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ONLINE WEEKLY GAZETTE CREATING AN INTERACTIVE COLLEGE COMMUNITY OF INFORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT
THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE
OCTOBER 2010
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4
Message from the Headmaster
SEC News
SEPTA FAIR
From the Kindergarten
Occupational Health &
Safety
From the Headmaster
Sec Articles
Sec News
Notices
Technology of the Week
Personality of the Week
Visit from Prof R. England
IB Page
Meeting Year 11
Gazette News
Trivia
Code Breaker
Live-In Year 10
The Edwardian Gazette
Competitions
SEC Past & Present
Blast from the Past
Weekly Calendar
In this Issue
www.stedwards.edu.mt
Quote of the week
‘A wealthy individual is but a pauper, if he/she does not possess the love and respect of his family’
Maria Fenech
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Dear Parents and Community Members
22 October 2010
On behalf of the College Community, I would like to congratulate Mr Chris Naudi and his team on the
success of the Annual SEPTA fair. It was, indeed, a magnificent occasion in every respect. The hard
work, coordination and organization were supported by a multitude of people who attended. I thank
those parents, teachers, students, friends and community members for contributing to such a
wonderful day. The spirit at St Edward’s College is alive and well!
Obviously, with this support, the total of funds raised will be very good. I look forward to advertising
this in next week’s Gazette.
Best wishes
Michael Chittenden
Headmaster
Message from the Headmaster
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Pictures taken at the SEPTA Fair by Ms Maria Fenech
SEC News
SEPTA FAIR
Pony rides were a hit!
Bustling with fun activities…..
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SEC News
SEPTA FAIR
More stalls, more rides, etc
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SEC News
SEPTA FAIR
Happy smiles everywhere
Mr & Mrs G Sammut & their twins family
IB Students Mr & Mrs Cluett
HM & Parents
Mr & Mrs Grillo & Parent
Young Lady Guests
Mr Stilon, Mr & Mrs W Zahra
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SEC News
SEPTA FAIR
SPORTS & OTHER ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE DAY
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SEC News
SEPTA FAIR
Food Glorious Food…….
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SEC News
SEPTA FAIR
Yr 11s
Ms Paps & her lovely daughter Fay
Mr Stilon & son Andrew, Johan Z
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SEPTA FAIR Sunday 17 October
Great Success
Thank you all!!
SEC News
SEPTA FAIR
Andrew P & Michael C on the PA System
IB Students enjoying the fair
Sliding Castle ….
Quality shopping stalls
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Therefore, each week, the children will swap news about Edward and Bernie, as well as share what the
children themselves have been doing at Kindergarten. This will also help the children and teachers in both
countries to learn more about different cultures and traditions. I am sure the children and their families (as
well as the teachers!) will have lots of fun with Edward Bear.
Julie Mangion
Head of Kindergarten
WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER
Winter Uniform Changeover
Edward Bear
This year the KG2 children are starting a new literacy initiative - Edward Bear. Edward Bear is a bear
belonging to each class, with his own suitcase and diary. Every week, he will have a learning focus
(such as tidying up) and the child who tries their hardest will take Edward home for the weekend.
Each child will get a turn!
The children include Edward in their family activities and Mummy or Daddy writes the diary so that
each child can tell the class what Edward Bear has done with the family. Whenever possible,
photos of Edward during his weekend adventures are added to the diary. The aims of this new and
exciting initiative are several; the main one is to increase the children’s understanding and interest
in writing as a means of communication.
SEC News
From the Kindergarten
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Both Junior Prize Day and Middle & Senior Prize Day Commence at 3.30pm
Photos displayed show the Edward Bear of Ms Lycia’s class proudly showing off his diary, as well as a shot of
the children holding him outside their classroom.
Edward The Bear
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As part of our new Gazette, we will be introducing a new section on Occupational Health and Safety. These articles
will be written by Mr Martin Bugeja, OHS Officer, Malta Air Traffic Services. I thank Mr Bugeja for his contribution.
HM
In the Beginning
Occupational Health and Safety isn’t the brainchild of the European Union. In fact, you might
be surprised to learn that, over 4000 years ago, Hammurabi, the first king of the Babylonian
empire, in his famous “Code of Hammurabi” (probably the first set of laws in recorded
history) decreed that any negligent overseer who caused one of his workers to lose an arm,
would have his own amputated in retribution! A primitive piece of legislation, admittedly, but
the first to actually consider the wellbeing of a lowly worker!
Ancient Greece’s Hippocrates wrote about the toxicity of lead while the Romans already
knew about the benefits of donning dust masks made of animal skin way back in 200 AD.
Although in those days life was cheap and slavery a social norm, yet even then conscientious
and intelligent individuals were already starting to create an awareness of health and safety
at the workplace.
SEC News
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY – (1)
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School Development Plan (SDP)– From the Headmaster
In Gazettes 1 and 2, I stated that I would keep you updated on the progress made on this very important
plan. Before doing this, I would like to remind you that the SDP has one major aim:
‘To improve standards in an environment where both teachers and students see themselves as learners’
Thus far, all sections of the College have met and have listed clearly defined objectives for the 2 year period
with matching action plans. I have emphasized the importance of defining an objective and clearly
articulating a plan to achieve this.
On Monday, all teachers will again meet to reflect on the progress of their objectives and refine them again if
necessary. Eight further meetings are planned this year to determine progress made. I emphasize the need to
have a SDP in action as opposed to one that ‘sits on the shelf gathering dust.’
When all sections/departments have refined their plans, I will publish them in the Gazette. This will give you
the opportunity to both view the objectives and give the College some feedback.
I look forward to doing this in the near future.
From the Headmaster
Science & Technology Festival at University
Visit to the Science & Technology Fair Yrs 7, 8, & 9 students
Thursday 28 12:30 – 15:20
One of the most important keys to life is developing independence. Not surprisingly, our College
has the full range of students from those who show a great deal of independence for their age to
those who rely on others for every need.
Independence is developmental and must be taught. One does not just suddenly wake up and
become independent. Given this, what are some of the actions that we, as adults, should take?
I have listed a few of my thoughts below:
Develop a set of routines that your child clearly understands. For example, in the
mornings, s/he must do the following tasks unassisted: make bed, pack school bag etc.
Also develop a set of consequences for failing to complete these tasks to your satisfaction.
If you have to continually remind him/her of the task, then your system has failed.
Give only guidance for homework. Too often, teachers are marking parents’ homework.
This is so detrimental to the learning process. If the child brings perfect homework to
School, the teacher will think s/he has mastered the concepts. Of course, come
examination time or independent work at School, the child does not achieve the same
standard (the parent’s). In a nutshell, let the child make some mistakes. These will be
picked up by the teachers.
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From the Kindergarten
Supporting Your Child to Become More Independent
SEC Articles
Employ fewer tutors. Students who have tutors sometimes tend NOT to listen in class
as ‘they have a tutor to fix things.’ Rather than employ a tutor, the child should
understand that s/she has a responsibility to learn in class. However, I do acknowledge
that tutors are necessary in some circumstances.
If your child brings home a Green Note, sign it and return it. Inevitably, you will be told
that it was not his fault. Trust me, if you side with him, you will be ‘bailing’ him out for
the rest of his schooling. You may be interested to know that our best, independent
learners are ones whose parents sign the form and say ‘get on with your life.’ We often
call this ‘tough love.’
From a very young age, teach your child to dress himself and get himself ready for
School.
Have your child contribute to the household chores: putting out the rubbish; doing the
dishes; vacuuming and washing the car build both independence and a sense of
achievement.
Above all, set routines, clear expectations and consequences. These are best done
collaboratively. Turn them into a set of Agreements.
Please also remember that ‘Rome was not built in a day.’ Learning to be independent takes
time and mistakes will be made. Rather than point out the mistakes, ask your child to
articulate both the error and the expected behaviour.
I hope you find these useful. Of course, one must remember that all children are different and
contexts vary.
HM
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Personality of the Week
Advertising From next Issue No 5 we are introducing the possibility to advertise in ‘The Edwardian Gazette’
For more information, pricing, advertising areas, special packages, etc., kindly email me, Maria
Fenech, on [email protected] or call 79002202
Calendar 2010 //2011 Updated on 14 10 2010 Note minor changes to Christmas holidays-Lent midterm and times of Prize day
Christmas Holiday Break Last Day of term is Wednesday 22 December 1:00pm
Monday 10 January return to College Full Day - Kindergarten and Year 1 till 2.00pm
Year 2 – Year 13 till 3.20pm Half Day - Students finish at 1.00pm
REFER TO CALENDAR ON COLLEGE WEBSITE FOR FURTHER DETAILS
St Edward's Uniform for Sale
A boy from Year 3 has left for Canada and his grandmother phoned to say he has brand new
summer and winter uniforms with shoes and all to sell.
Please contact 21808665
Ms Tabone
Head of Junior School
SEC News
Notices
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3-Dimensional TVs add new depth and dimension to create larger-than-life experiences. 3D Active Glasses
sync up with the 3D TV to produce 3D images that virtually leap off the screen. Favourite shows can even
be transformed to 3D in real time for the ultimate "reality" TV.
Technology of the Week
Cinema-quality 3D experience
By Stefan D
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Personality of the Week
Professor Richard England- IB Guest Speaker
Professor Richard England, world-renowned architect and Old Edwardian kindly
accepted an invitation to give a talk to our IB Sixth Form students about one of his life's
passions - architecture.
Professor England's zest for the subject was clear as he took the Sixth Formers through
different stages in his life. He spoke about his mentors and the major inspirations
behind his fascinating creations ranging from his grand Valletta city gate project down
to his "LOVE" sculpture in St Julian's Bay which, as he jocularly pointed out, is one of
his most renowned and controversial pieces.
His talk dealt with the necessity of understanding the past and the need to respect the
history of a project's surroundings. Professor England also stressed the importance of
focusing on the 'empty' spaces surrounding buildings rather than simply concentrating
on the building in isolation.
The Sixth Formers were impressed, not just by the awe-inspiring creations that the
Professor displayed and discussed, but also by the humble, down to earth approach
that was taken to deliver the talk; a talk which was interspersed with funny, and
sometimes self-effacing, anecdotes.
Personality of the Week
The College wishes to thank Professor England for his time and for his kind donation of his various publications which will undoubtedly enrich the College library.
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Professor Richard England visits College
IB Page
www.richardengland.com
Mr M Chittenden, HM, & Prof R England
Prof R England lecturing IB Students
Stage Set ‘I Pescatrici”
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Parents of Current Year 11 Students
Meeting for Year 11 students and their parents
Thursday 28 October at 6.30pm
In the Hall
This meeting is of utmost important as it relates to the SEC
Applications for May/June 2011 Examination Session.
I look forward to seeing you at this important meeting.
Best regards
Michael Chittenden Headmaster
Please refer to the College regulations regarding the use of Face book. These can be found
on the front page of the College website. Parents should supervise their children’s use of
online social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and hi5 etc.
HM
Meeting Year 11
Dear Parents, OEs, Students and Community Members
The Edwardian Gazette Issue No 4 is out; I hope you enjoy it as much as the other three Issues. I am very
happy with the response and have managed to reply to all the mail I have received. The feedback on all
our initiatives is great. Please keep sending me your comments and ideas as they are much appreciated. I
am particularly proud of all the contributions I am getting from the teachers and students at College. To
mention a few: Mr L Magrin, Ms C Ellis, Mr G Sammut, Ms C Farrugia, Mr P Ferrante, Mr S Bruno, Ms D
Degiorgio, Ms J Mangion and many others. I would particularly like to thank Mr A Sultana who is
incessantly helping me and everyone else around the College. Once again, thanks to all.
In this issue, as promised, there are the details of all the Art, Poetry and Essay Competitions. I hope that
most of you will participate and enjoy while learn through this experience.
Next Issue of the Gazette will hold various articles including: a section dedicated to the ladies: ‘Women of
SEC’; winner/s of the 1st Crossword Puzzle, published in Issue 1; and the launch of ‘SEC Photo Club’, among
other items.
Maria Fenech Marketing Executive
The puzzles are open to all students, staff and members of the College
Please print and solve puzzle. Send to College together with your details or else scan the completed puzzle and email
M L Fenech
Marketing Executive
St Edward’s College Cottonera
Gazette News
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Code Breaker
A crossword without clue… Clueless??!! Work your way into resolving this puzzle by deciphering the code.
Each number represents a letter of the alphabet. Good Luck
Trivia
Code Breaker Puzzle
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The Live-In Experience has become an Edwardian Tradition and we are pleased to inform you that the
programme for Yr 10 students has been planned. This is a unique opportunity for our students to
experience a dynamic event, enabling them to embrace their interpersonal skills.
During the day there will be normal lessons till 3:20 pm. There will be appropriate time allocated for
homework and studying followed by a special timetable which is based on a number of socializing and
leadership skills activities including:
Sports
Games
Cooking
Drama
Bon- Fires
Discussions
Date: Wednesday 27 October to Friday 29 October after School (3:30pm)
Mr Gregory Sammut Head of Extra-Curricular Activities Head of CAS
Live-In for Yr 10 Students
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THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE COMPETITIONS
ART
Theme: MALTA
Categories: Senior School – Middle School – Junior School
Medium: Acrylic - full colour painting on A4, A3 or A2 canvas
Price: €1
POETRY
Theme: MALTA
Categories: Senior School – Middle School – Junior School
Medium: 1 or 2 - A4 Printed Paper
Price: €1
ESSAY
Theme: MALTA
Categories: Senior School – Middle School – Junior School
Medium: 1,000 – 500 – 200 words respectively to each section
Price: €1
Prizes and Winners
Several Prizes to be won! The competition will be starting from next week; applications will be available in
the next Issue and will run till the end of the scholastic year. The winners will be announced when School
starts again in January. All the winners’ competition entries will be published in the Gazette.
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Blast from the Past
Pictures courtesy of the College Archives
SEC Past & Present
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Blast from the Past
Staff of 1929…
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Blast from the Past
Original 1st Edition of the Edwardian Gazette
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Calendar Information Please follow this link for the Advent & Lent Calendar The latest version of the Calendar is on the website. Please do not refer to the College Student diary as it contains errors.
This Week at St Edward’s College
Monday 25 October
9.30 15.40 – 18:00
U/16 (Yr 11 & Yr 10 ) students Football Tournament at St Aloysius College Staff Meeting
Tuesday 26 October
9.40
Tuberculin Test for Yr 8 & Yr 9 students Mass for Yr 9 students in the Chapel
Wednesday 27 October
9.45 11.00
12.30 – 15.20
Yr 4 students outing to Birgu shelters SMT Yr 7, 8, & 9 students visit to the Science & Technology Festival at University.
Thursday 28 October
6:30
Mass for Junior School students in the Chapel Thursday 28 October 6.30pm Year 11 & Parents' Evening in the Hall
Friday 29 October
T.B. Vaccination for Yr 8 & Yr 9 students
Saturday 23 October
Sunday 24 October
WEEKLY CALENDAR