9,000 Laptops and Tablets Distributed to Schoolchildren

The Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research, and Innovation, Clifton Grima, visited St. Thomas More College, Nazzareno Farrugia Primary School B in Fgura, where he distributed two-in-one devices to Year 4 and 5 students. These digital devices are currently being distributed across all government, church, and independent primary schools.

“We are distributing over 9,000 two-in-one devices as part of our planning and the National Education Strategy.

Previously, students were given tablets, but we saw the need to evolve and provide these two-in-one devices, which offer the benefits of both a tablet and a laptop. This prepares students for when they receive a laptop in Year 7,” explained Minister Grima.

So far, nearly 2,000 devices have been distributed, with the remaining units set to be delivered by next month.

In the coming days, the Digital Education Strategy will be launched as part of the National Education Strategy 2024-2030. This initiative focuses on 21st-century digital skills, including digital preparedness, well-being, and citizenship.

The ministry continues to emphasise the importance of digital transformation, ensuring students gain essential digital skills. Present at the event were ministry officials, school leaders, and representatives from the company supplying the devices.

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