Celebrating the feast day of St Ignatius of Loyola: the Pilgrimage continues!

Celebrating the feast day of St Ignatius of Loyola: the Pilgrimage continues!

July 31st is the feast day of the Founder of the Society of Jesus; St Ignatius of Loyola.

From a noble and soldier to pilgrim and founder, he was a truly different kind of saint, often described as ‘worldly’, who encouraged his followers, the Jesuits, to ‘find God in all things’.

Today, as part of the global Ignatian community, we are invited ‘to see all things new in Christ’ by reflecting, discerning, and sharing throughout this special Ignatian Year, as Ignatius and his followers once did and continue to do.

Discover the life and journey of St Ignatius of Loyola here:
https://www.jesuits.org/…/the-feast-of-st-ignatius-loyola/

Watch this short film about his last days as a pilgrim:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXdJmygG_p0

Check out this interesting series of well-presented videos (in Italian), which reflect on the life and work of St Ignatius of Loyola.

And finally, let us embrace St Ignatius’ spirit through his prayer, ‘Trust in Jesus’:

O Christ Jesus,
when all is darkness
and we feel our weakness and helplessness,
give us the sense of Your presence,
Your love, and Your strength.
Help us to have perfect trust
in Your protecting love
and strengthening power,
so that nothing may frighten or worry us,
for, living close to You,
we shall see Your hand,
Your purpose, Your will through all things.
Amen.

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In Memoriam – Mr Paul Borg

In Memoriam – Mr Paul Borg

 

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Mr Paul Borg; a greatly respected colleague, beloved friend, and inspiring teacher.

Everyone within the educational community at St Aloysius College and beyond is still incredulous at the sad reality that our friend and colleague, Paul Borg, has been taken away from us so soon. Apart from knowing Paul as a family man and a friend, most of us worked with him in the various roles he occupied throughout his career, namely as a teacher, as an Assistant Head and Head of Department of Economics within the Secretariat for Catholic Education. Throughout the years Paul has proved to be a real Man for Others, always ready to help and offer support when needed. Paul always showed an innate disposition to throw in a good word of advice when needed not to mention his ability to bring people together. He will surely be missed by us all but never forgotten. May God grant him eternal rest and provide his family with the support needed during such difficult times.

Edwin Ungaro   
Head of Secondary School

Paul Borg was one of the first persons to believe in inclusion at our College. Way back in 2004 when he was an Assistant Head he gave me loads of support and good advice. He was always ready to help, and a great example to many.  I will always remember him as a good man with a good heart. May he rest in peace.

Ms Roberta Vella
Assistant Head – Form 2

Let us look back at his excellent career and invaluable contribution to our College and the education of our students:

1978 – 1985
Taught full-time Accounts, Economics, Maths and Commerce at St Aloysius College and later at De La Salle College.

1986 – 2000
Full-Time teacher of Accounts, Economics, Maths, and Commerce at St Aloysius College. For many of these years, Mr Paul Borg was also the Teachers’ Union representative.

2000 – 2010
Assistant Head: responsible for Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular activities, and set the foundations for the changes needed in the logistics side of the day-to-day running of the school. Praised especially for his excellent daily contact and dealings with all staff members and for the professionality of his work.

2011 – 2021
Head of Department for Economics within the Church Secretariat for Catholic Education, and representative of Church School teachers on the MATSEC panels responsible for the setting of the syllabus and of SEC examination papers. During this time, Mr Paul Borg continued to be an active member of staff at St Aloysius College teaching Economics to our secondary school boys.

June 2021
Retired from all positions

Thank you for everything, Mr Paul Borg. Rest in peace!

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Magis Summer Programme for Primary and Secondary school students

Magis Summer Programme for Primary and Secondary school students

The Magis Summer programme consists of targeted revision classes for a select group of students in most need of additional support, in preparation for the upcoming scholastic year.

What does Magis mean?

*Magis is a Latin word that means “more” or “greater”. It is related to ad majorem Dei gloriam, a Latin phrase meaning “for the greater glory of God”, the motto of the Society of Jesus.

Primary School students (Preps 2-6) are attending classes in the core subjects; English, Maltese and Maths; while Secondary School students (Forms 1-4) are also attending lessons in the core subjects, as well as Physics, Spanish and Graphical Communication.

The programme was limited by both human resources and COVID-19 restrictions.

UPDATE:  Secondary School Library – Summer 2021

UPDATE: Secondary School Library – Summer 2021

Like previous years, our College students can borrow books from the Secondary School Library over the summer months, as from Monday 12th July 2021. The opening days and times are: Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8.30am and 12pm. Kindly note that the library will not be open on other days or at other times.

Students can borrow up to a maximum of five books at a time and keep them for a span of three weeks. Kindly note that due to Covid-19 measures, students will not be allowed in the library to select books, but an online form will be used instead for students to make their request.

Click here for more information

Should you require help or additional information, kindly get in touch with the School Librarian through this email address:  library@staloysius.edu.mt