On 19th February year 5 students had the opportunity to visit the historical city of Birgu. In doing so students could understand better an essential part of the topic entitled ‘L-Ibliet il-Qodma Maltin’ from the Social Studies Curriculum.  Indeed by roaming around this magnificent city  they  understood better the significant importance of Birgu in the past and nowadays.
Whilst visiting the Maritime Museum and the Inquisitor’s Palace students were very attentive and asked a lot of questions. In particular they liked the torture room and the prison cell best (at the Inquisitor’s Palace)!!

When we were arrived at the main square students were invited to visit a church run museum. There, a volunteer showed them the sword and hat which  Grand Master Jean de Valette used while fighting against the Turks.  Students also saw the altar where De Valette supposedly  used to pray before the Great Siege of 1565.

As a success criteria students were asked to write a short paragraph about the outing and draw a picture.

It was indeed a fun educational outing!

Sbumitted by Ms Miranda Cauchi, Yr 5.2 teacher.