Career Exposure 2016

Posted on May 30, 2016 by

On Monday the 23^rd of May, Maria Regina College organised a certificate ceremony for Year 10 students who participated in the ‘Career Exposure Project’. 224 students spent one full week at various work placements in order to observe other employees at work and had the opportunity to ask questions related to the duties they carry out. During the month of November, students, had to fill in an application form, attend an interview and if successful a placement was given to them according to their preference and ranking. Students were able to link school education with employment and work and thanks to this experience, they were able to analyse and evaluate the career they experienced and will be able to make a more informed choice in the near future, when it comes to choosing a Post-Secondary course.

Continual Professional Development – Visit to San Blas Rehab Centre

Posted on May 20, 2016 by

As part of the continual professional development of the college’s multidisciplinary team – guidance teachers and members of the psychosocial team – the College Meeting held on the 18^th of April 2016 took place at San Blas Rehab Centre l/o Haż Żebbuġ. During this meeting the psychologist in charge of San Blas, Dr Anthony Gatt, gave an explanation of how San Blas operates. We were given the chance to meet with a number the residents who welcomed us heartily. Mr Alex Attard, as head of the drug rehabilitation services, gave us an overview of the wide scope of services that Caritas offers in and to the community.

This experience gave us the chance to reflect on the baggage these residents had to start and prolong their drug misuse. They also explained how difficult it is for them to live a drug-free life; and one can see their effort to do so, especially those who feel the need to return to San Blas for further assistance. These are people who also have a heart but sometimes when it is severely and continually broken they learn to believe that they are unworthy and Caritas personnel tries its best to heal their pain and give support and restore their hope and self-worthiness. We can use this experience to instill a positive feeling in the students we educate to help them perceive life’s difficulties as challenges and learning experiences that helps them grow.

The multidisciplinary team members reached for their pockets and in a couple of minutes donated the total of €83 for San Blas, Caritas who thanked all who donated in an official letter. To view the array of services that Caritas provides one can visit the Caritas website on www.caritasmalta.org. Finally we would like to formally thank Mr Alex Attard for organising this visit. Last but not least we would like to thank the College Principal Mr Patrick Decelis for believing in this event and gave us full support.

Crowning of our Lady at Mosta Girls’ Secondary

Posted on May 19, 2016 by

This month’s mass at MRC Mosta Secondary included the Crowning of Our Lady.
The activity was the last official school mass for Ms Deguara. The College wishes to wish her the best for her retirement. Ms Gatt, new Head of School, was also present for the occasion.

Healthy Lifestyle Celebration Day – Wardija Resource Centre

Posted on May 12, 2016 by

A Healthy lifestyle celebration day was held at Marsaxlokk Square on the 29th April 2016. During this celebration day students and staff from the Maria Regina College Dun Manuel Attard, Wardija Resource Centre were involved in various singing and dancing activities including a flash-mob. Parents and locals were invited to participate in such activities. Kinder 1 students from Marsaxlokk Primary were exposed to a short activity about healthy eating. Healthy food such as oatmeal cookies, carrot cake, dried fruit and fresh fruit were provided throughout the whole activity as part of the We Eat Responsibly Project. These were prepared beforehand by the students and videos of students making the food products were shown during the activity. Thanks to the contribution of health professionals, a blood pressure and glucose monitoring was available for all. On the day the students, staff and parents were also rewarded with a certificate by the Major of Marsaxlokk in order to thank them for helping out during a clean up campaign which was held in Marsaxlokk a week before the celebration day.

Fun Day – St Paul’s Bay Primary

Posted on May 12, 2016 by

Our Fun Day has been deeply rooted in the school’s calendar for the past years. It is a day full of activities where all our learners could enjoy themselves and be active. This activity helps our students to build a stronger sense of identity and belonging. The Fun Day is a reflection of what the school aims to achieve; that is creating social equity by providing a safe learning environment and believing that all our students can achieve their full potential.

HAPPY TOGETHER – COLLEGEFEST

Posted on May 12, 2016 by

Wednesday 11^th May was a marvellous day which saw participants from each of the ten Maria Regina College schools take an active part in the first ever CollegeFest organised by this college. Students and staff members from St Paul’s Bay (who hosted the activity), Mellieha, Naxxar, Għarghur and Mosta Primaries, Naxxar Middle School, Mosta Boys’ Secondary School (Zokrija) and Mosta Girls’ Secondary spent the morning together. Activities included physical education, student show and tell about ‘Living happily together’, video games, gymnastics, a student magician, story-telling and a puppet theatre. Various students presented song and dance entitled ‘Around the World’ and the Literacy section was accompanied by three Literacy Ambassadors.

College Principal Mr Patrick Decelis showed The Hon. Minister Bartolo and other distinguished guests round the CollegeFest which came to a close with the formation of a 1500–strong human chain in and around the school, depicting the CollegeFest theme, that is the fact that all students and staff at Maria Regina College live happily together notwithstanding their differences in gender, size, age, ability, religion, nationality, culture.

Kors dwar it-trobbija organizzat mill-Caritas

Posted on May 12, 2016 by

Fil-bidu ta’ Jannar intbagħtet stedina lill-ġenituri li uliedhom jattendu l-iskola Primarja fil-Kulleġġ Maria Regina.

Ir-rispons kien verament inkuraġġanti għaliex madwar mitt persuna applikaw sabiex jattendu. Għalhekk inħasset il-ħtiega li norganizzaw tliet korsijiet – tnejn qabel l-Għid u ieħor wara l-btajjel tal-Għid.

L-għan ta’ dan il-kors kien sabiex permezz ta’ qsim ta’ esperjenzi l-ġenituri jiskopru metodi differenti u effettivi ta’ trobbija fiż-żmenijet tallum.

Ftit kummenti li l-ġenituri kitbu fi tmiem tal-kors kienu dawn:

Kors interessanti ħafna
Spjegazzjoni u eżempji tajbin ħafna
Kien kors ta’ għajnuna kbira għall-familja tagħna speċjalment il-lezzjoni fuq il-komunikazzjoni fil-familja
Il-gruppi ż-żgħar (working groups) għenu ħafna biex jinqasmu l-esperjenzi
Il-kors kien wieħed mexxej ħafna u informattiv ukoll mibni fuq esperjenzi rejali
L-informazzjoni u n-noti li ngħataw waqt il-lezzjonijiet kienu ħafna relevanti u żgur li ħa tkun referenza tajba fil-futur
Wieħed mill-ħafna pariri li se nisħqu fuqu fil-familja tagħna huwa li nuru lit-tifel illi ‘he belongs’, li qegħdin hemm għalih kemm f’sitwazzjoni ta’ suċċess u kif ukoll f’sitwazzjoni li joħolqu aktar sfidi fil-ħajja ta’ kuljum.

Fl-aħħar tal-kors kull parteċipant ingħata ċertifikat ta’ attendenza.

Prosit lil kull min attenda.

Graduation Time at Mosta Girls’ Secondary School

Posted on May 8, 2016 by

After five years at Maria Regina College Girls’ Secondary Mosta, the Form 5 students, the first intake of the ‘Benchmark’ students, celebrated the end of their final year at this school. Their Graduation ceremony was held in the school hall on Tuesday 22^nd March. Students wearing their toga and trenchers, were clapping, shouting, chanting slogans, embracing their parents and friends, crying…..

Mr Decelis College Principal, presided over the ceremony and, alongside the Head of School, he augured students the best in their endeavours and urged them to continue with their studies. Later students, parents and staff were treated to a sumptuous reception. Sweet memories will last in our minds and hearts and of course in the selfies taken!

Spring of Joy – Mellieħa Primary

Posted on May 8, 2016 by

For the second consecutive year, at Mellieha Primary school, during the weekend 6^th to 8^th May the ‘Spring for Joy Fair’ was organised. The main aim was to raise money for Puttinu Cares and Dr Klown. Her Exc. Marie Louise Coleiro Preca and the College Principal Mr Patrick Decelis were present. Apart from entertainment for the whole family, there was also a feast of cultures we have at school.

Ms Mary Rose Cordina, Head of school said that that at school there are 30 nationalities. This diversity makes our school more interesting and dynamic. Ms Cordina added that kids play together in harmony and without inhibitions and she said that she hopes they will remain like this once they get older and become our future leaders.

We also compiled a Recipe Book with recipes from around the World. Proceedings from this book will go in aid of Dr Klown u Puttinu cares. Thank you goes to all foreign parents who shared these recipes with us.

Anti- Bullying Week at Mosta Primary B

Posted on April 28, 2016 by

Monday 11^th April was a very special day at our school since it marked the launching of Anti Bullying week, highlighting a whole week of activities aimed at working together and supporting friendship. This week was launched during a special assembly attended by our College Principal, Mr P Decelis.

Class 4.1 presented a short play ‘The Ugly Duckling’ to emphasize the values of tolerance and respect. A Year 5 pupil, Elisa Dingli, recited the poem ‘Hey Bully!’ that she herself wrote. Wrist bands with an anti-bullying message were distributed to all pupils and staff. Another assembly focusing on the effects of bullying was presented by class 5.2.

The Cyber Crime Unit also gave a valid contribution by delivering talks to all pupils, whereby Inspector Salamone gave a Powerpoint presentation to all Year groups and answered queries from the pupils. Then on Thursday all school members participated in teambuilding games wearing their wristband and blue shirt to support anti bullying.

Our Year 6 classes held the closing ceremony on Friday by interpreting the song ‘Hopeful’. Certificates were distributed to all classes and an information leaflet was given to all parents.