Mass was celebrated by the Parish Chaplain at Mgarr Parish Church. Parents joined in this celebration during which a small ceremony was held during which Mikele Andreozzi crowned the statue of Our Lady.
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Book Champion School Awards 2018
The school was awarded the Book Champion School Gold Award for participating in World Book Day and for promoting literacy. Well done to all members of staff and student of St Nicholas College Mgarr Primary School.
Celebrating eTwinning Day through Maltese Culture
For the celebration of eTwining Day, 9th May 2018, the Kinder 1.3 and 1.4 students prepared a short video clip celebrating Maltese Heritage thrugh the song of Ċeklem, Ċeklem Karozzin. 
The students wore red and white, these being the colours of the Maltese flag. They also prepare crafts of the Maltese flag and emblems depicting the eith point Maltese crosse. One of the KGEs, Ms Joanne Galea, impersonated a Maltese k night. eTwinning Day at school.
Credits to Ms Nagaat Bugeja and Ms Joanne Galea for coming up with the idea and helping students to prepare the props. Credits also to Ms Simone Gianino for capturing the photos and video.
Happy eTwinning Day 🙂
Marathon Walk at Buskett Gardens
Beating all odds today the Year 3, 4, 5, and 6 students walked along the Dingli cliffs to Buskett Gardens. Beating strong winds, the students gave their utmost to reach their destination.
Although the weather was very challenging, the students and members of staff still managed the make the best of the day.
Seeing happy faces on students was the most rewarding experience. Once at Buskett Gardens students finished their fieldwork which was prepared by their class teachers.
They also enjoyed their lunches surrounded by nature in a one of the few woodlands of our island.
The younger students from K2 to Year 2 walked along the woodlands and had hands on activities related to Dinja Waħda projects and science.
The older students had some time for orienteering and also enjoyed venturing around the woods and having a go at tree climbing.
Well done to all… Special thanks to the peripatetic teachers, Ms Rebecca Bonello, Ms Pauline Gingell, Ms Speranza Spiteri and the complementary teacher, Ms Cora Calleja, for coming forward 🙂
Finally, special thanks to Ms Borg Vella, assistant head, for organising the smooth running of transport.
Sports Day at Kirkop for Primary Students
Sports Day was organised for all primary students by the Sports Promotion Unit and the PE teachers, Ms Rebecca Bonello and Ms Chanel Micallef Cassar. Students enjoyed a variety of events together with a shot a gymnastics. This event was truly well organised and children enjoyed every minute.
Special thanks goes to Mr Joseph Tanti, from Sports Promotion Unit, for coordinating and ensuring the success of this event at a very short notice.
Clean Up Campaign in the School Garden
Following the awareness campaign held by the students prior to Earth Day, the students today embarked in a thorough clean up of the school garden within the perimeter of the school. Students were provided with gloves and were supervised by Ms Rodgers, who organised this event.
Pasta Day
The school would like to thank the parents helpers and members of the school council for ensuring the smooth running of Pasta Day.
Earth Day
Earth day is an annual celebration which the Green Club hold at heart. Ms Rodgers, assistant head, organises an annual parade to promote the importance of caring for our planet Earth. The day kicked off with a special assembly organised by the Yr 5.1 students of Ms Melanie Sultana. During the assembly topics, such as global warming and the importance of disposing of rubbish responsibly, were discussed.
Even the youngest students in kindergarten contributed to the promotion of Earth Day by displaying their message on one of the school’s noticeboards. This activity was organised by Ms Joanne Galea, Ms Josianne Camilleri and Ms Nagaat Bugeja (Kindergarten Educators).
Around 70 students, together with their teachers and Ms Rodgers, walked along the streets of Mgarr to share their message to locals and tourists alike. The awareness campaign ended in front of the Parish Church of Mgarr.
As a final activity, Green Club students will now engage in a thorough clean up of the school’s garden 🙂
Team Building through Physical Education for Members of Staff
The members of staff enjoying a Physical Education session with the purpose of learning how to deliver meaningful PE lessons, while building stronger relations.
Team building events are necessary for staff members, especially due to the fact that staff keep growing yearly. Apart from evaluating the school’s progress, strengths and weaknesses, staff members had time to wind down while gearing up for the last term of this scholastic year.
Outdoor Gardening
Following the installation of a water tank, large pots, an irrigation system and a shed, the students had their first go at outdoor gardening at school. Students were taught the basics required when sowing seeds and how to take care of them. A compost bin has also been installed to start preparing compost from organic waste.