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Reducing children’s fears in the face of COVID-19Thursday 26 March 2020Mary Gordon, Founder/President of Roots of Empathy, sends a message to all parents, all caregivers, all of us who care for children on how to ease children’s anxieties as they watch and listen to how adults in their lives react to the coronavirus pandemic.

Silver LiningsThursday 26 Marcgh 2020Dear Reader, I hope this e-mail finds you well and in good health.  We are currently sailing in unknown waters –  lots of uncertainty, doubts, and fear. The current unfortunate situation has enhanced our sense of vulnerability, we are all humans and hence vulnerable to all the terrible things going on around us. Our sense…

Middle, Senior & IB Sixth FormExercise PlanThursday 26 March 2020Dear Parents,Here is another video of some basic exercises which are suitable for 𝑴𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒍𝒆 and 𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒓 school students. This may be done at home in a restricted space.These are just a demonstration. The sets and repetitions for each exercise will be determined by the level of…

Early Years & Junior School Exercise PlanWednesday 25 March 2020Dear Parents,In this video, you will find some basic monthly exercises as demonstrated by Mr. Igor with the help of Mr. Bobby for our 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 and 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙧 school students.We hope you will enjoy it 😀Follow St Edward’s College on our YouTube channel.Stay SafeSports Department

3rd Economic Package AnnouncementWednesday 25 March 2020Good Afternoon All,Last night the Prime Minister announced his 3rd and latest economic package for the country. There is nothing in any of them to support independent schools. The Independent Schools Association, ISA, have and will continue to approach the government to address this.Much and all as I hesitate…

Online Lessons Through ZoomTuesday 24 March 2020Lessons Through ZoomThis week many of our teachers have taken on online teaching through the online tool, Zoom. The Year 7 Italian option students discussed the present tense of regular verbs with Ms Luana Cassar. Year 9s has their History lesson with Ms Samantha Abela also and our Year 12 IB…

Guide to Succedssful Distance LearningMonday 23 March 2020⚡️🄰🄻🄴🅁🅃 ⚡️The St Edward’s College Student Council came up with a guide to carry out successful distance learning. Thank you to the students involved who worked together to put these guidelines together representing the student voice. 🗣

Marathon Not a SprintSaturday 21 March 2020Good Morning All,As I have been emphasising. This is a marathon, not a sprint – we will not continue with the pace nor the amount of work.Hang in there parents, a reasonable balance is imminent!This Monday SMT will review all input, from teachers, parents (thanks SEPTA reps) and students.…

Underdtanding, Support & DirectionFriday 20 March 2020Good Morning Parents,I am receiving much information from all stakeholders, parents, teachers and students regarding how we are all doing. Lots of great ideas, some tinged with anxiety and frustration which is understandable.Most are happy, others are not! Do not despair!A couple of points;• The pace that you all…