Monthly Archives: March 2020

New Covid-19 Directives as at 11.03.2020

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As has been announced by the Government and the Health Authorities, learners and educators who during the past 14 days have travelled to the indicated countries affected by COVID-19, including Italy (all regions, including Sicily), they need to with immediate effect, self-quarantine at home for 14 days from the day of their return to Malta. Parents/Legal Custodians are reminded that in case that their children show symptoms of fever, cough or sore throat, they should not send their children to school.

Kindly refer to the circulars below as issued by the office of Ms. Maria Mc Namara, Director General, Directorate of the Educational Services.

Circular for PARENTS/GUARDIANS – English

Ċirkolari għall-ĠENITURI/GWARDJANI – Malti

Circular for EDUCATORS AND SCHOOLS – English

Ċirkolari għall-EDUKATURI U SKEJJEL – Malti

Figolli in Aid of Community Chest Fund

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Now that Easter is approaching, you can assist the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation by ordering your Easter Figolli against a donation of €8 each .

Collection : Sant’ Anton Palace, Attard from Monday 23 March 2020 (until stock lasts)

Delivery: Available free for large order (over quantity 10), whilst a €5 charge applies for smaller orders.

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Quarantine Leave – Information From the Office of the Prime Minister 02/2020

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P&SD Circular No. 02/2020 

Further to P&SD Circular No. 01/2020, employees are informed of the updated list of countries and regions as directed by the Superintendent of Public Health: China including Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Iran and Northern part of Italy (Lombardy, Piedmont, Veneto and Emilia Romagna). Further updates as given by the Health authorities may follow. Continue reading →

PISA 2018 Assessment – Animation Video

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The PISA National Centre within the Educational Assessment Unit is currently preparing for the upcoming PISA 2021 field trial being administered in the first two weeks of March. The field trial will involve a sample of 15-year-old students from 28 different schools namely 12 State Schools,  13 Church Schools and 3 schools coming from the Independent Sector. The field trial is held in preparation for the main study which will be administered in March 2021 with the participation of all 15-year-old students attending schools in Malta. This  follows the recent publication of the PISA 2018 results. Continue reading →

Coronavirus: Myth Busters 2

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Source: The World Health Organisation

Is it safe to receive a letter or a package from China?

Yes, it is safe. People receiving packages from China are not at risk of contracting the new coronavirus. From previous analysis, we know coronaviruses do not survive long on objects, such as letters or packages.

Myth 5

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