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Bermuda Heritage Month Gallery: Heritage Stations
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Bermuda Heritage Month Gallery: Heritage Stations

In the spirit of this year’s Heritage Month theme, “The Future is Now,” students engaged with hands-on stations exploring Bermuda’s evolving identity. From sustainable agriculture and clean energy to cultural cornerstones like the Gombey and island architecture, the afternoon sessions sparked curiosity about how heritage and innovation can shape a thriving future for Bermuda.

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Bermuda Heritage Month Gallery: Traditional Games
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Bermuda Heritage Month Gallery: Traditional Games

From marbles to box sledding and jump rope to can stilts, our morning was filled with the vibrant energy of Bermuda’s traditional childhood games. These playful stations not only sparked laughter and collaboration but offered a window into the creative, outdoor play of the past—reminding us that meaningful fun doesn’t require a screen.

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Bermuda Heritage Month: Mini-Marathon
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Bermuda Heritage Month: Mini-Marathon

Our CH and LP students raced from “St. George’s” to “Hamilton” in the Somersfield Bermuda Day Mini Marathon! With big smiles, fast feet & roaring support, they brought the island spirit to our field. Congrats to all our runners—you made it a day to remember!

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Culture Corner: The Origins of Heritage Month and Bermuda Day
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Culture Corner: The Origins of Heritage Month and Bermuda Day

The cultural tapestry of Bermuda blossomed through the inception of Heritage Month and Bermuda Day, born from the fervent desire to foster unity amidst social turmoil. In the wake of civil unrest during the 1960s and 1970s, the Pitt Report of 1978 illuminated the need for communal harmony and civic pride.

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Culture Corner: Honouring Contributions and Influential Women in Bermuda for Women’s History Month
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Culture Corner: Honouring Contributions and Influential Women in Bermuda for Women’s History Month

Discover the origins and significance of Women’s History Month, celebrated annually in March since 1978. Explore notable figures like Mary Prince, Dame Lois Browne-Evans, and Dame Flora Duffy, whose contributions continue to inspire and shape society. Join the movement to honour the past, empower the present, and advocate for a future of gender equality.

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