On Tuesday, 28th February we experienced a lovely moment as all the school gathered around the relic of the Blessed Carlo Acutis. During this celebration we sang, reflected, watched video clips, and prayed. We thank our school Pastoral Team for this initiative.
We pray to Carlo to give the grace to our students to follow in his example, be kind to each other, adore the Holy Eucharist and use carefully social media. Blessed Carlo Acutis pray for us.
In 1994 Bishop Alessandro was shot and seriously injured during his way back home to Garissa, Kenya. Bishop Alessandro together with Sig Gerardo Monopoli, ex-policeman from Campania led a cineforum addressed to our Year 10 students. Together they spoke about Don Peppe Diana who was killed 29 years ago by the Napolitan Mafia (Camorra). Don Diana’s message is one of justice, hope and Christian love. This message was transmitted by Sig Gerardo who spent two years with Don Peppe at the Naples Seminary. Our students truly appreciated this message. At the end of the meeting we presented Bishop Alessandro with the books “Knisja u Mafja” and “L-Iskola St Michael, l-Għaxqa ta’ San Ġorġ Preca” both books written by Mr Aloisio.
On Thursday, 23rd February we had the first session of a Parenting Skills Course. This course is being given by Ms Joyce Callus M.A.(Lond) B.A. Dip Soc Std Counsellor, Specialised area – Adlerian Psychology & Youth. We appreciate the attendance of a number of parents who attended for this course.
If anyone else is interested to attend, even if his children do not attend our school, they can send an email on [email protected]
On Wednesday, 22nd February we celebrated Ash Wednesday. This celebration which took place in the school hall started by an address by our Chaplain who spoke about Carlo Acutis and Gilbert Simiana. These two youths are an example to our students and to everyone because although they faced many challenges, they never lost hope in God. During this Lenten period we plan to organise a number of events for our students to help them learn more about Carlo Acutis and Gilbert Simiana and the life they led when they were alive.
During the homily, Fr Carl who celebrated mass, reminded us that Lent is not only the time to make sacrifices by not eating sweets, but also to manage time better. He also highlighted the importance of prayer and charity during this time.
Finally, the Headmaster urged that another form of sacrifice can be more commitment by everyone to carry out our duties in the best way possible. He also announced that at school we shall have a charity box for all those who wish to offer donations for charity.
On Friday, 17th February we celebrated Sports Day at our School. After days of cold weather, heavy rain, and windy days today it was the perfect sunny day. Students entered school wearing different coloured t-shirts according to their respective Houses. They were full of energy and enthusiasm for the day ahead. Soon after assembly, the Sports Day kicked off with a parade from all the Houses.
During this Sports Day, our students had the opportunity to take part in Obstacle Races, Relay Races, Dodge Ball, Water Dodge Ball, Sumo Fights, Hanging Challenges, Table Tennis and Chess. The highlight of the day was the Futsal Tournament for the Year 11 students and at 2pm everyone gathered in the gym for the final between the Phoenician House and The Normans, which was eventually won by the Phoenicians.
The Headmaster thanked the students for their attendance and for their well-behaved participation throughout the Sports Day. He then announced the winners of Sports Day 2023 who were the Cavaliers.
We would like to thank our PE teachers, Mr Luke Borg, and Mr Luke Busuttil for organising this Sports Day. Thank you also to the House Leaders and all members of staff for their commitment in guiding and supporting our students during the races, and to all those members of staff who prepared the hot dogs to make this day an even more special one. Thanks also to Mr Calleja for taking care of the sound and the music, Mr Abela for taking care of the injured in the clinic, and Mr Micallef and his team for co-ordinating the points through an IT system. We would also like to thank Mr Galea Pirotta and Mr Ian Borg for taking photos and videos and capturing lovely shots of this memorable event.
After a tiring day a sports day entails, we all deserve a short break. Happy Carnival holidays to everyone. Tomorrow we shall be publishing more photos.
Sports Day Highlights https://youtu.be/D_eG6Qh9Xxk – Video editing: Mr Ian Borg. Photos: Mr Neville Galea Pirotta and Mr Ian Borg.
On Thursday, 16th February our Year 10 and Year 11 students who learn literature went for an outing at the Manoel Theatre to watch the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare. We would like to thank our English teachers who took this initiative and offered this experience to our students.
Monday, 13th February a group of Year 11 students who study Art at school had a visit at MCAST of Creative Art in Mosta. During this visit, our students had the opportunity to speak with the MCAST teachers and go around various workshops. Our students had also time to visit the various studios found at MCAST. These include media, photography, ceramic, metal, fabric, jewellery, wood, and stone sculpture.
We would like to thank Ms Laura Cachia, our Art teacher and Mr Azzopardi, our Guidance teacher who offered this opportunity to our students.
On Thursday, 9th February our school staff had a training session about our responsibilities towards our students. Mr Andrew Azzopardi, Head of the Safeguarding Commission of the Church and Ms Carly Zarb, Social Worker in the same commission shared ethical and legal reflections of how we should safeguard the wellbeing of our students in the correct way.
This seminar commenced with a reflection by the school Chaplain on the school ethos and ended by a message from the Headmaster quoting Saint Ġorġ Preca’s words “It-tfal għandhom ikunu għalina l-mimmi t’għajnejna” – “Children should be the apple of our eye”.
We thank God for giving us the opportunity to work among children and we pray St Michael to help us accomplish our work.
Wednesday, 8th February our Year 10 students had a seminar on how to make good use of internet. This seminar, which was held in the new offices of Caritas in Blata l-Bajda, happened exactly when the world is celebrating World Internet Security Day. Our students were addressed by two professionals: Professor Alexei Dingli, Senior Lecturer of Artificial Intelligence in the Faculty of ICT of the University of Malta, and Dr Anna Vella, Clinical Chair who has been working in the Substance Misuse Outpatients Unit (Sedqa: National Agency for Dependencies) for the past 25 years. After a break in the Caritas penthouse, our students had the opportunity to ask several questions to these experts. We hope that these occasions keep helping our students to learn more about these addictions.
We would like to thank the Caritas officials who kindly offered this opportunity to our students and thanks also to Professor Dingli and Dr Vella for their presentations.
On Tuesday, 7th February our Year 11 students had an orientation visit to Junior College. First, they had a talk with the Guidance Teacher and later they divided themselves in groups of four and went around the classes and other places where probably most of them will be studying in the next nine months. This visit was very appreciated, and our students showed great interest. We would like to thank our guidance teachers who organized this visit, which is one from a series of activities planned for our students to help them familiarize themselves with post-secondary institutions.
