Author Archives: St.Nicholas College Malta

Għeluq tal-Iskejjel Bħala Miżura Preventiva

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Il-Ministeru tal-Edukazzjoni u x-Xogħol taħt id-direzzjoni tal-Gvern ħa l-miżura preventiva billi l-istituzzjonijiet edukattivi miċ-Childcare centres sal-istituzzjonijiet terzjarji bħall-Università ta’ Malta u l-MCAST ser ikunu qed jingħalqu minn għada l-Ġimgħa, 13 ta’ Marzu sal-Ġimgħa, 20 ta’ Marzu 2020. Dawn mhumiex jiem ta’ vaganzi u l-Ministeru jibqa’ jħeġġeġ lill-istudenti biex jibqgħu jaqraw u jistudjaw, waqt li jirringrazzja lill-gradi kollha tal-għalliema għas-sehem li ser ikunu qed jagħtu. Continue reading →

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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People & Standards Division, Office of the Prime Minister

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.

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Coronavirus – Myth Busters 1

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Source: The World Health Organisation

Are hand dryers effective in killing the new coronavirus?

No. Hand dryers are not effective in killing the 2019-nCoV. To protect yourself against the new coronavirus, you should frequently clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Once your hands are cleaned, you should dry them thoroughly by using paper towels or a warm air dryer.

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eTwinning 15th Anniversary Poster Competition

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eTwinning Malta is inviting all teachers and students from kindergarten to post-secondary to participate in an eTwinning competition for Term 2 – scholastic year 2019-2020. Teachers are invited to create a poster celebrating eTwinning’s 15th Anniversary which will be posted on our newly launched eTwinning Malta website https://www.etwinningmalta.net/.

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