The Edwardian Gazette 09

NOVEMBER 2011

VOLUME 2 ISSUE 09

THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE ONLINE WEEKLY GAZETTE CREATING AN INTERACTIVE COLLEGE COMMUNITY OF INFORMATION & DEVELOPEMENT

THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE The Edwardian Gazette

In this Issue

Weekly Online College Journal

Headmaster’s Message Chief Editor Mr G Psaila

Christmas Raffle

Headmaster

Christmas Contributions

hm@stedwards.edu.mt

Important Notices Note to Parents

Editing, Design, Production,

Sport Department

Photography & Advertising Ms M L Fenech

Senior School

Marketing Executive

Library

marketing@stedwards.edu.mt

Weekly Calendar Front Cover Yr 9 Computer Studies & BTEC IT Students visit Megabyte accompanied

by Ms M Fenech & Mr G Sammut.

Quote of the week Everything must change at one time or another or else a static society will evolve”

All photographic material and other content is College property

ST EDWARD’S COLLEGE BIRGU (CITTA VITTORIOSA) BRG 9039 MALTA, EUROPE www.stedwards.edu.mt

THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE Headmaster’s Message Dear Parents and Community Members

I have to admit that the last couple of weeks were a bit more hectic than usual! Obviously I am looking forward to accomplish the new task with the same resilience and enthusiasm that I have demonstrated during the past 20 years that I have been at College.

My experience in the various posts of responsibility and my loyalty to the College are the driving factors that influenced my decision to take this challenge since I truly believe that our College has a bright future ahead. These are exciting times for the College and an opportunity to move forward with vigour and determination in the knowledge that our school community has clear objectives and plans for implementation.

My vision for our College is that ALL our students learn, the gap between high and low performance becomes gradually reduced, and that what our students learn, will enable them to be successful citizens in a knowledgeable society. Moreover, my aim is to ensure that we develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who can work together in order to create a better and more peaceful environment through intercultural understanding and most importantly, through respect.

I would like to remind you that on Monday 28 November we have the first Staff Development meeting for the teachers at 1.30 pm. On the same day we have a parents’ meeting to discuss the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). In fact, we will be outlining the major areas and our perspective on the implementation of the key ideas. There are 2 meetings; at 5pm and another one at 6.30pm, in order to accommodate all the parents.

I look forward to meeting you.

Best Regards,

Mr George Psaila Headmaster

THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE Christmas Raffle CHRISTMAS RAFFLE 2011 Gifts for our Christmas Raffle in aid of Libya’s injured children Raffle Prizes 2011 – Update Mr & Mrs Stivala (Pascal’s parents) 2 nights on Bed & Breakfast at the Bayview Hotel & Aptartments Valid till 31-3-2012 excluding December 22 to January 1 Ms D Bianco Mallia Palatino Bag by 3 bottles (X2) Sponsored by Camilleri Wines Mr & Mrs Wismayer (Michael and Mark’s parents) 1 complimentary day return ticket to Sicily (x2) for 1 person on Virtu Ferries Mr & Mrs Wismayer (Michael and Mark’s parents) Voucher from Westin Dragonara Salon Spa for a treatment of choice Ms Jessica Inglott from C+M Marketing Ltd 3 items from Shiseido range to be given as 1 gift valued at €100 Adam Ashur Playstation 3 game Need for Speed – SHIFT Mr A Sultana Mini MP3 Player and a 4 Port USB hub Ms D. Bianco Mallia, Ice-Watch® Sponsored by Classic Jewellers, Bisazza Street Sliema Mr & Mrs Seifert (Daniel & Tristan’s parents) Playstation 3® game - FIFA 2012 Playstation 3® game - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 3 DVDs - First Knight - King Kong - The Day the Earth Stood Still Mr & Mrs Bugeja (Quentin’s parents) Playstation 3® game - Little Big Planet 2

THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE Christmas Raffle

Raffle Prizes 2011 - This week

Mr A Sultana 2 packs of 3 ‘Grow a Head’ ornamental plants Systec Limited Aigo S18 video camera Aigo V200 camera Aigo MP5901 MP4 Trevor Tonna DVD - Batman Begins Ms P Desira Linx multi media digital photo display Merlin Library Six Books

Thank you!

Tickets on sale Now available @ 1 for 50 cents and 3 for 1 euro, from The Librarian or from monitors during Senior School break time Ms Blanche Caruana or from monitors during Junior School break time

THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE Christmas Contributions Dear Colleagues, Parents and Students,

The College will be collecting the following items to be donated to the Maltese Crèche during the Christmas period. You are encouraged to contribute at least one item per each.

Items needed are: 

Nappies for babies between 0 - 3 years

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Formula milk cans

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Powder cereal

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Fruit and food jars

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New baby-grows

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Socks and tights

Every help counts!!

The items will be collected on the 15 December 2011.

Pictures taken of the presentation of the items to the Crèche will put it on the gazette in December.

Thank you for your co-operation Regards

Denise Papgiorcopolo Head of Visual Arts

THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE Important Notices Temporary Boarding at College Parents travelling abroad for any length of time during school term may wish to sent their children to the St Edward’s College Boarding House.

Facilities include:  House Master  Full Board (Home cooking)  24 hours supervision  Common Room with TV, Play Station, Wii etc  Supervised homework The cost is €50 per day.

For further information please contact: Mr Sandro Bruno via email bursar@stedwards.edu.mt

Income Tax Deduction for School Fees I would like to draw your attention to the recent ammendments in Income Tax concerning private school fees. The allowable tax deductions for private school fees will be increased to: ·

€1,300 (from €1,200) in respect of each child attending day care, reception and kindergarten.

·

€1,600 (from €1,200) in respect of each child attending primary school.

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€2,300 (from €1,600) in respect of each child attending secondary school

Mr Sandro Bruno Bursar

THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE Note to Parents NCF Conference Upcoming conference on the proposed National Curriculum Framework

THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE Sports Department

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Senio On Thursday 17 November Mr G Sammut and Ms M Fenech (myself) accompanied Yr 9 Computer Studies and BTEC Information Technology students to visit Megabyte, Total Computer Solutions. This visit was organized by MITA in collaboration with Megabyte.

On arrival at Megabyte the staff and management warmly welcomed us to their establishment. Officials were waiting for us at the entrance and we were all given special company tags. After proper introductions with officials and management we were directed into a typical company classroom where several slide shows were presented. Ms Grace Mifsud , (Associate Consultant, Human Capital) representing MITA, gave the first introductory talk.

This was followed by a slide show by Mr Ranier van Beckum , Megabyte CEO, and afterwards another 3 talks and presentations followed. The boys enjoyed these talks and asked various questions at the end of each one. The presentations gave the boys an insight of what a career in IT would lead to and what companies in this sector have to offer. The boys were particularly intrigued by Mr David Galea, Head of Business Development & Marketing, since his job involved travelling and meeting people all over the globe .

At the end of the talks students were divided into two groups lead by Mr Sammut and myself and we were escorted around the premises by two other heads of departments. We saw offices, classrooms, server rooms etc. Thus students had the opportunity to see first hand how an IT company operates.

When the tour ended we followed Mr Ranier van Beckum to a brightly light room were we all set down for another talk with some chosen employees who shared their individual working experience with us.

Around noon it was time for us to have a break and we were directed to the company’s cafeteria for refreshments. Luckily enough the local Media were present and invited some students to be interviewed on the spot. These students spoke of what they had experienced and learnt while visiting Megabyte. Their interview aired last Sunday 20 on Net TV. On our departure we were all given a bag which contained various company literature among other tokens. This was surely a memorable experience for all and we will definitely be visiting Megabyte again with other year groups in the near future.

Ms M Fenech Marketing Executive Teacher

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or School Yr9 Computer Studies & BTEC Students visit Megabyte

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Authour Marcus Sedgwic

Merlin Library has once again brought ove

Marcus Sedgwick, is undoubtedly one of t and young teenage readers.

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He encouraged the boys to interact and ask the time to sign all the books they bought.

It was a lovely experience which encourag hopefully read a book!

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THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE This Week at St Edward’s College Mon 28 November

08.40 - 13.00

Half day for all Students KG1 - Yr13

13.30 - 15.30

Staff Development Meeting

17.00 - 18.00

1st Session Parent’s Meeting in Main Hall National Curriculum Framework

18.30 - 19.30

2nd Session Parent’s Meeting in Main Hall National Curriculum Framework

Tue 29 November

08.40

Mass for Yrs 6, 7 & 8.

Wed 30 November

13.00

SMT Meeting

Thu 01 December

08.40

Mass for all the Junior School

Fri 02 December Sat 03 December Sun 04 December

Calendar Information The latest version of the Calendar is on our website. http://www.stedwards.edu.mt/page.asp?p=6102