It’s that time of year again when potatoes go into the ground. No one can do this better than our gardener, the ever-patient Joe. In his inimitable way, Joe explained to the children how the potatoes are prepared for seeding, then how, when in the ground they sprout and how to take care of the […]
In this latest edition of Dwardu’s Scoops, we celebrate the Year of the Water Tiger in the Chinese New Year. The Head of the Senior School, Mr Caruana Smith looks to how technology can free teachers and students to enable more creative learning experiences through Artificial Intelligence. The Students Council elections yielded dramatic results and […]
In a recent outing, the youngest pupils at St Edward’s College were taken to the Limestone Heritage. This was a double whammy since, because of the Covid-19 restrictions, these sort of outings had been heavily curtailed. And how they enjoyed themselves! Mr Donkey was also the star attraction.
Colours paint a rainbow in the heart. Our youngest students learn to recognise colour. When they do that, they then learn to name it. In another step, they also give it another name in another language. For adults, this time is long past so, perhaps they forget what an achievement it is for children to […]
As young Adam Fisher, one of our youngest Students Council members said, we spend a lot of time on the internet and it is not always safe. Indeed, one of the main concerns of parents is always not simply ‘What are they up to?’ but ‘Are they safe?’ Children and young adults are very susceptible […]
Master Zac Bianco has been elected as President of the School Council. He replaces Ines Montes who is now a member of the Council. Master Lawrence Saliba was elected vice-president. Ms Samantha Abela, Head of the Middle School and the organiser of the School Council elections complimented all the candidates for participating in this democratic […]
You may call it play. We’d be very happy if you did, actually, because it is the best way for children to learn. At the tender are of Nursery and Kinder, children are still developing their fine motor skills such as holding a pencil or a crayon. They are also learning to control their bodies […]
KG1Z worked on their gross motor development as they pretended to be animals during a topic linked outdoor session. This followed an indoor sensory activity where the children worked their senses, exploratory, language and fine motor skills.
Students’ Council Elections are an early exercise in the democratic process. The following are the students who will be running for Council with a vlog to help voters decide.
With the new year comes new blood to the College Newsletter. Welcome on board as reporters Mr Julian Coppini and Mr Luigi Portelli who have several irons in their writing fire at the moment. In this edition we pay tribute to the late Mr Harty, much loved and sorely missed. The College Council features prominently […]