ALL SAINTS DAY and ALL SOULS DAY

On Tuesday 1 November we remember and celebrate all the saints, those well-known and the anonymous, who passed to their eternal reward ahead of us. Now they find delight in God’s presence in heaven, after their life here on earth, where, despite the challenges, they sought to love God and others as much as they could. As we honour these saints, we should not forget that even we are called to live a holy life, based on the values of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As we do so, may we all sustain one another.

On the following day, Wednesday 2 November, we remember the faithful departed, our loved ones who passed away, and especially those who are in purgatory, waiting to be purified even from their slightest attachment to sin which impedes them from entering heaven. Therefore, we pray for the repose of their souls: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

On these two days, let’s try and find time to attend Holy Mass, as we pray to the saints to help us become more like them, Christ-like, and remember the souls in purgatory that God our Father calls them with him for their eternal reward in heaven.

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Job Shadowing Programme “Erasmus +

On Monday, 24th October a group of six teachers from Novara, Italy came to Malta as part of the Erasmus+ Programme.

These teachers who teach in secondary, middle and vocational schools asked to perform Job Shadowing and spend a week participating and making observations in our school.  During this week they had various meetings with the school administration and with different teachers.  They followed lessons and observed teachers, LSEs and students.

We are sure that this was a very positive experience for both Italian teachers and also for us as a school.  This visit was significant because it helped us enrich ourselves with another experience and new contacts.  We appreciated the friendship we managed to develop during this week and thank these teachers for their positive feedback about our school.

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Green Flag Award

On Tuesday, 25th October our school was awarded the Green Flag for the sixth consecutive year. This honour is an appreciation for the work carried out by the Eco School committee of our school.  The award-winning ceremony was held at St Ignatius College, Ħandaq, Qormi and was presided by his Excellency President Dr George Vella, President of Malta.

During the past two years, although with the pandemic restrictions, the committee still found a way to keep up with its commitments.  The school was observing the formation of clouds and the weather with the help of the GLOBE Programme. Besides this, the committee also worked on a project about air quality. This study was conducted together with two other schools from Gozo and Ireland.

In the coming two years, the Eco School committee will focus its study on the sea and the contamination of the sea water. We encourage our school community to keep up its commitment towards a better and cleaner environment.

We would like to thank our hard-working Eco School committee, who together with Mr Joseph Savona, the committee coordinator, work hard towards creating a better conscience to appreciate creation.

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World Mission Sunday

On Sunday 23 October we celebrate World Mission Sunday.

Together with the Church around the world we remember the missionaries who spread the Good News with those in need. Pope Francis invites us to respond to the missionary call: “Mission is carried out together, not individually.”

This year’s theme is inspired from Acts 1:8, “You shall be my witnesses”, that we Christians are called to be missionaries and witness to Christ, whoever we are, wherever we are. For the Gospel of Christ and the mission of the Church there should be no boundaries.

Pope Francis Message – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Sgqse5EPNk&t=773s

 
hand print with aquarel watercolors on the paper. my hands b.t.w.
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One million children around the world pray the Rosary for unity and peace.

On Tuesday, 18th October our year 7 and 8 students joined millions of children around the world to recite the Rosary.  The intention was to pray for peace and unity in the world.

We encourage you parents to find time and pray the Rosary at home together as a family.

Thanks to Mr Oliver Aquilina, the school Chaplain for this initiative.

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Caritas FEST Opening at our School

This morning at school we welcomed Caritas Malta who kick started the beginning of their campaign for this scholastic year with children and youths.  This year’s theme is ‘Live life naturally high’.

For this occasion, the students were asked to make from recycled materials a musical instrument at home.  During this celebration they then joined the three Caritas social workers who animated this event with Djembe Drums.  The atmosphere in the school hall was euphoric and the students were full of enthusiasm as they joined in the music with their instruments.

Our students were later addressed by Ms Anna Micallef, Prevention Officer and by Dr Anthony Gatt, Caritas director.  A promo video was shown to the students and the headmaster urged the students to live their life in a creative, natural way without spending a lot of time with laptops and mobile phones.  He invited them to attend youth groups and practice sports and live a happy, simple life.

We would like to thank Caritas for their dedicated work in the community and for choosing our school for this special event.  Thanks to Mr Johann Tabone who co-ordinated this celebration with Caritas and Mr Calleja for taking care of the sound system.

 

 

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Parents’ Meetings

During  the past week we held meetings for parents of all the students in our school.

After a short prayer the Headmaster together with the respective Assistant Heads briefed the parents with important information regarding the school’s vision on education together with the program of the work planned for this scholastic year.  The parents were then invited to meet informally downstairs to share a cup of coffee and socialise together.

As in previous years the attendance for these meetings was a very good one.  We appreciate, not only the presence of these parents but their interest in the school and in their children’s education.  We thank everyone for co-operating and for their trust in our school.

Thanks and peace to all.

   

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Undertaking an Enterprise Project

Sunday, 2nd October – Today our Year 10 students who participate in the Prince’s Trust International Achieve visited the Birgu Candlelight Company.  There they had the opportunity to see the process of how candles are prepared.  This visit was part of the module “Undertaking an Enterprise Project” which forms part of the Prince’s Trust International Achieve.  This module gives an opportunity to our students to learn how to plan, produce and market a financial business.

We would like to thank the management of the Birgu Candlelight Company for hosting and helping our students.  Thanks also to Ms Josianne Debono Tanti, the teacher who organised this visit and co-ordinated this project.

     

 

 

 

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Feast of St Michael – The Feast of our Patron Saint

Thursday, 29th September – Today at school we celebrated together the feast of our patron saint – St Michael.

This celebration started with a form of debate by two students, one representing St Michael and the other one, the devil.  While the devil tried to impress, St Michael showed the true side of him by accusing him of being a master in lying.  This debate had its humoristic side but the message behind all this was that the good always wins over the bad.

After Rev Dr Carl Mario Sultana celebrated mass which was animated by our Year 11 students.  Like always, we then all headed downstairs for a piece of baked pasta, a tradition for the feast of our patron saint St Michael.

We would like to thank all those who helped in the preparation of this celebration.

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Welcome to all Students

Tuesday, 27th September – Today our school welcomed all the students.  The Year 8, 9, 10 and 11 students had meetings with their respective assistant heads and class teachers.  The Year 7 students had meetings with their guidance teachers and the class teachers.  Between 09:15 and 14:30 lessons were held as per scheduled timetable.

We wish a fruitful year to all our students.  A scholastic year full of happiness, learning and formation.

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