Education Ministry announces summer classes due to high level of absenteeism

Jun 3 2021

The Ministry for Education has announced that the government has allocated over €250,000 into summer classes for students who were set back by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education minister Justyne Caruana, together with Parliamentary Secretary for EU funds Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi welcomed the programme, which will be provided to students of both primary and secondary level. The catch-up classes will see to provide revision of work done during the previous scholastic year, which also showed to have a high level of absenteeism from a considerable number of students.

The Ministry for Education has announced that the government has allocated over €250,000 into summer classes for students who were set back by the COVID-19 pandemic. Education minister Justyne Caruana, together with Parliamentary Secretary for EU funds Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi welcomed the programme, which will be provided to students of both primary and secondary level.

𝗚𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗴ħ𝗮𝗻-𝗡𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗮’ 𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗻 𝗸𝘄𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗮’ 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗷𝘂𝗻 𝗳’𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗮 𝗴ħ𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵-𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀L-edukazzjoni ta’…

Posted by Justyne Caruana on Wednesday, 2 June 2021

The catch-up classes will see to provide revision of work done during the previous scholastic year, which also showed to have a high level of absenteeism from a considerable number of students. The catch-up course will run for eight weeks between July 12 and September 3 on a four-day week running from 8.30am until 12pm with application details to be issued in the coming days.

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2020 had the fewest number of babies named ‘Karen’ since 1932

Jun 3 2021

Due to an influx of memes and amusing coincidental circumstance, the name “Karen” has evolved into what media platform Vox have called the average “basic white person name” often related to mothers who sport a particular haircut and often want to speak to the manager.

Due to such a cultural evolution, the name’s popularity has diminished over the years, with America’s Social Security Administration reporting that only 325 newborn babies were named Karen, representing only 0.019% of all female births in 2020.

This was the least amount of infants named Karen since 1932 – do you think the name will die out?

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“Should Malta Police Force officers be able to sport tattoos & facial hair?”

Jun 3 2021

National debate ensued once again after the Malta Police Force issued a poll asking whether or not officers should be able to sport tattoos and facial hair, generating a considerable amount of controversy over conservative beliefs.

You know that Malta is still hugely lagging behind other countries, when you see multiple discussions and comments…

Posted by Kersten Graham on Wednesday, 2 June 2021

In a Facebook post, local musician Kersten Graham stated that “you know when Malta is behind other countries when you see discussions and comments discussing whether or not Police should have tattoos” going on to state that tattoos are are and nothing less.

Many have argued that such a conservative mentality has no place in today’s modern climate and that permission for tattoos and facial hair should not even be a consideration.

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Here’s why we’re in love with Bolt’s new scooters

Jun 3 2021

In this day and age, efficiency and comfort are our top priorities, especially when it comes to travel and that is why Bolt Scooters have become a staple mode of getting from point A to point B for many. Be it for work or leisure, this company’s brand new fleet of vibrant scooters has been taking the country by storm and we can understand why.

❓ Did you know that scooters are the "greenest" way to move around Malta? We are "climate positive", which means that…

Posted by Bolt on Sunday, 18 April 2021

You can ride everywhere

You can ride your Bolt Scooters absolutely EVERYWHERE in Malta and see the unparalleled beauty that the island has to offer. As long as you stick to traffic regulations and park within the operating zones indicated on the Bolt App!

More scooters than ever

Bolt’s fleet of bright green scooters is as large as ever and you can find them in many cities and villages across the country.

Whether you want to use the scooters for your daily commute or travel around Malta with a couple of friends on your day off, Bolt has got you sorted.

Strong and environmentally friendly

The new scooters are stronger, more durable and more suitable for anyone who wants to make use of the service. The company also acknowledges the need for climate awareness by having environmentally-friendly scooters.

Riders may also avoid unpleasant fines by having no parking zones indicated on the scooters themselves.

New operating cities

As the need for scooters and easily accessible travel continues to grow in Malta, you will be relieved to hear that the scooters can be found in various locations around Malta.

Reliable, easily accessible and as comfortable as ever. So what are you waiting for? Download the Bolt App, get on a scooter and see for yourself!

REMINDER

When it comes to parking your scooter, don’t forget to be respectful of others and park in a way that does not obstruct others’ use of the road and pavement. Take a look at this video below and see how you can park appropriately and right any wrongs you may come across in the street.

Use scooters responsibly

Dear Bolters, to make the Bolt scooters convenient for everyone, let's be responsible and respectful towards each other, we all share the same environment and the same beautiful island. 💚

Posted by Bolt on Friday, 7 May 2021

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