. The Minister said this project continued to trial new initiatives that would benefit small schools and help address challenges they face. One element of the project is 'to encourage small schools to cluster together in local groups, enabling them to collaborate and identify common challenges and trial innovative solutions'. The interim report says the State has a 'high number' of small schools with four teachers or fewer. It says there are nine schools with just one teacher, 490 with two teachers, 363 with three and 409 with four. These schools make up 39 per cent of all primary schools and educate just under 13 per cent of all students.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
New bursary for young entrepreneurs announced
WATCH: The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has provided a new bursary for young entrepreneurs which will be available for the next three years.
