Author: Erica Zammit

Beach Clean-Up

Beach Clean-Up The beach clean-up that was recently organised in line with our School Improvement Process (SIP) to inculcate in Level 6 students an awareness of the danger plastics are creating on our shores was a huge success. Students together with their teachers and key volunteers from Din L-Art Ħelwa Mellieħa visited Armier Bay, Little Armier Bay, White Tower Bay, and Coral Lagoon Bay.  Provided with gloves, pickers, and numerous bags, guided by the organisers, students spent the entire school day along the seashore cleaning the above-mentioned beaches in a thorough manner.  They picked up rubbish lying on the beach, ditches, parking areas and camping sites around the coastal areas of Armier. Amongst the most common were plastic items such as bottles and bags, cans, snack bags, paper, bottle caps, chair and table parts, rope, nets, and shoes. They also used sieves at Little Armier Bay to remove microplastics from the surface sand. Students were also given a tour of the White Tower which was recently conserved.  The organizers informed us that collectively 270 kilos of rubbish had been collected. Thank you to Daniela Cini and Albert Attard from Din L-Art Ħelwa Mellieħa and a massive well done to all!

Auskick

Auskick Level 4 and 5 pupils were introduced to the popular Australian Sport, Auskick. This sport is run through the winter season in Malta and is supported locally by the Australian High Commission and Sport Malta. Auskick is a programme designed to teach the basic skills of Australian Rules Football (AFL) to children between the ages of 5 and 12.

Julian Fenech

Julian Fenech Congratulations to Mr Julian Fenech, Level 11 Leader and PE teacher at St Martin’s College, on his recent graduation. He completed his Masters in Applied Educational Leadership. Well done!

U-16 SMC basketball team

U-16 SMC basketball team  The U-16 SMC basketball team placed 2nd in their group during yesterday’s inter-schools tournament held at Ta Qali. Well done team.

Newly elected Chiswick House School student council

Newly elected Chiswick House School student council The newly elected Chiswick House School student council got right down to business and came up with the following mission statement. “The Student Council will take the responsibility to ensure that everybody is safe and that nobody ever feels left out and a feeling of inclusion is felt by all. We promise to be sustainable and promote this principle at all times. With our innovations, we will nurture our school and ensure the growth of all.” They are seen here in one of their first weekly meetings. We look forward to sharing with you the various incredible initiatives they have planned.

Live Streaming – COP27

Live Streaming - COP27 This morning Nicky Samut, Adam Vassallo, Adam Tabone, Jade Psaila Dufoo and Sophie Knobel participated enthusiastically during the live streaming session with Dr Karl Vella who is currently attending the COP27 conference in Egypt. Each student framed three excellent questions but the 30 minute session only allowed us to air a question each. Dr Vella enjoyed answering the very intelligent and searching questions on sustainability and our personal and collective responsibilities towards our planet’s future. Dr Karl Vella is consultant to Chiswick House School and St Martin’s College on sustainability. Well done students! Thank you Ms Angela for facilitating this session fabulously and supporting Ms Sabina on her plans ahead. Mr David’s technical support was flawless.

Book Festival

Book Festival A group of St Martin’s College students visited the 2022 Malta Book Festival which is being organised by the National Book Council at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali