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Collaborative Professionalism

Collaborative Professionalism As part of our focus on improving literacy at Chiswick House School, a number of teachers, TLAs and LSEs participated in international professional learning events to gain further insight into how language and literacy can be developed better. Ms Emma Paris, Ms Yvette Cassar Conti, Ms Martina Pace, Ms Joanne Bonavia, Ms Chiara Monterosso and Ms Gillian Harrison Namli attended a 2-day course about teaching phonics through the Read Write Inc Programme. Ms Sue Psaila, Ms Alison Montanaro and Ms Jacqueline Mifsud Cremona participated in a training course about teaching phonics in the Early Years. Ms Nicole Sapiano, Ms Nicole Formosa and Ms Michelle Cefai attended a 2-day course about teaching literacy and language. All staff members also visited various model schools for Read Write Inc. in the UK.
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French Ambassador’s visit to SMC

French Ambassador's visit to SMC We are honoured to have welcomed HE Brigitte Curmi, French Ambassador to Malta, to St Martin’s College. The programme included comic sketches, a question-answer session with the Ambassador as well as a song sung by students following the French Native speaker programme as well as students who study French as a foreign language. The chosen song included a strong message of tolerance and inclusion. Min Seo Cho, a Level 10 student, presented Her Excellency with one of her beautiful paintings. Well done to our SMC International Programme Team for organising such a wonderful event!
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Maths No Problem! Annual Conference

Maths No Problem! Annual Conference Ms Audrey Fenech Adami, Ms Esmeralda Zerafa and Dr Diane Vassallo have just attended the Maths No Problem! Annual Conference in London. During the conference many important issues were discussed. These included catering for the needs of learners who are struggling with Mathematics as well as using story books for the teaching of Mathematics.
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SMC library awarded a ‘Book Champion School 2019 – Gold Award’ Certificate

SMC library awarded a ‘Book Champion School 2019 - Gold Award’ Certificate St Martin’s College was presented with a ‘Book Champion School 2019 – Gold Award’ certificate as well as book tokens in acknowledgment and recognition of the activities organised during the year to promote and create a holistic reading culture. The Literacy and Information Support Unit within the National Literacy Agency has organised these awards as part of a nationwide campaign to promote reading in schools.
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Level 9 student places 1st in the ‘Bookface Competition’

Level 9 student places 1st in the ‘Bookface Competition’ We are very pleased to announce that Alessio Trapani, a Level 9 student, placed 1st in the ‘Bookface Competition’ organised by the Literacy and Information Support Unit within the National Literacy Agency. This competition was held as part of World Book Day 2019 events and was open to all Level 9 students across Malta and Gozo. Congratulations Alessio!
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Mock job interviews for Sixth Form students

Mock job interviews for Sixth Form students Four members of staff of PwC Malta recently conducted mock job interviews for St Martin’s College Sixth Form students. The aim of these interviews is to help students experience a real-life job interview and help them prepare for the world of work. Students attended a preparatory meeting and were asked to present their CVs and covering letters during the mock interview itself. Individual feedback will be provided to the students during the follow-up session which will be held next week.  St Martin’s College Sixth Form is committed to developing the skills that young people require for the modern workplace. This exercise, organised by Ms Eleanor Abela, the College’s Career Adviser, helps our students build the confidence they need in an interview situation. The College would like to thank PwC Malta for providing our students with the unique opportunity and for their valuable advice and support.
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Langfest

Langfest Our Annual celebration of international languages and cultures. During the week, students participated in a number of activities including karaoke, sports games, a quiz, an International Language t-shirt competition, a treasure hunt as well as talks related to the importance of studying foreign languages. The week culminated in a food festival which was hugely successful, both in terms of the wonderful array of homemade contributions from students as well as the number of students who were eager to sample the variety of treats on offer! The funds raised during this event will be donated to St Vincent de Paule, St Patrick’s Home and Dar Bjorn. We thank parents, students and staff for making this initiative so successful. Well done to all!
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