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Students In Over 500 Classes Have 100 PE Lessons Yearly

Schools Report Benefits from Increased Physical Activity Program
Nov 13 2024 Share

Five schools, comprising over 500 classes, are participating in a pilot project aimed at increasing students’ time in physical activities.

Announced as a success at a recent conference held at San Benedittu College, the initiative, first launched at Kirkop Primary School two years ago, currently involves five colleges and is planned to expand to all schools within two years.

Initiated in the 2022-2023 school year, the project seeks to establish daily physical activity sessions to promote long-term healthy habits.

Students now participate in four sessions each week, totalling 100 sessions per school year, marking an increase of one hour and forty minutes from prior physical education requirements.

According to survey results shared at the conference, football remains the most popular activity, followed by basketball and volleyball, with primary school students demonstrating the most enthusiasm.

Education Minister Clifton Grima noted that the increase in physical activity is associated with improvements in student attendance, personal development, and performance across subjects. Teachers have reported enhancements in student behaviour and productivity, which some parents also observed.

Now in its eighth year, the Sport Career Development Programme has enrolled over 1,500 students in 10 sports across 20 public schools and three private schools. Graduates of the program are eligible for an MQF Level 2 or 3 certification.

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Malta Backs Youth and Regional Partnerships for Climate Action at COP29

Malta Backs Youth and Regional Partnerships for Climate Action at COP29
Nov 13 2024 Share

At the COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Malta’s Minister for the Environment, Energy and Regeneration, Miriam Dalli, focused on Malta’s approach to climate action through youth involvement and collaboration. Joined by Climate Ambassador Simone Borg, Minister Dalli attended the “Youth Lead the Way – A Global Centre for Climate Mobility” event, where she acknowledged the role of young people in addressing climate challenges, commending their contributions to solutions on climate mobility.

Minister Dalli shared that Malta’s government has launched the EU’s first Climate Action Authority to support youth-led climate strategies and encourage greater participation in policy discussions on climate issues.

At the High-Level Ministerial Dialogue, organised by the Greek Ministry, Dalli discussed Malta’s environmental challenges as a small island state, underscoring the need for regional partnerships to support equitable energy transitions. She highlighted Malta’s renewable energy projects, including offshore solar and wind initiatives, and expressed Malta’s commitment to supporting other small island nations facing similar climate risks.

COP29 serves as a platform for international cooperation on climate issues, with Malta participating actively in discussions on global climate solutions.

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1,875 Students Set To Graduate This Year From UOM

1,875 Students Set To Graduate This Year From UOM
Nov 13 2024 Share

The University of Malta (UOM) has revealed that a total of 1,875 students will be graduating this year.

The Faculty of Economics, Management & Accountancy (FEMA) has the highest number of graduates at 244, followed by the Health Sciences Faculty and Social Well-being Faculty at 234.

The Faculty of Arts has 214 students graduating whereas the Faculty of Law has 162 students graduating.

There are to be 1,152 females graduating from UOM, along with 720 males and 3 x-gender students.

There will be a total of 10 graduation ceremonies taking place across the span of seven days at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, Msida Campus, kicking off on Thursday 14th November.

Congratulations to all!

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Jason Statham Posts Photos Enjoying Time In Malta

Jason Statham Posts Photos Enjoying Time In Malta
Nov 13 2024 Share

Fast & Furious actor Jason Statham took to social media to share some photos of himself and his family enjoying their time in Malta.

 

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The actor spent some time on a yacht out at sea, joined by his two children and his fiancee Rosie-Huntington-Whiteley.

In the background, Malta’s scenic cliffside could be seen as the family enjoyed some downtime as Jason films for his next role in Mutiny.

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