A day in Sicily

On Tuesday, 25th June we spent a day in Sicily together with students from Years 8, 9 and 10 who during this scholastic year obtained the largest number of positive reports.  At 4am we met at the Malta International Airport and at 6am we had our flight to Catania.  Upon arrival we had breakfast at the Palace Square and our students had a brief description of the old town of Catania which is full of baroque architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  We entered the Cathedral dedicated to St Agatha, who is the patron saint of Sicily and co-patron of Malta.  After breakfast we headed to the Etna Adventure Park.  The students enjoyed this adventure and at 12:30pm we left for lunch at Giardini Naxos.

After some time to rest, we went to Gole Dell’Alcantara botanical park which is full of geological gorges.  Thousand of years ago this gorge was blocked by a large amount of lava coming from Mount Etna.  The water cooled the lava and this lava crystallised forming large columns.  By time the lake formed naturally, and it created impressive valleys.  The students had time to enjoy the fresh cool water of these gorges.  After the Gole we spent time at Aci Castello were we had the opportunity to go inside the castle, built in 1076 by the Normans.  Before heading to the airport, we all enjoyed a delicious Sicilian ice-cream.  We then left for the airport to catch our flight back to Malta.

We would like to thank Mr Tabone and all the assistant heads who organised this day.  We also thank the other members of staff who accompanied the group and the parents for allowing their children to attend.  It was indeed a day full of activities and fun! A memory to treasure.

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Half day by the sea

On Monday, 24th June more than 130 students headed to Pretty Bay, B’Bugia for a well-deserved break after spending 15 days of exams.  After mass celebration at school, our students left to B’Bugia to spend some time together.  We would like to thank all the members of staff who commit themselves responsibly to organise these activities for our students.

We wish everyone restful and happy holidays!

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End of Scholastic Year Celebration

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.

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Introductory meeting for the parents of new students

On Tuesday, 11th June we held an introductory meeting for the parents of new students who shall be joining our school during next scholastic year.  During this meeting we briefed the parents about the educational vision of our school.  We appreciate the attendance and the interest shown during this meeting, and we thank the parents for trusting us with the education of their children.  Congratulations to the new students and we wish them all a fruitful experience at St Michael School.

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Graduation Celebration 2024

On Tuesday 4th 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.

 

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Eucharistic Week

Between Monday, 27th and Thursday, 30th May we celebrated a Eucharistic week at school as part of the preparation for the feast of Corpus Christi.  Every year group had a day dedicated for this activity.  The celebration started with mass and the students were then divided into groups and took part in various activities.  They had the opportunity to appreciate music and art inspired from the Holy Eucharist, reflected on passages from the Bible, learnt about Eucharist miracles that happened and spent time in silence adoring the Holy Eucharist.  The students had this spiritual time to experience, adore and meet Jesus in prayer.

We would like to thank our Pastoral Care Team for preparing and organising this activity.

   

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Awards Celebartion.

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’.

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eTwinning Project with Liceo Scientifico Leonarda da Vinci (Sora) and Istituto Tecnico Agraria (Alvito)

e-Twinning Project – About a fortnight ago, a group of 18 students from our school went to Sora and Alvito, in the Frosinone province as part of an e-Twinning project.  After this visit it was now time for the students and teachers from the Liceo Scientifico Leonardo da Vinci to reciprocate this visit.

A group of six teachers and three teachers arrived in Malta on Monday, 22nd May 2024 at 13:15. After settling at Dar il-Ħanin Samaritan they left together with a group of our students for a visit to Rabat and Mdina and to Dingli Cliffs.  In the evening, they went to Sliema, and on Tuesday morning the Italian students and teachers came to our school and had some organised activities together with our Year 10 students.  In the afternoon, they visited the Crafts Village in Ta’ Qali and other places of interest in Attard.  On Wednesday they had a whole day trip to Gozo.  They visited the Cittadella, Marsalforn, the ta’ Pinu Basilica and Dwejra.  After dinner, although tired they went to enjoy a typical Maltese feast in Tarxien.  The next day, on Thursday, the Italian group together with our students visited our capital city Valletta and toured St John’s Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master’s Palace, and Upper Barrakka Gardens where they could enjoy the view of the Grand Harbour.  In the afternoon they visited Fort St Angelo in Vittoriosa and its surroundings.  In the evening, students and parents gathered at school for a farewell party.  The Italian teachers expressed their gratitude for the organisation of their visit.  It was a very positive experience for them and for their students.

On Friday, before leaving Malta they visited a typical bakery in Qormi and after exchanging gifts with our teachers they left for the airport.

We would like to thank Mr Louis Agius who co-ordinated this project.  Thanks also to Mr Matthew Borg, Mr Nathan Buttigieg and Mr Farrugia who went out of their way to make this project a successful one.

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‘On our Journey’ – CoPE Session

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.

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Drama – ‘Sitta u sitta, tnax’

Play ‘Sitta u Sitta, Tnax’ – The play we held during the activity Lingwa Viva had an educational message.  An original play which featured different characters from the literature of the six languages taught at our school. The story was about a group of six adolescents who do not like to read, and who, little by little discover the fantastic world of literature… six modern adoloscents.. six classic books..

We would like to thank all those who gave their utmost to make this play a successful one –  Mr Robert Aloisio, who penned the play,  Ms Shaian Debono for directing ‘Sitta u Sitta, Tnax’,  all the students and members of staff who took part and who helped back stage, Mr Peter Paul Calleja and his brother Stephen and Mr Reuben Borg for providing the sound system, Mr Ian Borg for the light settings, Mr Warren Busuttil for the presentations, Mr Neville Galea Pirotta for taking photos and all those who helped to set up the stage.

A big well done and heartfelt thanks to all.

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