SNC Mgarr Primary School

School Motto : Dak li tiżra taħsad / Reap what you sow

Entrepreneurship

Posted on November 22, 2014 by mgarrprimary

As part of the entrepreneurship project 2014 the year 5.2 students of Ms Calleja were divided in groups or pairs. They were asked to come up with a project on a topic of their choice.

During the 3 sessions carried out in the school hall by Mr Max Bartolo, the children discussed and planned their work. When they reached the final stages, they presented their ideas to their friends.

These photos show a sample of the student’s work. Melchior Mifsud and Faith Schembri showed the desire to present their work to the class since they could not use a laptop in the school hall to present their work there. They talked to the class about their pet dog.

Exploring verbs… The Present Continuous

Posted on November 22, 2014 by mgarrprimary

During one of the Language lessons, the year 5.2 students of Ms Sharon Calleja talked about the present continuous. The learning intention was clearly displayed on the board and the class talked about what the present continuous and when it is used. A powerpoint followed to help students understand this topic better. The presentation served to allow students time to practise using the present continuous in the interactive exercises that followed. The students were also given flashcards with different verbs written on them. Each verb displayed on the flashcard was changed to the present continuous and that verb was then presented in a sentence created by the students themselves.

A class activity followed where the students had to work in groups. The teacher gave each group a picture. The students observed the picture attentively and wrote several sentences using the present continuous, based on what they were seeing. Finally, each group presented their work to the rest of the class.

Enhancing speaking skills…

Posted on November 22, 2014 by mgarrprimary

During an English lesson, the year 5.2 students of Ms Sharon Calleja, talked about sports and the equipment needed to practice various sport disciplines. The students then talked about which sport they would like to do, and why, in pairs. A class discussion followed this activity to further enhance the students speaking skills.

Doubling and Halving…

Posted on November 22, 2014 by mgarrprimary

The year 5.2 students of Ms Sharon Calleja did a series of Mathematics lessons about doubling and halving. Since the lessons were held close to Halloween, during one of our lessons the student played an on-line game called Ghost Blasters. They were then given a number and they had to find the ghost which had the double of that number written on it. It was so much fun 🙂

In another lesson, the students carried out an investigation. The students started with a number and kept doubling / halving it several times to see how many times this could be done.

Then, the students practised more on-line games for doubling and halving 🙂

Science Experiments…

Posted on November 22, 2014 by mgarrprimary

During a Science lesson the yr 5.2 students of Ms Ssaron Calleja talked about the scientific process and how experiments should be conducted. The students carried out an experiment with a glass of water, some salt and an egg. First the children were asked to predict what would happen to the egg if was to be placed in a glass of water. After hearing their hypothesis, the teacher placed the egg in the water and it sank. The class discussed why the egg sank. Then the children were asked to predict what would happen to the egg if salt is added to the water. After hearing the children’s predictions, salt was added in the water and the egg was placed in the mixture. To the children’s surprise, the egg floated. The class discussed why this could have happened and reached the conclusion that when salt is added, this increases the water’s density. Thus the egg floated as it was lighter than the water.

After this activity some children in class created their own experiments and shared them with their friends. Here are some photos of Faith Schembri explaining why a balloon bursts when placed on 1 pin and pressed, but does not burst when placed on several pins and pressed. Then there was Giuseppe Azzopardi who showed the different objects and materials that sink or float in water.

Marsaxlokk Fieldwork

Posted on November 17, 2014 by mgarrprimary

On Thursday 13^th November 2014 the two Year 5 classes went to Marsaxlokk to carry out a Social Studies fieldwork exercise valid for their half yearly exams. Much to our delight, it was a surprisingly hot and sunny morning, presenting ideal conditions to explore this picturesque fishing village.

The children took their job very seriously and seemed like little detectives looking for clues and evidence to complete their tasks. We could watch many people at their work, including fishermen (and women), street hawkers and restaurant workers. There were also many tourists and children from other schools who were also doing their fieldwork exercise, and we had to be careful not to step on each other’s toes. All in all there was a very friendly atmosphere, and at one time even a native dog came to greet us warmly when we stopped for a lunch break! At the end of the trip we all concluded that it had been a satisfactory and fulfilling experience.

Dr S. Micallef

Timetable Half Yearly Exams February 2015

Posted on November 10, 2014 by mgarrprimary

Below is the timetable for half yearly exams to be held in February 2015. Kindly note that his timetable has been updated.

Young Entrepreneurs

Posted on November 9, 2014 by mgarrprimary

Heads of School and Principals from India visited St Nicholas College Mgarr Primary to observe an entrepreneurship lesson with Year 5 pupils. The pupils were involved in a college based project “Our Community” where they had to produce written articles later to be published in the College magazine. In these sessions the pupils learnt about design, pre-press and marketing techniques whilst deciding on the sale prize. The magazine will be sold during Book Fairs organised by the various schools in the college and the pupils will be in charge of the stall. Today’s lesson was the last of this and was observed by the delegation.

The delegation was welcomed to the school by the Principal Mr Anthony Sammut and the Head of School. They assisted for the introduction of the lesson and afterwards involved themselves in the discussions taken up by the pupils. This was a unique experience for the pupils as well. The pupils were confident and explained the process to the guests.

Marathon Walk 2014

Posted on April 29, 2014 by mgarrprimary

On Tuesday 29th April 2014 the school embarked on a Marathon Walk. The children had been given sponsor sheets with the aim of collecting funds for the school council.

This Marathon Walk was linked to Science Fieldwork which was co-ordinated by the science teacher, Ms Charmaine Mifsud, together with the class teachers.

Year 3 to year 6 students were stopped at Dingli, near the football pitch. From there they walked approximately 4km to Buskett. On arriving at Buskett the students were given a 30 minute break, followed by a 45 minute field work session. Students learnt about various leaves, temperature readings in the shade and in the sun light, insects and other interesting things related to Science and Technology. The students then walked back to Dingli, following a shorter route. The students covered another 3.7km in 45 minutes.

The Kinder 1 to Year 2 students were dropped at Buskett. They had their fieldwork which was adapted by the class teachers according to their age. Ms Portelli and Ms Schembri joined us in the venture to give an extra helping hand.

Well done to the students and members of staff for making this yet another successful event. The school takes the opportunity to thank all parents for this noble cause.