Welcome to Malta

MALTA WEEK took place from April 21st - April 26th: a 5-day-full-programme that included meetings, class visits, socialising and cultural outings. Teachers from Scotland and Sweden visited in Malta and had the chance to meet Maltese teachers as well as students. In fact foreign teachers visited the upper classes and the infant (kindergarden) classes on Wednesday 22nd April. Lower classes were visited on Friday 24th after having presented a mini-concert. On Thursday 23rd, a special Sports Day dubbed as Shape-Up Day was held inside the Corradino Sports Complex. Children practiced various skills including rugby, football and handball skills. A good number of parents also were present. At the end of the sports day a spontaneous game of football was held between teachers and parents. Meetings between co-ordinators were held on Thursday and Friday and it was agreed on the targets met and our next steps to be taken.

After school, it was an opportunity to have a taste of Malta from a cultural aspect. Guests had a tour on foot on St. Venera, visited the pictoresque cities of Birgu and Mdina, went to Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples and also went on a boat trip to the beautiful Blue Grotto.

It was a lovely experience for everybody concerned. Laura McLean, head teacher at St. Timothy's Primary School said, 'Our stay was so interesting and enjoyable. We had a great time. It was really good to meet so many staff and pupils and to have time to see around the school.' Jens Rosenqvist, headteacher of the Bjorsater School in Sweden was equally impressed and said, 'We had a great time in Malta. All staff planed a very good stay for us and we hope to see you again in September.' Well, the feeling was mutual!

The project will come to a close in September 2009 when a final meeting will be held in Glasgow in Scotland.

Photos of various activities will available soon.