On Friday, 17th January, SFCE – HODs for PE with the collaboration of Mr. Charles Gauci, hosted a highly successful and engaging volleyball session for primary PE teachers at IPES(UoM). The event aimed to equip teachers with the knowledge and strategies to introduce volleyball in primary schools effectively. Through a well-structured and dynamic approach, the…
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Archbishop Charles Scicluna, as President of the Maltese Episcopal Conference, has appointed Fr Mark Ellul as the new Delegate for Catholic Education to assist the Episcopal Conference in the Church’s work on education. Fr Mark’s appointment reflects the Church’s renewed commitment to strengthening Catholic education in Malta and Gozo. He is currently Head of The…
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This amazing opportunity to receive training in the Montessori approach and observe a Montessori early years setting gave me a fascinating glimpse into a child-centred approach to literacy. In this unique educational environment, children are encouraged to explore language progressively at their own pace, using tactile materials like sandpaper letters, movable alphabets, and phonetic objects.…
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On November 29, 2024, the COPE training session brought together 20 teachers specializing in visual and performing arts, marking a significant step forward in addressing the unique challenges they are faced with. The turnout underscored the high level of interest in the session, which participants found to be both engaging and impactful for their classroom…
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A Photon robot was recently donated to the Digital Literacy and Transversal Skills team (within the Curriculum Entitlement Department) by IEEE Malta Section and the IEEE Computer Society, through Dr Conrad Attard, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of ICT at the University of Malta and Chair of the IEEE Computer Society Malta, in collaboration with Forestals…
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The Form 3 students at Sacred Heart Minor Seminary Gozo, who had no prior experience with Erasmus+ projects, were given the chance to hear firsthand accounts from other students and staff about the benefits of Erasmus+. Erasmus+: Enriching lives, opening minds. #ErasmusDay
Our schools are proudly showcasing their successful Erasmus+ projects as part of Erasmus+ Days being celebrated from 14th – 19th October, 2024. Here are some of the featured projects, presented in various creative ways.
Recently, I attended a fifteen-hour course in Budapest as part of an Erasmus Project called Integrating AI in the Classroom with Critical Thinking. I had never used AI before and hardly knew anything about it. However, this course was very beneficial and fruitful. Every day the lecturer exposed us to different tools of how to…
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Participating in this training course was a very rewarding experience that greatly expanded my knowledge and skills in using AI tools in the classroom. I was introduced to various websites beyond ChatGPT, such as Claude, Gemini, Magic School, and Padlet, which broadened my understanding of how AI can support innovative teaching methods. I learned how…
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