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.

On the first day of the 2024/25 scholastic year, our students were filled with excitement as they reunited with friends after the summer break. Adding to the vibrant atmosphere, they proudly wore their house-colour t-shirts alongside staff members, fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit.

Last Friday's Grade 12's School Leaving Mass, Celebration, and Ceremony were truly memorable and heartfelt, leaving us with cherished memories to hold onto. As we reflect on this special occasion, we can't help but feel immense pride for our amazing students, whose dedication and hard work have brought them to this milestone.

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.

On the evening of June 13, 2024, the San Anton School community gathered to commemorate a dual celebration: the school's 35th anniversary and the feast day of its patron saint, St. Anthony. This significant event brought together trustees, current and former board members, heads of school, students, staff, parents, and alumni, all united in their pride and affection for the school.

We take great pride in the fact that our school showcases performances of the highest calibre, thanks to our incredibly talented students and dedicated team of Performing Arts professionals.

Last night`s LYR-X Radio Awards 2024 was an unforgettable night filled with exceptional talent and outstanding performances. We extend our congratulations to all the students, parents and staff who graced the stage, the deserving award winners, and the dedicated backstage crew.

Our last Sports Days for this year was those of the Junior Sector held on two separate days filled with fun and friendly competition. Our P.E. Department did yet another great job setting up various stations with races and team games that showcased what the children had learnt in their P.E. lessons throughout the year.

Yesterday marked our annual Early Years Sports Day, hosted at our state of the art San Anton Sports Complex. It was a delightful occasion brimming with joy and excitement for all participants. Observing the boundless enthusiasm of both children and parents throughout the activities was truly heartening. These moments are invaluable in instilling a passion for physical activity and sports among our young learners.

Our Grade 11 Live-in has come to an end, marking the end of an enriching experience for all involved.The event commenced with an inspiring talk in the library by Ms. Ramona Vassallo, who shared her personal journey of overcoming homelessness. Her narrative served to sensitise students to the pressing issue within our society. Engaged and curious, the students posed thought-provoking questions, undoubtedly reshaping their perspectives on this prevalent problem.

Today marked an unforgettable milestone as our Grade 12 (Form 5)students bid adieu to their school journey. It was a day brimming with laughter, camaraderie, and heartfelt farewells.The day kicked off with a delightful start as students gathered for a special activity in the charming streets of Rabat. Energized by the aroma of pastizzi at Serkin, they embarked on a leisurely stroll, soaking in the ambiance of the historic surroundings.

Our Senior Sector Sports Days unfolded over the past two days. The activities encompassed the customary blend of track and field events, ball games, and entertaining races. From sprints to endurance challenges, from shot put to high jumps, the variety of events was abundant.

Well done to our Grade 5 Sea Creatures! Their amazing performances during this morning’s demos of 'Sharks' and 'Coral Reef', two original productions masterfully crafted by our talented Ms. Chiara, in alignment with our Community Engagement Programme theme, SEA Our Future, left us spellbound.

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.