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.
European Week for Waste Reduction 2022
European Week for Waste Reduction 2022 Chiswick House School participated in the European Week for Waste Reduction 2022 run by @ewwrmalta and @WasteServ. Ms Sabina and Ms Sarah organised several initiatives throughout the week, one of which was a collection of unwanted uniforms which were used during a Pre-Loved Uniform Sale. The success of this initiative resulted in preventing 99kg of carbon emissions and 310650 litres of water from being used in the production of 31kg of new clothes. The funds will be re-invested into the school’s sustainable initiatives and activities. Assemblies about textile waste were held throughout the week and a sensory area was made available for pupils to manipulate as well as explore the life cycle of textiles during their break times. Pupils were also encouraged to follow a Calendar of Activities, together with their families, to reflect on their textile consumption. Thank you to everyone who contributed and thank you for the wonderful feedback. We look forward to organising other initiatives throughout the year.
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
Confirmation
Confirmation Last Saturday 19th November 2022, Level 8 students received the Sacrament of Confirmation, officiated by His Excellency Mons. Joseph Galea Curmi, Auxiliary Bishop of Malta, at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church, San Gwann. A very memorable occasion for our students, godparents and families.
London Trip
London Trip Dr Esmeralda Zerafa, Head Designate Junior Years and Middle School, Ms Gillian Darmanin, Level 5 Teacher and Ms Caroline Rizzo, Level 4 Teacher are currently in London. They met Ms Barbara Firth, NACE Consultant, and visited Moreland Primary School in London, a school assessed as ‘good with outstanding elements’ by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted). Moreland Primary is a NACE accredited school like Chiswick House School and St Martin’s College. It is great to be sharing good practices with other like-minded professionals, and to explore new innovative practices. Today, they are attending an annual conference held by Maths No Problem!
Muza Outing
Muza Outing A group of Level 12 and 13 Art students from St Martin’s College Sixth Form visited MUZA, Malta's National Community Art Museum. The students had the opportunity to appreciate the main highlights of this collection which was followed by a sketching session on site. Students observed and created studies of favourite artworks from different genres and periods. This visit forms part of INTEREtching, a St Martin’s College Art project in collaboration with artist-printmaker Jesmond Vassallo and supported by Arts Council Malta.