Every year, on the day of the last exam, everyone gathers in the school hall to celebrate together the end of the scholastic year.  This year this celebration was different from previous years since it was dedicated to 13 members of staff who shall be terminating their work at our school.  One of these staff members is the present headmaster who shall be retiring after his continuous service of 45 years to St Michael School.

At the end of this celebration the headmaster urged the students to make good use of the summer holidays ahead.  He encouraged them to find time to learn and read during these holidays.  He also thanked all the members of staff for their dedicated work at school and he thanked the students for their commitment in their studies.  After everyone gathered in the school ground to enjoy the fresh granita offered each year at the end of the scholastic year.

We wish everyone restful and happy holidays.

On Tuesday 4^th June, we celebrated the graduation of our Year 11 students who terminated their secondary course at our school.  It was a special evening and students, parents and staff members gathered in the school hall for a programme organised specifically for this occasion.  The evening kicked off by a moment of prayer.  Soon after,  two students read excerpts from Abraham Lincoln’s letter to his son’s teacher.  The evening continued with music pieces by the students, sharing of experiences and a speech by the Director and the Headmaster.  The certificates were then awarded, and memories were renewed by watching several photos taken during these last five years.

The celebration continued in the school garden which was decorated for the occasion.  The atmosphere was very pleasant with music playing and good food served.

We would like to thank all those who had a role to help these youths in their education.  We would also like to thank the members of staff who worked together to prepare for this celebration.  Another praise goes to the parents of these students for co-operating with us for the best of their children.  We congratulate these students and wish them all the best for their future.

 

On Wednesday, 29th May at school we awarded several students who took part in various school activities – drama, chess, sports day, football leagues and other competitions.  The headmaster congratulated all those awarded and encouraged each student to commit himself to study for the upcoming exams.  He also urged the students to participate in the school activities and competitions organised throughout the year.  The headmaster quoted Michael Jordan – ‘Don’t be afraid to fail.  Be afraid not to try’.

This year’s last CoPE session for our staff was held on Wednesday 22nd May at school.  This session was delivered by Joanna and Julian Sant Fournier, Founders of a voluntary organisation Relationships are Forever Foundation.  It was a very interactive and fruitful activity which offered our staff the opportunity to personally reflect on themselves and better their relationships.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr and Mrs Sant Fournier for the voluntary service they offer.

On Friday, 17th May 2024 our school invited parents, students, ex-students, and other friends for a celebration were everyone present had the opportunity to appreciate the six languages which are taught at school.  In an evening which lasted for over three hours, we had interviews, traditional games, quizzes, heritage and folklore and traditional food and drinks from each country.  All these activities were held in the ground floor classrooms which were decorated with projects done by our students, photos related to eTwinning projects and games connected to the languages.

The spiral staircase and our foyer were decorated with six different flags of the six languages taught – Maltese, English, Italian, French, German and Spanish.  We also had a book sale with reduced prices.

At 8.15pm everyone gathered in the school ground where we held a prize giving ceremony for students.  After giving out the certificates, Mr D’Amato, who is nearing his retirement day was surprised with a thought by all the school.  The evening came to an end with the play ‘Sitta u Sitta Tnax’, an original script by Mr Robert Aloisio and directed by Ms Shaian Debono.  The play celebrated characters from the literature of the six different languages.  Finally, Dr Ian Mifsud, General Director of the Secretariat for the Catholic Education addressed those present and thanked everyone for the well organised evening.  He also thanked Mr D’Amato for all his years of service towards the school.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Darrel Pace who co-ordinated the whole evening and all those who contributed for the success of this activity.  Many were involved in the preparation of this evening, those who prepared the drama, the light and sound, the exhibitions, the preparation of the certificates, the food and drinks and the book sale.  All this could be possible thanks to many members of staff and students.

Heartfelt thanks to all!