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School vision
Doing our best to achieve success INSIDE MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF COLLEGE NETWORK MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL CLASS PHOTOS STUDENTS WORK SCHOOL PROJECTS
From the Editorial Desk Ms N Miller & Ms M Caruana After an absence of one scholastic year, we are pleased to present to you the 7th edition of our school magazine. As this scholastic year draws to a close, we can reflect on what has been another busy and at times challenging year for everyone, and we can look back with great satisfaction. Our magazine is jam-packed with some of the activities that took place throughout this scholastic year. It marks our growth as a school and presents a beautiful mosaic of the creative talent of our students, emphasising their successes and achievements. We have designed our magazine to provide all our families, past and present, a highlight of the year. Above all, this year’s magazine celebrates learning in all its forms through a variety of subjects. We are extremely grateful to all those who have contributed in one way or another to compile this issue. Keep on reading to find out more!
A Publication by Maria Regina College Naxxar Middle School 25986850, 25986863 www.facebook.com/MRCMiddleSchoolNaxxar
N/S in Main Street Naxxar mrc.naxxar.ms@ilearn.edu.mt Page
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Head College Network Another school year is coming to an end. Not a normal one unfortunately. Most of the activities which are normally organised were curtailed, especially during the first semester, because of Covid. Thankfully we are now passing through another transition period on the way to normality and activities are being organised. Outings, sport, social and various educational activities all help us to keep the balance needed in a school which focuses on its academic vocation.
Thank you goes to the School Administration, with good teamwork captained by the Head of School, the Assistant Heads and the Heads of Department together with all teachers, Learning Support Educators and many others. Together they form a successful team. Success is a journey not a destination. It is a never ending process and endeavours by one and all are ongoing. Other staff members, who have a finger in the pie, are the clerical staff and all the ancillary staff who are both reactive and proactive when it comes to keeping the premises
PATRICK DECELIS
B.ED. (HONS), M.SC. EDUC. LEAD. (LEIC.)
clean and up to standard. We always aim for more, but the big advances achieved lately can be seen by every person who visits the school, its blocks, the hall and the open spaces. Hard work and love in one’s efforts lead to marvellous results and our students can live in a better environment, greener areas, safer and more comfortable spaces. Other outside agencies have been roped in to further help in this. Entities offered their manpower and/or sponsorships so that all the dreams of the staff become reality for the good of all students. This magazine shows some of the works and the many efforts and activities which make this school so vibrant.
It also shows how the school is functioning in its main operational core, that is the teaching and learning. Teachers go out of their way to make lessons more attractive and they keep themselves up to date through reflective practice so that the best education is offered to our beloved students. The library has become a vibrant hub whereby students are allured towards books and reading.
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PATRICK DECELIS
B.ED. (HONS), M.SC. EDUC. LEAD. (LEIC.)
It is the synergy between the students, the Senior Leadership Team and all the staff, the parents and all the community that can help educate our students. A big thank you goes also to the local community including the Local Council and the Mayor, all the School Council under the leadership of a very collaborative President and so many others. The parents are definitely a crucial link and we would like to thank all of them for co-operating incessantly in good times and bad times. Most students do their best whilst a very very small number offer a challenging behaviour. All other students are to collaborate with the staff so that not even one of them continues in that wrong path which leads to trouble. There is yet another big team that offers assistance when these challenges occur. The guidance teachers, the college Psychosocial team, the School counsellor. All together they help me offer the SLT all the help needed. The NSSS and other MEYR officials, including the Permanent Secretary and the Directors General give a helping hand whenever the need arises. It really takes a whole community to educate a student. Networking is our job and we aim at doing that in a creative, innovative and professional way.
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Head of School This scholastic year has literally flown by. Our school is adorned by our colourful murals, staircases and plants but notably, by the diverse and beautiful faces of all our students. Our school community is a large one with approximately 800 students and 200 staff members. I am proud to say that our staff members are committed to making our school an enjoyable, welcoming and safe place for all our students. It is also equipped with the latest technology, a good variety of alternative spaces and committed teachers and learning support educators to ensure that all our students can receive an enriching educational experience for life.
CORINNE ANNE CILIA
B. PHARM (HONS), PGCE, MED (EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP), MASTER IN GESTALT PSYCHOTHERAPY
A case in point is our new mindfulness room where students can learn in a more relaxed environment. Another recently newly-refurbished lovely location is our Learning Support Zone which offers a shoulder and guidance to students who might be going through a challenging period in their life. This zone also helps them develop independent living skills as well as the ability to relate better to themselves and others. We also hope that the newly refurbished school hall will offer more opportunities and help promote our students and teachers talented in the visual and performing arts area, more so since next scholastic year we will be welcoming our first students who have been selected to follow the new Music Option Programme. We also recently launched our new Art Gallery in the school’s main foyer to proudly exhibit and celebrate our students’ works. As a Head of School, I cannot thank enough the Senior Leadership Team members, both assistant heads and heads of department, in being with and alongside me to manage and lead our school. I highly value their opinions and recommendations and together we have faced many challenges as well as taken up new opportunities for our school. Our school council as well as our students’ council have worked very hard this year despite the limitations that Covid imposed upon us. Both councils were very creative and innovative in their ideas to make our school a second home to our students. Much appreciation goes to all the members of these two councils whether parents, educators or students. I am also very thankful for our guidance teachers, school counsellor and heads of years who support our school’s emotional well-being in an assertive yet caring way as well as our administrative clerical staff whose commitment towards our school greatly helps in its logistical running. Together we have achieved so much and I look forward to another fruitful and successful scholastic year.
“Opportunities don't happen, you create them.”
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Senior Leadership Team Our dynamic hardworking Senior Leadership Team 21-22.
“I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot: together we can do great things.”
Mother Theresa
From left to right: Mr J. Muscat (HOD); Ms R. Muscat (Asst Head); Mr A. Borg ( HOD); Ms L. Pace (Asst Head); Ms A. Abela Cascun (Asst Head); Mr V. Taliana (Asst Head); Ms C. Cilia (Head of School); Mr C. Brincat (Asst Head); Ms C. Briffa (Asst Head); Ms M. Attard Mintoff (Asst Head); Ms N. Miller (HOD); Ms A.Tanti Micallef (Asst Head); Mr R. Baldacchino (HOD) Page
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School Staff Members
Head Of School - Cilia Corinne Assistant Heads - Abela Cascun Alexia; Attard Mintoff Margaret; Brincat Clayton; Briffa Charlene; Muscat Rachel; Pace Lydia; Taliana Vincent; Tanti Micallef Alison; Head of Department - Baldacchino Ruben; Borg Anthony; Miller Nicolette; Muscat Jonathan; Inco: Muscat Mario Teachers for Options - (Art) Bonello Carmel; Degabriele Attard Angelique; Mallia Louise; (D&T) Agius Daniela; Sciberras Audrey; Borg Christine; (Home Economics) Baldacchino Anastasja; Tabone Anabel; Grech Graziella; Spiteri Marylise ;(Music) Cachia Sammut Mark; Farrugia Stephen; Muscat Caroline; Teachers for English Language - Bezzina Maria Anna; Craig Audrey; Cremona Whitney; Cuschieri Lorraine; Depasquale Anna Maria; Haber Freeman Angela; Lia Natalie; Lizzio Alexia; Micallef Claudia; Stapley Caroline; Vella Lydia; Xuereb Elaine; Mizzi Audrianne; Teachers for ICT - Bonanno Miriam; Caruana Muriel; Vella Goline; Teachers for Religion and Ethics - Brincat Tanya; Sciberras Romina; Gauci Graziella; Laferla Jonathan; Gatt Kevin; Calleja Cassar Emilia; Azzopardi Miriam; Teachers for Maths - Blanco Rachel; Calleja Cassar Emilia; Callus James; Colombo Amanda; Debono Ruth; Farrugia Dorienne; Farrugia Ian; Gatt Ruth; Micallef Sylvia; Tanti Daphne; Zahra Silvana;
Teachers for Foreign Languages - (Arabic) Benlamin Najla; (French) Busuttil Genevieve; Demicoli Ingrid; Harrison Michael Adrian; (German) Grech Raymond;Mallia Valeria; ; (Italian) Agius Giselle; Fiorini Giselle; Gauci Charlotte;Mifsud Marylyn; (Spanish) Borg Poliana; Camilleri Cassandra; Teachers for History - Gatt Kevin; Mangani Mark; Portelli Mark Anthony; Sammut Carmel; Teachers for Geography - Al-Saied Lara Therese; Psaila Shirley; Zammit Mercieca Claire; Teachers for Integrated Science - Bonello Christopher; Chetcuti Valentino; Grima Ritianne; Mallia David; Mangion Anne; Quattromani Anna; Sammut Clinton; Attard Maria Pia; Bradley Rachel; Xuereb Andre';
Teachers for Maltese - Ciantar Mark; Grech Maria; Manole Loraine; Mifsud Maria; Muscat Zarb Maria; Spiteri Christian; Vella Annabel; Vella Daphne; Vella Erica; Bonnici Christopher; Spiteri Colombo Jolene; Dorian Sciberras;
Teachers for PE - Bartolo Martha; Bonnici Robert; Cauchi Philip; Miruzzi Mariano; Mizzi Lara; Saliba Pisani Bernice; Vella Mirco; Vella Laura;
Teachers for PSCD - Bezzina Sabrina Ann; Bilocca Teachers for Social Studies - Fenech Redeemer; Vella Daniela; Kissaun Trevor; Magro Bridget; Zammit Goline; Cassar Daniela; Saliba Mirella; LSEs -Abela Sefora; Agius Charlene; Amato Bernice; Attard Brenda; Azzopardi Alexia; Bellia Samantha; Bonanno Francesca; Bonnici Silvia; Brincat Maria Dolores; Camilleri Tania; Caruana Annabel; Chetcuti Doreen; Chircop Carmen; Cini Roberta; Cuschieri Ilona Marie; Deguara Zammit Markita; Demanuele Maria; Ellul Ebony; Ellul Ludwig; Formosa Peter; Galea Marilyn; Gauci Bernice; Gauci Maria Teresa; Gauci Rene'; Harvey GloriaAnn; Mangiafico Salvatore; Micallef Christabel; Micallef Emiliana; Micallef Maria; Orsini Jessica; Sammut Sandy; Schembri Josette; Scicluna Milev Mariella; Vella Kaia; Zammit Lorna; Zammit Michelle; Zarb Parascandolo Amanda; Zerafa Claudia; Zarb Henriette; Zammit Alexander; Farrugia Carmela
School TechniciansAgius Mark; Burlacu Diana Adriana; Gravina Stephen; Muscat Raymond; Somerville James;
Borg Joseph; Ciappara Stefania; Muscat Adriana Sammut Louis Vella Ian
School Clerks -
ICT Support Teacher
Borg Dorielle Cuschieri Charlene Fenech Josette Galea Ruth Sammut Raymond
Mallia Somerville Andrew
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College Psychosocial Team
Maria Regina College (MRC) offers the services of a multi-disciplinary team to cover the needs of over 5500 students. The services are offered all year round and we are thankful to all members of this team. Please do not hesitate to make use of these services and seek their advice through MRC Administration Centre, Triq l-Inkurunazzjoni, Mosta, on 25986508, 25986509 or through their direct telephone lines and email addresses as shown hereunder. Patrick Decelis—Head of College Network Counselling and Psychotherapy Servicesare offered in schools within our College by the Principal Education Support Practitioner– Counsellor, Pamela Cuschieri, together with Psychotherapist Marica Busietta. The team works together with students individually or in groups on issues such as bereavement, trauma, mental health, emotional problems and other life circumstances. Meetings may also be held with parents. You can reach us on: pamela.cuschieri@ilearn.edu.mt Tel: 25986517; marica.busietta@ilearn.edu.mt Tel: 25986526. Social Work: The Social Work Team is made up of the Social Workers Ms Mandy Xerri (mandy.xerri@gov.mt) and Ms Katryona Calleja (katryona.calleja@ilearn.edu.mt) together with the Social Support Worker Ms Charlene Agius (charlene.agius@gov.mt). This team works hard to motivate and support students and their family members. Those who require their service should kindly send an email or call on 25986523/6522/6503
Head of Department – (Prefect of Discipline) collaborates with the schools, other professionals, and external entities to provide services in relation to behavioural difficulties, thus promoting positive discipline based on the principle of reciprocal respect. A Prefect of Discipline does her best to understand the personality, needs, and family situation of each student to be able to provide the best support and holistic education for everyone. For more information kindly contact Ms Louise Tabone on louise.tabone@ilearn.edu.mt Tel: 25986525
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Early Intervention Service provides a family centred and holistic support system for children with developmental disabilities or delays in the first five years of life to minimize the delays and maximize the chances of reaching typical milestones in development. It also supports and implements screening procedures to increase the early identification of difficulties. Furthermore, Early Intervention Service provides support to the families of referred children residing within the confines of Maria Regina College area or send their children to primary schools within the same college. In addition, yearly workshops are being provided to encourage parents of children attending Kinder 1 and Kinder 2 in all of Maria Regina College to enhance their child’s development. For further information contact team members listed below on the following number:25986528
Ms Michelle Camilleri michelle.camilleri.3@ilearn.edu.mt; Ms Rachel Calleja rachel.calleja@ilearn.edu.mt; Ms Krissyl Spiteri krissyl.spiteri@ilearn.edu.mt.
Career Guidance services offer a variety of initiatives that encourage students to inform themselves and reflect on their future careers and aspirations. We support students in decisionmaking processes and organise activities such as transition exercises, one-to-one career guidance sessions, subject choice, post-secondary fair and the career exposure experience. For further information, please contact Mr Glen Cascun (glen.cascun@ilearn.edu.mt) Tel 25986521 or Ms Roseann Farrugia (roseann.farrugia@ilearn.edu.mt) Tel 25986528. School Psychological Services (SPS) strives to promote a healthy psychoeducational environment that facilitates the learning and development of children in schools. At SPS, we provide a range of services which aim to help children and young people who might be experiencing difficulties within the educational setting. Such services include psycho-education assessments, consultation, and the provision of support to students with special educational needs. Students can benefit from this support by means of a referral to the SPS. For more information kindly contact call on 25986511 or Dr Andrew Borg: andrew.borg.3@ilearn.com.mt Ms Chantelle Falzon: chantelle.falzon@ilearn.edu.mt Ms Davina Schembri: davina.schembri@ilearn.edu.mt Mr Daniel Micallef:daniel.micallef.3@ilearn.edu.mt Page
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Inclusive Education
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MARIO MUSCAT
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (INCLUSION)
Everyone is different. At Naxxar Middle School we believe that education is more effective when it embraces diversity. We strive to ensure that all students, no matter their nationality, racial background, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, or ability, learn together in the same environment. We emphasise that all students feel welcome and feel a sense of belonging. Moreover, we aim to ensure that all students are treated fairly and get equal opportunities to learn without discrimination. Students from practically every corner of the world receive their education at Naxxar Middle School, hence making it a multicultural school. Such an environment provides our students with a wealth of opportunities to develop their communication skills as well as an awareness of different cultures. Students also learn to accept and tolerate differences that exist and develop a sense of moral and civic responsibility. Multicultural days, activities and celebrations are organised at Naxxar Middle School where students share their traditions such as food, clothing, and music amongst others. In addition, around eighty students with disability attend Naxxar Middle School and learn alongside their non-disabled peers. They are supported by forty learning support educators. Every student has an individual educational programme developed specifically to target the learner’s individual needs. Educators work as a team to adapt the curriculum according to the students’ needs and abilities but in a way that matches exactly with what is being taught in class. Furthermore, the universal design for learning is becoming the normal practise at Naxxar Middle School as it gives all our students an equal opportunity to succeed. Students with disability are also included in all extra-curricular activities. Hence, Naxxar Middle School does not expect students to adapt to its system, but the school system adapts to their needs. Inclusive education is the most effective way to give all children a fair chance to attend school, to learn and grow side by side and to develop the skills that they need to succeed. All students benefit from such an inclusive environment as they will be equipped with the necessary skills to navigate successfully through tomorrow’s world.
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SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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“EDUCATING THE MIND WITHOUT EDUCATING THE HEART IS NO EDUCATION AT ALL.”
ARISTOTLE
Dear Students, Parents, Guardians and all staff. It is with great pleasure to share my message as your School Council President in this online Magazine. Together with the Head of School Ms. Corinne Cilia, the senior management team and all the staff I welcome you all to this online magazine. We are living in a very different world from that when we were students ourselves, but this does not stop us from sharing the best educational values with all the students under our care. Aristotle once said that, “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” This magazine is a yearly mirror of what your children are going through. We pride ourselves to help them grow and develop in sensitive and responsible citizens of the future. Dear Students, it is my message to you all that the people of fine character live by their values. Teachers see that you keep doing your best to enlighten your students with creative and thinking skills to help them grow better and reach their full potential. Parents and guardians keep yourselves involved in your students’ education as they enjoy seeing you all attending and feeling proud of your presentations and work. Thanks, and enjoy this magazine.
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Students' Council News The Students’ Council for 2021-22 scholastic year was formed by
President Vice President Secretary
Vice Secretary
Jake Briffa
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Zuzanna Owerczuk 7.11 Miguel Micallef
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Chloe Chetcuti 7.2 Gordon Katie Marie 7.17
Treasurer
Carlos Zaia
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Vice Treasurer
Luca Gauci
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PR
Krista Borg
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Vice PR
Nathan Onwuzuluigo Chicka
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Students' Council News The members of the Students’ Council were elected through a democratic process. Candidates had to present their ideas and prospects for the school year, and they organised their own campaign by setting up posters and a recorded video that was presented during a whole school assembly. Once all students voted and members were elected, the Council started to work on various projects.
The members of the Students’ Council met regularly to discuss together various school issues while they kept close contact with students at school to make sure that they are pleased with their environment. Our Students’ Council also participated in a seminar organized by Agenzija Zagħzagħ, in which our members discussed democracy and were given pointers as to how to work in team to gain better results as a Council.
One campaign targeted was Bullying. Students came up with slogans and set up posters that were distributed around the school while a video message was recorded, encouraging victims to speak up and stand strong against bullying.
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Students' Council News For Valentine’s Day members of the Students’ Council sold carnation flowers to students and members of staff. The message behind the flowers was to show appreciation towards anyone dear to them in their life. The members also created a Valentine’s Day Card Competition, and 5 prizes were given out based on aesthetic presentation, originality, concept, creativity and artistic technique. In April, a Health Fest was organized with the Physical Education department. Students showed interest in having more sports activities in our school. In the running up towards a two-day Sports’ Day they organised a health fest week. During this week students were encouraged to get a healthier lunch with them to school while during two different days fresh orange juice was sold to students. To promote a cleaner environment all students were encouraged to get their own cup. Apart from that, the Students´ Council members wanted to take the opportunity and help out a sportive organization. It was decided that any donations collected would go to the Special Olympics. A generous sum was collected and the students themselves presented a cheque.
As the council’s final task for this scholastic year, they have decided to promote ‘Peace’. The students will design a poster which will be printed and displayed through out the school. Page
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Learning Support Zone
During the scholastic year 2021-2022 the learning support zone has offered numerous opportunities to the students who availed from the service. The learning support zone is a place which caters for students with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties through individualised sessions and activities which help them improve both socially and academically. The holistic environment which is created during the sessions serves as a safe place for the young learners. Throughout the year the Learning Support Zone team together with the students took part in different projects and activities. This year we took part in a Christmas project, were we had to prepare Christmas cards that were sent to another school and bird feeders which the students hung on trees in the school.
The students with major behavioural difficulties needed a more hands on approach, and after the conclusion of sessions which targeted specific elements, such as bullying, communication, decision making, promoting kindness, teamwork, peer pressure and cultural differences amongst others, a project which incorporated all these elements was needed to consolidate this journey. Ms Corinne Cilia, head of school, came up with the idea of creating a mural through which the students would commemorate and share the acquired skills, knowledge and awareness. The students were involved in every step of the process, from the choice of the mural to the message which it would eventually portray. Given the nature of the college which embraces the notion of multiculturalism, the chosen theme was unity, and this was reflected by a mural which contains one big puzzle formed by 39 different flags representing the school’s different nationalities which form one whole community. Most of the work was done by the students themselves.
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School Library Librarians
Our School Library has been a vibrant hub of activity this scholastic year. The first two months of the year were dedicated to familiarising new students with the library and issuing new library memberships. Our aim was to make sure that every student was a registered library member, and this year, over 160 new students have been registered. December was dedicated to Christmas activities. We started the month off with our traditional Book Advent Calendar to count down to Christmas. This year we wrapped up 25 new and recently published books. There was great excitement during break time when students took turns to unwrap the book of the day. Apart from that, our Twelve Days of Christmas Library competition also generated much enthusiasm. Students visited the library every day to find the next clue and answer the 12 book related questions. Students who got all the correct answers were awarded a book prize. Finally, to further enhance the Christmas spirit at our library, we displayed a collection of Christmas themed books from which students were able to borrow.
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World Book Day celebrations started early this year. February was ‘We Love to Read’ month. We celebrated our school’s love of books and reading through different activities. Three whole school DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) sessions were held during lesson time. All students and staff had the opportunity to enjoy some quiet time reading a book of their choice. We decorated our library notice board with heart shaped note paper on which students wrote down what they love to read. Finally, a Book Treasure Hunt was organised in April to coincide with World Book Day on the 22nd.
Our collection of books and resources has kept on growing this year thanks to the funds allocated to the library by our Head of School, Ms Cilia. We have made sure to keep up with the latest new and popular releases and purchased other relevant reading material for our students in both English and Maltese. We have also added to our foreign language book collection and subscribed to several foreign language magazines for students to borrow. Moreover, our Dyslexia Friendly book collection has also grown considerably this year. New books are always displayed in a central position in the library and photos are uploaded on our Facebook page. We also like to have themed displays to coincide with special days or celebrations like Halloween or Women’s Day and books on important subjects or current affairs like Climate Change.
BE SURE TO FOLLOW US ON OUR SCHOOL LIBRARY FACEBOOK PAGE TO SEE ALL OUR NEW ADDITIONS AND DISPLAYS, AND TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR SCHOOL LIBRARY ACTIVITIES. Page
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CLASS PHOTOS
Assistant Heads: Ms M Attard Mintoff; Ms R Muscat; Ms L Pace; Ms A Tanti Micallef; Head of Year: Mr M Cachia Sammut; Ms D Agius; Mr R Fenech; Ms T Brincat;
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Year 7.1 - Ms R Gatt Agius, Shalaiza; Anastasi, Kane; Atkins, Duke; Bartolo, Owen; Bezzina, Jayden; Borg, Mason; Camilleri, Juan; Cernigliaro, Stacy; Curcuruto, Ylenia; Debono, Alaya; Deguara, Jaden; Duca, Isaac; Farrugia Portelli, Aaliyah; Micallef, Kyle; Pendry, Leyton; Pisani, Ben; Scerri, Gianella; Schembri, Tyrone; Tabone, Liam; Vella, Chasielle; Vella Hannah;
Year 7.2 - Ms J Spiteri Colombo Agius, Kassidy; Bellia, Elaina; Bonnici, Nathan; Bray, Naomi; Calleja, Alaysia; Calleja; Patiniott, Ilenia; Chetcuti, Chloe; Deguara, Savannah; Farrugia, Kieran; Galea, Matthew; Gatt Bonanno, Giovanni; Grech, Luca; Grima, Kirill; Micallef, Hayley; Portelli, Leah; Spiteri, Cassidy; Spiteri, Luke; Vella, Alayza; Vella, Luke-Elton; Zammit Gaffarena, Kieran;
Year 7.3 - Ms G Busuttil Aquilina, Giulia Maria; Attard, Elena; Basile Spagnol, Giulia; Bellia, Amber; Cassar, Kian; Cauchi, Sherries; Delicata, Ayden Jes; Galea, Alessia; Magro, Kristy; Mifsud, Lana Marie; Milev, Veronika; Pulis, Sarah; Scerri, Eleanor; Schiavone, Gyan; Skalin Caruana, Liam Karl; Tanti Chayanne
Year 7.4 - Mr M Ciantar
Agius, Jake; Borg, Mattea; Borg, Nessa; Calleja, Charlotte; Camilleri, Chloe; Camilleri, Miraine; Chetcuti, Hailey; Debono, Daniel; Doncheva, Vicktoria; Farrugia, Luca; Farrugia, Shanice; Mallia, Victoria; Sammut, Jayden; Schembri, Elise; Spiteri Calleja, Desiree; Vassallo, Adam; Vella, Elvira; Vidolov, Stiliana Stoyanova; Wiltshire, Sienna;
Year 7.5 - Mr R Debono Alghaze, Nawal; Callus, Lola; Cuschieri, Emma; Eladal, Lena; Fenech, Zachary; Longaretti, Mattia; Micallef, Daniel; Micallef, Sheniqua; Mizzi, Amy; Mizzi, Kay; Moret, Danyl Anthony; Obinwanne Demanuele, Tiana; Oluwa, Beauty; Omelchenko, Anna; Ratiney, Sara-Marie; Terzieva, Adelina; Velkov, Stanislav; Walker, Mason; Waugh, Oliver Thomas; Webster, Ethan Vlad; Page
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Year 7.6 - Ms D Farrugia Adwal, Lina; Dalli, Christian; Dordevic, Masa; Dordic, Ana; Duminca, Bianca-Florentina; Gierasimuk, Antonina; Ivanovic, Veljko; Jovic, Sofija; Khutsishvili, Nini; Leaney, Alexander Jamee; Mifsud, Emma; Mizzi, Joy; Muslu, Doruk; Nestorovski, Luka; Nikolic, Ana; Petrovska, Marija; Pickstone, Ava Jorge; Shedden, Leya Arabella; Spasic, Mia; Zivkov-Aksin, Aleksa;
Year 7.7 - Mr P Cauchi Agius, Luca; Azzopardi, Ella; Bartolo, Lydon Luke; Cini, Erika; Dinic, Dorde; Falzon, Kyle; Fenech, Jean Carl; Frendo, Kaylen; Galea, Yasmine; Gauci, Yanis; Mallia, Danilo; Miani, Adriano; Miani, Leonardo; Micallef, Jaden; Reale Gouder, Jake; Spasojevic, Mihailo; Tanti, Ninu; Vella, Francesco;
Year 7.8 - Mr K Gatt Agius, Fabian; Agius, Kendra; Agius, Miguel; Azzopardi Micallef, Isaac; Borg, Amy Maria; Caruana, Bryden; Cortis, Hannah; Degiorgio, Katrina; Deguara, Miguel; Faccin, Cristian; Fenech, Kiona; Gove, Nathan; Grech, Chloe; Mccorgray, Tyler; Micallef, Jalon; Pelova, Victoria; Piccin, Christian; Ramos Lima Cachia, Emily; Zarb, Yana; Zivanovic, Sofija;
Year 7.9 - Mr M Muscat Zarb Angway, Althea Zhenna; Attard, Shayanne; Bach Sakka, Sirine; Bhari, Rawiya; Borg, Iman; Dimic, Strahinja; Fenech, Rosalie; Idami, Godspower; Jarosz, Laura; Meruzzi, Lamise; Micallef, Carlos Juanito; Vella, Ryan Matthew;
Year 7.10 - Ms M Caruana A'wood-Tayler, Dominic Aaron; Abela, Michela; Al Ahmed Bonnici, Fatima; Alamango, Gabriel; Attard, Jaden; Bundalo, Vid; Buttigieg, Matthias; Cassar Jackson, Zaylin; Kurdiukova, Tetiana; Kuzmanovski, Simon; Muscat, Maranya Emma; Nash, Deane; Omilusi, Akindele Martins; Radulovic, Ksenija; Timofti, Eva; Tirazona, Elena Isabel; Page
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Year 7.11 - Ms A Tabone Al Yotsef, Hussein; Bonnici, Dean; Briffa, Liam; Camilleri, Ilena; Camilleri, Leona; Cauchi, John Remart; Doglio, Elisa; Galea, Esther; Grech Mallia, Jacob; Mansueto, Andrew; Mendes, Ariella; Mifsud, Miguel; Mizzi, Shalaya; Parasidis, Christos; Ramos Marques, Gabriela; Saliba, Faith; Shchehelskyi, Tymofii; Spiteri, Gaston; Srbinovska, Tamara; Uwadia, Esewie Vera;
Year 7.12 - Mr S Farrugia Ezekiel, Emmanuel Idongesit; Galea, Alicia; Gliera, Gaia; Jakovljevic, Anastasija; Kaspruk, Artemii; Mallia, Kayisha Eve; Mallia, Marwane; Nasreldin, Karim; Poddubnaya, Mikhail; Shanaah, Hatem;
Year 7.13 - Ms A Quattromani Aleksandrov, Yuri; Bardhi, Fjordi; Bek, Filip; Clayton, Evie-Mae; De Leon, Sheikha Samantha; Dimeski, Adrijan; Garcia Brea, Micaela; Gjini, Amelia; Labchuk, Dmytro; Rexhepi, Amelia; Voloshin, Nikita;
Year 7.14 - Ms R Sciberras Agius, Emma; Ahmed, Dzhan; Attard, Kaia; Benamar, Yasmine; Calabro', Giulia; Elsaleh Bozan, Zakria; KissPatkai, Cecilia Lujza; Maruca, Asia; Pidenko, Davyd; Raducan, Elisabetta; Rudei, Adelina; Ruta, Richard Maicol Giorgio; Simonovski, Dejana; Staddon, Megan; Gu, Xi;
Year 7.15 - Ms G Fiorini
Azzopardi, Maverick; Baldacchino, Graziana; Camilleri, Aidan; Ciangura, Alejandro; Curmi, Miguel; Fenech, Dale; Feng, En Fan; Ludicelli, Stefano; Mercieca, Mariah; Micallef, Ilona; Micallef, Kieran; Mizzi Abela, Mariah; Nawafleh, Jayden; Pisani Simonini, Zion; Stivala, Nathan; Vella, Neilan; Xerry, Alis; Xuereb, Shemizen;
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Year 7.16 - Ms L Mizzi Agius, Kelly; Anastasi, Darien; Barbara, Jadie; Covic, Hana; Debono, Jealan; Degabriele, Salma; Gomaa, Amir; Gomez Martin, Pablo; Kallashi, Luka; Lucky Pollo, Mirabel; Mladenov, Maksim; Ravanbakhsh, Arshin; Stevanovic, Mateja; Vella, Chanelle;
Year 7.17 - Ms C Zammit Mercieca Attard Galea, Jake; Azzopardi, Andreas; Butnaru, Octavian-Darie; Callus, Caydon; Cardona, Krista; Castellini, Mark; Fekete, Zita Mimi; Galea, Daniel Joseph; Gordon, Katie Marie; Gravina, Brayden; Gresham Georges, Jamel; Marchant, Amanda; Mgbadigha, Marvellous; Mifsud, Kyra; Orlova, Alisa; Teoharev, Bojan; Wieckowska, Karolina; Wustinger, Lena;
Year 7.18 - Ms E Vella Almeida Ribeiro, Filipa; Azzopardi Demanuele, Eve; Bonnici, Conor; Carbone, Elisabeth; Gauci, Luca; Ghebretnsae Zerai, Delina; Jovanovic, Andelija; Magro, Alsten; Micallef, Kyle Anthony; Morgan Stimson, Amy Jane; Okeke, Sienna; Rodrigues, Marina; Schembri, Mikayla; Snaith, Molly; Snaith, Sophie; Tawfiq, Artaj;
Year 7.19 - Ms M Saliba Abela, Janique; Agius, Kyle; Ciurariu, Tudor Andrei; Fenech, Diaz; Galea, Isaak; Omoruyi, Silvia; Taliana, Braydon; Taliana, Eskine; Zammit, Nichole; Zoric, Milos;
Year 7.20 - Ms E Xuereb Abela, Brandon Lee; Ammarin, Mayson; Attard Portughes, Craig; Azzopardi, Aython; Azzopardi, Franmarie; Zahra, Marcus; Zanghi, Christian;
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Assistant Heads: Mr V Taliana; Ms C Briffa; Mr C Brincat; Ms A Abela Cascun; Head of Year: Mr M Mangani; Ms G Gauci; Ms I Demicoli; Ms D Vella;
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Year 8.1 - Ms D Tanti Azzopardi, Giselle; Bonnici, Amy; Borg, Krista; Bugeja, Jayden; Buhagiar, Kyra; Cachia, Jerome Joseph; Calleja, Adelaide; Camilleri, Mariah; Camilleri, Nathan; Chetcuti, Emma; Cutajar, Krista; Cutajar, Kyra; Davies Zamora, Juliana Sofia; Decelis, Noemi; Ezekiel, Treasure Idongesit; Harmsworth, Cassidy; Mifsud, Roberta; Schembri, Cheryl; Tanti, Raisa; Vella, Francesca;
Year 8.2 - Ms S Psaila Borg, Chanelle; Briffa, Jake; Bugeja, Yasmine; Cauchi, Nicole; Chircop St John, Krista; Farrugia, Elisa; Farrugia, Kayden; Farrugia, Mireya; Gauci, Martina; Grima, Keelan; Grima, Waylon; Mangion, Krista; Micallef, Luca; Micallef, Wayne; Mifsud, Mariah; Mifsud, Nicholas; Pace, Sarah; Scerri, Ella; Sciberras, Hailey; Sciberras, Veronika Sofia; Vella, Shana;
Year 8.3 - Ms A Colombo
Axiaq, Khylyn; Azzopardi, Jack; Azzopardi, Jake; Azzopardi, Jean; Bezzina, Laura; Borg, Kraig; Calleja, Aalaiya; Camilleri, Mariah; Darmanin, Kelsey Sadia; Fenech, Elise; Galea, Krista; Micallef, Chantelle; Micallef, Shania; Micallef, Ylenia; Ricci Costa, Julia; Sciberras, Lara; Sciberras, Luke; Sciberras, Thea; Scicluna, Gabriella Maria; Vella, Milena; Xuereb, Keelan;
Year 8.4 - Ms M Mifsud
Aquilina, Charlize; Aquilina, Luca; Attard, Sven; Borg, Kieran; Camenzuli, Matthias; Cardona, Emerson; Crni, Luka; Cutajar, Kai Mackay; Galea, Mariah; Gonzi, Gabriela; Kondo, Haruaki; Lazarevic, Charly; Mifsud, Luke; Mutafchieva, Martina Marinova; Onwuzuluigbo, Nathan Chika; Rahimat, Amir; Sammut, Noelene; Siracusa, Gabriel; Vakulchuk, Mykola; Vassallo, Raya; Zammit, Hayley;
Year 8.5 - Ms A Vella
Bonello, Daniel; Borg, Alexander; Borg, Luca; Cachia Musu', Amy; Camilleri, Leah; Debattista, Carla; Dingli Slota, Maya; Dolci, Steffi; Ellul Sullivan, Miah Martine; Georgieva, Radostina; Gharib Elsobki, Yasmin; Khalimov, Alisher; Maksimov, Nikola Vladimirov; Pace Vincenti, Winnifred; Peto, Bence Vince; Popova, Bozhidara; Said, Abdallah; Tanti Gauci, Kelsey; Welsh, Jimmy Jay Chev; Zorban, Berkay; Page
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Year 8.6 - MS L Manole
Agius, Elisa; Amato, Ben; Azzopardi Cordina, Brealyn; Bartolo, Aiden; Bartolo, Jyle; Bezzina, Sarah; Bonnici, Matthias; Camilleri, Chantal; Camilleri, Naomi; De Bartolomeo, Salvatore Maria; Decelis, Gabriel; Green, Jordy James; Grima Hili, Miguel; Micallef, Stephanie Loren; Mintoff, Elaine; Polidano, Kirsty; Sammut, Aaliyah; Spiteri, Jamie Paul; Theuma, Zelodie; Vella, Jodie;
Year 8.7 - Mr C Sammut Attard, Naomi; Azzopardi, Thea; Briffa, Jade; Calleja, Luke; Cortis, Kyle; Deguara, Shaya; Farrugia, Zayira; Galea, Riana; Gauci, Kian; Grech, Eliza Mari'; Micallef, Jairo; Pisani, Martha; Sammut, Shanaia; Sammut, Thomas; Scerri, Kyron; Schiavone, Leona; Sciberras, Ksenya Polina; Spiteri, Nathan; Spiteri, Zea; Vella Colombo, Shamelia;
Year 8.8 - Ms M Spiteri Agius, Kieran; Bugeja, Kayden; Calleja Attard, Lydon; Farrugia, Shanneil; Fava, Aiden; Fenech, Yan; Friggieri, Yasmine; Gerakar, Maksim; Grech, Miguel; Micallef, Briana; Micallef, Francois; Mifsud, Zayne; Mizzi, Matthew; Natoli, Flavio; Omoba, Collins; Pilja, Stefani; Romeo, Paolo; Sciabica, Elisa; Scribano, Andrea; Vella, Danika; Zammit, Shanaia; Zammit, Shanice;
Year 8.9 - Mr D Sciberras
Acimovic, Una; Benamar, Asmael Josef; Borg, Erika; Borg, Megan; Bortnik, Anna; Cannavacciuolo, Cristina; Demianchuk, Mykhailo; Djegma, Abdumubalic; Drambei, Gabriela; Faenza, Tyrese; Felici, Miguel; Gatt, Yanika; Gerov, Andrey Lyubomirov; Ivanov, Christian Milenov; Jones, Natasha; Jouini, Adel; Nichita, AndaInes; Todorova, Teodora Rumyanova; Vella, Liam; Vella, Savannah Rose; Zambrano, Chloe;
Year 8.10 - MS G Vella Attard, Yanika; Buhagiar, Rhiyana; Camilleri Tabone, Diyan; Debono Mercieca, Shanae; Dimitrijevic, Marko; En Najar, Shayma; Gauthier, Louis; Ivkovic, Mina; Kardasz, Iwo; Koziol, Lena; Markovic, Iva; Mifsud, Clive; Scala, Federico; Sciberras, Elias; Sciberras, Eric; Vassallo, Gabriel; Ventaloro, Chriscarl; Wasiak, Oliwia; Xuereb Abela, Alejandro; Zaia, Carlos; Page
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Year 8.11 - Ms S Bezzina Al Yotsef, Siba; Beach, Demika Louise; Bogatinoski, David; Bouhaja, Aymen; Briffa, Odin; Divljan, Jana; El Shahumi, Jewel; Eladal, Shahd; Giles, Chloe Marie; Hazouri, Amir; Iapichello, Asia; Koprivica, Vasilijie; Lazareski, Dario; Mc Donagh, Emily; Micallef, Mariah; Ohanebo, Chloe; Ortiz Scuro, Matias Daniel; Pavlova, Hristiana; Safiya, Rolan; Xu, Chuanrui; Zarb, Kayron;
Year 8.12 - Ms G Grech
Abela, Kylie; Alamu Bartolo, Shaniqua; Bartolo, Markea; Borg, Gabriel; Borg, Travis; Calleja, Lea; Cassar, Elaisa; Chaar, Reem; Chetcuti, Matthew; Galea, Keilan Paul; Jweli, Yusuf; Kasap, Jade; Micallef Grimaud, Jodie; Mifsud, Ayrton; Nawafleh, Shayelle; Portelli, Maraya; Scerri, Mikele Marius; Sultana, Nigel; Taliana, Zaykeese; Vassallo, Lea; Xerry, Shyloh; Zarb, Chloe`;
Year 8.13 - Ms A Mizzi
Abela, Johnny Tyler; Balazs, Lili; Bartolo, Hayden; Bayou, Aiya; Blandini, Sefora; Borg, Estelle Marie; Camilleri, Alissa; Camilleri Brennan, Aurora; Cassar, Dwayne; Cocchiara, Daniel; Galea, Acey Crystal; Medati, Saleishia; Micallef, Elisa; Mizzi, Shaiona; Saldini, Benedetta; Sammut, Miya; Sanugha, Hala Khaled Ali; Seguna Xuereb, Lionel; Skeja, Julian; Vella, Jacopo;
Year 8.14 - Ms M Mifsud Alcalde, Adur; Angelovska, Kristina; Bhari, Raghad; Buxton, Poppy Ellen; Domazet, Kristina; Dosi, Matteo; Douib, Rafah Douib; Frrugia, Chloe; Foster, Phoebe; Gadeikyte, Fausta; Gomaa, Qamar; Lajti, Zeteny; Maya Leon, Jorge Santiago; Otule Friday, Wisdom; Rafailovic, Tijana; Sant, Shania; Stanley, Taye Louise; Tonna Kirksey, Daniel Jos;
Year 8.15 - Mr C Spiteri
Ademisoye, Wiltord; Agius, Kieran; Ali Mahmud Jaser, Ahmed; Bilocca, Jaslene; Bonnici, Shanice; Borg, Kadiel; Demicoli, Jasmine; Ellul, Joi Yana; Erdas, Mattia; Filipov, Atanas; Lopez, Jhrbea Mortred; Micallef, Miguel; Mihajlovic, Vule; Seri, Geremy; Teodoro, Crystal Mae; Tsvetkov, Denislav; Vassallo, Yasmine-Louise; Vassallo Tabone, Declan Jimmy; Vella, Elisa; Vella, Jade; Vella, Jake; Walega, Alan Ruben; Page
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Year 8.16 - Ms D Bilocca
Belenco, Mario Andrei; Camilleri, Liam; Ciurariu, Alexandra Maria; De Bono, Seth Lucius; Dordevic, Ines; Fenech, Zenn; Fnena, Nagey; Foley, Cian Christopher; Grech, Seankane; Gritcan, Olivia; Kosalanuntakul, Napatsaorn; Laws, Sienna; Marchant, Raymond Glenn; Rubezius, Lukas; Sammut, Kaylee; Sciberras, Alexander Charles; Tabone, Braydon; Taliana, Jaydon; Tanti, Jaiden; Trajanovska, Matea; Zammit, Alexis Skye;
Year 8.17 - Mr M Miruzzi
Bediukh, Mykyta; Bray, Zayden; Camilleri, Codie Ann; Cassar, Javier; Chircop, Cristiano; Covasa, Alexandra; Da Fonseca, Alessio; El Shimi, Noor; Elmetni, Yasmine; Galea, Joshua; Galea, Nizar; Giarratana, Matteo; Koloshkin, Danyil; Palermo, Giuseppe; Senado, Keesha Mae; Todorov, Nedeline Ivanov; Vella, Javen; Welford, Maria Pawlina; Zdravkovic, Hristina;
Year 8.18 - Mr M Vella
Abela, Dwayne; Abela, Zion; Alhasanov, Yosif Ismailov; Alu, Fatahou; Antic, Ognjen; Attard, Kayleigh; Bonello, Beyonce; Borg, Laura; Bugeja, Cadien; Burylo, Davyd; Cassar, Jake; Menezes Malaquis Dasilva, Carlos; Messina, Emanuele; Pace, Kyle; Shahata, Donia; Udoh, Favor Joseph; Vassallo, Xylon; Vella, Nasher; Yassine, Zainab;
Year 8.19 - Mr L Vella
Alghaze, Khalil; Csikai, Bator Sebestyen; David, Miracle; Davies, Jack; Galante Gouveia, Enzo; Gheblawi, Ghaida; Kasabasic, Sara; Matic, Masa; Mijacic, Kristina; Mormina, Christian; Oleskii, Hrehorashekuk; Paunovic, Mateja; Plikhivska, Solomiia; Silva Geraldes, David Rafael; Stefanovic, Teodora; Turner, Damien; Veleva, Venesslava Nikolova; Vitchuk, Roman;
Year 8.20 - Mr R Bonnici Almellol, Hasan; Almellol, Husein; Borg, Rakson; Camilleri, Miguel; Ganci, Vincenzo; Hamou Alousou, Abdulilah; Hamou Alousou, Iman; Magro, Jason Jake; Mezetti, Dorotea; Spiteri, Denzil; Spiteri, Wayne; Xuereb, Shaznel;
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FROM THE DEPARTMENT
Laura Bezzina of 8.3 took part in the exhibition in Mgarr of the Strawberry Festival 2022 and placed third in the art competition.
Students' paintings and drawings are selected and exhibited on an easel at the Head of School's office. These are changed from time to time.
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FROM THE DEPARTMENT
Student's drawings and paintings during their art lessons. Scholastic year 20212022.
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GERMAN This year, Year 7 students who are learning German got the opportunity to exchange letters with a pen friend. Apart from being an effective example of authentic learning, this activity also gave students the opportunity for cultural exchange. Learning a language takes time, effort, patience and connection and letter writing encourages all four of these skills.
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Moreover, interactive games and role plays play an important role during German lessons. One of the games which Year 8 students enjoyed playing was that of finding the hidden treasure. This game was integrated with the topic of ‘Giving directions’ whereby students had to give directions in German to one of their classmates which was blindfolded in order to find the treasure.
On several occasions, students were asked to prepare a role play. Some of the role plays that both Year 7 and Year 8 students acted out in class were related to the topics ‘At the boutique’ and ‘At the Supermarket’. During such activities, students are encouraged to speak freely in the target language, be creative and practice the vocabulary which they learnt whilst having fun! 😊 Page
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One of our new activities held this year for our year 7 students was the Roman Turtle. Our history teachers have collaboratively, produced over the past year, 24 wooden lifesize Roman army shields. These shields, decorated with hand painted Roman designs of the time, were used during the history lesson to give our students a glimpse of what it felt like to be part of the Roman army during an attack.
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ROMAN SHIELDS ... WORK IN PROGRESS
Following a number of lessons about ancient Roman history, students practised drill, marches and the formation of the Roman Tortoise using these shields. The significance of strength within unity, discipline and organisation were discussed and put in practice in the school yard.
TESTING THE TORTOISE
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FROM THE DEPARTMENT
Although limited by the health directives, other history activities held this year included the yearly History Week where students handled and investigated original historical artefacts, created various models and art work, did roleplays in class, discussed conflicting versions of the same historical event and how past events can help us understand present day events.
HISTORY WEEK 2022
THE HISTORY TEAM AT NAXXAR MIDDLE SCHOOL 2022: MR. JONATHAN MUSCAT, MR. CARMEL SAMMUT, MR. MARK EMAN MANGANI, MR. KEVIN GATT, MR. MARK ANTHONY PORTELLI. Page
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MS G BUSUTTIL
During some lessons this year we dedicated time and focused on the importance of reading in French. Sessions were performed with different groups. We made use of the Mindful library room which is very welcoming and very well catered for this purpose. Students chose texts from the French magazines ‘Allons-y’ that are in the library and that we use from time to time in class. They read the texts in groups and explained to the rest of the class what their document is about. Students enjoyed it so much.
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MS I DEMICOLI
In December 2021, year 7 and year 8 students sent their Christmas greetings to their families and the school staff in French. They also participated in the annual Christmas card competition. Amongst other activities particularly appreciated by students were the Christmas advent calendar, the “guess who” game, the “zumba session” and the friendship messages (paper and digital format).
Some of our year 8 students also participated in the francofête online activity organised by the Educational Officer for French. Some year 7 students participated in the webinars on French as a foreign language, “Languages open up new worlds” coordinated by the directorate for learning and assessment, as part of the foreign language plurilingual initiative 2021-22.
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MATHS AND MENTORING TEACHER OF CLASS 7.20
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MS A COLOMBO Together with the Year 7 CCP class, students engage in learning about different things that can help them in their everyday life. We also do crafts about related activities done across the curriculum and around us. We also engage in activities related to Maths. It help student to learn different skills. Here are some photos of activities we did during scholastic year:
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AUTUMN & HALLOWEEN DOOR DECORATING
CARNIVAL ACTIVITY
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YEAR 7 CCP MENTORING
KINDNESS S S E N E R A W A
SPRING ACTIVITY – LEARNING ABOUT BEES AND GROWING SUNFLOWERS
EY N O M G N USI GAMES
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FROM THE DEPARTMENT
As a maths team we organise a maths competition every term and students are awarded positive points if they get a correct answer. Some students from every year group and track are drawn by lot and presented with a gift. We are very pleased to notice that a good number of students participated in the first two competitions; hopefully the same enthusiasm will be shown during our final one which is coming up soon.
FIRST TERM MATHS N O I T I T E P M CO
HS T A M M R E T D SECON MPETITION CO
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FROM THE DEPARTMENT
Through Music, students are offered experiences that will encourage them to become more engaged in practical activities while developing a positive attitude and enhancing their selfesteem. Throughout the lessons students are continuously engaged in hands-on activities that incorporate listening, composing and performing. Through these multiple learning activities, they acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding of music. Playing music, an activity in which every student is a valuable member of an ensemble, encourages students to develop connections with the other members of the class. Such connections can have a positive effect on perceptions, which in turn encourages students to become more fully engaged in class activities and to demonstrate healthy, prosocial behaviour.
THROUGHOUT THESE TWO YEARS, THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT ALSO WORKED COLLABORATIVELY ON TWO WORKBOOKS FOR YEAR 7S AND YEAR 8S. THESE INCLUDE SEVERAL TASKS AND PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES BASED ON THE LEARNING OUTCOMES FRAMEWORK. Page
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FROM THE DEPARTMENT
During the PSCD lessons we usually sit in a circle, where we can see each other to discuss different topics such as our feelings, changes going in our bodies both emotionally and physically and other important topics such as bullying, peer-pressure, and effects of drugs and alcohol.
ONLINE ACTIVITY ABOUT ALCOHOL
LE Z O O B AAM E B N O IZ UR U S Q S E E R N P ONLI OUT PEER However due to Covid restrictions the AB PSCD subject had to endure some changes
such as that there was no circle time and less group work which sometimes it effected the dynamics of the lessons. Nevertheless, we managed to adapt the lessons and we engaged in more discussions with the students and came up with innovative ideas and games for the students to be involved and the lessons to be interactive.
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WORK DONE BY STUDENTS
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RELIGION & ETHICS
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FROM THE DEPARTMENT
On the 30th November 2021, our school was the first in Malta to host the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis. Lorrie Zerafa OFM, the person behind the initiative to bring the relic to Malta, was present for the whole day, during which, groups of students came down and spent some moments of reflection in front of the Eucharist and also learned about the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis. Christmas is a special time of the year, and our school makes sure that this feeling is the joy transmitted by the birth of Jesus Christ is felt by all students. For the first time, our school organised the traditional procession with the statue of Baby Jesus. This was done around the school grounds during the break. The statue was accompanied by students and teachers singing and playing Christmas Carols with brass instruments. The traditional Christmas Mass was celebrated by spiritual counsellor Fr Alfred Vassallo, filmed in the presence of one class of students, recorded, and shown virtually to the other students.
Teachers of Ethics organised a number of fun activities throughout the festive season. Students were also encouraged to think of those in need during the festive season. Students were also encouraged to think of those in need during the festive season.
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FROM THE DEPARTMENT
Our department within the school, in collaboration with Radju Marija Malta and the RE Education Officer embarked on a project in which, students from different schools will take part in a live radio programme. Seven of our students took part in this programme on the 15th March and also toured the station to have an idea of how a radio station works.
On the 29th of March, a national event titled ‘Ilkoll Ahwa’ was organised on the occasion of the Pope’s visit to Malta. Students were invited to submit a creative piece of writing in relation to the topic chosen. One of our students, Veronika Milev (7.3), wrote and read the poem ‘ 'By heart not by blood’
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FROM THE DEPARTMENT
This year’s Lenten talks were organised in the form of ‘Prayer Spaces’ between the 29th March and 4th April. The coordinators from Spiritual Development in Schools conducted the sessions for a whole week. All Religion students of both Year 7 and Year 8 took part in, and highly appreciated, the prayer and meditation exercises which are synonymous with this period of time.
On Friday 8th April the day of Our Lady of Sorrows, a short programme involving singing and reading of poems related to the occasion, was held in front of Block A. Members of staff as well as students took part in the singing as a choir, with Eliza Mari’ Grech (8.7) singing live ‘Wieqfa Taħt is-Salib.’ During this period of time a painting of Our Lady which was in the school, was restored by Art teacher Mr Carmel Bonello and exhibited in the entrance of the same block. Mass was once again recorded and shown in class because of Covid measures
OUR DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE ADMINISTRATION, ESPECIALLY ITS COORDINATOR MS ALISON TANTI MICALLEF FOR THEIR SUPPORT, AND THOSE TEACHERS WHO ASSIST US IN THESE ACTIVITIES. Page
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MALTI
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IS-SUR M. CIANTAR
‘IL-FOLKLOR MALTI’ WAQT IL-LEZZJONI TAL-MALTI
Hailey Chetcuti ġabet is-soldi li kienu tal-bużnannu tagħha. Bħala parti mill-folklor spjegat kif fl-ewwel tassena t-tfal kienu jingħataw għotja ta' ftit soldi mingħand qrabathom jew ħbieb u dik kienet l-istrina. Hi tkellmet fuq ħelu tradizzjonali marbut mal-Karnival: il-perlini u l-prinjolata. Il-Ħadd u t-Tlieta kienet issir l-isfilata tal-karrijiet u minn fuqhom kienet taqa' xita ta' bajd skadut, kosbor, pastizzi u perlini. Fost l-oħrajn kellha maskra tipika li kienu jilbsu filKarnival. Dawn kienu jilbsuhom ilmaskarati fit-toroq. Kellhom tamburlin tal-landa f’idejhom waqt li kienu jitfgħu biċċiet tal-karti u perlini għal fuq in-nies.
ĠABET A I L L A M A I R O T VIC BIES L I L L I M A M Ħ TOG I TRADIZZJONAL
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IS-SUR M. CIANTAR
LEZZJONI TAL-MALTI
Elise Schembri ġabet xi għodda mirrazzett tan-nannu tagħha kif ukoll innagħal taż-żwiemel. Spikkaw lġbejniet li kienet tagħmilhom innanna fil-kċina kuljum bil-ħalib talbhejjem li kienu jrabbu huma stess. Ilġbejniet nixfin tnixxifhom fil-qanniċ u tagħmel ukoll dawk friski. Mattea kompliet tistħarreġ ir-razzett Malti u x-xogħlijiet tradizzjonali.
SHANICE FARR U ĦELU TRADIZ GIA DEWQITNA LZ TAL-ĦOBŻ LI JONALI: IL-PUDINA K ĦOBŻ LI KIEN IENET ISSIR BILIMQARET LI G JIFDILILHOM U LĦ STESS FLIMKI AMLITHOM HI E TAGĦHA LI HU N MAL-ĠENITURI FEJN JIDĦOL MA TAS-SENGĦA ĦELU.
ELVIRA VELLA ĠABET IL-BOĊĊI, IŻ-ŻIBEĠ U L-ĦABEL LI BIHOM IT-TFAL KIENU JĦOBBU JILAGĦBU, FOST L-OĦRAJN. Page
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MAWRA SAL-PALAZZ TALINKWIŻITUR
Żewġ klassijiet tas-seba’ sena (7.4, 7.5) kellhom esperjenza mill-isbaħ ġewwa lPalazz tal-Inkwiżitur. L-istudenti semgħu b’interess tagħrif dwar dan il-post storiku. Saru jafu li f’dan il-palazz kien joqgħod l-Inkwiżitur li kien l-Imħallef tal-Knisja u xogħlu kien li jipproteġi l-fidi Nisranija. L-ewwel parti tal-attività kienet marbuta mal-ilbies tradizzjonali tannisa u tal-irġiel Maltin fl-imgħoddi. Barra milli għarrfuhom li l-ħwejjeġ kienu jiġu meħjuta permezz ta’ magna tan-newl, u kienu jkunu talqoton jew tas-suf, ġew mgħallma wkoll xi ismijiet ta’ ħwejjeġ tradizzjonali bħal terħa, milsa, ċuqlana u kabozza, kif ukoll urewhom il-mod kif kienu jintlibsu. Parti interessanti kienet dwar kif l-ilbies jingħata l-kulur. L-użu tal-fjuri jispikka. fejn lt ir-reċtaentenza' e n ie k ' a u 's ttivit : lnità jgħix a' din l-a Il-qofol t ellhom l-opportu ċipali kien hemm d k rin istudenti Fost il-karattri p erani (il-mixlija) unu i. V t ie ' r k ta w fil-qo i li rreċta r, Katarin a Inkwiżitu hieda. L-istudent akinhar tar-reċt ta diversi x inn qabel biex d ta kienet ibbaża t ċ rati. Ir-re t seħħet veramen mħejjija m a p e r p u un ne setgħu jkazzjoni reali li kie al-Inkwiżitur. t w z it z s Pala fu q ġewwa lĦarġiet kulturali ta’ dan it-tip huma essenzjali ħafna għallistudenti tagħna biex iħossuhom iktar qrib tal-imgħoddi. Grazzi kbira lill-għalliema tal-Malti li organizzaw din l-attività u lillKap tad-Dipartiment għallkoperazzjoni.
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MS D MALLIA & MS A QUATTROMANI
In November 2021 a number of fieldworks were organized for all year 7 students, in conjunction with the topic Living Things. Some of these were done at Foresta 2000 in Mellieha. An educator/guide from Birdlife usually starts with an introduction on the area (why it's called Foresta 2000, how it was created, number of trees found there, etc) and students are aided by an illustrated map of the area and a very good worksheet which is filled up according to what we encounter along the way, which makes it very hands on and practical. The fieldwork is very related to the syllabus, and many things we do in class are tackled here like adaptations, local habitats, vertebrates and invertebrates, herbivores, carnivores and omnivores, food chains and so on. Most students showed a lot of enthusiasm during the fieldwork.
Other groups of students visited the Simar or Ghadira nature reserves. For some of the students this was their second visit to these sites. Yet the excitement could be seen on their faces. Students could observe habitats including a brackish lake, pond, and woodland. The educator explained that these attract and support several
species including grebes and egrets. He also explained how organisms exhibit vital functions
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MS M P ATTARD
PROJECT BASE YEAR 7
Through project-based learning the students are actively engaged to explore and understand a given theme. The students are grouped in teams and learn how to overcome a given challenge together. The values of collaboration, understanding, initiative, leadership, and good communication are enhanced through this interesting and challenging task. Most of the students were asked to prepare a simple device that uses renewable energy and cooks food; basically a solar cooker. This theme was chosen since we had the aim of linking science with solidarity since solar cookers are used in developing countries instead of fuelwood. Students learned that this simple equipment can literally save people’s lives since the solar cooker can be used to heat water thus giving access to clean and safe water to the poor populations. In this learning experience students learnt how to do research work. They had to research and explain how the solar cooker works. They also had to research about the different types of solar cookers that are available and decide which type of model they were to build and present to the rest of the classroom peers.
All their updated work had to be written in a booklet and a final mark was awarded for the individual and group work of each student. Students were encouraged to reuse materials that was available in their homes. They built and tested the solar cooker in the school yard in a sheltered and sunny area. In the successive lessons they had to present their results and explain to the rest of the classroom how their solar cooker model was built and how it worked. The rest of the classroom gave a star rating and feedback about the presentation of each group. They could also ask questions and discuss further points for improvement. At the end every student had to write a self-evaluation of their learning experience. Here is a snapshot of the student’s learning experience.
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YEAR SCIENCE FIELDWORK
“This is the very first outing ever we are having in two years of Middle School, Sir!”; and “Sir, we have three more days left for our science outing, can’t wait!” were amongst the many highly enthusiastic comments conveyed to us by our Year 8 students on delivery of the good news, and in anticipation of their upcoming Science Fieldwork Educational Outing… Even the collective gleaming, overjoyed, smiling eyes above that blessed COVID-19 mask, of our students, spoke out for themselves and reflected deeply that mindinvigorating breath of naturefragrant fresh air, instigated by a much-awaited outing prospect amongst our COVID-19-ravaged Middle School generation.
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Our students not only got the chance to work collaboratively and cooperatively together as a team with their classmates and educators, as budding scientists, exploring the natural garigue, watercourse and woodland habitats of Buskett and the surrounding areas, but they also took avail of the opportunity to build upon their relationship and rapport with each other and with their educators.
The science-based activities of this fieldtrip included: employing quadrat techniques to investigate the floral species and their frequency; observing and analysing plants for adaptations to their habitats; exploring the fauna - in this case small wild animals - that live in the region; observing and measuring weather conditions such as air and soil temperature and wind speed; measuring soil pH and the circumference of olive, palm and pine trees; the silent exercise to listen to the mixed competing symphonies of sounds of nature and human activity; tree-leaf rubbing and identifying how these leaves are adapted to the trees’ habitat; identifying and recording signs of conservation and pollution and much … much more! Page
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SCIENCE This fieldwork was an integral part of the science syllabus, even earning the prestige of a Unit Name of its own, and comprising a solid 10 mark contribution to the annual Year 8 science examination. Our students worked diligently to achieve their very best whilst also enjoying the serene comforting embrace of their natural surroundings.
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MR V CHETCUTI MR A XUEREB When the outing came to a gradual end, on our way back to school, besides thanking us all for such an opportunity, students comments included: “Will we be having another outing, Sir?” Our reply to this was: “There will soon be a whole school outing, but we won’t spoil the surprise for you”. “Yes, Sir”; replied one of our students “... but will we be having another science outing?” Our response to this was a heartfelt COVID-19-mask-ridden silent smile with our eyes which, devoid of words yet rich in expression, portrayed the joy associated with our students having thoroughly enjoyed this unique fruitful Middle School experience.
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GROWIN BROAD BEANS
As part of the unit about Living Things & The Environment, Year 7 CCP students were given the opportunity to grow broad bean saplings in a plastic bottle and then sow some broad bean seeds directly into the soil. During lessons, students eagerly came to class to monitor the growth of broad beans and, most importantly, water them. While still growing in the plastic bottle, they observed their development during the days, and learnt about roots, stems and leaves. After growing broad bean plants in soil, students could then identify the flowers, which later developed into pods with seeds, that is, broad beans.
Students also realised that without direct sunlight plants would adapt and grow longer to get as much light energy as needed. While collecting leaves for mulching, students also had friendly encounters with woodlice, helping them understand different habitats and animal adaptations. Mulching was important to keep the soil moist since students did not water plants daily.
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) NATURE CORNER: THE ROBIN (PITIRROSS The robin is a migratory bird. It arrives from Europe in October and overwinters until March. It establishes a territory, which it actively defends from other male robins. It sings frequently. The robin is an omnivore, feeding on seeds and fruit as well as worms and insects. Migration is an adaptation in order to survive the cold winter and lack of food in the winter months.
THE SCIENTIFIC NAME OF THE ROBIN IS ERITHACUS RUBECULA.
NATURE CORNER: THE MEDITERRANEAN CHAMELEON (KAMALEONT) The Mediterranean chameleon if found in woodland habitat. It may also be seen in garigue habitats. It is normally greenish or brown with paler markings. It changes colour to blend with its surroundings (camouflage). When threatened, apart from changing colour, it puffs up its body to look larger. It uses its feet and tail to cling to branches. The chameleon is a carnivore feeding on insects. It uses its long sticky tongue to catch insects.
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The Social Studies Department organised as number of activities during this scholastic year. On the 20th of October we celebrated Word Food Day and the Eradication of Poverty with a special assembly where a group of students shared a power point presentation with a group of year 7 students. The message behind it was to raise awareness about the importance of food and make students aware that there are people in the world who die out of hunger daily.
In mid-November 2021, the Social Studies Department organised a special activity for two particular Year 8 classes. We invited the RISe Foundation, together with Dr Domenic Garcia, to give a lesson about Plato's cave allegory, who from the darkness sought light. RISe Foundation administers a rehabilitation program for offenders that intends to support them in changing their behaviour and attitude, become productive citizens and refrain from repeating criminal activity. The aim of this activity was that the prisoners share what they have learned with the students. They presented a physical model of the Cave and interacted with the learners about its significance and knowledge concepts. In the meantime society has a role to play in the rehabilitation of these people because after receiving the education and training they need, they now need to find an environment to practice what they have received. Page
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Students had to create a project related to culture which is a topic covered in year 7. Students created charts about their own culture, since a lot of students in our schools have different cultural backgrounds. They had to look up information related to food, clothing, transport, feasts and traditional skills supporting the information with pictures. This has helped to enhance multiculturalism and diversity in our school.
Students in year eight worked on a project about sustainable development where they had to create a house decoration made from recyclable materials they had at home. Students showed their creativity and originality by creating different decorations such as pencil holders, clocks, jewellery boxes, plant holders, frames, amongst others. At the end of the scholastic year these projects were exhibited in the school foyer. Page
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This year due to Covid-19 restrictions we were very limited in our activities. Yet, we still managed to organize activities in the third term that promoted the wellbeing of the students. One of the most popular activities, the Sports Day, returned after two years of absence. It was organized on two days, where we gave our students two trekking routes and two sports activities in four different venues. Trekking was held at Ta’ Qali national park and Dingli to Buskett route, whereas Sports Day where held at the St. Venera and Mosta football pitch. Our students had a great time appreciating nature while enjoying beautiful views throughout the trekking routes while during the sports days various activities where organized. It was a huge success at the end of these two days, and one must really thank the PE department for the planning and implementation of these activities together with the School Management Team who supported these events. The smiles on each student face were the best reward after two long days. We are looking forward that next scholastic year most of the activities that we used to organize will be back in full swing so that students can enjoy, learn and appreciate the importance of being physically active through a healthy lifestyle approach.
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After School Football Program Our collaboration with the Malta Football Association keeps getting stronger and this year we reached an agreement to offer girls the opportunity to train football after school hours. The aim was to promote girls to do sport, in this case football. Sessions were held every Thursday afternoon and a good number of students population took part in this event. We would like to thank for this opportunity Mr. Pierre Brincat director of women’s football and Ms. Dorita Agius administrator of women’s football department at MFA. We will be looking forward to replicate this program next scholastic year. Sports Career Development Program SCDP This year our basketball and football groups had the opportunity to attend activities at Kamaja as part of their studies. They learned various skills such as teamwork, leadership, resilience, following rules, listening to others and many other important life skills. Both year 7’s and 8’s had the opportunity to practice team building games whereas the year 8’s had also the opportunity to do abseiling. The activities were a success, and one has to thank Mr. Martin Borg of Kamaja who managed to create a safe, enjoyable and learning experience for our students. During the scholastic year our students had the opportunity to meet professionals in the field of sport. They had the opportunity to learn about sports photography, doping and sports integrity. These sessions are very important as students have the chance to ask questions to experts in the sports industry.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: MR. RUBEN BALDACCHINO PE TEACHERS: MR. MARIANO MIRUZZI, MR. PHILIP CAUCHI, MS. MARTHA BARTOLO, MR. MIRCO VELLA, MR. ROBERT BONNICI, MS. LAURA VELLA, MS. LARA MIZZI Page
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Exhibiting students' artworks in prominent areas in our schools is very important to encourage students' engagement with creativity as well as improve their well-being. At Naxxar Middle school we sought to find an open space to set up an art gallery and showcase our students' work. The most appropriate place for this was the lobby area near the main offices and the headmistress's office. This art gallery exhibits general students' artworks and thematic art exhibitions involving different media such as photography and mixed media artworks. Our aim is to combine students', teachers', school personnel, and other artists' work in one common place. This way we can celebrate visual art that is created in our school and encourage more individuals to create and appreciate art.
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Christmas Activities at our school. Like in previous years, the foreign languages department organised the Christmas Card competition where students were encouraged to use their creativity and design their own Christmas Card. Well done to all students who participated in this activity.
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CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES Students were also given the opportunity to deign their own Christmas Hat. They absolutely loved creating and showing off their own extraordinary hats!
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Other activities held at our school included games and quizzes , gardening, arts and crafts, cooking, music and art.
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MR T KISSAUN
Having been on lockdown in the previous year with covid measures, it was understood that for the Christmas Activities we would come up with some unusual and diverse activities for the students. For this scholastic year I thought of doing a ‘pet sounds’ music activity whereby the focus would not be the songs, but the unique sounds that appeared in classic past songs. Using a Modeling guitar Amplifier, that is, an amplifier that digitally recreates sounds of antique amplifiers, together with antique effects, I thought I could take students through the first 40 years of diverse sounds in pop music history. This would also include different playing styles and techniques, and so tracks were chosen to demonstrate diversity of guitar sounds from the 50s to the 90s. The activity ended with the students identifying which guitars, amplifiers, and effects they would use to recreate specific emotions in particular song themes.
Some particular tracks chose for pet sounds were the Shadows’ ‘Apache’, Beatles’ ‘Day Tripper’, Pink Floyd’s ‘Breathe’ and ‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond’, and Daft Punk’s ‘Get Lucky’.
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E-TWINNING MS P BORG
This year the Spanish Department embarked on an innovative e-Twinning project with Colegio Ceu Jesús María, in Alicante, Spain.
THE OBJECTIVE BEHIND THIS PROJECT WAS FOR THE MALTESE STUDENTS TO PRACTICE THEIR COMMUNICATION SKILLS WITH SPANISH NATIVES, IN EXCHANGE THE SPANISH STUDENTS IN SPAIN WORKED ON IMPROVING THEIR ENGLISH.
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At the same time we exploited this opportunity to give our students a first-hand experience at letter writing, a practice that is unfortunately becoming extinct due to more technological means of communicating. We have exchanged two letters, during Christmas and Easter periods. In these letters the students introduced themselves, described famous characters, described their bedroom and wrote about the Maltese Easter traditions. In February, there was also a Video Call between schools in which they had a mini quiz in which Maltese students were asked about Alicante in Spanish, and the Spanish students were asked about Malta in English so as to practice the target language.
Apart from this, Yr7 Spanish students got creative and prepared presentations about their family trees, which we later used to decorate our classroom. Whilst Yr8 Spanish students prepared menus and a role play at a restaurant, which they later acted out in class.
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PENNAMICI DEL 2022. This etwinning project created by Ms Marylyn Mifsud in collaboration with Ms Alessandra Norgini from a school in Pantalla, Umbria, Perugia in Italy.
THE AIM OF THE PROJECT IS TO COMMUNICATE WITH A PENFRIEND THROUGH SNAIL MAIL; The students practiced the skills of writing a letter and they ways of expressing themselves in the aim of presenting themselves and saying how what they do in their free time and over the weekend. In the first letter, our students, from year 8.2, wrote in Italian whilst the students from Italy replied in English. In the meantime our students also worked on writing a short description of themselves and they created an avatar and uploaded it on a Padlet which was created and posted on the etwinning platform. We also organised a short video call with the class in Italy.
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eTwinning MS M MIFSUD
BRIDGE THE GAP Another project is BRIDGE THE GAP; a project together with other partners locally and abroad, namely Spain, Croatia, Italy and Malta (St. Clare College, Pembroke, St.Margaret College, Cospicua and Our Lady Immaculate, Hamrun) working simultaneously on 4 languages: French, German, Spanish and Italian. 7.2 was chosen to participate for the Italian part with the other partner schools. We created a Padlet; each student uploaded his/her avatar with a personal presentation including a description of his/her hobbies, favourite food and colour amongst other things. They also voted for a logo amongst over twenty logos presented, two of which from our class, year 7.2. They will also be working on a short video together in class in the coming weeks. This project aims at encouraging students to use the foreign language that they are learning to communicate with, in order to revise what they learned so far.
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MOTIVÉS, MOTIVÉS Participants: Year 8.8 and 8.9 students (studying French) & Ms Ingrid Demicoli and students from the Collège André Malraux in Senones (France) & Ms Emily GEILLER.
A MASSIVE “BRAVO” TO THE PARTICIPANTS FOR THEIR ENERGY AND INVESTMENT IN THIS PROJECT. IT WAS A VERY ENRICHING EXPERIENCE AND GREAT FUN! Page
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THEMATIC STEM DEBATE YEAR 8 In this day and age, students should aim to acquire a range of 21st Century Skills so as to be better equipped in their future careers. Critical thinking and communication are two such skills which can be strengthened through initiatives such as the Thematic STEM Debate organized by the Science Centre together with the Directorate for Learning and Assessment Programmes. This year, the initiative was extended to the Year 8 cohort and our school was represented by Julia Ricci Costa 8.3 who is a very dedicated student with a passion for science and I had the pleasure of guiding her through this. It took place at MUŻA - The Malta National Community Art Museum and the theme for the debate was “Exotic animals as pets”. It consisted of three rounds: the first in which the students had to present their main argument and state whether they were ‘for’ or ‘against’ this motion; the second consisted of the rebuttal stage and the third for the concluding statements.
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To prepare Julia for the task that lay ahead, we met a few times during break time and discussed a number of main concepts such as how ethical it is to have an exotic animal as a pet; the rights of the animals as well the humans; the risk of potentially introducing an invasive alien species in our community and many others. She worked on her debate skills and how to present her arguments clearly whilst maintaining important non-verbals such as correct posture and eye contact. All in all, with her determination and extensive research at home, she managed to build a strong argument backed up by local and international evidence against keeping exotic animals as pets. Sure enough, Julia was ranked as one of the top three debaters and was given a “Top debater award”. After the session, the adjudicators praised her performance and told me how well she was able to cross-examine other students and defend her own arguments strategically whilst remaining professional and polite. In recognition for her achievement, the school decided to award the ‘Esplora prize for STEM communication in schools’ to Julia. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work closely with Julia on this debate and celebrate in her achievements and success – well done indeed! Page 71
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MR A BORG
Our school together with the Majjistral Action Group Foundation embarked on a project to make our school more green. The main aim of this project is to contribute to the green infrastructure of our school while involving our students and teaching staff in community outreach. Our project consisted of the following interventions: · Installation of a greenhouse for our school’s garden club. The project is going to allow us to undertake substantial upgrade of our gardens. Recently we installed a greenhouse structure in the garden behind Block C. It would be used to grow a number of indigenous trees and plants. The aim is to donate these indigenous tress, when ready, to be planted in the ground at the Park talMajjistral. Students (supervised by educators and staff) will be constantly involved in the process throughout, and it will serve as an educational and recreational experience for them.
· Installation of a green wall in the main entrance of the school. We have designed a wall in our school’s yard that would be appropriate to house a green wall using a hydroponic system. We are still working on this initiative. Page
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· We bought a Garden Tiller, a hand held lawn mower and a small chainsaw, all cofunded by the Majjistral Action Group Foundation.
All this amounted to an expenditure of approximately €10,000, 80% funded through European Funds - Majjistral Action Group Foundation and the other 20% funded through the school funds. Now that we have the infrastructure in place, we look forward for next year to use all these assets to our students’ and community advantage. Page
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EKOSKOLA MR A BORG Our school since 2018 has embarked on a national project EkoSkola, which gives great importance to sustainable development. EkoSkola is very proactive in promoting young people’s voices on sustainability in local flora, by engaging them in fun, action-orientated and socially responsible learning.
THE EKOSKOLA COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE: MARIJA PETROVSKA, ANTONINA GIERASIMUK, MIA SPASIC, EMMA MIFSUD, SOFIJA JOVIC, LEYA ARABELLA SHEDDEN, ANA DORDIC, BIANCA DUMENICA AND AVA JORGE PICKSTONE. As a participating school in the EkoSkola programme, we managed to engage the integration of the Education for Sustainable Development in the curriculum through a whole school approach. The Maltese Department has undertaken several initiatives about the environment as part of the EkoSkola programme in our school. Part of the works were being exhibited on the EkoSkola school noticeboard.
During the English lessons, students of class 7.20 learnt about trees and their importance. They completed a treasure hunt which required the students to observe and search for different trees and plants around our school. Under the supervision of Ms Elaine Xuereb they followed instructions to learn how to pot a plant and also decorated a tree in their classroom.
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EKOSKOLA MR A BORG Collecting plastic caps for l-Istrina Campaign. On 15th December 2021 GreenPak has collected 9 huge bags of plastic caps from our school. These were collected during this scholastic year. For Nirricikla ghall-Istrina 2021, together with the bags that were collected back in June, our school has collected 22 bags full of plastic caps in all. WELL DONE to all the school community. Many thanks to Ms Zammit Mercieca Geography teacher. Let's continue to recycle and donate to Istrina through GreenPak! The teachers together with the students sowed various flower seeds in the school gardens and green areas. They embarked on two projects. The embellishment of two different walls. One of the walls involved the Art Department together with a number of LSEs. They made a mural with an notable message to motivate our students. The other wall, on our students’ design, was built by our teachers and ancillary staff. It gave some colour to Block A entrance.
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EKOSKOLA MR A BORG Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) is another programme within the EkoSkola designed specifically for the middle, secondary and post secondary students. The aim of the YRE is to engage youth in resolving environmental problems and issues. Young Reporters for the Environment aims to empower young people to take a stand on local sustainable issues they feel strongly about. These were photos taken by our talented young reporters in year 7.1: Liam Tabone, Stacy Cernigliaro, Hannah Vella, Jaden Deguara, Tyrone Schembri, Isaac Duca, Juan Camilleri and Alaya Debono. Thanks to Ms Audrey Craig, English teacher at our school, who strongly believes in this initiative. On the 21st of January 2022, our school for the fourth time was awarded the LEAF Award together with 37 other schools. Our school was awarded for the outstanding efforts in raising more awareness about the importance and benefits of trees. Throughout the past two years, despite the pandemic, our students together with the teachers and LSEs worked on several LEAF projects which included amongst others: conservation and preservation of flora and fauna in SACs and Natura 2000 sites, raising more awareness about indigenous trees, shrubs and plants species as ecosystem service providers; investigating how the choices we make each day impact world forests; sowing and planting more indigenous trees shrubs and plants. Many thanks to Mr Mark Mangani and Mr Charles Sammut for their initiatives. Page 76
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EKOSKOLA MR A BORG More Indigenous Trees
In March our school continued getting greener and more colourful thanks to the ministy who provided a number of large pots and cypress trees.
In March 2022, students from 7.20 and 8.20 created these decorated pots as part of the planning for the personal development unit which forms part of the PTI programme. The idea behind the painted pots was that of adding colour and life to our environment. The students painted the terracotta pots using masking tape, brushes and paint. The aim was to plant these bulbs in each pot hoping to see them grow together, whilst making our surroundings a little bit greener. Students were guided by their art teacher Ms Degabriele Attard and and supported by LSEs Mr Ellul and Ms Bonanno (Yr 7.20) and Ms Ellul and Mr Mangiafico (Yr 8.20). We would also like to thank HSBC for providing the funds for this project. Page
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EKOSKOLA MR A BORG
To conclude, we proudly announce that the Eco-Schools National Jury awarded our school with the prestigious Green Flag Award for the second consecutive time. We would like to thank all the teachers involved in the EkoSkola programme. The EkoSkola Committee. Page
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TRAIN THE TRAINER AN ERASMUS+ FUNDED PROJECT
Issue 7
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At Maria Regina College Naxxar Middle School, we are committed to provide the best education to our pupils. For this reason, we place great importance on the continuous training of our teaching staff. In October 2021, teaching staff at Maria Regina Middle School were granted ERASUMS+ funds to attend training abroad. Staff members travelled to the Czech Republic and attended a course titled: Train the Trainer. Through this course, staff members were given specialised training in several fields including:
Different types of learning and learning styles How to identify the needs of our students, and thus structure the lessons to meet their needs How to make lessons more interesting to engage students and to ensure their participation and involvement Handling questions and managing difficult situations during the delivery of a lesson. Upon their return, the attending staff members shared the skills and knowledge they acquired with the rest of the teaching staff to ensure that all pupils benefit from their experience. Owing to the success achieved in previous years, ERASMUS+ funds have been secured for the next two scholastic years, where a total of fifteen teaching staff members will be travelling to Finland to learn about the world-renowned Finnish educational model. This will enable our school to adopt innovative and proven teaching methods in order to enhance the learning experience and success of our pupils in the years to come.
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Farewell Class of 2020 - 2022
Farewell Class of 2020 - 2022
Farewell Class of 2020 - 2022