Climate Change Awareness
Climate Change Awareness Today, students at St Martin’s College Sixth Form gathered to raise awareness about climate change and its countless detrimental effects on people. Climate strikes are being held in more than 100 schools around the world on 15th March. Inspired by Swedish climate activist, Greta Thunberg, students are calling for action on global warming. Mark Anthony Kuflewicz and Thomas Vella spoke to their fellow students about the importance of taking immediate action to reduce waste and increase climate change resilience. The students then planted an olive tree as a symbol of hope for climate change.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Sixth Form Open Evening Open Evening was held at St Martin’s College Sixth Form on Thursday, 14th March. The College opened its doors for prospective students and their parents to visit the premises, talk to subject teachers about their choices and register for the next scholastic year. Newly registered students also had the opportunity to speak to current students about life at the College and also discuss their career preferences with the College’s Career Advisor. Mr Anthony Abela, Senior Leader, Sixth Form, discussed specific courses of interest with individual students. Prospective students were also informed about the broad range of activities held throughout the year. Registrations for the scholastic year 2019-2020 are now open.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Sixth Form Open Evening Join us during our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 14th March between 18:30 and 21:00. An opportunity to view the College and meet our Sixth Form Team including our Career Advisor and Lecturers to discuss your individual needs. Registrations will be accepted for 2019/20 at the Open Evening. St Martin’s College Sixth Form is a leading independent Sixth Form offering a guarantee of very small class sizes and individual attention. For further information call our Senior Leader of Sixth Form, Mr Anthony Abela on 2134 5146 or email [email protected]
Football Festival
Football Festival St Martin’s College recently hosted a Level 7 and Level 8 Football Festival. The aim of this festival was to give the opportunity to girls who don’t normally play football the chance to play. A great morning of excellent football and fair play! Well done to all!
Good Nutrition and Healthy Teeth
Good Nutrition and Healthy Teeth During the month of February, we welcomed Mr Michael Brincat from Swatar Dental Clinic and Mrs Galina Vella a nutritionist and CHS parent, who talked to our Early Years 2 pupils about good nutrition and healthy teeth, two very important factors in leading a healthy lifestyle. Mr Brincat spoke to them about the importance of looking after their teeth as well as how to correctly brush them. Mrs Vella spoke about the importance of eating a balanced diet and explained how each food group contributes to our well-being. We thank both specialists for these wonderful learning experiences for our little ones!
Level 7 Team Building Activity
Level 7 Team Building Activity Level 7s participated in a fun outdoor team building activity, during their Student Skills lesson. Students were given newspapers, magazines, tape, and balloons and were tasked with creating a costume out of the material provided. Well done to all groups for their creative designs!
Reading Stars/Brillantini tal-Qari
Reading Stars/Brillantini tal-Qari The National Literacy Agency, in collaboration with the Directorate for Learning and Assessment Programmes, launched a campaign called ‘Reading Stars / Brillantini tal-Qari’, last November, to promote a love for reading, anytime and anywhere. The school was invited to nominate students who read in public spaces during their free time, such as in the school library. Three of these students, Benjamin Zammit, Isaline Alemanni and Angela Alemanni, were awarded a letter of achievement and a book voucher, sponsored by Merlin Library, last week. They were spotted reading in the library and in the Foyer area during a surprise visit by representatives of the National Literacy Agency. More surprise visits will be held!
Maths Mastery Leadership Conference in Dubai
Maths Mastery Leadership Conference in Dubai Ms Bernie Mizzi and Ms Esmeralda Zerafa have been asked to present at a three-day maths mastery leadership conference in Dubai where they will be sharing their experiences about leading impactful change with emphasis on the whole school introduction to the Maths Mastery approach at Chiswick House School and St Martin’s College. Ms Suzanne Loporto, from CHS, as well as, Dr Jeannine Debattista, Ms Maria Bezzina and Ms Alexia Gouder, from SMC, will also be joining them to benefit from this international and professional learning experience. The MNP Maths Mastery Leadership Conference is an opportunity to learn about the theories and strategies that are changing the face of mathematics teaching around the world. It is also one of the OECD seven principles of learning adopted at CHSMC: Building Horizontal Connections. Click on the link for further information about the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/574246256361766/