School News

And we're back after the Easter break with a Professional Development Day, aligning with our school's unwavering dedication to the continuous growth and enrichment of our academic staff.The day saw active participation from academic staff members across all three sectors, engaging in a variety of workshops facilitated by both internal experts and distinguished external professionals.

The Easter holidays proved to be an exhilarating adventure for many of our Grade 10 students as they embarked on a memorable journey to PGL Caythorpe Court, accompanied by dedicated educators.PGL Caythorpe Court, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Linconshire, United Kingdom, spans 65 acres, offering a diverse range of outdoor activities and opportunities for personal growth.

Three Senior Sector students, Simon Tuffigno (Grade 9), Julian Grech (Grade 11), and Emma-Lynn Mifsud (Grade 11), actively engaged in an online public consultation event centered around the National Education Strategy (NES) for the period 2024-2026.

Congratulations to Grade 12 student Luisa Borg, who was selected as one of 6 outstanding individuals selected as Research and Innovation Ambassadors for 2023 and winners of the competition, Scientists of Tomorrow: Ensuring a Sustainable Future, organised by the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation.

This morning, San Anton School was privileged to participate in the Dinja Waħda Awards Ceremony, hosted by Birdlife Malta, celebrating the accomplishments of schools engaged in the 2022/2023 programme.

Today marked an exciting milestone in the journey of our school's growth and development as we welcomed a fresh wave of talent into our family. An Induction Day for all new members of staff, representing various sectors, was organised by our Head of HR, Ms. Natalie Muscat, as a pivotal component of our school's comprehensive onboarding programme.

We are thrilled to announce the winner of our 35th Anniversary Logo Competition, open to both Junior and Senior Sector students. After careful consideration and evaluation by our judging panel, we are proud to congratulate 11-year-old Francesca Bianchi, a Senior Sector Student who will be entering Grade 9 in the upcoming scholastic year.

Twenty one of our young athletes coached by San Anton Athletics Coach, Mr.Vladimir Dushenkov, participated in the National Championship Malta Athletics Meeting, competing against other young athletes at the Marsa Track, over the weekend, winning 17 medals!

In the pursuit of academic excellence, it is crucial to recognise and celebrate the accomplishments of students who demonstrate exceptional aptitude and interest in specific subjects. Grade 11 (Form 4) students Daniel Buttigieg, Luisa Borg, and Laura Camilleri Cassano have recently showcased their remarkable talents in Mathematics.

This morning, a ceremony took place at St. Michael School Santa Venera, where Grade 11 students Alexia Sant and Kate Oswald, participants in the Prince's Trust programme, were honored with the prestigious Sustainability Award 2023 by Prince's Trust Achieve International Malta.

The Maltese Association of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta recently extended an invitation to San Anton School to participate in its annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. And once again, the school eagerly accepted the invitation.

Over the weekend, the much-anticipated Grade 10 live-in took place. Students had lots of fun with a variety of activities that were planned out by our Youth Worker and supervised by the school's educators. One of the highlights of the live-in was the private use of the Baystreet Arcade. Students got to enjoy virtual reality, laser tag, and various games with their friends. Additionally, they went on a night hike, followed by a traditional meal in Mgarr, and enjoyed toasted marshmallows by a bonfire at school.

Our Grade 11 Live-in has come to an end, marking the end of an enriching experience for all involved.The event commenced with an inspiring talk in the library by Ms. Ramona Vassallo, who shared her personal journey of overcoming homelessness. Her narrative served to sensitise students to the pressing issue within our society. Engaged and curious, the students posed thought-provoking questions, undoubtedly reshaping their perspectives on this prevalent problem.

Today marked an unforgettable milestone as our Grade 12 (Form 5)students bid adieu to their school journey. It was a day brimming with laughter, camaraderie, and heartfelt farewells.The day kicked off with a delightful start as students gathered for a special activity in the charming streets of Rabat. Energized by the aroma of pastizzi at Serkin, they embarked on a leisurely stroll, soaking in the ambiance of the historic surroundings.

Our Senior Sector Sports Days unfolded over the past two days. The activities encompassed the customary blend of track and field events, ball games, and entertaining races. From sprints to endurance challenges, from shot put to high jumps, the variety of events was abundant.

Well done to our Grade 5 Sea Creatures! Their amazing performances during this morning’s demos of 'Sharks' and 'Coral Reef', two original productions masterfully crafted by our talented Ms. Chiara, in alignment with our Community Engagement Programme theme, SEA Our Future, left us spellbound.

Prosit kbira lill-istudenti tal-Grade 8 għar-rappreżentazzjoni drammatika tagħhom ta' 'Ħrejjef', mill-pinna ta' Ruben Żahra. L-atturi bravi żgħażagħ taw ħajja ġdida lill-istejjer 'Fqir Twelidt u Fqir Immut', 'It-Tliet Xebbiet', 'Ġaħan u l-Istatwa' u 'Is-Sultan Kibritlu Għadma'.

Today we warmly welcomed our San Anton parent community to our annual Open Day, providing them with firsthand experience to witness and applaud the remarkable creative endeavors of our students. It served as a true testament to their ongoing and inspiring learning journey.

Aligned with this year's theme for our Community Engagement Programme, our Grade 4 and 5 students enthusiastically participated in a Human Library event featuring insights from five experts in diverse fields related to the sea. This immersive experience was a key component of our project-based learning approach, spearheaded by the Pedagogical and Curriculum Consultant, Mr. Heathcliff Schembri.

This morning, we celebrated our annual Pets Day, a cherished tradition that stands out as one of the most anticipated events on the Early Years and Junior Sector School Calendar. The celebration coincides with the feast of St. Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of animals.

Today, our Administrative team returned to school after the Christmas break for a morning dedicated to professional development and skill enhancement. To foster a culture of holistic wellbeing, the team engaged in an engaging workshop centered on stress management techniques and nurturing mental wellbeing.

Last Thursday, the Senior Sector Science Wing was a hive of activity,as our school proudly hosted the Grade 9 Science Fair. As a part of this year's Community Social Engagement Programme, the event served as a vibrant display, showcasing 28 investigative projects all centered around the theme "SEA Our Future." Each participating student passionately presented their research question, methods, and discoveries to an eager audience comprising parents and fellow students.

And our Grade 8 live-in, the first for this scholastic year has come to an end!Lots of fun was had with outdoor adventure games, a night hike, followed by a traditional meal in Mgarr, hot chocolate and marshmallows at school, night football, zombie tag and much more.

Today's Senior Sector Professional Development day delved deeply into the pivotal topic of Assessments. With the implementation of the New Assessment Model, the landscape of teaching, learning, and evaluation is rapidly transforming, moving towards a realm where continuous assessments play a central role.

This morning marked a truly special occasion as we concluded our Children for Children Campaign with a heartfelt presentation. The San Anton School community came together and raised an impressive sum of €7,200 through various engaging activities as part of this year's San Anton School Community Social Engagement Programme. We had the pleasure of presenting Ms. Angele Cuschieri from Puttinu with a cheque for this remarkable amount.

This morning, a ceremony took place at St. Michael School Santa Venera, where Grade 11 students Alexia Sant and Kate Oswald, participants in the Prince's Trust programme, were honored with the prestigious Sustainability Award 2023 by Prince's Trust Achieve International Malta.

The Maltese Association of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta recently extended an invitation to San Anton School to participate in its annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. And once again, the school eagerly accepted the invitation.

Following last December's Expression of Interest to our Junior Sector, 13 groups of budding entrepreneurs and talented crafters rose to the occasion and made crafts in their free time, in order to raise money for Puttinu Cares ahead of next week's Crafts for Puttinu, as part of this year`s Children for Children campaign.

We are proud to launch the theme for this year’s San Anton School Community Social Engagement Programme 2022/23.