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Camping under the stars 

Camping under the stars Inspired by the concept of stretching and challenging our students to reach their full potential, the PE Department organised a pilot Camp Out. This required Level 7 students to spend 30 hours at a camping ground while learning vital survival skills in an open environment. The skills were taught during the PE lessons and put to practice during the Camp Out included outdoor First Aid, fire safety, pitching and disassembling a tent, keeping the environment clean, preparing your own food, campfire behaviour, working as a team, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking (problem solving), SMC community spirit, leadership qualities and cross-curricular activities with Music, Drama, Geography, History and Virtue and Ethics. Parents/guardians were also invited to participate and help out during the Camp. What a fantastic learning experience for all who attended! A MASSIVE well done to the SMC PE Department for this enriching pilot project which we are sure is here to stay!
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STEM Week at CHS

STEM Week at CHS As part of STEAM week organised at Chiswick House School, Level 4 pupils participated in a Maths Trail held at the Malta National Aquarium. The trail gave pupils the opportunity to engage in various outdoor maths activities as well as to experience the relevance of mathematics to their daily lives. The Maths Trail was followed by a talk about the importance of reducing plastic consumption for a better planet.
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Putting Malta on the Maths Mastery Map

Putting Malta on the Maths Mastery Map A few words from Ms Bernie and Ms Esmeralda following a three-day maths mastery leadership conference they recently attended in Dubai... Bernie Mizzi - CHSMC Director and Head at CHS: 'An excellent opportunity to put Malta on the Maths Mastery Map and to hear and learn from others. Sharing our experiences was also a great reflective exercise for further development and growth.' Esmeralda Zerafa - Senior Middle Leader Curriculum Design at Chiswick House School: 'An unforgettable experience! It was truly enriching to be sharing the expertise we have gained at CHSMC about leading the change to Maths Mastery with other schools around the globe. Representatives from schools in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Portugal and Shanghai. It was inspirational to listen to the stories of others and to learn about how other schools have taken up this approach. Important interesting issues, such as differentiation and journaling, were also discussed. Many new ideas which we will definitely be adopting at CHSMC to keep up our great practices in maths teaching.'
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Art Trip to Florence

Art Trip to Florence A group of SMC students travelled to Florence, home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. Throughout this exciting programme, organised by the Art teachers at St Martin’s College, students had the opportunity to see some important art works that form part of their syllabus. The Art trip included guided visits to the Uffizi, the Palatine Gallery at the Pitti Palace and the Palazzo Vecchio. Students also visited the Galleria dell’ Accademia, the Museo dell' Opera dell' Duomo and a temporary exhibition dedicated to Verrochio, Leonardo da Vinci’s Master at Palazzo Strozzi. The group also attended a number of bottega workshops at the Leonardo da Vinci Academy in Florence where they were taught how to make a tempera painting, a fresco and engraving. A trip to Pisa and Siena also formed part of this trip. Definitely a unique educational experience for all to treasure! A big thank you to all involved!
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SMC places third in the Mathematics Olympiad

SMC places third in the Mathematics Olympiad We are so proud to announce that St Martin’s College has placed third in the Mathematics Olympiad, a biennial competition organised by the Education Division's Mathematics Department.The Olympiad aims to identify talented maths students and foster problem-solving skills and a positive attitude towards maths in young students. While challenging, the experience was undoubtedly enjoyable. The competition was open to Level 9 and 10 students from State and non-state secondary schools, with each school represented by a team of four students. Julian Formosa, Sean Azzopardi, Neil Brincat and Esther Portelli formed this year’s team, coached by Mr Steve Zammit. Thirty-one teams from various schools contested in this year's competition, which was split into three sections. The participants had to attempt the first part on an individual basis. The latter two sections were a team effort.   A word of thanks goes to our Mathematics teachers, the Education Division and the Director for Curriculum Management, Mr Gaetano Bugeja, for providing us with this enriching experience.
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Victorian Day at CHS

Victorian Day at CHS A very exciting day for our Level 3 pupils as they stepped back in time whilst exploring the past world of the Victorians. Pupils discovered lots about the past and were able to compare what life was like then to now. This activity ties in with the present theme being explored at Chiswick House School ‘Past Worlds and Magical Lands’ where pupils are looking at traditional and fairy tales but with a twist. Level 3s are currently looking at the tale of Alice in Wonderland which was originally written in the Victorian Era. We thank parents/guardians for their amazing support and we applaud all staff for organising this wonderful activity. A very exciting day indeed!
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CHS Summer School 2019

CHS Summer School 2019 Our new summer programme - Once Upon a Summer... is now available!! http://chs.edu.mt/school-life/chs-summer-school/ The children will explore the magical world of stories as they delve into ancient myths and legends, to classic fables and everyone's favourite, timeless fairy tales. Through these stories, the children's imagination will be ignited and morals instilled as they gain an understanding of other cultures from around the world. Apply before Thursday 11th April to benefit from our 'Early Bird' offer ?
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Danish students visit SMC Sixth Form

Danish students visit SMC Sixth Form A group of students from Københavns åbne Gymnasium, Copenhagen, Denmark visited St Martin’s College Sixth Form as part of their class trip to Malta. The visit started with a presentation about Malta, at the end of which the Danish students engaged in an enriching intercultural exchange with St Martin’s College Sixth Form students. The Danish students then attended a number of different lessons at sixth form. This was the second time a Danish school visited St Martin’s College Sixth Form this scholastic year.
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SMC Careers Fair

SMC Careers Fair Senior School and Sixth Form students as well as parents/guardians had the opportunity to meet with various professionals and become better informed about post-secondary and tertiary courses during this year’s Careers Fair held at St Martin’s College. It was an excellent opportunity to explore exciting and diverse career paths. We thank Ms Eleanor Abela, Careers Adviser at SMC, and all participants for giving our students this opportunity.
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European Money Week

European Money Week Level 12 Economics A level students attended a very informative lecture on cyber security and online payment security. This lecture was hosted by Mr. Daniel German who gave an insight on how susceptible people are to information theft. They were shown how hackers can and often do eventually manage to break through and access sensitive data that puts them at risk. Cybercrime is very real, and it was explained to them that hackers have a plethora of ways of accessing their information, not only through their PCs but especially through mobile devices and other household devices that can be remotely controlled through connections to the internet. They were also introduced to a number of measures they should take to protect their sensitive information and steps that are a must when using both social media and when making purchases online. Students participated actively by asking questions and prompting further discussion on the issues discussed. At the end of the talk, Mr. German also gave our students a handout which included key points from his presentation about important precautions they should take as well as key hints regarding online passwords and interaction on social media networks. Throughout the very informative and interesting presentation, our students, were also shown a number of video clips on cybersecurity giving them an insight into real theft of personal data, the way hackers work and on why it is so important to be cautious when using the internet in today’s world
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