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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Birmingham skateboarders hope to inspire future Olympians
A group of skateboarding enthusiasts are hoping a festival this weekend could uncover the Olympic skateboarders of the from Birmingham Skate Spaces (BSS), a community interest community (CIC), are taking part in the tenth B-Side Hip-Hop Festival on is the group's first appearance at the festival - but director Berni Good says it makes perfect sense."Skateboarding, and graffiti, and hip-hop, all kind of sit side by side with each other," she explained. Organised by the Birmingham Hippodrome and other creative groups, the festival includes graffiti classes, dance battles, basketball and music. The centrepiece of BSS' stand is a mini ramp, which has been built specially for the is modular, meaning it can be taken apart and set up elsewhere for future construction was funded by a grant from the governement's Shared Prosperity Fund and used as an opportunity to mentor 10 young people, who helped build it."So these young people who weren't necessarily in employment, education or training came along... and we equipped them with skills that they could then [use to] go out and seek employment," said Ms Good. BSS says on its website it aims to improve "the wellbeing, cultural prosperity and health of Birmingham by building outdoor and indoor skateparks".Ms Good said skateboarding was also effective at allowing young people to feel part of a community and giving them a safe space in which to skate part at Bournbrook - which two years ago was saved from closure - was built entirely by volunteers."When you put your blood, sweat and tears into something, you have more of a sense of ownership of it," said Ms Good. "You're learning the skill, but you are also owning and being part of a community." On Saturday, the mini ramp will be set up outside the Hippodrome, where coaches from Skateboard GB will be giving free lessons - with all equipment provided - before professional skateboarders put on a Good cites Bombette Martin - the first skateboarder to compete in the Olympics, and who grew up partly in Birmingham - as an example of what can be achieved by young people."It's all about inspiring people to get on the board, show them how to do it and give them the ability to participate in this wonderful sport - that is now in the Olympics," she said."There's no reason why we can't have some Brummies rocking up at the Olympics in the future." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The Bishop Strachan School Appoints Meagan Enticknap as Next Head of School
TORONTO, May 23, 2025 /CNW/ - The Board of Governors of The Bishop Strachan School is proud to announce the appointment of Meagan Enticknap as the next Head of School, effective July 2, 2026. Following a comprehensive international search informed by broad community input, Ms. Enticknap emerged as a passionate and proven leader, with a global perspective and deep insights on excellence in academics, and a commitment for advancing girls' education and leadership. Since joining The Bishop Strachan School as Deputy Head in 2024, Ms. Enticknap has already made a meaningful impact. From the connections she has formed with students to her data-driven, innovative thinking, she has demonstrated an authentic, student-centred approach to leadership. "My vision is for The Bishop Strachan School to continue excelling as a global innovator in education—where every girl feels seen, supported and empowered to lead," said Ms. Enticknap. "I am committed to nurturing bold ideas, honouring our beliefs and values, and shaping a future where girls lead with purpose, confidence and compassion." Ms. Enticknap brings a wealth of experience from both Canadian and international schools. Her previous roles include Deputy Head of School at Elmwood School (Ottawa), Director of Academics and Innovation at the United Nations International School in Hanoi, Course Facilitator at OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education), and Lead Educator for the International Baccalaureate Organization. Ms. Enticknap will succeed Dr. Angela Terpstra, who has served with distinction as Head of School since the fall of 2018 and announced her retirement earlier this year. We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Enticknap into this role as we continue to advance our mission of educating and empowering fearless female leaders for generations to come. To read the full announcement, please visit: About The Bishop Strachan School: The Bishop Strachan School (BSS) is Canada's leading independent JK-Grade 12 day and boarding school for girls based in Toronto. Through our challenging inquiry-based program, students learn core academic skills and learn to lead. Our campus includes STEAM-focused learning spaces, arts, design and state-of-the-art athletics facilities, including a turf field. For more than 150 years, BSS has fostered a sense of belonging, educating and inspiring students to be fearless leaders. SOURCE The Bishop Strachan School View original content to download multimedia:
Cision Canada
23-05-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
The Bishop Strachan School Appoints Meagan Enticknap as Next Head of School
TORONTO, May 23, 2025 /CNW/ - The Board of Governors of The Bishop Strachan School is proud to announce the appointment of Meagan Enticknap as the next Head of School, effective July 2, 2026. Following a comprehensive international search informed by broad community input, Ms. Enticknap emerged as a passionate and proven leader, with a global perspective and deep insights on excellence in academics, and a commitment for advancing girls' education and leadership. Since joining The Bishop Strachan School as Deputy Head in 2024, Ms. Enticknap has already made a meaningful impact. From the connections she has formed with students to her data-driven, innovative thinking, she has demonstrated an authentic, student-centred approach to leadership. "My vision is for The Bishop Strachan School to continue excelling as a global innovator in education—where every girl feels seen, supported and empowered to lead," said Ms. Enticknap. "I am committed to nurturing bold ideas, honouring our beliefs and values, and shaping a future where girls lead with purpose, confidence and compassion." Ms. Enticknap brings a wealth of experience from both Canadian and international schools. Her previous roles include Deputy Head of School at Elmwood School (Ottawa), Director of Academics and Innovation at the United Nations International School in Hanoi, Course Facilitator at OISE (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education), and Lead Educator for the International Baccalaureate Organization. Ms. Enticknap will succeed Dr. Angela Terpstra, who has served with distinction as Head of School since the fall of 2018 and announced her retirement earlier this year. We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Enticknap into this role as we continue to advance our mission of educating and empowering fearless female leaders for generations to come. To read the full announcement, please visit: The Bishop Strachan School (BSS) is Canada's leading independent JK-Grade 12 day and boarding school for girls based in Toronto. Through our challenging inquiry-based program, students learn core academic skills and learn to lead. Our campus includes STEAM-focused learning spaces, arts, design and state-of-the-art athletics facilities, including a turf field. For more than 150 years, BSS has fostered a sense of belonging, educating and inspiring students to be fearless leaders.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bangladesh Flight Clearance: AirSial cleared to fly to Bangladesh, reconnecting neighbours after years, ET Infra
Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. Bangladesh has granted approval to Pakistan's private airline, AirSial, to operate direct flights between the two countries, marking the second Pakistani carrier to receive such clearance this year. As per standard procedure, AirSial will now appoint a General Sales Agent (GSA) in Bangladesh and apply for flight slots accordingly, BSS news agency reported on Monday.'We gave clearance to AirSial to operate direct flights between Bangladesh and Pakistan,' Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Chairman Md Monjur Kabir Bhuiyan was quoted as saying by a private airline based in Sialkot, Pakistan, operates a fleet of six February, CAAB approved Pakistan's low-cost airline, Fly Jinnah , to operate direct flights on the Karachi-Dhaka route, resuming air connectivity between the two countries after nearly a officials, the report said AirSial will not only connect Bangladesh and Pakistan, but will also offer Bangladeshi passengers transit options to various international destinations, especially to middle eastern last Pakistani airline to fly direct routes to Bangladesh was the national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which ceased operations on the route in 2018 due to low booking rates and financial losses, according to bdnews24 news High Commissioner to Pakistan, Md Iqbal Hussain, has earlier said that if approved, AirSial might commence flights to Dhaka within two months.
TECHx
19-05-2025
- Business
- TECHx
Ericsson, Zain Jordan Partner for Digital Transformation
Home » Smart Sectors » Telecom » Ericsson, Zain Jordan Partner for Digital Transformation Ericsson and Zain Jordan have announced a new partnership to modernize Zain Jordan's Business Support Systems (BSS) architecture. The digital transformation initiative is part of Zain Jordan's ongoing efforts to enhance digital services, improve customer experiences, and boost operational agility. According to both companies, the strategic project will transition Zain Jordan's converged BSS to a cloud-native model. This move is expected to drive innovation, optimize costs, and accelerate the company's digital transformation journey. Ericsson, listed on NASDAQ as ERIC, revealed it will upgrade Zain Jordan's current implementation of Ericsson Charging to the latest software version. The update will include new features and capabilities, all hosted on the Ericsson Cloud Native Infrastructure Solution. This digital shift will support Zain Jordan's adoption of a catalog-based business model. It will also enhance the prepaid customer service experience through more personalized offerings. Additionally, the transformation is expected to improve: Time to market and service agility Operational flexibility and 5G monetization Wisam Abu Hashhash, Technology and Digital Innovation Director at Zain Jordan, said the investment reflects the company's commitment to delivering innovative services and an exceptional customer journey. He added that by digitalizing the prepaid customer service experience using Ericsson's monetization and core commerce portfolio, Zain Jordan is adopting a more agile and customer-centric approach. Kevin Murphy, Vice President and Head of Ericsson North Middle East and Africa, reported that this cloud-native transformation would enhance customer experiences, improve agility, and open up new opportunities in the digital economy. He noted that Zain Jordan's evolving service offerings will benefit from streamlined operations and improved connectivity. The partnership reinforces Jordan's national digital transformation goals and supports the country's growing role in the regional telecom sector.
