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17,000 Students & 3,000 Educators Enter Local Church Schools

17,000 Students & 3,000 Educators Enter Local Church Schools
Sep 25 2024 Share

Around 17,000 students and over 3,000 educators began the new school year in Malta and Gozo’s 55 Church schools, spanning kindergarten to sixth form.

Approximately 120 educators are experiencing their first year in a Church school, and as part of their preparation, the Secretariat for Catholic Education held meetings emphasizing quality education and respect for human dignity.

Educators were reminded that their presence and work embody Christian values within the school community.

Over the summer, Church schools underwent maintenance and improvement works to enhance the learning environment. Some educators also received training in new teaching methods aimed at improving student outcomes.

The Secretariat continued working during the summer, including adjusting educator salaries in line with a newly signed collective agreement.

Although discussions between Church Authorities and the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) are still ongoing, it has been agreed that educators will receive back pay in December 2024, and salary improvements will take effect in January 2025 under the new agreement.

This year, around 2,000 new students joined Church schools, while more than 4,000 applications were received from students seeking entry into these schools across Malta and Gozo.

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2 LESA Officials Hospitalised After Traffic Accident

2 LESA Officials Hospitalised After Traffic Accident
Sep 25 2024 Share

Two LESA officers, a 40-year-old from Fgura and a 45-year-old from Marsaskala, were taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance after being involved in a traffic accident on Triq San Tumas, Ħal Luqa.

The details of the accident are still unclear, but it appears that two service motorcycles collided with each other.

The severity of any injuries sustained by the officers is also still unconfirmed.

A medical team, led by Emergency was called to the scene, and an ambulance transported the officers to the hospital for treatment.

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Sara Saliba Scores 2nd Goal For AC Milan In Her 2nd Game

Sara Saliba Scores 2nd Goal For AC Milan In Her 2nd Game
Sep 25 2024 Share

Maltese footballer Sara Saliba has just did it again after scoring her second goal for AC Milan against U.S. Sassuolo.

The second goal with the team in her second game, Sara sealed the deal for her team by finding the net in the 74th minute, breaking the tie and making it a 3-2 win for the rossonere.

The first goal came in a 5-2 victory over Fiorentina, after having joined the team this summer following a short sting at Pomigliano before finishing the 2023/24 season at Birkirkara.

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Civil Protection Malta Successfully Contains Grass Fire in Gozo

Civil Protection Malta Successfully Contains Grass Fire in Gozo
Sep 25 2024 Share

Yesterday afternoon, Civil Protection Malta firefighters from Stations 6 and 7 swiftly responded to a grass fire in Fontana, Gozo. The rapid and coordinated efforts of the firefighters ensured the blaze was contained and extinguished, preventing further damage to the surrounding area.

Civil Protection Malta expressed gratitude to The Malta Police Force for their valuable assistance during the incident, highlighting the importance of collaboration in emergency situations. Thanks to the prompt response of all involved, the fire was brought under control without any reported injuries, ensuring the safety of the community and preserving the local environment.

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