Last week, the Year 8 students, along with their Maltese teachers, participated in an argumentative writing workshop. They had the opportunity to meet Mr. Mark Laurence Zammit, a television personality and journalist with extensive experience in crafting strong arguments. After the meeting, the students were able to formulate and write their own argumentative pieces with the assistance of their teachers.
We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Daniel Frendo, Nathaniel Micallef, and Benjamin Mifsud, all of Year 8, for being honoured as ‘Reading Champions’ at St Michael School by the National Literacy Agency. Furthermore, we would like to recognize Nathan Montebello from Year 8 for being named the local champion in sailing within his age category. We wish all of our students continued success in their endeavours.
The conclusion of Mr. Joseph Savona’s participation in the training course “Environmental Education: Learning and Acting for a Better Future” in Florence, Italy, marks a significant milestone within the Erasmus+ project. The insights and knowledge gained from this course, particularly concerning biodiversity and environmental sustainability, will undoubtedly enrich our students and educators alike, enhancing both our educational initiatives and our commitment as an Eco School. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to Erasmus+ for this exceptional opportunity!
The Job Shadowing experience of Mr. Ryan Galea and Mrs. Maria Caruana at the Staatliche Wirtschaftsschule in Germany, undertaken as part of the Erasmus+ initiative, has now concluded. This experience proved to be highly beneficial, emphasizing innovative pedagogical approaches and diverse teaching methodologies, including the extensive integration of technology. These elements will facilitate the development of future educational projects. The educators expressed their gratitude for this opportunity, which equipped them with valuable tools and practical strategies to enhance their instructional practices. Furthermore, they engaged in meaningful discussions with fellow educators, sharing best practices, addressing existing challenges, and generating new ideas. We extend our sincere appreciation to Erasmus+ for facilitating this enriching experience.
This week, a group of 26 students and 3 teachers from the Istituto Comprensivo Don Lorenzo Milano in Monte Porzio Catone, located in the province of Rome, has begun an eTwinning exchange visit. This visit is linked to last year’s project, “Leggende dei nostri territori,” and this year’s project, “Una passeggiata nelle città storiche dei nostri territori,” which involved our students in Years 9 and 10. During their stay, the group will engage in various activities throughout the Maltese Islands related to these projects. We believe that this learning experience will greatly benefit both parties.
This week, Mr. Joseph Savona is attending a course on environmental themes in education in Florence, Italy, as part of the Erasmus+ project. Schools from Malta, Greece, Estonia, Luxembourg, Poland, Cyprus, Croatia, and Serbia are also participating in this course. The curriculum will focus on biodiversity, environmental crises, sustainable development, the impact of plastic fashion on the environment, and creating campaigns to promote environmental awareness. This course will benefit both our students and educators, as knowledge about ecology and the environment continues to grow as an essential aspect of holistic education.
This week, Mr. Ryan Galea and Mrs. Maria Caruana started a Job Shadowing experience in Dinkelsbühl, Germany, as part of the Erasmus+ project, where they are observing a number of lessons in the school Staatl Wirtschaftsschule. This opportunity will help them gain knowledge about different pedagogies and strengthen their professional development through international collaboration. We wish them a week of productive learning and valuable experiences.
This year, on Monday, 28 October, St. Michael’s School will raise awareness about breast and prostate cancer screening. Staff and students will have the opportunity to attend short information sessions on these important matters, led by professionals according to age groups.
We encourage everyone to wear a pink or blue shirt with blue jeans on this day.
On Wednesday, the 16th, and Thursday, the 17th, Mr. Antoine Azzopardi and Mr. Karol Paul De Bono visited the Staatliche Wirtschaftsschule in Dinkelsbühl, Bavaria, Germany. This visit was in preparation for the upcoming Job shadowing experience by educators and a learning visit by the students and educators at the same school as part of the Erasmus+ project.
During their visit, Mr. Azzopardi and Mr. De Bono met with the Headmaster and the coordinators of the school’s international projects, and both educators and students warmly welcomed them. They discussed plans for the upcoming visits and explored the possibility of hosting German students at our school. We are grateful for this opportunity, funded by the Erasmus+ program.
Dear parents/guardians,
In this document, you have a link to an online form to fill in if you intend to apply for your child’s admission to a Church School in 2025 – 2026