


Professional Learning
Professional Learning The CHSMC administration team started the new year with an inspirational and energising morning during which they engaged in a session regarding strengthening teams, their interactions and ways of focusing on quality for enhanced customer care and community spirit. The team also participated in a motivating team building session organised by Mr Francesco Nicodeme. Such learning opportunities continue to develop our teams to continue delivering high quality education and services throughout, whilst working in synergy. .
Beach Clean Up
Beach Clean-Up On the last day of Autumn Term a beach clean-up was organised for Level 7 students. Students together with their respective teachers and key volunteers from Din L-Art Helwa Mellieha visited Armier Bay, Little Armier Bay, White Tower Bay, and Coral Lagoon Bay for this task. Provided with gloves, pickers, and numerous bags, guided by the organisers, students spent an entire school day along the seashore cleaning the above-mentioned beaches in a thorough manner. Whilst picking up rubbish lying on the beach students kept a note of the different types they found. By the end of the day 67 kilos of rubbish was collected. A massive well done to all!
Sakharov Youth Seminar
Sakharov Youth Seminar Shevaun Rooney and Adam Vassallo, two Level 13 students studying at St Martin’s College Sixth Form, attended the Sakharov Youth Seminar for European Parliament Ambassador Schools in Strasbourg, France, this week. The students also had the opportunity to attend the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought award ceremony. This prestigious prize is awarded each year by the European Parliament to honour individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms. This year the Prize was awarded to the People of Ukraine. Shevaun and Adam were accompanied by their Advanced level History teacher, Paul Portelli.
Silver Award 2022
Silver Award 2022 We are pleased to announce that Chiswick House School has been awarded the ‘Silver Award 2022’ certificate for its sterling work in promoting reading. These initiatives include our many author visits, library activities and book month events. The Literacy and Information Support Unit within the National Literacy Agency, in collaboration with the Directorate for Learning and Assessment Programmes, organises an annual ‘Book Champion Schools’ campaign that acknowledges and rewards schools which actively promote a reading culture within their learning environment. Well done to all!
Reading Champions Campaign Awards
Reading Champions Campaign Awards Well done to our Level 8 students, Kelian Lauwers, Alice Mizzi and Jack Ellul on receiving their ‘Reading Champions’ certificates and book prizes. St Martin’s College nominated the students for the Reading Champions Campaign Awards, organised annually by the National Literacy Agency in collaboration with the National Book Council and the Department of Curriculum Management. An award ceremony was held at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre on 24th November.
Prize Day
Prize Day St Martin’s College Prize Day was organised at Chiswick House School last Thursday, in which students were awarded for their efforts, improvements or outstanding achievements. Prizes were awarded for placing first, second or third in any one particular subject, while a number of special prizes were also awarded for qualities such as leadership, outstanding performance, interest, kindness, perseverance and marked improvement. During the ceremony students and parents were entertained by a number of outstanding performances by SMC students such as singing, acting, playing of instruments etc. Senior School Student prizes were this year distributed by Dr Karl Vella – Climate Policy Director, World Business Council for Sustainable Development whilst Dr Esmeralda Zerafa and Bertrand Bonnici presented the prizes for Middle School Students. We congratulate all students for their wonderful achievements. We would also like to thank staff, students and parents who attended and helped in the organisation of such a successful and gratifying event
Cambridge Literary Festival.
Cambridge Literary Festival. As part of our commitment to ongoing and meaningful professional development, a group of teachers from our English team at St Martin's College attended the Cambridge Literary Festival. This visit reflects the efforts of our College to encourage a love of reading and our belief in the importance of chronicling human experience even through fiction. The author-led sessions inspired a critical consideration of how wonderful their works can lead to growth and learning in the classroom.
Thematic Stem Debate
Thematic Stem Debate Catriona Jo Buhagiar Level 10 represented St Martin’s College at the Thematic Stem Debate this year’s theme being “Medical technology is here to stay: What is the future of medical technology and how will we overcome the challenges? The debate was organised by the Science Centre within the Directorate of Learning and Assessment Programmes. The aim of this activity is to engage students to become active critical thinkers and skilled debaters through effective participation.