Introduction by the Head College Network, Mr Patrick Decelis
“Maria Regina College intends to offer the best education possible. This is not possible if the basic needs are not being seen to. This is not possible if certain challenging behaviour is not taken care of, or if family problems create an internal imbalance.
Members of the Maria Regina College psycho-social team support students in our schools to help them come to terms with any problems encountered and therefore be receptive and calm enough to make good use of the educational opportunities offered. Respect for all, good behaviour and other similar issues are seen to.
Other members of the Psycho-social team work on one of the main ideas of the Mission Statement of the Ministry of Education, i.e. educating for employability. Still others offer various informal and non-formal activities and opportunities for a truly holistic education.”
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School Psychological Service
School Psychological Services (SPS) strives to promote a healthy psycho-educational environment that facilitates the learning and development of children in schools. At SPS we provide a range of services which aim to help children and young people who might be experiencing difficulties within the educational setting. Such services include, psycho-education assessments, consultation and the provision of support to students with special educational needs. Students can benefit from this support by means of a referral to the SPS.
For more information kindly contact
Dr Andrew Borg: andrew.borg.3@ilearn.com.mt
Ms Chantelle Falzon: chantelle.falzon@ilearn.edu.mt
Ms Davina Schembri: davina.schembri@ilearn.edu.mt
Mr Daniel Micallef: daniel.micallef.3@ilearn.edu.mt
or call on 25986511.
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Head of Department – Prefect of Discipline
The Head of Department – (Prefect of Discipline) collaborates with schools and external entities to help students with behavioural issues and promote positive discipline. They aim to understand each student’s personality, needs, and family situation to be able to provide the best support and holistic education. For more information, contact Ms Louise Tabone at louise.tabone@ilearn.edu.mt or call 25986525.
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Psychotherapy Services
Psychotherapy Services are offered in schools within our college by Ms Marica Busietta and Dr Alessandra Sammut Muscat. The team works together with the students, individually or in groups on several issues, including bereavement, trauma, mental health, emotional issues and other life circumstances that students face. Meetings with parents are also held.
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Career Guidance Services
Career Guidance services offer a variety of initiatives that encourage students to inform themselves and reflect on their future careers and aspirations. We support students in decision-making processes and organise activities such as transition exercises, one-to-one career guidance sessions, subject choice, post-secondary fair and the career exposure experience.
For further information, please contact :
Mr Glen Cascun (glen.cascun@ilearn.edu.mt) Tel 25986521,
Ms Roseann Farrugia (roseann.farrugia@ilearn.edu.mt) Tel 25986528 or
Ms Rose Marie Mc Kay (rose.marie.mc.kay@ilearn.edu.mt) Tel 25986505.
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Social Work Services
The Social Work Team is mad
e up of the Social Workers Ms Mandy Xerri (mandy.xerri@ilearn.edu.mt) and Ms Katryona Scerri (katryona.calleja@ilearn.edu.mt) together with Ms Hassna Jabal (hassna.jabal@ilearn.edu.mt). This team works hard to motivate and support students and their family members. Those who require their service should kindly send an email or call on 25986523/6522/6503/6504.
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Early Intervention Service
Early 
Intervention Service provides a family centred and holistic support system for children with developmental disabilities or delays in the first five years of life to minimize the delays and maximize the chances of reaching typical milestones in development. It also supports and implements screening procedures to increase the early identification of difficulties. Furthermore, the service provides support to the families of referred children residing, or attending primary school, in the Maria Regina College area. Yearly workshops are being provided to encourage parents of children attending Kinder 1 and Kinder 2 in all of Maria Regina College to enhance their child’s development. For further information contact the team members on: 25986537.
Ms Michelle Camilleri michelle.camilleri.3@ilearn.edu.mt
Ms Rachel Calleja rachel.calleja@ilearn.edu.mt
Ms Krissyl Spiteri krissyl.spiteri@ilearn.edu.mt
Ms Naureen Shah naureen.shah@ilearn.edu.mt
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Education Support Practitioner (Safe-School Programme)
The Safe-School Programme focuses on issues related to bullying, child 
safety and illicit substances. Ms Cristabel Cutajar Kushta carries out interventions and prevention sessions with children, parents and staff. The aim of these sessions is to support these individuals whilst also increase their confidence and competence in dealing with these issues. Furthermore, the ESP collaborates closely with other professionals and other institutions to guarantee the best possible outcome for the students.
Conclusion
Last but not least, each member of this team works in tandem with each other and with other professionals within the College and the Department of Student Services to offer their services to students’ families, school, national and external entities with the aim of improving the student’s holistic development. All our services are offered throughout the scholastic year as well as during the summer months. Whilst offering our services throughout the scholastic year, one may reach us also at our main office found at: Maria Regina College Administration Centre, Triq l-Inkurunazzjoni, Mosta or on telephone number 25986500/8/9.