On Sunday 24 of May, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that during the next easing of restrictions, childcare centres and SkolaSajf will reopen. Applications, which have previously closed on the 11th of May, are now set to re-open. For more information, please visit the Foundation for Educational Services Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/FoundationforEducationalServices/. For queries you may also call their dedicated number – 79500858.
Watch the video of the eight episode of Kikkra Matematika Mid-Dar ! This project is produced entirely by the Primary Maths Support Team (DLAP – MEDE).
Mr. Jamie Muscat, P.E. teacher, has prepared the following online board – Padlet – where he is regularly sharing activities which students can do at home. The Padlet can be accessed by clicking on the link below:
Sent by Ms. Marthese Borda, MBA Student
As part of my studies I am conducting a survey to see what are the parents’ and guardians’ preferences when choosing to send their child/children to a summer club/summer school. This survey is aimed at parents and guardians who have children under the age of 16 under their care. Survey questions are both in English and Maltese.
Bħala parti mill-istudji tiegħi qed nagħmel din ir-riċerka bil-għan li ninvestiga l-għażliet tal-ġenituri dwar klabbs tas-sajf (Summer Clubs) u skejjel tas-Sajf. Dan il-kwestjonarju hu intenzjonat għall-ġenituri u kustodji ta’ tfal taħt l-età ta’ 16-il sena. Napprezza ħafna l-kummenti tagħkom, għalhekk nitlobkom tagħmlu billi tagħfsu dan il-link t’hawn isfel. Il-mistoqsijiet huma kemm bil-Malti kif ukoll bl-Ingliż.
Symbol Literacy Project sessions prepared by Prof Adrian Gellel and Ms Nicolina Borg are organising Online Symbol Literacy sessions targeted at parents/ guardians and their children (7-11 years of age). A different topic will be discussed each time. The first of three sessions will focus on Caravaggio and his work, the second will discuss Narcissus and the last session will elaborate on Narcissus and Echo (as taken from the Greek Mythology).
The first session is scheduled for uploading, on the Symbol Literacy Facebook, this Thursday 21st May 2020 at 4:00 p.m. You can access the page by clicking on the following link: https://www.facebook.com/SymbolLiteracyProject/.
The Directorate for Digital Literacy and Transversal Skills is organising a webinar for all School Leaders, including Heads of Colleges Network, Education Officers, Heads of Schools, Assistant Heads and Heads of Department. The webinar is going to be on Wednesday 27th May, 10am to 11.30am. The focus of this webinar is going to be on the creation of a staffroom, organising online staff meetings, communication with parents, sharing files with staff using Teams and One Drive and also on the creation and sharing of Forms. Continue reading
Vocabulary Spelling City offers more than 40 engaging word study games and activities to practice vocabulary, spelling, phonics, and writing. It can help students hear, say, write, break down and play with words. The site can be accessed from a computer or mobile device via the app.
Website: Vocabulary Spelling City
App Store: iOS App
Google Play: Android App
Teleskola – Your School at Home – was built to help parents, guardians, students and educators to easily find distance learning resources and lessons. Currently there are over 1,500 lessons across all subjects. You can also watch Teleskola on TVM2 every Tuesday and Thursday at 15:30. Another opportunity for students along with their families to continue their learning at home!
The Directorate for Learning and Assessment Programmes (DLAP) is launching the STEM Photo Challenge (download guidelines HERE). The initiative targets all students currently in Years 9/10/11. Interested students need to take and submit an original photo related to one (or more) of the following subject-related themes as per table below:
Each applicant can submit only ONE photo per subject. The submitted photos will be adjudicated by a panel of professionals in relation to the following criteria:
Theme interpretation and expression;
Originality and innovation;
Visual appeal;
Overall impression/impact.
One winner within each subject/theme will receive a 100 Euro voucher. The awards are cosponsored by the HSBC Malta Foundation. All applicants are requested to read carefully the guidelines prior to registration. Interested applicants are kindly requested to submit photo per subject/theme by accessing the submission link http://www.sciencecentrepembroke.com/stem-photo-competition/. Submission deadline is Monday 15th June 2020, 12:30 hrs. Any queries and/or clarifications can be put forward to Mr Stephen Bezzina (stephen.bezzina@ilearn.edu.mt).
The Science Centre within the Directorate for Learning and Assessment Programmes will be launching The Hunt: Kids’ Virtual Science Questfor primary students in Year 3 to Year 6. The Hunt will take place virtually on Wednesday 3rd June 2020 at 10:00am. Participants are kindly requested to follow instructions provided on the Facebook group – The Hunt: Kids’ Virtual Science Questto login the virtual treasure hunt. Interested participants are kindly requested to register their interest by not later than Wednesday 20th May 2020 by compiling the registration form in the following LINK. The Directorate for Learning and Assessment Programmes will be awarding prizes to the first three participants in each category. Science kits awarded are sponsored by the HSBC Malta Foundation. For more info kindly refer to Letter Circular DLAP 128/2020.
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