The school has been awarded the Gold Award for participating in Dinja Waħda projects. Since the school was awarded the Gold Award for 3 consecutive years, the school has also achieved the Blue Flag Award.
Well done to all the students and teachers for giving their 100%. Special thanks goes to Ms Rodgers, Assistant Head in charge of Dinja Waħda projects, for coordinating the activities and for promoting environmental awareness among all stakeholders.
The school celebrated the Feast of St Martin. The Parish Priest visited our school and blessed all St Martin’s Bags.
Gradually all students proceeded to the school yard for the sports games.
Ms Rebecca Bonello and Ms Chanel Micallef organised this event. All students participated and were assisted by the class teachers.
The day ended by drawing the lottery and 3 hampers were won by Nicolai Camilleri (K1.3), Isaac Bonnici (K1.2) and Maya Abela (Yr 5.1).
Special thanks to Ms Angela Portelli, Ms Rose Schembri and all the parents helpers for preparing the St Martin Bags and Hampers 🙂
Student representatives were invited to meet the Minister of Education, Evarist Bartolo and the Parliamentary Secretary, Chris Agius. During this meeting students had the opportunity to discuss issues in Education. Above is one of our students presenting her question to the floor.
The School Council organised a Pasta Day for our students. Children had a choice of pasta with white sauce or tuna and tomato sauce. The food was diligently prepared by Angela Portelli and Rose Schembri, parents on the School Council, together with the help of 3 other parents helpers.
The school would like to thank the parent helpers for ensuring the smooth running of this event and for the delicious pasta they prepared.
The school would also like to thank all the parents and students for the generous sum of money collected which will be donated to the Community Chest Fund.
Professional Staff Development is an important aspect of every school. Members of staff need to have their profession further developed, while learning new methodologies for teaching.
Last Friday all the members of staff had a hands-on workshop about the Investigation Approach in Science. The teachers, Kindergarten Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and the Senior Management Team got their hands dirty while enjoying a very enriching experience. All members of staff had the opportunity to learn about the Research Cycle and how science surrounds us in our every day life.
The session was animated by the Education Officer for Primary Science, Ms Pullicino, together with the help of two Science Peripatetic Teachers, Mr Buttigieg and Ms Polidano. This session allowed all members of staff to experiment, reflect and give feedback on the work being done.
Special thanks goes to Ms Borg Vella for coordinating this sesion and for ensuring that all resources needed were available. Extended thanks go to Ms Maria Debono for helping out in the purchase of resources.
Fr Kalcidon Vassallo celebrated mass for our students. The mass was organised by Ms Borg Vella, assistant head, and was animated by the students themselves. All members of staff helped in preparing the songs by rehearsing them in class. Photos courtesy of Ms Rodgers, assistant head.
On behalf of all the members of staff at St Nicholas College, we would like welcome back all our students. We would also like to welcome on board all the new students.
School for primary students begins on the 28th September 2015 at 8:30 am. Kinder 2 will begin their scholastic year on 1st October 2015 at 08:30 am. Kinder 1 students have received notification by post 😉
There is considerable evidence to show that in summer, students may lose some of the educational gain made during the previous school year. One of the ways of combatting this setback is by encouraging Summer Reading. In view of this the Ministry for Education and Employment has embarked on an intensive campaign: Aqra fis-Sajf to promote Summer Reading. This will be a collaborative campaign by the National Literacy Agency, the Foundation for Educational Services, Malta Libraries and the Directorates of Education.
In this regard access to books is crucial. Arrangements have been made for the extended library opening times of regional and school libraries. A wide range of reading activities for children and their parents will be held during the Skolasajf programme and in libraries through the Aqra Miegħi/Read with Me, Seħer l-Istejjer/The Magic of Stories and Reading Ambassadors Programmes of the National Literacy Agency.
The facts are as follows. Research shows that:
Here are some guidelines for parents/caregivers:
Suggested Summer Reading Book Titles:
http://www.wegivebooks.org/books
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At school we work hard to promote environment awareness. Students are busy collected used batteries and disposing of them responsibly by making use of the special battery bins available at school.
Batteries contain very harmful chemicals which, if dispersed in the environment, cause a lot of damage. So if you have any used batteries bring them over to school and help us in keeping a cleaner, healthier environment.
Thank you 🙂