Erasmus+ Multiplier Event: Sharing of Good Practice

On the 3rd of July St Nicholas College organised a Multiplier Event: Sharing of Good Practice stemming from our Erasmus+ Accreditation Projects. The event, which was held at St Nicholas College Dingli Secondary School, showcased the work of educators, students, and members of the Senior Leadership Teams within our schools. Educators from across all the schools in St Nicholas College, as well as Heads of College Networks from across eleven Colleges and Education Officers were invited to attend. The event was also supported by the European Union Programmes Agency, with Mr Clifford Debattista, Head of Communications, giving a concluding speech.

After a brief introduction by Ms Josephine Mifsud, Head of College Network, the floor was given to the educators who had attended different kinds of mobilities: Courses and Training, Job Shadowing and Pupil Mobilities. Educators prepared presentations and videos and described their mobilities in detail: how they were approached by the Head of College Network, the type of activity they attended, how it effected their professional development, and how everything was then tied up to the College’s main targets. Although the students could not participate in the event, their presence was still felt as educators who participated in pupil mobilities conducted interviews with both parents and students who attended the mobilities; thus bringing their perspective to the proceedings as well.

This activity was made possible thanks to St Nicholas College Accreditation funds, co-funded by the European Union.

Erasmus+ Course: Social and Emotional Learning for Successful Schools

One of the main objectives our College wishes to achieve through our Erasmus+ Accreditation is the fostering of well-being amongst both Educators and Students. Ms Alexia Cutajar (College Social Worker), Ms Amanda Debattista (Erasmus+ Coordinator) and Ms Marija Vella (College Counselor) attended an Erasmus+ course in Barcelona, which focused on Social and Emotional Learning.

During the course, the participants discussed our students face a world of complex relationships that require them to identify and manage their emotions, interact constructively with others, understand healthy boundaries, and take responsibility. These “intelligences”, as described by Daniel Goleman, can be incorporated into our teaching practices through Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) methods and strategies.2

Read more: Erasmus+ Course: Social and Emotional Learning for Successful Schools

Through practical and experiential activities, Ms Alexia, Ms Marija and Ms Amanda have deepened their own self-awareness, empathy, and social skills, which has greatly enriched their own Social and Emotional Intelligence. During the course, they also discussed concrete tools and strategies for conflict management, stress reduction, and resilience will empower the group to not only do SEL activities but to be an SEL educator.

A more detailed presentation about their activities can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:

Social and Emotional Learning – PPT

More information about the course can be found here:

Social and Emotional Learning for Successful Schools

This mobility was made possible thanks to St Nicholas College Accreditation funds, co-funded by the European Union.