Educator Heath Schembri has compiled a list of educational apps which students can visit during this time of school closures. We encourage you to browse through this comprehensive list which will for sure make for hours of countless educational fun!
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Aċċess b’xejn għall-App ‘Stejjer’
Peress li l-iskejjel ingħalqu minn ta’ l-inqas għal ġimgħa kollha li ġejja, aħna ddeċidejna li nerġgħu ngħatu aċċess b’xejn għall-app Malti – Stejjer għat-tfal biex ikunu jistgħu jkomplu t-tagħlim tagħhom fuq il-lingwa Maltija mid-dar. Bla limitu, kulħadd jista’ jniżżel din l-app sa kemm l-iskejjel jibqgħu magħluqa.
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Għeluq tal-Iskejjel Bħala Miżura Preventiva
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
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
Figolli in Aid of Community Chest Fund
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.
Coronavirus: Myth Busters 3
Source: The World Health Organisation
Can eating garlic help prevent infection with the new coronavirus?
Garlic is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new coronavirus.
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Quarantine Leave – Information From the Office of the Prime Minister 02/2020
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
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
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.
Coronavirus – Myth Busters 1
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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