Balearics falling well short in meeting sustainable development goals
An important and troubling report; the conclusions won't come as a huge surprise.
Teachers advise parents not to let minors watch 'The Squid Game'
"We fear that the success of 'The Squid Game' could provoke possible episodes of violence.."
Significant rise in cyberbullying in Mallorca during the pandemic
According to teachers, 74.4% of bullying cases occur because of pressure from friends.
150 students sign up to study Islamic Religion in Mallorca
"There are students who have the right to study the subject of Islamic Religion and we are obliged to comply with the regulations.."
Functional skills
Functional skills.
Foreign students are exploring Mallorca through Erasmus +
"I encourage all students to participate in these programmes because they give them the opportunity to travel and see the world..”
Palma to get 4 new Nursery Schools
"The increase in nursery school places will help childrens' development and allow parents to get back to work.."
Back to school later in Mallorca?
"There will be no change unless there is a recommendation from the Health Ministry.."
Education
Debate over school hours continues
The General Secretary of the Catholic School claims students perform better with a split day.
Education
Should school hours be changed?
Several schools in Palma have already changed to continuous school days.
Education
Parents complain about class separation
The School says the class had to be split to meet the 20 pupils per classroom ratio.
Education
Emaya disinfecting school spaces
Emaya will disinfect the public spaces used by schools every day.
Education
First day back at school
Extra space has been made available for classrooms in Sports Centres, Libraries, Municipal Centres and old Schools and some public squares.
Health
Union calls for nurses in schools
SATSE says having nurses in schools is an investment in the long term health of students.
Education
Unions back calls to delay school term in Majorca
The College of Physicians has warned that "coronavirus is out of control" and that it would be dangerous to return to classrooms in this situation.
Education
Teachers "confused and bewildered" in Majorca
Teachers say unresolved issues are causing anxiety in the run up to the new school term.
Education
New term new rules
Face masks will be compulsory in classes for pupils aged six and over when the new term starts.
Education
Return to school will be staggered
It was widely thought that the new school term would start with scenario A, but it was switched to scenario B because of the continuing rise in coronavirus infections.
Comment
Mallorca’s English shame
How can a region so dependent on tourism fail its English language test?
Humphrey Carter19/11/2020 10:33