Category: Sixth Form News & Events

SMC Sixth Form won the Jan Amos Comenius Prize for high-quality teaching about the European Union

SMC Sixth Form won the Jan Amos Comenius Prize for high-quality teaching about the European Union On the occasion of Europe Day celebrated on the 9th May, St Martin’s College Sixth Form is thrilled to announce that it has won the Jan Amos Comenius Prize for high-quality teaching about the European Union. The prize was a contest for secondary and upper-secondary schools across the EU and was proposed by the European Parliament and implemented by the European Commission. For this EU-wide contest, schools from 24 Member States applied. External independent evaluators assessed each application and 22 schools, each from a different Member State, were identified as winners. St Martin’s College Sixth Form won the prize for Malta. It was awarded to recognise creative ways in which St Martin’s College Sixth Form teaches about the European Union and the ways in which we disseminate such practices. These exemplary teaching methods about the EU are in line with the objectives of the 2018 Council Recommendation Promoting Common Values, Inclusive Education and the European Dimension of Teaching, which identified teaching and learning about the origins, values and functioning of the EU as a policy priority. The prize is €8,000 as well as a trophy. Commission Vice-President for Promoting our European Way of Life, Margaritis Schinas said: “Awarding the Jan Amos Comenius Prize for the first time today to schools and teachers for their creative efforts in teaching about the European Union and its values is highly symbolic. On the eve of the 70th anniversary of the Schuman declaration, which is the root of a project of peace based above all on European solidarity, schools and pupils across Europe experience a disruptive situation unknown since the war. Seventy years later, it is only through such creative efforts and solidarity that we will be able to overcome this crisis and rebuild even stronger than before.” Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Mariya Gabriel said: "Learning about the European Union at school is not a luxury, it is a necessity. We need to enhance citizens' knowledge and understanding of the European Union from an early age. Our schools can foster critical awareness of the European Union and a sense of belonging to it, in ways that inspire. I am pleased that this prize is giving recognition and visibility to such valuable work.” Watch Commissioner Gabriel announce the winners: Jan Amos Comenius Prize 2020? 8
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Sixth Form Registrations

Sixth Form Registrations We are pleased to advise that St Martin's College Sixth Form is accepting registrations for scholastic year 2020/2021. • Individual programmes being offered • Small class sizes • Excellent results Our Careers Advisor is available to assist with options and subject choices. Please email [email protected] about any guidance required. For further information and Registration Forms kindly email [email protected] or [email protected] Be sure to secure your place at St Martin's College Sixth Form for 2020/2021!
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CHSMC IT Masters

CHSMC IT Masters September 2019 saw the start of our 3-year plan for a digital transformation at Chiswick House School and St Martin’s College. However, these extraordinary times have demanded that we went from Phase 1 to Phase 2 in an extremely short time! Named as such after our experiences in Singaporean schools during ICSEI 2018, this digital transformation would not have been possible without the great support from our IT Masters who enabled all their teams to make this happen! The staff members making up this fantastic group have been tasked with such a role due to their excellent mastery of IT skills. Led by Ms Esmeralda Zerafa, IT Strategy Leader, the group has provided professional learning opportunities to all staff members and has been pivotal in making this a swift and successful process. Keeping sensitivities and context in mind, there is an exciting path ahead.
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Easter 2020

Easter 2020 Easter 2020 is exceptionally unique. Chiswick House School and St Martin’s College augur that this special season inspires global unity, as well as love and hope in our hearts and homes. This year, to accompany our Easter message, we have chosen a series of photos of Fabergé eggs taken at the Fabergé Museum by a group of St Martin’s College Sixth Form students during a school trip to St Petersburg, Russia.
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Sixth Form Online Discussion

Sixth Form Online Discussion Level 12 and 13 students studying History at Advanced level at St Martin’s College Sixth Form, had the opportunity to have an online discussion with Adrian Szumski, who was born and raised in Poland. Mr Szumski shared with our learners some popular and his own personal experiences of Poland during the Martial Law lockdown of the early 1980s and the steps the country took towards 1989 to peacefully adopt a more democratic approach to politics. The Fall of Communism in Eastern Europe is part of the History Advanced syllabus.
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Live Streaming Trial Week at CHSMC

Live Streaming Trial Week at CHSMC We are delighted with the outcome of our 'Live Streaming Trial Week'. During this trial week most learners at Chiswick House School and St Martin’s College reunited with one or more of their teachers within a virtual classroom setting using Microsoft Teams. This successful Trial Period allowed us to ensure that all technical difficulties are resolved before our launch of the full Live Streaming programme at both CHS and SMC at the start of the third term. All staff members at CHSMC have worked tirelessly during these last few weeks to continue providing students with quality tasks to ensure that learning and then deeper learning continues to take place. We continue to focus on upskilling all our teaching staff to be able to use a wide range of online resources. New timetables have been put together for all learners and will be shared with all parents soon. The proposed e-learning programme will engage learners at all levels, including Sixth Form, in a blended and balanced approach of real time sessions as well as other tasks. Whilst we wish you all the very best during this Easter break, we look forward to sharing with you our new plans soon! Keep well and stay safe!
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Autism Awareness Month

Autism Awareness Month April is Autism Awareness Month...Let’s continue our efforts to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change. A message from Ms Cynthia Rizzo and Ms Maria Ellul, CHS and SMC Inclusive Coordinators (INCO): Autism is a lifelong, developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how they experience the world around them. Their quality of life improves with professional assistance but also with the support of each and every one of us. The first phase is to be aware, understand and accept people with autism. Following this, one can also help with a smile and a helping hand.
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Postponed – SMC Sixth Form Open Evening

Postponed - SMC Sixth Form Open Evening Our Sixth Form Open Evening has been postponed until further notice. Sixth Form registrations for scholastic year 2020-2021 will be accepted as of Monday 16th March 2020. For further information call our Senior Leader of Sixth Form, Mr Anthony Abela on 2734 5170 or 2134 5170 or email [email protected] Contact us to discuss your individual needs!
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Sixth Formers attend a talk on road safety

Sixth Formers attend a talk on road safety Level 13 students at St Martin’s College Sixth Form, recently attended a talk about Road Safety which was delivered by Doctors for Road Safety (D4RS). This non profit organisation was founded by doctors and medical students striving for the highest standards of road safety in Malta and Gozo. The talk was part of the recently launched project, “Streetsmart". The aim of the project is to educate and raise awareness among sixth form students who are soon-to-be drivers, regarding safe road practices and the dangers of irresponsible driving. The session focused on topics such as the choice of first car, driving lessons, motorbikes and cycling, distracted driving and speeding.
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