by Communications Coordinator | Jul 31, 2022 | Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Primary school news, Secondary School news, Sixth Form News
Today is the feast day of St Ignatius of Loyola.
We simply love this comic designed by Ignasi Flores, as it captures a moment of peace, calm, and definitely well-deserved rest for our special saint 
As we look back on the past Ignatian year (Ignatius 500), and all the special moments we celebrated together, may we also embrace this sense of peace and calm as we prepare ourselves for the coming scholastic year.
Most importantly, let us continue to follow St Ignatius, as men and women for others 
Remembering the launch of Ignatius 500
Watch this mini visual story
#sac #stignatiusofloyola #feastday #community #celebration #ignatianyear #ignatius500
by Communications Coordinator | Jul 28, 2022 | Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Primary school news, Secondary School news, Sixth Form News
St Aloysius College is issuing an expression of interest for the supply and management of snacks and beverages vending machines at the Primary and Secondary Schools.
Click below for the full Expression of Interest document:
EOI Vending Machines
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by Communications Coordinator | Jul 27, 2022 | Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Primary school news, Secondary School news, Sixth Form News, Uncategorized
L‑Assoċjazzjoni tal‑Iskejjel tal‑Knisja (CSA) hi dispjaċuta li d‑differenzi bejn il‑Bord tat‑Tmexxija tal‑Kulleġġ ta’ San Albert il‑Kbir u l‑kap tal‑istess kulleġġ, is‑Sur Mario Mallia, ma ġewx riżolti u wasslu għat‑tmiem tal‑impjieg tas‑Sur Mallia.
Mingħajr ma nidħlu fir‑raġunijiet tat‑tmiem tal‑ħidma tas‑Sur Mallia, l‑Assoċjazzjoni tixtieq tirrikonoxxi l‑kontribut siwi tiegħu għal inklużjoni ta’ diversi studenti u studenti minn realtajiet differenti. Is‑Sur Mallia dejjem fittex modi ġodda kif jista’ jsaħħaħ il‑pożizzjoni ta’ dawk inqas fortunati. L‑Assoċjazzjoni tirringrazzja lis‑Sur Mallia tal‑kontribut kbir li ta għal ħafna snin sabiex l‑iskejjel tal‑Knisja jkomplu jagħtu aktar każ lil min hu batut.
L‑Assoċjazzjoni tal‑Iskejjel tal‑Knisja temmen bis‑sħiħ li l‑iskejjel tal‑Knisja għandhom jibqgħu jitmexxew permezz tal‑ħidma flimkien tal‑persuni lajċi u s‑saċerdoti reliġjużi u djoċesani, hekk kif diġà jseħħ fil‑maġġoranza tal‑iskejjel tal‑Knisja.
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The Church Schools Association (CSA) is saddened that the differences between the Board of Governors of St Albert the Great College and its Head, Mr Mario Mallia, could not be reconciled and led to the decision to end Mr Mallia’s tenure as Head of School.
Notwithstanding the reasons for the dismissal of Mr Mallia, the Association wishes to acknowledge Mr Mallia’s valid contribution to the educational inclusion of disadvantaged students and of students from different backgrounds. He has always been looking for ways to improve the position of those less fortunate. The Association thanks Mr Mallia for his contribution to Church Schools over many years in caring for those less fortunate.
The Association of Church Schools strongly believes that Church Schools should continue to be led through the contribution of lay people and religious and diocesan priests together, as is the case in the majority of Church Schools.
by Communications Coordinator | Jul 25, 2022 | Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Primary school news, Secondary School news, Sixth Form News
St Aloysius College Primary School is issuing a call for applications for five students in Prep 1, two boys and three girls; and for five students in Prep 2, three boys and two girls. These are mainstream vacancies. All places for students under support are already filled, therefore students under support cannot apply and if any do so their application will be automatically invalid.
Applicants who will be eligible to register at St Aloysius as per ballot result will be required to submit birth certificate and end of year school report stating that they have concluded Prep/Year 1 in 2021-2022.
The reason for such a decision is linked with the need to have Class Support, i.e. a Learning Support Educator to cater for each of the three classes in each year group. We currently have 64 students in both Prep 1 and Prep 2, and we need to increase the number of each year group to 69. We are also entitled to additional Learning Support Educators for students who have a full one-to-one statement of needs.
The five students in Prep/Year 1 will be added as per Admission Regulations published and administered by the Secretariat for Catholic Education.
The five students in Prep 2 will be added from a ballot which will be drawn by St Aloysius College according to clause 7 of our Admissions Policy which states:
“7. If a vacancy arises for any of the years, except for Kindergarten 2 and Year (Prep) 1 in the Primary School and Form 1 in the Secondary School, and the management team of the particular school decides to fill the vacancy, it will be made public and a student will be chosen from applicants by ballot provided that the number of students in class does not exceed that stipulated by the 2018 agreement between the Church Authorities and the Malta Union of Teachers.”
Should you be interested to apply for the posts in Prep 2, please fill this online application form by not later than Sunday 7th August at noon (NOW CLOSED).
The ballot will be held on Friday 12th August at 11.30 am. For complete transparency, the ballot will be streamed online via YouTube.
List of Eligible Applicants:
St Aloysius College Year2 (Prep2) – Eligible Applicants – Boys
St Aloysius College Year2 (Prep2) – Eligible Applicants – Girls
Click here to view ballot results and ranking order
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by Communications Coordinator | Jul 18, 2022 | Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Primary school news, Secondary School news, Sixth Form News
Featured: A lovely sample of photo highlights sent by our Rector and expert tour guide, Fr Jimmy
Earlier this month, members of our senior leadership team embarked on a special Ignatian pilgrimage as part of the celebration of the Ignatian anniversary (Ignatius 500 – To see all things new in Christ). It was a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of Ignatius of Loyola and his spiritual journey, as well as become more open to follow St Ignatius’s spirituality in everyday life at College, while strengthening relationships with one another.
From the Basilica of Santa Maria de la Seu to the famed Cova and many more meaningful Ignatian sites, the custom programme was designed to guide and inspire the pilgrim as they journeyed together with Ignatius.
What did our pilgrims say?
It was a truly enriching experience, one that I will remember and treasure.
– Ms Pauline, Rector’s Secretary
Reflecting and praying on St Ignatius life experiences at Loyola, Manresa and Montserrat helped me to delve into my own life experiences and to touch base… a truly meaningful experience that provided many blessings!
– Mr Charles Bonello, Chairman of the SAC Board
Featured above: Photos taken in Arantzazu by Ms Angele
The experience touched me deeply on many levels – giving me a level of peace and spirituality whilst forming new friendships and strengthening older ones. Living and following Ignatius’ footsteps truly made me understand the spirit of resilience, being a person for others and the true meaning of inner peace which can be found among nature, within reflection and when freeing oneself from negative thoughts. For me Arantzazu and its beautiful Basilica situated among glorious mountains, with its distinct bells and interesting history truly captured an essence of peace and serenity.
– Ms Angele Briffa, Coordinator for Diversity in Learning (Secondary School)
Featured above: Photo of the river taken by Ms Helena
The sounds of the flowing river at Manresa and the warmth within the walls of the Loyola home helped me reflect over the past experienced cannon balls in my life that were nothing but God’s unusual gentle hand.
– Ms Helena Sammut, Coordinator – Early intervention & therapeutic services (Primary School)
Featured above: Photos taken by Ms Annalise
It was indeed a very profound experience on many levels. Not quite what I was expecting at all…
The experience of Fr Rupnik’s mosaic of the Christian pilgrimage through the Spiritual exercises at the Sanctuary in Manresa definitely left a mark. In particular the image in the photo (see above) of a very gentle and welcoming Christ with the very doubtful St Thomas.
The experience in Loyola was also very profound. Being so close to all the important places where Ignatius lived, struggled, prayed, meditated and transformed makes me feel much closer to him now and more inspired to be open to understand how this touches me and how I am being called to respond. Below you have a photo of the beautiful basilica of St Ignatius in Loyola.
– Ms Annalise Abela, Assistant Head – Sixth Form
Thanks to all for sharing a taste of your wonderful experiences!
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