Comenius Visit - Malta 2008

St. Venera Primary School in Malta hosted the second Comenius meeting of this project between May 22nd and May 27th, 2008. It was an event in which all those participating; including parents, students and teachers eager for more!

It was a full programme that characterized the stay of teachers from Scotland and Sweden in Malta. During their visit inside classes students had the chance to ask questions to the visiting teachers who were all willing to answer and explain their own background. Class teachers also had the opportunity to chat with foreign teachers and while doing so, could share practices and experiences. On Friday 23rd May, a concert was held outside the school yard during which all classes went on stage performing to songs or sketches around the theme of healthy living.

Following various meetings intended to review work done so far as well as setting targets for next year, all visiting contingent could appreciate what Malta had to offer. Visits to the silent city of Medina, Sliema, the capital city of Valletta, the centre of Mosta as well as a whole day trip to the sister island of Gozo made it an unforgettable experience not just for the guests but also for the accompanying party. Moreover on Monday 26th May, co-ordinators from all particiating schools were also invited on a special programme on a local educational TV channel during which they had a chance to expose work done so far and explain future plans.

Promoting excercise....

After an absence of almost 5 years and as part of our healthy living ambitions, we set out on May 16th on a fun walk that would see us go through some of our own countryside.

Emphasy is currently being placed on exercises and on the need to stay fit as much as possible. All the school took part in this walk and despite the great heat, it was a great walk and an enjoyable experience to everyone. All children partecipating also took the opportunity to sponsor their walk and money was collected to help create a literacy room inside our school.

Healthy Living Poster Competition

During the month of April, a healthy living Poster Competition was carried out amongst the children of Year 4 Orange. Children were allowed to use A4 papers and were encouraged to keep words on the poster to a minimum.

Underneath is a selection of some of the winners.

Moreover, the slogan written by Kareen Taroum was chosen as our motto for the rest of this scholastic year. It said..

Eat healthy food
cause it's for you really good..
everything has a vitamin in it

except junk food...