European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has paid a visit to San Anton school, speaking and surely inspiring not only the hundreds of students but also all the staff and teachers.
In a Facebook post, San Anton stated that they where honoured to welcome Roberta Metsola and that she was warmly greeted by Head of School, Ms. Bernadette Stivala, Chairman of the School Board, Ms. Sunaina Attard, and members of both student councils.
Metsola’s visit began with the
with a warm welcome from the young students of the Early Years Sector, who greeted her with enthusiasm and performed the National Anthem.
The visit then moved on to a brief performance by Junior Sector students, guided by their Drama Educator Ms. Chiara Hyzler.
The students presented three short scenes from Disney stories featuring female characters who challenge laws and traditions, setting a perfect tone for the upcoming Women’s Day celebrations.
The visit continued with an engaging Q&A session, where Senior Sector students impressed Dr. Metsola with insightful questions on topics such as Women in Leadership, Workplace Equality, Balancing Career and Family Life, and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence.
Students also inquired about the highs and lows of her political career, to which Dr. Metsola spoke with pride about being Maltese. She explained that coming from a small island like Malta requires extra effort to gain recognition on the international stage and encouraged students to persevere and never give up on their dreams.
The visit concluded with a touching gesture when Form 5 student Ella Saliba Simpson presented Dr. Metsola with a portrait she had personally drawn of her, a memento marking an inspiring and memorable visit.
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