by Communications Coordinator | Jun 12, 2023 | Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Primary school news, Secondary School news, Sixth Form News, Uncategorized
A disappointment turned into an occasion of unity and joy!
On Saturday 10th June, approximately 5500 students, educators and parents from our Euro-Mediterranean Province schools’ network were all looking forward to a special audience with Pope Francis at Sala Nervi, Vatican City.
Instead, a big group, including 225 from St Aloysius College, Malta met at the Chiesa del Gesu’ to pray for Pope Francis! Afterwards we planned an Ignatian pilgrimage in Rome.
Let us continue to pray for our beloved Pope Francis!
– Fr Jimmy Bartolo sj
Watch an interview here:
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by Communications Coordinator | Jun 7, 2023 | Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Primary school news, Secondary School news, Sixth Form News
Over the past month, Sixth Form students have been nurturing their public speaking and research skills in the run-up to the annual Debates, as part of their PDP Programme. The debates were held in the Sixth Form library in front of an enthusiastic audience of Head of School, Assistant Heads, teachers, librarians, and fellow students. Two groups of students were randomly assigned to either argue “in favour” or “against” a proposition. Each proposition was chosen by the class themselves.
The propositions were:
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- Legalising recreational cannabis use in Malta is a step forward.
- Despite the progress, women in Malta are still treated worse than men.
- Ongoing assessment fosters deep learning.
We would like to thank all those involved with the preparation and set-up of the library to host this event. Well done to all the students!
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by Communications Coordinator | Jun 2, 2023 | Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Primary school news, Secondary School news, Sixth Form News
Earlier this week, members of our College’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) participated in an intensive two-day seminar on the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, facilitated by Fr Johnny Go sj.
This was a unique opportunity for the team to learn the central ideas of the Learning by Refraction approach to Ignatian Pedagogy, as well as receive training on how to integrate it into their ongoing work on the Learning Outcomes Framework and Assessment for Learning.
I was very inspired by the high level of participation among those present, as well as the quality of the conversations that emerged during the sessions. Most of all, the passion and commitment of the participants to the college’s mission was quite remarkable.
Fr Johnny Go sj
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by Communications Coordinator | Jun 2, 2023 | Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Primary school news, Uncategorized
One of the outings organised by our Prep 2 educators involved a visit to the Ta’ Qali Farmers’ Market. The main aim of this outing was to expose our students to Maltese produce.
Some children wondered why none of the farmers were selling apples or banana. It was explained to them that in this market one can only find fruit and vegetables cultivated in Malta. One of the farmers cut a watermelon for the students, and they got to enjoy its refreshing taste. Some vendors enjoyed some time socialising with our students.
During this outing, we bought some fruit to make smoothies and fruit salads. We also bought some tomatoes to make ‘ħobz biż-żejt’ and lettuce in preparation for Lettuce Day at school. Before going to school, we took our students to the picnic area where they enjoyed their lunch and some playtime. This way they also had some time to bond with nature.
LITTERLESS CAMPAIGN
As part of the Litterless campaign, our school organised a LETTUCE DAY. In preparation for this activity, we bought students lettuce from the Farmers’ Market and they ate it during this activity, along with their ‘ħobz biz-żejt’.
During this event we informed our students why we had a lettuce day at school. We explained that rather than throwing the remains away, parts of the lettuce can be used to grow new lettuce using the hydroponics system, which is a system in which produce like lettuce grows without soil but with water and other nutrients.
Thanks to Ms Christine Sciriha for the info!
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by Communications Coordinator | Jun 1, 2023 | Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Primary school news
As part of the ‘Lets’ Talk Farming’ initiative, our Prep 2 students (St Aloysius Primary School) visited Ta’ Ġinġel Farm. During this outing, the students experienced the process followed to make the Maltese Cheeselet (il-Ġbejna); from milking the sheep to adding rennet, and then putting the mixture in the mould for the cheeselet to take shape.
The farmer explained the process by using traditional Maltese words, therefore, the children were exposed to the Maltese terminology used in making this popular Maltese delicacy.
During this experience the children learnt that to produce the so-called ‘ġbejniet’ first the sheep is milked, then the milk is put in large buckets. A powder called rennet is added to the milk solidify it and it will be cream like in consistency. After adding this powder one has to wait for approximately 10 minutes for the whole mixture to ferment. Once solidified this mixture is called ‘baqta’. ‘Baqta’ is put in the mould and the ‘ġbejna’ is formed. The access water which pours from the mould while pouring the baqta is called ‘xorox’. ‘Xorox’ is used to make Whey Protein.
The students also learnt that there are three stages in the growth of the sheep that is, ‘ħaruf’ (lamb) to ‘abura ta’ l-ewwel’ (yearling) to adult.
After the farmer nourished our students with this interesting information they met Phoenix the Horse and rode on it.
Last but not least, the culmination of this outing was when the students got to eat some ‘ħobz biz-żejt’ with ‘ġbejniet’ produced on this farm.
Thanks to Ms Christine Sciriha for the information!
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