School News

Today marked an exciting milestone in the journey of our school's growth and development as we welcomed a fresh wave of talent into our family. An Induction Day for all new members of staff, representing various sectors, was organised by our Head of HR, Ms. Natalie Muscat, as a pivotal component of our school's comprehensive onboarding programme.

We are thrilled to announce the winner of our 35th Anniversary Logo Competition, open to both Junior and Senior Sector students. After careful consideration and evaluation by our judging panel, we are proud to congratulate 11-year-old Francesca Bianchi, a Senior Sector Student who will be entering Grade 9 in the upcoming scholastic year.

Twenty one of our young athletes coached by San Anton Athletics Coach, Mr.Vladimir Dushenkov, participated in the National Championship Malta Athletics Meeting, competing against other young athletes at the Marsa Track, over the weekend, winning 17 medals!

In the pursuit of academic excellence, it is crucial to recognise and celebrate the accomplishments of students who demonstrate exceptional aptitude and interest in specific subjects. Grade 11 (Form 4) students Daniel Buttigieg, Luisa Borg, and Laura Camilleri Cassano have recently showcased their remarkable talents in Mathematics.

This morning, a ceremony took place at St. Michael School Santa Venera, where Grade 11 students Alexia Sant and Kate Oswald, participants in the Prince's Trust programme, were honored with the prestigious Sustainability Award 2023 by Prince's Trust Achieve International Malta.

The Maltese Association of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta recently extended an invitation to San Anton School to participate in its annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. And once again, the school eagerly accepted the invitation.

Over the weekend, the much-anticipated Grade 10 live-in took place. Students had lots of fun with a variety of activities that were planned out by our Youth Worker and supervised by the school's educators. One of the highlights of the live-in was the private use of the Baystreet Arcade. Students got to enjoy virtual reality, laser tag, and various games with their friends. Additionally, they went on a night hike, followed by a traditional meal in Mgarr, and enjoyed toasted marshmallows by a bonfire at school.

On Friday 28th April 2023, excitement was palpable in the Senior Sector Science Wing, as the school hosted the Grade 9 Science Fair, marking its return after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The event showcased 28 investigative projects on the topic of Climate Change, with each student presenting their research question, methods, and findings to their parents and other students.

On the 27th of April 2023, our Grade 7 students and their educators embarked on a much-awaited adventure to the beautiful island of Gozo for their Gozo Live-In experience. The trip was a wonderful opportunity for the students to learn beyond the classroom and create unforgettable memories.

During this Easter break, a group of Grade 11 Science students, accompanied by their educators, embarked on an enriching Science journey to Germany and Belgium. This excursion was meticulously organized with the aim of immersing the students in various scientific concepts aligned with their curriculum, while also delving into the rich cultural and historical tapestries of these European nations.

As educators, we understand the importance of continuous learning and skill development. That's why Professional Development Days are so crucial for teachers, and San Anton Educators returned to school today after the Easter break to attend one such event. The day was filled with engaging and interactive training workshops, delivered by both in-house and external education practitioners.

For many Grade 10 students, the Easter holidays provided an opportunity to go on an exciting adventure to PGL Liddington, accompanied by their educators. PGL Liddington is a residential outdoor activity center located in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, offering an array of exciting outdoor activities and opportunities for personal development.

On the 17th of November 2022, our biennial Careers Fair kicked off in our School Hall, giving our Grade 11 and 12 students the unique opportunity to meet external professionals and representatives from over 40 different institutions, organisations, and professions and to attend career workshops all in one space.

This morning marked a truly special occasion as we concluded our SEA Our Future Campaign with an emotional presentation. Throughout this scholastic year, students from all sectors, guided by their dedicated educators, engaged in immersive learning about ocean literacy. This initiative was part of the San Anton School Community Social Engagement Programme, focusing on raising awareness about the sea and addressing the critical issue of marine pollution and other sea-related matters.

We are proud to announce that San Anton School has been awarded the status of European Blue School for our community engagement project, SEA Our Future, for the 2023/24 scholastic year. This certification is granted by the EU4Ocean Coalition, funded by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.

This morning marked a truly special occasion as we concluded our Children for Children Campaign with a heartfelt presentation. The San Anton School community came together and raised an impressive sum of €7,200 through various engaging activities as part of this year's San Anton School Community Social Engagement Programme. We had the pleasure of presenting Ms. Angele Cuschieri from Puttinu with a cheque for this remarkable amount.

This morning, a ceremony took place at St. Michael School Santa Venera, where Grade 11 students Alexia Sant and Kate Oswald, participants in the Prince's Trust programme, were honored with the prestigious Sustainability Award 2023 by Prince's Trust Achieve International Malta.

The Maltese Association of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta recently extended an invitation to San Anton School to participate in its annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. And once again, the school eagerly accepted the invitation.

Following last December's Expression of Interest to our Junior Sector, 13 groups of budding entrepreneurs and talented crafters rose to the occasion and made crafts in their free time, in order to raise money for Puttinu Cares ahead of next week's Crafts for Puttinu, as part of this year`s Children for Children campaign.

We are proud to launch the theme for this year’s San Anton School Community Social Engagement Programme 2022/23.