Visit by the dentist !

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On Thursday 24th January 2019, students from years 3,4,5 and 6 were invited for a short talk by a dentist from the Department of Health. The dentist spoke about the importance of taking care of our teeth. He also gave an interesting demonstration on how to brush teeth and keeping them healthy. During the talk the students had the opportunity to participate and ask questions on the topic. A big well done to all students, their teachers and LSEs and also the dentist !

Chicken and Lamb Couscous

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What a fine way to finish an extremely hectic day ! This typical Lamb and Chicken Couscous, freshly cooked by the expert hands of Ms Souad, Ms Asmaa Ms Nuzha and Ms Samira was served to all the staff to savour Coupled with this delicacy we also had the opportunity to taste some tuna bread meticulously prepared by Ms Jessica and Mr Alfred. The bread was also distributed to all our wonderful students. And as the saying goes…. the proof of the pudding is in the eating ! And I assure you all was gobbled up ! A BIG THANK YOU AND WELL DONE TO ALL!

Creative writing in Year 2D

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Writing does not have to be restricted to the same topics but can be child initiated. Children love writing their own stories and poems, simple as they may be, they are very creative and their imagination shines in these little books and short poems which, if this talent is encouraged and nurtured , encourages them to become proficient writers.

Ms Doris Schembri

Below are photos of the activity.

World Book Day Outing

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On 24th April 2017, Form 2 and Form3 students went to San Anton Palace to celebrate the World Book Day. The trip was organised by their teachers Ms Aslihan Arikan Zammit, Ms Elaine Falzon and Ms Christine Refalo to promote a reading culture and as a follow up of Read and Tell project in Form 3.

Before entering the magical Secret Garden, we toured the palace where we were taken to visit the library dedicated to Anton Buttigieg, the second president of Malta and a Maltese poet.  The students were given a brief talk about the library and listened to a poem by Mr. Buttigieg.

The activity continued in the secret garden at San Anton Palace where students of all ages from different schools gathered to read books and listen to stories in the open air.  We were met by our host Mr Damjan Attard who has been working in the NGO segment. He welcomed our group where all the students sat on grass and listened to his captivating stories of his travels to different parts of the world.

We finally ended our day having some refreshments and an ice cream at the President’s Kitchen Garden. World Book Day is designated by UNESCO and annually celebrated on 23rd April, the day both William Shakespeare and Cervantes, the famous Spanish writer of Don Quixote, died.

MCAST Visit

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On Tuesday 12th April 2017 a large group of students from Mariam Albatool School visited MCAST for the first MCAST SKILLS CHALLENGE. They visited the electrical and mechanical engineering sections, the aereonautic and welding sections and others. Particular interest was registered in the sports, business and banking sectors with students asking numerous questions about current and future courses.

During the visit our students had the opportunity to interact with the MCAST students and lecturers. All our students commented very positively about the activity an expressed their wish to participate in such activities in future.

Photos are courtesy of Ms Christine Refalo. The activity was coordinated by Mr Brian Vassallo (Asst Hd) and Ms Debbie Atanasio (SMT)

A big well done to all.

Below are photos of the activity.

Students from years 3, 4, 7 and 8 visited ESPLORA

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On Wednesday 22nd March 2017 students from years 3, 4, 7 and 8 visited ESPLORA, accompanied by the their teachers.

Esplora Interactive Science Centre at Bighi is Malta’s latest visitor attraction which was officially opened on 26th October 2016. This project is a first of its kind in Malta has been led by The Malta Council for Science and Technology under the chairmanship of Dr. Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando. Esplora has been partly funded by EU funds, seeking to cultivate a culture of scientific curiosity and imagination by igniting a passion for questioning, investigation where visitors at Esplora are encouraged to explore, think and imagine.

The renovated building now consists of several buildings and outdoor spaces, all interconnected following an extensive restoration and development process. The main exhibitions halls and the landscaped gardens consists of over 200 exhibits making this science centre fun. Moreover, there is an exciting Activity Centre for visitors to experience hands-on workshops and entertaining science shows, making science relevant to our everyday lives.

The School administration would like to thank Ms Debbie Atanasio (SMT) for coordinating the activity.

Below are some photos taken during the event.

(Photos are courtesy of Ms Christine Mary Refalo)

Blood Donation Unit

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On Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16th March 2017, a number of teachers from Mariam Albatool visited the blood donation unit at the Blood Transfusion Unit, Gwardamangia Hill, Gwardamangia.

The gift of blood is the noblest and the most precious of all gifts. Blood is a precious gift that saves human lives and blood donation is a most remarkable noble act of service to humanity. All healthy persons have a duty to ensure that safe blood is available in adequate measures in our hospitals in Malta and Gozo. We all need to raise awareness amongst the population in favour of donating blood by motivating every healthy person to come forward and give blood voluntarily and regularly.

As a school, we extend our best wishes to all those engaged in promoting this noble cause. As medical science is advancing at a terrific speed, the need for blood is equally in very great demand in our country as there are many fatal accidents and complicated surgeries going on to save human lives. The timely availability of safe blood can save a life in distress.

Blood donation is entirely a safe procedure and builds an immediate and immeasurable relationship between the donor and often an unidentified recipient. This gesture is within the reach of almost all of us. You don’t need a special reason to give blood. You just need your own reason. Whatever your motivation, the need is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. And you’ll feel good knowing you’ve helped change a life.

The activity was organised upon the initiative of Ms Glorian Sammut who coordinated the activity by organising bus schedules from Mariam Albatool to the Blood Donation Unit and back.

The School administration would like to thank ALL DONORS from Mariam Albatool School who participated wholeheartedly in the activity. Particular thanks go to Ms Glorian Sammut for her initiative.

Below are some photos taken during the activity.