Monthly Archives: March 2021

Reading Out Aloud – Kenzey Brincat from Rabat Primary School

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As part of this year’s Reading Recovery Read Aloud activity ‘Tell Me A Story’, Kenzey Brincat of Year 2.3 read the book ‘The Fox and the Stork’ (PM Collection) (Retold by Annette Smith Illustrations by Tamsin Hinrichsen) to Ms. Antonella Ferrante, Head of School at Rabat Primary, Malta. Kenzey told us how she loves reading, especially this book as she really finds Fox funny when he turns up at Stork’s house all dressed up in his best blue coat and with his hair combed neatly. Ms. Ferrante discussed with Kenzey the importance of reading and of knowing different languages, this can lead to many interesting opportunities.

Well done Kenzey !

Reading Out Aloud – Opening Session by Ms. Josephine Mifsud SNC

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Ms. Josephine Mifsud, Head of College Network at St. Nicholas College, participated in the Read Aloud Sessions organised by Ms.Eleanor Vella, HoD literacy. Ms Mifsud read a story to the Yr 2.3 class, titled ‘A Squash and a Squeeze’ by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. After the story, the students entered into a discussion. They talked about which part of the story they like best and why? How they reacted to the story? What animals do they have at home and also whether they would have any of the animals mentioned in the story in their own house and why? Ms. Vella extended her thanks to Ms. Katia Zammit and Ms. Josette Gauci for facilitating this session as part of the first day! Ms. Josephine Mifsud commented that this was a great pleasure for her and that is was a wonderful experience watching and interacting with students. She also thanked Ms. Eleanor Vella for the opportunity to participate. Well done to all those involved !

Reading Recovery – Reading Out Aloud 2021

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The theme of the 2021 Reading Recovery Read Aloud is ‘Tell me a story’. Listening to stories plays an important role in early reading and language development. Shared story time teaches new things about people and about the world, introduces new ideas and language, fires up the imagination and most of all, creates a sense of closeness and well-being. Everyone loves listening to stories! During March, we have invited some special guests to read aloud to Reading Recovery children … and we hope Reading Recovery children will pass on the fun by reading aloud to others.

Reading Out Aloud at St. Nicholas College:

  • Monday 15th March @ 11.00am, Ms Mifsud will be reading the story ‘A Squash and a Squeeze’
  • Tuesday 16th March the 3 RR students will be reading one of their books to Ms. Ferrante, Ms, Ristovic and Mr. Muscat, at 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.00am respectively.

We will be uploading pictures and videos of the activities after obtaining relevant consents from the Parents/Guardians of students involved in the activities.

Visit the Reading Recovery Europe website for more information: Reading Out Aloud 2021

Gwida għall-Ä enituri għat-Tagħlim Online – Guide for Online Learning for Parents

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Malti

Il-Ministeru għall-Edukazzjoni qed jippubblika linji gwida dwar it-tagħlim onlajn li ser ikun qiegħed isir minn nhar it-Tnejn 15 ta’ Marzu 2021 fl-iskejjel primarji, medji u sekondarji. Din il-gwida qed issir f’forma ta’ mistoqsija u tweÄ¡iba, bil-Malti u bl-Ingliż,  għall-Ä¡enituri/gwardjani tat-tfal tal-iskejjel primarji, medji u sekondarji.

Il-Ministeru jiÄ¡bed l-attenzjoni li t-tagħlim onlajn ser isir permezz tal-pjattaformi diÄ¡itali MS TEAMS u MySchool u t-tagħlim ser isir kuljum skont timetable. It-tagħlim onlajn jinkludi wkoll l-assessjar, il-classwork u l-homework u l-attendenza tat-tfal ser tkun qed tittieħed kuljum.

English

The Ministry of Education has published a set of guidelines on how our students will be learning online during this time when schools will be closed. The guidelines take the form of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and are available in both Maltese and English for parents/guardians of students attending Primary, Middle and Secondary Schools.

Teaching and learning will be based on the online platforms MS TEAMS and MySchool and a timetable will be prepared by the teachers. Online work will include assessment, classwork and home activities, and attendance will be registered everyday.

Għal Aktar Informazzjoni Å»ur – For More information Visit:

Gwida għall-Ġenituri dwar it-Tagħlim Onlajn

Application for Free Internet Service and Computers For Students in Need during School Closure

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Intensive work is underway so that with the schools’ closure our students will not miss out on their learning. The Ministry for Education is giving its reassurance that the Ministry is looking at all the possible scenarios and challenges which can arise.

Preparatory work is underway to ensure all students will continue to receive quality education by means of high standards of digital platforms.  Aware of the fact that we may have students who do not have access to the internet or do not have a computer, the ministry will launch various initiatives including free internet and the provision of computers. We are referring to the period when our schools will be closed.

In addition to providing free internet service to cover the period that the schools will be closed, for those students who do not have a computer, laptop or tablet, the Ministry for Education will provide them with a computer to use during the period that the schools are closed until the 11th April, 2021. Further information can be obtained on 2598 1000 or by means of the link:

https://education.gov.mt/en/Pages/Application-Form-for-Assistance-During-Online-Learning.aspx

TEAMS Tutorials for Students

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The Directorate for Digital Literacy and Transversal Skills wants to ensure that all students are able to access their virtual classrooms on Microsoft Teams and receive and send assignments.  For this reason we have prepared a video showing important tasks when using Microsoft Teams.  Click on each of the below to learn how to use various features of Microsoft Teams.  

Accessing TEAMS on your Device:

Viewing TEAM Posts:

Viewing and Downloading Files:

Different Types of Assignments:

Add your work to an Assignment:

Fill in a Word Document Assignment:

Add a Picture to a Word Document Assignment:

Fill in a NOTEBOOK Worksheet

Add a picture to a NOTEBOOK Worksheet:

Quiz Assignments:

Channels on TEAMS:

Chat Feature on TEAMS:

General Info on TEAMS Meetings:

Resources for Educators, Students and Guardians for Online Learning

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The Directorate for Digital Literacy and Transversal Skills have prepared several resources for Educators, Students, and Parents/Carers, which can be used during this time where schools have once again been closed due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Click on the links below to check out the following Toolkits, Tutorials and Online Videos to help keep our students engaged!

Online and Distance toolkits for Primary schools

Tutorials on MS Teams for Secondary Schools

Activities for Primary Schools (Exemplars)

Activities for Middle Schools linked to Learning Outcomes (Year 7)

Activities for Middle Schools linked to Learning Outcomes (Year 8)

How to Use MS Teams for Students

Guidelines for Parents and Students

Webinars for Parents and Educators – Recordings of Past Sessions

Free Educational Learning Tools

Guides for Online Teaching

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Click on the following links to access the guidelines for Online Teaching developed by the Directorate for Digital Literacy and Transversal Skills (DLTS) in conjunction with the Quality Assurance Department (QAD). Separate guidelines are available for Class Educators and SLT.

Guidelines for Educators

Guidelines for SLT

Competition for Primary School Students – Design a Plane!

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The Institute of Engineering and Transport within the Malta College for Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) is launching a design competition for primary school children in Years 4, 5 and 6.

To participate: Design the colour scheme for the body and wings of a Piper Seneca aeroplane. See below the picture of this plane.

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