Human Geography Fieldwork
Human Geography Fieldwork Level 12 students studying Geography at St Martin’s College Sixth Form, conducted Human Geography fieldwork in Hamrun. They plotted dot maps of clothes and food outlets to be able to analyse the spatial distribution pattern of the services in the main road using the nearest neighbour analysis statistical technique. The students were accompanied by their lecturer, Ms Rebecca Cassar.
Sixth Form Art Students Visit Debbie Caruana Dingli’s Art Studio
Sixth Form Art Students Visit Debbie Caruana Dingli's Art Studio Level 12 and Level 13 students studying Art at Advanced and Intermediate levels, visited the artist, Debbie Caruana Dingli’s house and studio in Siggiewi. They had to the opportunity to learn about Ms Caruana Dingli’s artistic life, her current projects and her sources of inspiration. Through her artistic works students were able to enquire about different techniques and mediums. The visit was a source of motivation for the students who are currently working on their individual art portfolios.
Sixth Form students commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the end of WW1
Sixth Form students commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the end of WW1 Second-year students of English and first-year students of History jointly participated in an event to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the end of WW1. As a cross-curricular activity, the students of English presented WW1 from a more literary point of view, speaking specifically about the poems of Wilfred Owen, whilst the History students focused on factual information regarding the war. As a follow-up to this event, two sixth from students, Alisa Iordan and Mark Anthony Kuflewicz, delivered very interesting presentations on both history and WW1 poetry to the Level 11 students on the 22nd of November.
Sixth Form students visit National Archives
Sixth Form students visit National Archives Level 12 students studying History at Intermediate level, recently visited the National Archives in Rabat. Throughout the morning, the students worked on primary documents to help them deepen their knowledge of this type of source. The sources used related to British Malta, a period of Malta’s history that the students are currently covering in their studies. The visit also included the conservation laboratory where the students were introduced to the process of conservation of primary documents. They also had the opportunity to learn more about the medieval Santu Spirtu Hospital were the National Archives are housed.
Presentation for Computing Sixth Form Students
Presentation for Computing and ICT Sixth Form Students Prof Matthew Montebello, from the Faculty of ICT at the University of Malta, recently visited St Martin’s College Sixth Form to speak to our Computing and ICT sixth form students. During the presentation, the students had an opportunity to become more familiar with the field of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence and also to understand what a job in the field entails. Students were also exposed to the various opportunities of studying Computer Science available at the University of Malta.
My experience at the EU Parliament in Brussels
My experience at the EU Parliament in Brussels Earlier in November 2018, along with a group of fifteen students from St Martin’s College Sixth Form, I travelled to the European Parliament in Brussels to participate in the first Youth Parliament. Over seven hundred students from all over Europe gathered to debate and vote upon proposals which directly affect young people and which will positively impact the future of this powerful union of states in the immediate future. One common factor was that all the students present will be voting for the first time in the European Parliament elections which will be held next May. I was very pleased and excited to take up this opportunity especially because I have always been fascinated about the mechanism and workings of the European Parliament, as well as the law-making decision process. The simulating and motivating learning experience was indeed unique and extremely beneficial for both my academic as well as my social development. The day started with rigorous security checks, after which we re-grouped and made our way to the hemiscycle, where we found our seats. Sitting there in that striking auditorium filled me with awe for the work that is carried by so many representatives of the individual member States who regularly meet and directly impact the lives of the citizens of the European Union. We were then addressed by two Members of Parliament who shared their experiences and the reasons why they took on such a role. Their speeches were inspirational and helped me to appreciate that in order for our lives to improve in this globalised world one had to take a stand and not wait for others to act. Furthermore, meeting and debating with so many young people coming from different backgrounds and cultures made me realise that while there are differences, there are always unifying factors which should be worked upon in order to reach common goals for the common good. Our young age should not be seen as a liability but as an asset! All seven hundred participants were assigned to different working groups. We were given the opportunity to select the one we felt most passionate about. This allowed us time to carry out research on our subject-area and to start putting together proposals for discussion. The topics discussed in my working group were how to attract and make rural areas more accessible
SMC Sixth Form participate in a Public Speaking Academy
SMC Sixth Form participate in a Public Speaking Academy A group of first-year sixth form students attending St Martin’s College Sixth Form participated in a Public Speaking Academy, which was organised by the English-Speaking Union of Malta (ESU Malta) and given by Ms Pia Zammit of the ESU. The event which was held on Friday, 9th and Saturday, 10th November, consisted of intensive workshops that were delivered by Ms Pia Zammit. The interactive workshops were developed to help students boost their self-confidence, communicate more effectively, overcome the fear of public speaking, develop thinking skills through impromptu speeches, and provide and receive feedback.
SMC Sixth Form participate in a Public Speaking Academy
SMC Sixth Form participate in a Public Speaking Academy A group of first-year sixth form students attending St Martin’s College Sixth Form participated in a Public Speaking Academy, which was organised by the English-Speaking Union of Malta (ESU Malta) and given by Ms Pia Zammit of the ESU. The event which was held on Friday, 9th and Saturday, 10th November, consisted of intensive workshops that were delivered by Ms Pia Zammit. The interactive workshops were developed to help students boost their self-confidence, communicate more effectively, overcome the fear of public speaking, develop thinking skills through impromptu speeches, and provide and receive feedback.