THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE NOVEMBER 2011 VOLUME 2 ISSUE 09

ONLINE WEEKLY GAZETTE CREATING AN INTERACTIVE COLLEGE COMMUNITY OF INFORMATION & DEVELOPEMENT

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ST EDWARD’S COLLEGE

BIRGU (CITTA VITTORIOSA)

BRG 9039

MALTA, EUROPE

www.stedwards.edu.mt

The Edwardian Gazette

Weekly Online College Journal

Chief Editor

Mr G Psaila

Headmaster

hm@stedwards.edu.mt

Editing, Design, Production,

Photography & Advertising

Ms M L Fenech

Marketing Executive

marketing@stedwards.edu.mt

Front Cover

Yr 9 Computer Studies & BTEC IT

Students visit Megabyte accompanied

by Ms M Fenech & Mr G Sammut.

All photographic material and other

content is College property

Headmaster’s Message

Christmas Raffle

Christmas Contributions

Important Notices

Note to Parents

Sport Department

Senior School

Library

Weekly Calendar

In this Issue

Quote of the week

Everything must change at one time or another or else a

static society will evolve”

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Dear Parents and Community Members

I have to admit that the last couple of weeks were a bit more hectic than usual! Obviously I am

looking forward to accomplish the new task with the same resilience and enthusiasm that I have

demonstrated during the past 20 years that I have been at College.

My experience in the various posts of responsibility and my loyalty to the College are the driving

factors that influenced my decision to take this challenge since I truly believe that our College has

a bright future ahead. These are exciting times for the College and an opportunity to move for-

ward with vigour and determination in the knowledge that our school community has clear objec-

tives and plans for implementation.

My vision for our College is that ALL our students learn, the gap between high and low perform-

ance becomes gradually reduced, and that what our students learn, will enable them to be success-

ful citizens in a knowledgeable society. Moreover, my aim is to ensure that we develop inquiring,

knowledgeable and caring young people who can work together in order to create a better and

more peaceful environment through intercultural understanding and most importantly, through

respect.

I would like to remind you that on Monday 28 November we have the first Staff Development

meeting for the teachers at 1.30 pm. On the same day we have a parents’ meeting to discuss the

National Curriculum Framework (NCF). In fact, we will be outlining the major areas and our

perspective on the implementation of the key ideas. There are 2 meetings; at 5pm and another one

at 6.30pm, in order to accommodate all the parents.

I look forward to meeting you.

Best Regards,

Mr George Psaila Headmaster

Headmaster’s Message

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Christmas Raffle

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE 2011

Gifts for our Christmas Raffle in aid of Libya’s injured children Raffle Prizes 2011 – Update

Mr & Mrs Stivala (Pascal’s parents)

2 nights on Bed & Breakfast at the

Bayview Hotel & Aptartments

Valid till 31-3-2012 excluding December 22 to January 1

Ms D Bianco Mallia

Palatino Bag by 3 bottles (X2)

Sponsored by Camilleri Wines

Mr & Mrs Wismayer (Michael and Mark’s parents)

1 complimentary day return ticket to Sicily (x2) for 1 person on Virtu Ferries

Mr & Mrs Wismayer (Michael and Mark’s parents)

Voucher from Westin Dragonara Salon Spa for a treatment of choice

Ms Jessica Inglott from C+M Marketing Ltd

3 items from Shiseido range to be given as 1 gift valued at €100

Adam Ashur

Playstation 3 game Need for Speed – SHIFT

Mr A Sultana

Mini MP3 Player and a 4 Port USB hub

Ms D. Bianco Mallia,

Ice-Watch®

Sponsored by Classic Jewellers, Bisazza Street Sliema

Mr & Mrs Seifert (Daniel & Tristan’s parents)

Playstation 3® game - FIFA 2012

Playstation 3® game - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

3 DVDs - First Knight - King Kong - The Day the Earth Stood Still

Mr & Mrs Bugeja (Quentin’s parents)

Playstation 3® game - Little Big Planet 2

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Christmas Raffle

Raffle Prizes 2011 - This week

Mr A Sultana

2 packs of 3 ‘Grow a Head’ ornamental plants

Systec Limited

Aigo S18 video camera  

Aigo V200 camera

Aigo MP5901 MP4

Trevor Tonna

DVD - Batman Begins

Ms P Desira

Linx multi media digital photo display

Merlin Library

Six Books

Thank you!

Tickets on sale

Now available @ 1 for 50 cents and 3 for 1 euro, from

The Librarian or from monitors during Senior School break time

Ms Blanche Caruana or from monitors during Junior School break time

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Christmas Contributions

Dear Colleagues, Parents and Students,

The College will be collecting the following items to be donated to the Maltese Crèche during the

Christmas period. You are encouraged to contribute at least one item per each.

Items needed are:

Nappies for babies between 0 - 3 years

Formula milk cans

Powder cereal

Fruit and food jars

New baby-grows

Socks and tights

Every help counts!!

The items will be collected on the 15 December 2011.

Pictures taken of the presentation of the items to the Crèche will put it on the gazette in December.

Thank you for your co-operation

Regards

Denise Papgiorcopolo

Head of Visual Arts

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Important Notices

Temporary Boarding at College

Parents travelling abroad for any length of time during school term may wish to sent their children to

the St Edward’s College Boarding House.

Facilities include:

House Master

Full Board (Home cooking)

24 hours supervision

Common Room with TV, Play Station, Wii etc

Supervised homework

The cost is €50 per day.

For further information please contact: Mr Sandro Bruno via email bursar@stedwards.edu.mt

Income Tax Deduction for School Fees

I would like to draw your attention to the recent ammendments in Income Tax concerning private

school fees. The allowable tax deductions for private school fees will be increased to:

· €1,300 (from €1,200) in respect of each child attending day care, reception and kindergarten.

· €1,600 (from €1,200) in respect of each child attending primary school.

· €2,300 (from €1,600) in respect of each child attending secondary school

Mr Sandro Bruno Bursar

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NCF Conference

Note to Parents

Upcoming conference on the proposed National Curriculum Framework

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Ducane 35 Pts

Congreve 40 Pts

Campbell 25 Pts

Sports Department

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Yrs4 & 5 In

Sports D

Football Yr4

Cambell Congreve 0-0

Congreve Ducane 2-3

Ducane Campbell 0-1

Cambell Congreve 1-2

Congreve Ducane 0-4

Ducane Campbell 2-0

Cambell Congreve 2-0

Congreve Ducane 0-0

Ducane Campbell 1-0

House points

1st Ducane 25pts

2nd Congreve 15pts

3rd Campbell 10pts

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nter-house Football

Department

Football Yr5

Cambell Congreve 1-3

Congreve Ducane 2-0

Ducane Campbell 0-3

Cambell Congreve 2-2

Congreve Ducane 5-0

Ducane Campbell 2-0

Cambell Congreve 1-2

Congreve Ducane 6-2

Ducane Campbell 2-2

House points

1st Congreve 25pts

2nd Campbell 15pts

3rd Ducane 10pts

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Senio On Thursday 17 November Mr G Sammut and Ms M Fenech (myself) accompanied Yr 9 Computer Studies and BTEC Information Technology students to visit Megabyte, Total Computer Solutions. This visit was organized by MITA in collaboration with Megabyte. On arrival at Megabyte the staff and management warmly welcomed us to their establish-ment. Officials were waiting for us at the entrance and we were all given special company tags. After proper introductions with officials and management we were directed into a typical company classroom where several slide shows were presented. Ms Grace Mifsud , (Associate Consultant, Human Capital) representing MITA, gave the first introductory talk. This was followed by a slide show by Mr Ranier van Beckum , Megabyte CEO, and after-wards another 3 talks and presentations followed. The boys enjoyed these talks and asked various questions at the end of each one. The presentations gave the boys an insight of what a career in IT would lead to and what companies in this sector have to offer. The boys were particularly intrigued by Mr David Galea, Head of Business Development & Marketing, since his job involved travelling and meeting people all over the globe . At the end of the talks students were divided into two groups lead by Mr Sammut and my-self and we were escorted around the premises by two other heads of departments. We saw offices, classrooms, server rooms etc. Thus students had the opportunity to see first hand how an IT company operates. When the tour ended we followed Mr Ranier van Beckum to a brightly light room were we all set down for another talk with some chosen employees who shared their individual working experience with us. Around noon it was time for us to have a break and we were directed to the company’s cafeteria for refreshments. Luckily enough the local Media were present and invited some students to be interviewed on the spot. These students spoke of what they had experienced and learnt while visiting Megabyte. Their interview aired last Sunday 20 on Net TV. On our departure we were all given a bag which contained various company literature among other tokens. This was surely a memorable experience for all and we will definitely be visiting Megabyte again with other year groups in the near future. Ms M Fenech Marketing Executive Teacher

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Yr9 Computer Studies & BTEC Students visit Megabyte

More pictures on next page

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Yr9 Computer Studies & BTEC Students visit Megabyte

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School

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Merlin Library has once again brought ove

Marcus Sedgwick, is undoubtedly one of t

and young teenage readers.

He has written many books, however he ca

World of The Raven Mysteries’; featuring

ultimately harmless Otherhand Family, wi

Fun Story with pictures.

The boys enjoyed themselves tremendousl

slide show, pointed out some of the adven

He encouraged the boys to interact and ask

the time to sign all the books they bought.

It was a lovely experience which encourag

hopefully read a book!

Authour Marcus Sedgwic

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Mon 28 November

Tue 29 November

Wed 30 November

Thu 01 December

Fri 02 December

Sat 03 December

Sun 04 December

This Week at St Edward’s College

Mon 28 November 08.40 - 13.00

13.30 - 15.30

17.00 - 18.00

18.30 - 19.30

Half day for all Students KG1 - Yr13

Staff Development Meeting

1st Session Parent’s Meeting in Main Hall

National Curriculum Framework

2nd Session Parent’s Meeting in Main Hall

National Curriculum Framework

Tue 29 November 08.40 Mass for Yrs 6, 7 & 8.

Wed 30 November 13.00 SMT Meeting

Thu 01 December 08.40 Mass for all the Junior School

Fri 02 December

Sat 03 December

Sun 04 December

Calendar Information

The latest version of the Calendar is on our website.

http://www.stedwards.edu.mt/page.asp?p=6102