Max Power Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 11 minutes ago, TheTeapot said: Castle Rushen is awful. Parts of the building are in a shocking state. Investment was desperately needed years ago. Well, that's a serious maintenance issue, that should be rectifiable? To be fair, I heard that when this was first proposed a survey was carried out on the school and it was determined that there was nothing seriously wrong which couldn't be put right, and that the facilities were fine? That is probably why this has been kicked down the road for so long and an unwillingness to rectify the faults has developed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizo Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 2 hours ago, TheTeapot said: Castle Rushen is awful. Parts of the building are in a shocking state. Investment was desperately needed years ago. Not according to a taxi driver who’s never entered the building. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holte End Posted December 23, 2023 Author Share Posted December 23, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Zarley said: Are you suggesting that if the CR school project is rushed through, it will start another pandemic? The Liverpool landing stage started the pandemic, I thought it was a laboratory in Wuhan. I think the Speaker should stick to his Manx radio cameo's, https://www.facebook.com/ManxRadio/videos/888547946111902 Edited December 23, 2023 by Holte End Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 All the secondary schools with the exception of QE2 , bemahague (St Ninians 2) need major investment or replacement if we cant invest in our children's education or future , the isle of man is quickly becoming a backwater , 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred the shred Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 I went to Ballakermeen over 70 years ago and went back recently to a concert and could not believe how little it had changed, obviously it has had remedial work done but it just looked the same to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 40 minutes ago, Fred the shred said: I went to Ballakermeen over 70 years ago and went back recently to a concert and could not believe how little it had changed, obviously it has had remedial work done but it just looked the same to me. it has had major changes ,since you were there over twice as many students there now as in your day , average 1700 , no dentists , school nurse /Doctor , no engineering metalwork , no woodwork , very little domestic science ,students having to carry everything around with them , poor attendance and behaviour , incidents of drugs and bullying , poor discipline and many students suffering from obesity , when you were there children were given malt and free milk to supplement their poor diet , you have to ask are we preparing young people with the right skills for a 55 years working life ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 6 hours ago, Gizo said: Not according to a taxi driver who’s never entered the building. If you're referring to me, I've never driven a Taxi and get your facts right, I stated right away that I'd never been in the place, other than the changing rooms for a rugby match. What I have stated is on good authority, from two people who would know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Omobono said: All the secondary schools with the exception of QE2 , bemahague (St Ninians 2) need major investment or replacement if we cant invest in our children's education or future , the isle of man is quickly becoming a backwater , They certainly need to knock King Williams College down by your logic then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 I don't class private funded schools in the same way as state funded schools , its an iconic building the oldest school on the isle of Man and has a good reputation , but they get results ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 14 minutes ago, Max Power said: If you're referring to me, I've never driven a Taxi and get your facts right, I stated right away that I'd never been in the place, other than the changing rooms for a rugby match. What I have stated is on good authority, from two people who would know. Having been on the sauce all afternoon, he’s probably asleep by now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 He needs to be re-elected, its 500 votes. No-brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizo Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 24 minutes ago, Passing Time said: Having been on the sauce all afternoon, he’s probably asleep by now Wtf you on about Downer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizo Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 40 minutes ago, Max Power said: If you're referring to me, I've never driven a Taxi and get your facts right, I stated right away that I'd never been in the place, other than the changing rooms for a rugby match. What I have stated is on good authority, from two people who would know. Well of course I am. Try speaking to some students, teachers, headmaster, MHKs, but some half wit taxi driver knows the lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Gizo said: Well of course I am. Try speaking to some students, teachers, headmaster, MHKs, but some half wit taxi driver knows the lot. What gives you the impression that I drive a taxi? I may be a half wit, granted, but you seem to have me confused with someone who actually does drive a taxi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) In respect of schools in the South, I note the Buchan is moving to King Bills and the site will be sold (letter to parents). The letter is of course bullshit and merely reflects the economic reality of the situation. I wonder what is to become of the Buchan site and how many houses they can squeeze on it. Basically the relocate IOM strategy realistically is, Health Service is struggling, Schools are struggling for development cash, even private ones. Swimming pools are underfunded feel free to add more woes ! And in the meantime some politicos priorities appear to be the xxxxxxx horse trams ! FFS Edited January 11 by asitis 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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