DECEMBER 2011
VOLUME 2 ISSUE 10
THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE ONLINE WEEKLY GAZETTE CREATING AN INTERACTIVE COLLEGE COMMUNITY OF INFORMATION & DEVELOPEMENT
THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE In this Issue
The Edwardian Gazette Weekly Online College Journal
Headmaster’s Message Chief Editor
Christmas Raffle
Mr G Psaila
Merlin Library
Headmaster hm@stedwards.edu.mt
CAS Christmas Contributions
Editing, Design, Production,
Important Notices
Photography & Advertising Ms M L Fenech
PLIDA
Marketing Executive
IB News
marketing@stedwards.edu.mt
Sport Department Senior School Front Cover
Junior School
Sixth Form Student Football Team
Weekly Calendar
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
This week we invested a lot of energy on the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) on various levels. The Staff Development Meeting for teachers paved the way for a collaborative team effort that will guide us towards a more dynamic approach in the way we deal with the core business in our College. It was a unique opportunity to reflect on our good practices and to explore new ideas for further improvement. The meeting with parents was extremely positive since it proved to be the ideal forum for a healthy exchange of ideas and proposals. I am a firm believer that parental involvement is important in ensuring the smooth running of a school. In fact, various research studies indicate that parents are critical to children’s successes during the school years. The challenge for our College is that all the stakeholders will engage in a reflective process to ensure that we address the important issues which were raised during the meetings.
Best Regards,
Mr George Psaila Headmaster
Quote of the Week “Many of us spend half of our time wishing for things we could have if we didn’t spend half of our time wishing” Alexander Woolcott
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 Raffle CHRISTMAS RAFFLE 2011
Raffles Prizes 2011 for Staff Palatino Bag by 3 bottles (X2) sponsored by Camilleri Wines’ donated by D Bianco Voucher from Westin Dragonara for a treatment of choice donated by parents of Michael and Mark Wismayer 3 items to be given as 1 gift valued at a 100 euro from Shiseido donated by Ms Jessica Inglott from C+M Marketing Ltd Aigo S18 video camera : donated by Systec Limited 2 bottles Jameson Irish Whisky & 1 bottle Choya traditional Japanese Liquer , 1 bottle of Baileys and another bottle of coffee liquer all donated by Mr & Mrs Hennessy parents of Dillon and Ronan 6 bottles of wine donated by Mr Chris Naudi Pizza for 2 at Eddie’s Pizzeria in Valletta donated by Mr & Mrs Camilleri 3 Books donated by Merlin Library 3 Bottles of Chilean Wine Cake donated by Larkin Muscat Toiletries
THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE Christmas Raffle
Christmas Raffle Mr R Micallef Trigona and Mr A Marshall from Systec Ltd presenting 3 prizes for the Christmas Raffle to the Librarian, Ms Tania Sultana.
THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE Merlin Library
THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE CAS
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
Formula milk cans
Powder cereal
Fruit and food jars
New baby-grows
Socks and tights
Used clothes are also being accepted 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.
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€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 PLIDA
Wednesday 9 November Students and Parents studying Italian were given an interesting presentation by representatives of PLIDA. Dr Mario Pace, Director of Courses The talk was conducted by PLIDA Director of Courses, Dr Mario Pace who introduced the discussion while Chev Micallef spoke of the school and its international acclaim. Students and Parents present were given a detailed explanation of the lessons, exams and a preview of part of the oral exam. This was a very interesting and informative talk which gave an insight on the possibilities of an alternative choice from their ‘O’ Levels. PLIDA is a non profit organization, founded in 1889. With over 200 students, the organization is located in 60 countries and manages almost 3,300 schools and institutes. A first Maltese Committee was established in 1920 with a more effective and active organization coming to life again in 1959. Today the Valletta Committee organizes a wide range of language and cultural courses and activities for the autumn and summer periods, for groups and individuals alike. Starting from first experience for under 10s up to ‘O’ and ‘A’ level. PLIDA offer internationally recognized Certifications leading up as high as Degree level.
Societa Dante Alighieri Comitato di Malta 134, Old Bakery Street Valletta Tel: 00356 21238408 Mob: 00356 79238408
THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE IB News IB Article The article linked here appeared on The Sunday Times, London, on 13 November 2011.
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Football Team
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Senio SEC Students’ Extra C
Records currently held by Julian Harding · · · · · ·
50 Breaststroke 100 Breaststroke 50 Butterfly 100 Butterfly 200 Butterfly 200 Individual Medley
32:22 1:11:20 27:58 1:02:31 2:21:25 2:23:00
Julian Harding is dominating the butterfly events in Group C, this time
He now holds all three butter
Well done,
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g (26 November 2011) National Age Group (C)
lowering the record of the 50 metres event in a time of 27.58 seconds.
rfly records in his category. Julian!
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ry Telling and Activity in Maltese
Nathalie Portelli from Wise Owl Publications has given a Reading and Activity session in Maltese to 1 & 2. Ms Portelli's books are colourful, child friendly and include magnetic characters and animals ch the children can stick in their correct places on the pages. This helps with reinforcing their undernding of the vocabulary used.
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THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE This Week at St Edward’s College Mon 05 December
8.30
Retreat at Savio College for Year 11 Boys
Tue 06 December
10.00
Mass for Year 9 & Year 10
Wed 07 December
17.30
Talk on Internet Safety by Ms Vassallo In the Main Hall-Open for all Parents from KG1-Yr13 Connecting Classrooms Activity Public Holiday - Feast of Immaculate Conception
Thu 08 December
Fri 09 December
8.40
SMT
Sat 10 December
Sun 11 December
Calendar Information The latest version of the Calendar is on our website. http://www.stedwards.edu.mt/page.asp?p=6102