St. Nicholas College, Attard Primary Educators Participate in Erasmus+ Training in Budapest


Three educators from St. Nicholas College, Attard Primary – Ms. Oriel, Ms. Michelle, and
Ms. Lorraine – recently participated in an Erasmus+ training course held in Budapest, Hungary. The course, titled “There Is an App for That! Exploring the Best Apps for Teaching and Student Learning”, focused on innovative digital tools that can enhance classroom teaching and student engagement.

Over the week-long programme, the educators took part in hands-on workshops and
collaborative activities with teachers from across Europe. They explored practical ways of integrating technology into daily lessons, ranging from interactive apps for student collaboration to tools that support assessment and creativity. The training emphasised not just learning about new applications but also understanding how to use them effectively to support diverse learning needs.


Beyond professional growth, the project fostered international exchange. The Maltese
educators shared ideas with peers from different education systems, gaining insights into best practices while building lasting professional connections. The cultural setting of Budapest also provided an enriching backdrop, offering participants the chance to experience Hungarian heritage and traditions.

The initiative reflects Attard Primary’s strong commitment to continuous professional
development and to preparing students for the demands of the 21st century. By bringing back their new knowledge, Ms. Oriel, Ms. Michelle, and Ms. Lorraine will share strategies with colleagues, ensuring that the benefits extend to the whole school community. Ultimately, the Erasmus+ experience demonstrates how investing in teachers leads directly to more engaging and dynamic learning opportunities for students—empowering both educators and learners alike.

Learn more about this mobility by clicking on the following link: Article

Download the Presentation here: Presentation

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

Sharing of Good Practice during Council of Heads Meetings: Mtarfa Primary School Educators recount their experiences during Erasmus+ Funded Courses

In July 2025, five Educators from Mtarfa Primary School had the opportunity to attend Erasmus+ Funded courses in Budapest and Florence. Ms. Lara Portelli and Ms. Riann Fenech Gladwish attended the Erasmus+ Course ‘Using ICT Tools to Integrate Migrant Students in the Classroom’ whilst Ms Nadia Mifsud, Ms Maria Gatt and Ms Diane Mifsud, attended the Erasmus+ Course ‘Attention Please! Digital Tools and Techniques for Student Engagement’.

The educators were invited during the St Nicholas College Council of Head meeting which was held on the 14th of January at Rabat Middle School. Present for the meeting were the eleven Heads of School from our College.

They gave an overview of the courses attended, their experience with the pedagogical content and their interactions with other Educators from all over Europe. The educators throughly enjoyed their experience and have already started sharing their newly-found knowledge with their colleagues within their school.

More information about the courses attended, as well as the Presentations created by the Educators themselves, can be found here:

Florence: Using ICT to Integrate Migrant Students in the Classroom

Budapest: Attention Please! Digital Tools and Techniques for Student Engagement

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

Erasmus+ Days 2024: Job Shadowing Experience at Rabat Primary School

In March 2024, a group of three educators from St Nicholas College, Rabat Primary School, visited Dublin on an Erasmus+ Job Shadowing. Click on the video below to watch a first hand account of their amazing experience!

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Sharing of Good Practice – Erasmus+ Opportunities for Educators at Rabat Primary School

Educators from St Nicholas College, Rabat Primary School were invited to share their Erasmus+ Mobility experiences during the monthly Council of Heads Meeting. Eight heads of school from our College, the Head of College Network, Education Officer for Curriculum and the College Support Officer attended the presentations.

Ms Bertagna, Ms Doreen and Ms Suzanne shared their participation in an Erasmus+ Job Shadowing Mobility in Dublin (more information about this mobility can be found at: Erasmus+ Job Shadowing Experience in Dublin.

Ms Marica, on the other hand, accompanied a group of 3 Primary School Students at a co-ed school, also in Dublin.

Ms Kirsten and Ms Noemi had the opportunity to participate in an Erasmus+ Course in Barcelona, offered by the Europass Academy of Creativity – Barcelona. The Course – Classroom Management Solutions for Teachers: New Methodologies, Effective Motivation, Cooperation and Evaluation Strategies – provided engaging activities that allowed participants to learn how to boost motivation, establish classroom rules, provide clear instructions, monitor, develop rapport, incorporate pair and group work, and gain tips for encouraging students to reflect on their own classroom behavior.

The participants also shared presentations about their experiences, which will be further disseminated in all schools. You can click on the links below the download a PDF version of the presentations:

Job Shadowing – Dublin

Pupil Mobility – Dublin

Erasmus+ Course in Barcelona

The activities presented were very well received by all the attendees at the Council of Heads. This mobility was made possible thanks to St Nicholas College Accreditation funds, co-funded by the European Union.

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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Leadership for Change – Policy Meeting 2019 (Malta)

The first Leadership for Change Policy Meeting was held at Xara Palace, Rabat, Malta, on the 5th of December 2019. The aim of the meeting was to promote our project with all the schools within our college, as well as subject Educational Officers who would be be able to disseminate the information amongst all schools in Malta and Gozo.

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L2C School Exchange Meeting – Rabat Middle School

The first school Exchange Meeting for our college based project, Leadership for Change (L2C) was held on Monday 15th of April 2019. Students and teachers from Rabat Middle School visited Attard Primary School in order to learn more about how students and teachers are involved in the decision making process of the school. Continue reading

Paragon Europe

Mgarr Primary School hosted 6 teachers from Poland via Paragon Europe, a local intermediary company based both in Malta and in Brussels which collaborates with institutions, universities and agencies across Europe to assist their students in finding adequate unpaid work placement as part of their ERASMUS + programme.

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Six teachers from a Polish institution requested to carry out job shadowing in primary schools, and they were given a brief introduction about the school. Then they proceeding to a year 2 class where they observed an English lesson. They also joined in  in the various activities the teacher prepared.

Special thanks goes to Ms Stephanie Azzopardi, Yr 2 teacher who gladly shared her teaching experience with our Polish guests.