School News

In today's world, education has taken on a new form and become more diversified, expanding beyond the four walls of a classroom. One of the many ways this is being achieved is through cross-curricular trips. Recently, a group of Grade 11 Art and History students, accompanied by their educators, had the privilege of visiting Rome and Florence during their Easter holidays.

Our Grade 6 students have just returned from their long-awaited Cultural and Spiritual Live-in experience, where they were engaged in various curriculum-linked activities.

Senior Sector students Sophie Craig ( G12) and May Cassar (G11) represented the school by attending and participating in the FIDEM Foundation International Women's Day Conference on education and female empowerment.

We are immensely proud of former Grade 12 student Izaak Scicluna (Class of 2022) who has just been congratulated by MATSEC for his outstanding achievement in the Secondary Education Certificate examinations and has been identified as one of the candidates with the highest achievement in these examinations, nationally.

Congratulations to Grade 12 students, Morgan Mae Pisani Gaerty, Angela Vella, and Julian Grech for achieving 1st place at the Malta Junior Science Olympiads which took place on the 19th of November 2022.

On the 22nd of November, San Anton School hosted a Football Festival organised by the Women's Section of the Malta Football Association.

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.

Last Tuesday evening, the San Anton School community gathered to commemorate the School's foundation day, coinciding with the feast of our esteemed patron saint, St. Anthony. The evening commenced with Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Oliver Borg Olivier, which was animated by the enchanting musical performances of Mr. Marvic and Ms. Janice, creating an atmosphere of reverence and harmony. It was a truly uplifting experience for everyone in attendance.

Last Monday's Pre-Grade and Grade 1, Summer Concert was an evening filled with joy, talent, and the vibrant energy of our young performers. The event showcased a delightful transformation of our kindergarten students into adorable sea creatures and bold rock stars.

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!

Last Friday marked the final night of a remarkable three-night Performing Arts extravaganza, where Grade 9 students transported the audience to a magical world through their exceptional performance of the beloved musical "Aladdin Jr.

At San Anton School, we take great pride in nurturing and showcasing the incredible talents of our students. The dedication and expertise of our Performing Arts professionals combined with the remarkable abilities of our students have resulted in performances of the highest calibre

The LYR-X Radio Awards 2023 was an evening filled with excitement and awe-inspiring performances, in celebration of our school radio station. From the talented individuals who graced the stage to the hardworking backstage crew, everyone involved contributed to making this event a resounding success.

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.

On the 26th and 27th of April 2023, the Junior Sector Sports Days took place, and what fantastic events they were! The days were filled with fun and friendly competition, showcasing what the children had learnt in their Physical Education (P.E.) lessons throughout the year.

Last week, our Grade 5 students performed 2 original plays written by our Junior Sector Teacher of Drama, Ms. Chiara Hyzler - 'Homelessness is Real' which brings to light the homelessness situation that does exist in Malta and which may not be apparent, and 'Journey to Home' which depicts a family fleeing from War.

After weeks of preparation, our 2023 Open Day was held on Tuesday, 28th March. It was so heartwarming to be able to welcome parents and grandparents once again to this much-awaited event after an absence of four long years.

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.