The Edwardian Gazette 32

JUNE 2011

VOLUME 1 ISSUE 32

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

Chief Editor Mr Chittenden - Headmaster hm@stedwards.edu.mt

Design, Production, Photography & Advertising M Fenech - Marketing Executive marketing@stedwards.edu.mt

Weekly Calendar Celine Ellis - Secretary

Message from the HM Board of Governors Notice Board Junior School Senior School Kindergarten Summer Live-Ins 2011 Weekly Calendar

hmsec@stedwards.edu.mt

Front Cover Kindergarten Sports Day Photographs courtesy of College archives. .

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

THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE Message from the Headmaster Dear Parents and Community Members We are currently updating the students’ population for the scholastic year 2011-2012. All students who are presently attending St Edward’s College will automatically be included in the lists for the next scholastic year, unless we receive notice otherwise.

Please note that in accordance with the College’s Rules and Regulations, the College must be given two months notice of withdrawal in writing. Late notices will not be accepted and, therefore, the first term’s fee would still be due.

You are, therefore, kindly asked to advise us in writing before the end of July if for any reason, whatsoever, your child will not be attending St Edward’s College in September 2011.

Best wishes Michael Chittenden Headmaster

Quote of the Week “Teachers teach more by what they are than by what they say.”

THE EDWARD Board of Dear Parents Appointment of Headmaster

The Board of Governors has appointed Mr George Bowery B Ed (Durham) M Ed NPQH, as He speak informally to members of the teaching and administrative staff, a good number of the boy 6th Form students. He also had an informal meeting with the Trustees and Members of the Boa students were greatly appreciated.

Mr George Bowery brings with him a career in education spanning over 35 years. He is curren school in the country, with a student population of over 1000. Like St Edward's this school caters Levels and IB as well as the local national curriculum. Mr Bowery has been in Kuwait for 10 NPQH (The National Professional Qualification for Headship), a mandatory qualification for Hea ketball player in the UK and is very keen on coaching our students.

Apart from enjoying a very healthy relationship with parents of various nationalities, Mr Bowery reflecting the attention and care he gives his teaching and administrative staff.

Mr Bowery will oversee the management of St Edward's from 1st July, and will move to Malta p on a regular basis.

I am sure you will join the Board of Governors in welcoming Mr and Mrs Bowery. Mrs Bower College, where they shall take up residence.

I am equally sure you will join us in wishing the outgoing Headmaster, Mr Michael Chittenden, development of a very successful Kindergarten and the establishment of the International Baccala Yours Sincerely

Chairman Board of Governors

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eadmaster. Mr Bowery visited Malta and the College in early June and took the opportunity to s in the Junior, Middle and Senior School as well as the youngsters in Kindergarten and the IB ard of Governors, where his very favourable comments on the facilities at St Edward's and our

ntly the Principal at the International English School Fahaheel in Kuwait, the leading English s for students from Kindergarten to University admission and offer the possibility of IGCSE, A years. He was previously Head Teacher in Kingsmeadow, England; he holds the prestigious admasters in the United Kingdom. A keen sportsman, Mr Bowery was a semi-professional bas-

y has the well-being of students as his main priority and prides himself on a low staff turn-over;

permanently in the third week of August. During the summer months he shall be visiting Malta

ry is retiring from her family law practice and shall join her husband in August at St Edward's

every success in his new endeavour; we thank him for four very eventful years, which saw the aureate 6th Form.

THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE Notice Board Functions at College We are very pleased to advise you that the Archbishop’s Curia has granted permission to St Edward’s to use the College Chapel for marriage ceremonies. We are therefore ready for bookings for weddings and other civil functions. Our prices are as follows :  

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The Chapel Nominal fee of €250 The Chapel + Front Garden for reception for 100 people or less + Parking behind the Chapel €500 (plus VAT) The Chapel + Front Garden for reception for over 100 people + Parking behind the Chapel €1500 (plus VAT) Customers are at liberty to engage the caterer of their choice.

Get Naked A workshop by Dr Vince Cassar addressing the issue of how students should choose what to do, by looking deep inside themselves to see what they really want.

THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE Notice Board Classes Conducted During Holidays From time to time St Edward’s College conducts official classes during the holidays.

These are usually advertised in the Gazette and are sanctioned by the College.

You may also hear of other classes are offered on the island. Some of our teachers may be involved in these. These are not College related in any way.

Finally, generally speaking, if a student works hard all the time, extra lessons are not required.

Headmaster

THE EDWARD Junior Hobz

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To make the Ħobż biż-Że bread, oil, tomatoes, mint,

First I put the bread in the Next I spread the tomatoe After that I put tuna and m Then basil.

At the end we ate the sand delicious.

Nicholas M Year 1x

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oil. es on the bread. mint.

dwich and I enjoyed it and it was

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Comenius Partnership Programme – Malta and Bulg

The College undertook a two year Comenius Funded project with another school in Bulgaria. In April 2010 the man Resort Hotel, Qawra and also visited various National Parks and museums. In May 2011 Yr 9 College stud teries, walked along breath-taking coastlines, attended Mass and participated in archery classes, as also took par have also been produced to commemorate the experience.

Archery lesson, Varna

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Bulgaria

garia: Together in Cultural Diversity – 2009 -2011

students from Varna visited Malta. Both nationalities visited Gozo, relaxed and went swimming at the Doldents together with teachers and staff, visited Varna on the Black Sea in Bulgaria. We visited various monasrt in various cultural events. The College has a full set of photos covering both legs of the exchange and CDs

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Getting ready to skate, Varna

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Students having lunch at College

Blue Team at The Dolmen Resort Hotel

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Red Team at The Dolmen Resort Hotel

Monument in the Sea Garden, Varna

THE EDWARD Kinder

A visit to Playm Recently the Kindergarten children went on an outing to the Playmobil Fun Park in Hal Far.

The children arrived at college full of excitement, eagerly looking forward to their outing. Shortly afterwards, th toys available at the fun park, stopping mid morning for a much needed snack! Before leaving the Fun Park, the arrived back at college shortly after, tired but happy!

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hey boarded the coach and the fun began! They spent a couple of happy hours playing with all the different e children cleared away all the toys and were given a small Playmobil toy as a souvenir of their visit. They

Julie Mangion Head of Kindergarten

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Once again, St Edward’s College invites students and the The programmes will be tailored by the students themselves, in order to ensure that only the mo (Parents’ suggestions on ac

Popular activities voted

Banan Bon Water Ball BB Bumpin Dinner b Water Slides (M Camping Out

Applications are available from M plication

Friday 17 Month

Dates

Tuesday - Thu July

5-7 19 - 21 26 -28

August

2-4 9 - 11

For further enquires contact Mr Sammut on: gsamm

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eir friends to experience 3 days of fun-filled activities. ost popular and approved activities will form part of our Summer Live=Ins Programme 2011. ctivities will also be considered).

d for by students are:

na Rides n Fire loon Games BQ ng Cars y the pool Middle School) (Senior School)

Mr G Sammut. Deadline for apns is:

7 June Groups

ursday Yr 6 Yr 8 Yr 10 Yr 7 Yr 9

mut@stedwards.edu.mt

THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE This Week at St Edward’s College Annual Examinations Year 3 – Year 12

Monday 20 June 9.00

Talk by Mr Carmel Bezzina of Appogg to Junior School Parents on Internet Safety in the Hall

Tuesday 21 June

Annual Examinations Year 3 – Year 12

Wednesday 22 June

Annual Examinations Year 3 – Year 12 11.00

SMT

Thursday 24 June

Annual Examinations Year 3 – Year 12

Friday 25 June

Annual Examinations Year 3 – Year 12 18.30

Holy Communion Ceremony for Year 2 boys & parents

Saturday 26 June Sunday 27 June

Calendar Information Please follow this link for the Advent, Lent & Trinity Calendar The latest version of the Calendar is on the website.

Please do not refer to the College Student diary as it contains errors.