Dwardu's Scoops - the JS Sports Day edition

The Spirit of St Edward’s

Dwardu’s Scoops

ST EDWARD’S COLLEGE NEWSLETTER

BySylvanaDebono

In a competitive world, one would be justified in asking: do children need more competition in their lives? As grown ups, our natural instinct would be to shield them from it, as from all negative aspects. In this, however, children can prove us wrong. Their response to competition, when nurtured in an environment whichvalues ethics, issurprising.

This week, during the Junior School Sports Day, the children were excited and inter-house rivalry was high. Two incidents of a similar nature stood out. On two separate occasions, both races, two boys were lagging behind and were not going to finish. In one case, a boy from a different house actually turned back, took his friend by the hand and virtually dragged him to the finish line. In the other case, the boy who was lagging behind was actually pushed across the finishing line by all theother boys bunched together.

Even writing aboutit now, and seeing theimages in mymind’s eye, Iam moved totears.

In another episode, a boy was very upset that he had not managed to obtain a medal. His bestie, seeing him so upset, took off his own medal and gave it to him. “This was only possible because of you, anyway,” he said. Needless to say, his sportsmanship did not go unnoticed and his bronze was later replaced bya Gold.

Virtus et Honor indeed.

It’s there, in Black and White

BySylvanaDebono

This is a rare occurrence: two stories in one. The unifying factor is that they both centre on the use of Black and white. And no, this is not a Game of Thrones reference.

Chess Success

The St Edward's College chess teamplaced inthe top tenina recent tournament. LeoZiyang (Yr 10), YixiLi (Yr 12) and Samuel Spiteri(Yr 6) worked as a team and the result was success. The tournament took place at 12th April2024. A thrilled Leowrote: "Although Ihave a lot of experience inplaying in tournaments, it is my first time playing as a team, and I am very honoured tohave represented the school. There were over 50 teams and 180 people participating inthis tournament, me and my team got 9thplace out of 51 teams. This is the result of everyone's hard work, withgreat tacticsand cooperation! We willtry better next year!"

Ebony and Ivory

The most recent addition to the college’s musical repertoire is a magnificent baby grand. Arriving just in time for the Spring Concerts and the Middle School Drama night, this magnificent instrument has a mellifluous tonality which renders the simplest of tunes a work of art. In the hands of able musicians such as Ms Abigail Brown, this piano is a delight to hear and raises the tone of our concerts considerably.

Mathematically Inclined

George Lungaro-Mifsud and Oscar SerracinoInglott, both inYear 6x, recently participated intheir first workshop in theHigh5JuniorMathematiciansChallenge.

The challenge is aninitiative by the Directorate for STEM and VET Programmes of the Ministry of Education, Sports, Youth, Researchand Innovationand is aimed at young, gifted learners inmathematics. After having sat for aninitialtest last Marchbothboys have, togetherwith66 students of year 5 and 6 of 42 schools, qualified for Phase 2of this programme. Phase 2consists of a total of 5 workshops

inspired by GlobalSustainable Development Goals. They attended their first workshop yesterday whichdealt withinvestigating water consumption.

Exploring the Diary Farm

ByRobertaCamilleri

The year 4 students recently visited the SanĠwannDairy Farm. Their mission? Tolearnabout milk productionand the art of cow care. This informative outing provided themwith a firsthand understanding of milk productionand the intricate care required for the cows.

The students delved intothe fascinating process of milk productionand gained insights intothe complexities involved. Discussions centred around the benefits of housing cows withinthe farm premises rather thanallowing themtoroam freely inthe fields. The boys grasped the importance of a controlled environment for these gentle creatures.

Guided by knowledgeable staff, the boys toured the farm. They explored various sections where cows are kept based on their age. The boyswere eager toask questions, actively engaging in discussions about their nutrition, health, and well-being. After getting used tothe smell, the boys were enthusiastic topat and feedthe cows.We thenhad aneye-opening tour of the farm’s machinery. Toend the day, they provided us withcups of fresh milk and yoghurt - a fitting reward for their curiosity and enthusiasm. It was a lovely day whichthe boys seemed totruly enjoy.

Little Architects

ByStephanieGrech

This week inour classroom, as part of our emergent curriculumfocusing onthe theme of bare necessities, the boys took part inanengaging Maltese activity centered around rooms in the house. Split intogroups, students were tasked withcreating a floor plan of a home. Using their creative prowess, they meticulously drew up detailed layouts, ensuring to include all essential rooms.

Eachgroup thenset out on a gathering mission, collecting pictures representing various items and necessities found ineachroom. These visuals were carefully arranged withinthe corresponding rooms ontheir shoe box houses, withlabels added for clarity.

The culminating moment of the activity wasthe presentationphase, where eachgroup proudly showcased their house designs totheir classmates. Throughthese presentations, students not only demonstrated their understanding of the bare necessities withina household but also honed their presentationskills and ability to communicate effectively withpeers.

Furthermore, this activity seamlessly tied intoour ongoing science topic ongenerating electricity. Following the completion of their house designs, the boys were able toexplore the concept of lighting up their constructed houses using the electricity topic they had learned about in class. This hands-onapproachnot only reinforced their understanding of electricity but alsoprovided a practicalapplication of the knowledge gained, making learning bothmeaningfuland enjoyable.

A trip to Osmington Bay

ByAdamCaruanaYr10X

In this year’s PGL trip we went to Osmington Bay, inthe UK. We left ona Friday early morning and arrived at the site in the evening, where we were greeted by our two main instructors, Joe and Amelia. We had a week full of adventure sessions, which consisted of axe throwing, climbing, zip-lining, buggy building and much more! Personally, my favourite activities were the giant swing and the vertical challenge. Onone of the days we alsohad anexcursionwhere we went toa shipwreck museum with the whole shipwreck being in the same room as you! We also went shopping at a nearby outlet. In the evenings, after dinner, we used to enjoy the finalactivity of the day whichwas always fun. I(and allmy friends) extremely enjoyed this trip and recommend that if you get the opportunity youtake it and go.

Ball Throw Results

60mRace Results 80m Race Results

200mRace Results

600m Race Results

60mFunRun Results

Sack Race Results

Three-legged Race Results

Relay Race Results

Mr Gerada’s little band ofhandballers at practice in healthy outlets for children, and they do need to burn up allthat energy, is essential. This is not simply a question of sufficient they need, obviously. It is also a question of developing team spirit, collaboration and

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Editor: Sylvana Debono

Email: communications@stedwards.edu.mt

Founded in 1929, St Edward’s College is an all-boys college for both day and boarding students. Boarding is offered between the ages of 11 to 18. At nursery and kindergarten as well as at post-secondary level, the college is co-educational. As a private educational college, St Edwards offers excellent teaching facilities, high teacher-pupil ratio, a very wide range of sports facilities and scrupulous personal attention to the students.

At St Edward’s College, students receive a well rounded education ending up in the IB Diploma. Most of the students go on to study at world class universities. Our top students are leaders in society ranging from Science and Business to traditional professions and the arts. Most Edwardians retain a love and appreciation of sports throughout their lives.