SAN ANDREA SENIOR SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Issue 6

June 2007

HOMEWORK At San Andrea, homework is seen as a valuable way of revising and extending work undertaken at school, of discovering information, of involving parents in their children’s studies and of developing the self-discipline essential for good habits of study. Based on the research findings that there is an association between pupil performance and regularly set and corrected homework, this policy aims at promoting more understanding of the meaning of home-work, the reason it is given and the expectations of its outcome.

Objectives of Homework •

to encourage pupils to develop the practice of independent study

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to develop perseverance, selfdiscipline and self-organisation

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to allow practice, where it is

needed, of skills learned in class

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to permit more ground to be covered and more rapid progress to be made

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to enable class work to concentrate on those activities requiring the teachers’ presence

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to open up areas of study and to make possible the use of materials and sources of information that are not accessible in the classroom

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to involve parents and society (e.g. libraries, local councils) in pupils’ work

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to encourage good work habits

Types of home work The amount and nature of homework will vary from subject to subject. Types of homework may include

Ms Audrey Galea reading, essays, project work, research, aural work, designing, revision, and practicing practical skills such as ICT. The range of home work listed below indicates the variety of work that can be set: a. following up, consolidating or finishing off work begun in class b. activities building on class work or which prompt pupil-generated tasks (e.g. library exploration) c. reading fiction and non-fiction d. learning for a test – e.g. ‘facts’ in subjects like History or Geography, language vocabulary Besides written home-work which should be presented regularly and always up to standard, all students should study consistently along the year. Only in this way will the learning process be continuous and a result of an accumulation of knowledge.

Dear Editor, On behalf of my husband Martin and the children Rachel and Gabriel, I would like to publicly express my heartfelt gratitude at the overwhelming support received from Ms. Audrey, Ms. Felicienne, teachers, staff (including Early & Middle School), parents and students during the past weeks. Though faced with a challenging time, we felt loved and cared for in the knowledge that so many people were praying for us. The solidarity shown came in the way of encouraging text messages on our mobiles, telephone calls, emails, get-well cards etc. This experience has not only enriched us as a family but also gave us a new meaning to real friends. We have discovered that we have an extra special extended family at San Andrea School! To all of you I say a very big thank you and may God bless you all. I sincerely hope that many people find the kind of support we found in time of need. We will carry your kindness in our hearts. Anna Abela Secretary, Senior School

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Merit Cards San Andrea Senior School is constantly working for an incorporative ethos in its system of pastoral care. The school is working hard towards ensuring that staffpupil relationships are marked by an interpersonal style with the focus being on mutual respect and partnership. In order to continue building on our recognition of the essential worth and individuality of each student we have introduced a system of merit cards.

We feel that such acclaim will help towards establishing a positive ethos. Every teacher may assign a merit card at the end of the week to a student who deserves recognition. Thus, a merit card can be rewarded for the following;

The aim behind the introduction of merit cards is to have a reward system that involves the public and formal recognition of effort, good behaviour and good attitude.

Ms Felicienne Mallia Borg •

Interest in subject

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Improvement better work)

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Attentiveness

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Collaboration with peers and teachers

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Good (or much improved behaviour)

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Presentation of work

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Active participation

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Progress

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Willingness to learn and improve

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Diligence

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Good (or improved) attitude to learning

Each merit card will translate into a point in the House System. We believe that besides enhancing pupil responsibility, merit cards will help us create a more positive learning environment.

Evaluation of the operation of San Andrea Student Council Year 2006/2007 decorating the student council room so as to transform it into a true office.

Dear Parents and students, The SASC is currently undergoing interviews and elections to elect a new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The management has agreed that Monitors should also have the opportunity to become either Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson. However, the SASC is planning a series of amendments to be made in the constitution. The amendments will then have to be approved by Ms. Audrey.

I would like to express a very big well done to all Student Council members which we feel have tried with all their might to follow the system and provide you students with the solutions to your complaints. A special thanks to Timmy Bartolo (ex-Chairperson) and Lesley Mintoff (ex-Vice-Chairperson) for all their hard work, effort, time and service they dedicated for the SASC. I look forward to seeing you around, as a valued member of San Andrea Student Council.

Current SASC members of grade 9’s and grade 10’s will be out of contract next year. (NB. Elected students will have a two year contract). However, next scholastic year, there will be elections for; the newcomers (grade 8’s), grade 10’s and grade 11’s. I would like to point out that if a student council member is out of contract and s/he would like extend her/his contract, s/he will have to be elected again.

While looking forward to improve San Andrea further and to work in close collaboration with the head, school board and students I would like to thank every one for their support and contribution. I also urge all students as well as teachers to feel free and come forth to us with further suggestions. The SASC ensure that will rise to the occasion and so set a standard for all student councils that follow. I look forward to working with all involved, as always, to improve our school in each and every possible way.

Fundraising

I wish you all a happy year-ending and enjoyable summer holidays!

Regarding fundraising the student council is planning to organize a Boat Party for the second consecutive year. The surplus made by this event money will go to re-

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SASC Expenditure and Income for the year ended 31st May 2007 Income Participation fees earned during Fun Day for: Playstation

Lm 38.00

Table Tennis

Lm 12.00 Lm 50.00 +

Value of vouchers donated by Forestals Lm100.00 Total Income

Lm150.00

Expenditure Vouchers given as prices for the above events - Lm100.00 + General expenses – cost of letter box Lm 1.50 Total Expenditure

Lm101.50 st

Surplus for the year ended 31 May 2007 Lm 48.50 Report of the Treasurer

SASC Link Person

The Council intends to organize a boat party on the first day of the summer holidays. The above surplus of Lm 48.50 and the surplus expected from the boat party will go towards general maintenance of the Council Room and the purchase of tables and chairs.

Mr. Trevor Templeman

Timmy Paris (SASC Treasurer )

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- A TIMELINE 12th February 1880: or Preca is born in Valletta. He is the seventh of nine children. Between 1880 - 1906: or Preca studies at the Lyceum, then enters the seminary in preparation to be ordained a priest. 8th April 1905: Dun Alwi Galea, and spiritual director dies

or Preca’s confessor

12th February 1906: Dun or Preca is ordained a priest. 7th March 1907: Society of Christian Doctrine, M.U.S.E.U.M is founded. In 1909: Archdiocese halts M.U.S.E.U.M activities. In 1910: Dun or Preca undergoes a mystical experience. A young boy summons the priest to help him drag a cart beneath the Marsa Cross. The priest believed the experience was of a mystic kind and believed the young child was Jesus spurning him on to spread Catholic Doctrine. In 1916: Archbishop Mauro Caruana orders an inquiry into M.U.S.E.U.M’s practices. The order to close down the society’s premises in amrun is eventually retracted. th

12 April 1932: M.U.S.E.U.M is approved by Archbishop Mauro Caruana approves and other ecclesiastical authorities. [Today, the Society consists of approximately 110 centers and 1,100 members. Altogether, it is responsible for about 20,000 young men and women in the Maltese islands, in Australia, Peru, Sudan, United Kingdom, Kenya and Albania] In 1952: First M.U.S.E.U.M members sent to Australia to found society there. 2nd October 1952: Pope Pius XII appoints Dun or Preca as Secret Chamberlain with the title of Monsignor. In 1961: Dun or Preca experiences serious health problems and is forced to retire indoors inside his housekeepers home in Sta Venera. 26th July 1962: Dun or Preca passes away aged 82. 3rd February 1964: Charles Zammit Endrich' s alleges his detached retina healed after he placed a relic of Dun or under his pillow. In 1975: The cause for Dun or Preca’s beatification is initiated by Father Mark Said O.P.

24th July 2001: A 29-day-old infant with liver problems is unexplainably healed and no longer requires a transplant after family turns to God through prayer, with the intercession of Dun or Preca. July 2002: The Ecclesiastical Tribunal under the leadership of Mons. Arthur Said Pullicino, commences a Diocesan Process to study the case. 19th June 2004: Diocesan Process comes to an end. 17th December 2004: the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in Rome decides the Maltese process analyzing the case is valid. 1st October 2006: Father Mark Said O.P., postulator in the Cause for the Beatification and Canonization of Dun or Preca for several years, dies. In 2006: Doctors and Theologists of the Congregation submitting positive verdicts on the child’s miraculous healing. 14th February 2007: The second miracle for the cause of Dun or Preca’s sainthood is approved by Pope Benedict XVI. 23rd February 2007: Cardinals gathered in a Consortium at the Vatican expressed that they were in favour of the canonization of Dun or Preca. 3rd June 2007: Dun or Preca is made a saint in a ceremony at the Vatican, led by Pope Benedict XVI. The acronym M.U.S.E.U.M refers to the word ‘museum’, through which the word of God is to be conserved, as well as to the latin words ‘Magister utinam sequatur Evangeliium universus mundus’: Father, make it that the whole world follows the Evangel. Dun or Preca’s favourite quote: Thank you Lord Jesus and forgive me Lord Jesus.

28th June 1999: Dun Gorg Preca was declared "venerable". 9th of May 2001: Pope John Paul II declares the priest Blessed. Issue 6

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Book Week 2007

cial price and have them signed by Ms. Roberts herself.

This year’s Book Week took place between Monday 5th to Friday 9th March. Each year we focus on the enjoyment of reading and aim to encourage as many students as possible to get into reading. The Readathon was also launched on Monday 5th March. This established annual event gives our students the opportunity to gain points for their house colour through reading. It is also an occasion where our avid readers indulge in their favourite pastime and the reluctant ones will be given the chance to discover the joy of reading. Marisa Attard, an artist and illustrator, visited our school to meet our grade 8 students. She gave a very interesting and interactive talk about book illustrating. The students were also given the Marisa Attard address- opportunity to ing Grade 8 students draw cartoon style pictures by applying Ms Attard’s tips. Marisa Attard studied art under Esprit Barthet, Harry Alden and Anton Calleja and has taken part in various collective exhibitions. She has illustrated many children' s books and workbooks and was awarded the Premju Letterarju for Best Illustrator of Children' s Books in 2002 and 2003. The Grade 9 students were given special permission to visit the Reading Room in our National Library in Valletta. The students were grouped into small groups and taken on a guided tour to the library. Besides viewing hundreds of books and manuscripts covering all the walls from ceiling to ground level, one specific item which captured most of our students’ attention was the desk of our national poet Dun Karm Psaila which is on permanent display in the Reading Room.

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Grade 9 students in front V i s i t of the National Library ing another academic library is always an asset especially if it’s the University Library. This was an opportunity given to our Grade 10 students during this Book Week. Again on arrival the students were grouped into small groups and guided around the premises. They visited the Reference Section and the Melitensia Section where they were able to see the thesis submitted by University students at the end of their studies. They were also given a demonstration on how to use the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) and the University Library website.

Grade 10 students at the University Library A renowned British author, Katherine Roberts was on a visit to Malta to talk about her “Seven Fabulous Wonders” series. We invited Ms Roberts to our school to meet with our Grade 10 students. This was another opportunity for our Grade 10s in conjunction with Book Week, where they met a foreign author face-to-face and had the chance to ask questions directly to her. They also were invited to buy her books at a spe-

The activity organized for the Grade 11 students was planned to coincide with their MATSEC studies. Mr Mario Azzopardi, author and poet whose works are included in the MATSEC syllabus, visited our school to meet our Grade 11s. Having the poet himself talking about his life experiences and what had actually inspired him to write his poems, is a one-time occasion that

Mario Azzopardi addressing Grade 11 students will surely leave an imprint on our students. Mr Azzopardi presented his talk in a relaxed manner and the students could relate and understand better what he had to convey. These activities organised by the librarian in collaboration with the Language Department, try to instill in our students the importance of reading and books. Reading is more important today than it ever was — it is crucial to being an informed citizen, to succeed in one' s chosen career, and to personal fulfillment. When people thought technology would decrease the need to read, we found we have more access to text than ever. There are more specialized magazines, more books being published, more newspapers and more articles to read on the Internet. Children who read will do better in other subjects and in all aspects of schooling and beyond. As the world becomes more complex, reading is increasingly important for children trying to find their place in it.

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Strange but True •

space. The cartilage disks in the spine expand in the absence of gravity

There are over 58 million dogs in the U.S!

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A foetus develops fingerprints at eighteen weeks!

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An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards!

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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!

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Baby robins eat 14 feet of earthworms every day!

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Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.

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Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.

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Most lipstick contains fish scales.

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Hawaii is moving toward Japan 4 inches every year.

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An Astronaut can be up to 2 inches taller returning from

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Because metal was scarce, the Oscars given out during World War II were made of wood.

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The Atlantic Giant Squid' s eye can be as large as 15.75 inches (40 centimetres) wide.

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The ears of a cricket are located on the front legs, just below the knee.

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The wristwatch was invented in 1904 by Louis Cartier.

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The blue whale can produce sounds up to 188 decibels. This is the loudest sound produced by a living animal and has been detected as far

Mr. Gilbert Fenech away as 530 miles.

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Bruce Lee was so fast that they actually had to slow a film down so you could see his moves. That' s the opposite of the norm.

http://www.hightechscience.org/ funfacts.htm http://www.strangefacts.com http://ratemyererything.net/ post.aspx?post=980

A SHORT PRAYER Dear

GOD Open my ears, shut my mouth, and let my heart do the talking.

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GRADE 8 FUN DAY MAY 2007 The 5th of May was a very exciting day for all Grade 8 students who participated in the Fun Day. It all began when we met at about a quarter past nine in the morning at Rabat. Ms. Allison, our grade tutor, together with Ms. Sharon, Ms Louise and Ms Ritienne registered all our names. When everyone had arrived we proceeded to the Roman Domus in Rabat. Once everyone had entered, Ms. Allison gave us a tour of the D omus and she explained quite a number of interesting things.

After we went to Howard Gardens where we played a traditional Maltese game called I - un ana Iddur Iddur. Later on we proceeded to Mdina where our teacher of Maltese, Ms. Louise, showed us a number of sites mentioned in the book Meta Jaqa’ -

Edward Borg Costanzi a newspaper of the previous day! One of the members of our team even phoned his mother up to bring him

If only Mr. Nicholas, our French teacher, had heard us! We would have made him proud!

over this newspaper, much to the embarrassment of Ms. Allison!! At the end, I can proudly announce that Ms. Allison’s team, the team I was in, was

Towards noon we walked to a restaurant in Rabat, where we had a lovely lunch. Over there we also celebrated Ms. Louise’s birthday and her birthday cake made a very delicious dessert! the winner! As a reward we received a croissant each. Sadly, at about four o’clock in the afternoon, we all had to leave and go home. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Audrey, Ms. Allison, Ms. Sharon, Ms. Ritienne, Ms. Louise and Ms. Dorcelle for organizing such a wonderful day for us!

par, which we are currently studying. Some sites included the Greek’s Gate at Mdina and the convent of the cloistered nuns. While we were walking through Mdina, we met some French tourists and we had the opportunity to practice what we had learnt in class. Page 6

Soon after we were divided into four groups of eleven or twelve students and each group had a teacher as a supervisor. It was treasure hunt time and it was the most exciting part of the day! We were running through Mdina answering questions and finding clues, including brochures and three different napkins! We went in restaurants, coffee shops, a hotel and one of us even went into a police station! The last and most difficult task was to find THE INSIDER

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2007 - Year dedicated to Dolphin Dolphins are mammals - they give birth to live young and nurse them with milk. They also need to come up to the surface to breathe. Most dolphins surface every few minutes, but they can stay under water

Bottlenose Dolphin

for up to 15 minutes. A dolphin breathes through the blowhole on top of its head. Dolphins have a thick layer of fat beneath their skin. This layer of fat is called blubber. As dolphins have no fur, they need the blubber to keep warm. Dolphins in colder waters usually have a thicker layer of fat than dolphins in warm water. Dolphins live in families. These families are usually led by a female dolphin. The dolphins in a family help each other, for example when raising their young. When travelling or hunting, several families might join together to make a larger group, a school of dolphins. In the Mediterranean Sea we may find four kinds of dolphins. The Bottlenose Dolphin lives near the coast even though sometimes it ventures out at sea. The second type is the Common Dolphin which loves to swim in warm water. The there is the Striped DolIssue 6

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phin who also loves warm waters and enjoys living in large groups. Last but not least, there is the Risso’s Dolphin. This is the largest dolphin as it can grow up to four metres. These four types of dolphins live in the Maltese waters too. However, this wonderful species has to face a number of threats mostly due to mankind. The health of many of the world’s dolphin populations are threatened by pollution, habitat destruction, overfishing and climate change. Other threats include activities that may frighten, displace or harm these species such as underwater noise pollution from sources such as shipping traffic, wind farms, seismic surveys and military sonars.

Common Dolphin

Another important action that you can take is that of joining a group that protects the sea and its animals; or even the natural environment in general. Such groups include Nature Trust (Malta). Visit their website!

Striped Dolphin

One must not forget the fact that dolphins are also caught for entertaining purposes, when they are placed in pools and trained to perform certain routines. Marine conservation is essential for the survival of dolphins. The basic step towards this is to never throw rubbish in the sea especially plastic items. Dolphins sometimes swallow such items and end up suffocated. Read and learn more about marine animals.

Risso’s Dolphin

http://www.naturetrustmalta.org/

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Grade 9 Careers Camp

Deciding about one’s Career is not always easy. And yet it is a critical time in our students’ lives! This is why San Andrea School takes this decision-making process seriously, and organises several career guidance outings throughout the year for Grade 9 students.

Indeed, the weekend of 27th and 28th April 2007 was very eventful for the Grade 9 students. This was the weekend of the educational Careers Camp, which was very well-attended by our students. The camp’s main theme was ‘Career Options.’ On Friday, students and supervising teachers, together with Ms Audrey Galea, Head of Senior School, toured diverse places of work, namely Consolidated Biscuits, Lufthansa Technik and Mater Dei Hospital. Visit at Lufthansa Technik Professionals in the respective field explained about the specific jobs involved in their particular area. Students also obtained a clear idea of the atmosphere at those places of work. This was followed by a talk by Dr Doreen Cassar and myself about Medicine and Psychological aspects. On the following day, Mr David Xuereb, Ms Leila Valenzia, Ms Louise Camenzuli, Mr Etienne Borg Cardona and Fr Jimmy Bonnici delivered presentations about their chosen career path, namely, Architecture, Science, Pharmaceutical Industry, Marketing and Religious Vocations, Visit at Mater Dei Hospital respectively. All professionals shared their work experience with the students, while outlining their

career decision-making process and sharing their enthusiasm for their chosen profession.

A very well-attended and very informative meeting for parents and students was also held by Ms Audrey Galea, Head of Senior School. This meeting tackled the Matsec Programme at San Andrea School and the various option choices available. She pointed out that San Andrea School has committed itself at offering a free choice to our students. This is in line with our ethos. Parents were given the Curriculum Programme for School Leaving Certification, and were invited to ask about any queries they had. The camp was rounded off by Holy Mass, celebrated by Fr Jimmy Bonnici. During the following week, all Grade 9 students were given an Options Form, and they attended a presentation about Law, delivered by Dr Austin Bencini. Moreover, all teachers of optional subjects gave students a 10-minute presentation about their subject. They answered all students’ questions, and remained available during school days, to answer relevant questions to Talks for parents and students at school interested students. I would like to wholeheartedly thank all speakers for their precious time and dedication in helping our students choose their optional subjects and possible career paths. Many thanks also go to all teachers who helped out and supervised students during the Career Camp, thus ensuring that everything ran smoothly. I thank parents for their interest in helping their children decide about their preferred subjects, since this increases students’ sense of security and of making the right choices. As a final note, thanks go to Grade 9 students for their constructive feedback about the camp, and for their excellent behaviour all throughout the weekend.

The New French President PARIS (AFP) Nicolas Sarkozy was officially invested as France' s new president on Wednesday following a handover ceremony with outgoing head of state Jacques Chirac at the Elysée palace. (la résidence du Président) The 52-year-old right-winger (la Droite) was ceremonially proclaimed France' s 23rd president by the head of the Constitutional Council, following a private meeting with Chirac, who leaves office after 12 years in power.

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Ms Marie Louise Vella

Sarkozy and Chirac exchanged a long handshake in the courtyard of the Elysée presidential palace before Chirac got into his car and was driven out of the palace for the last time. Later the new president was to rekindle the flame on the tomb of the unknown soldier (la tombe du Soldat Inconnu) beneath the Arc de Triomphe and lay a wreath at a statue of General Charles de Gaulle, (fondateur de la Cinquième République) France' s post-war leader. A former interior minister and head of the ruling Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), Sarkozy was elected president on a promise of radical economic and social change, easily beating the Socialist Segolene Royal, who would have been the first French female president.

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DOMINOES Now play a game with these 17 dominoes to find words connected with going on holiday. If you play correctly you will use all the dominoes.

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Young Artists at Work

Ms Nadine Briffa

Chloe Waterfield

Megan Buttigieg

Richard Cachia, Fruit Bowl Sasha Cutajar, At the Marketplace

Chiara Darmanin, Female model

Richard Cachia, Tools

John Cascun, Cartoon Thea Vella Page 10

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Promising young writers The atmosphere inside a stadium

Shortcut

by Philip Attard

by Gerald Gambin

The first time I entered a stadium was in 2000. The Ta’ Qali Stadium was packed to the teeth (including the stairs), and I remember the sheer celebrations after Valletta won against Birkirkara with a controversial penalty scored by Gilbert Agius in the final.

The day of the race arrived and everyone, including my friend Charlie, was there. There were so many people participating but Charlie was my biggest threat. It was a cycling race where you must cycle as fast as you can around the city. The prize was a huge glorious trophy for the winning cyclist.

Of course I cannot forget my first game outside Malta. In 2001 Inter were playing away with Roma in the Stadio Olimpico and it was an important occasion. I had gone to Roma to watch it with my grandfather, the only man I watch all my games with. If I remember well Inter came second at the time and Roma came first with a difference of one point. Totti had scord in the first half and a Teldo’s goal had seen Roma two goals ahead in the first forty-five minutes. In the second half Javier Zanetti scored with a header from Figo’s corner and Stankovic scored with a free-kick. In the 90th minute the score was 2-2 and three extra minutes were given. Cambiasso scored a chipped shot and suddenly swear works and cheers mixed together. The next match, a final, was Inter versus Juventus and I was in San Siro Stadium when Inter won the ‘scudetto’ with a 5-0 win. 2003 was the first year Valletta qualified for the UEFA Champions League and the fist game was Valletta versus AC Milan. Ta’ Qali was in a craze when Massimo scored and Valletta won 1-0. The atmosphere in a stadium is indescribable. The crowd reacts to each player’s move with boos and cheers. Personally, I wench my guts out every game but I still go back for more. This is because of the atmosphere. The celebrations after a win or the thoughts after a defeat are all part of the atmosphere. Watching the crowd watch in silence every kick of the ball and every foul of a player is marvellous. Knowing that people around you all side with your team and want a victory unites us. Oh, you should see the cheers of a penalty and the boos of a free kick. You should see the ‘Oh’s of the claps of a tackle, the relief of a corner and the sighs of an off-side. Considering all this, the atmosphere of a stadium is special to me because it is enjoyable. The enjoyment you get when watching a game is super and the atmosphere is even better. I sometimes ask myself, what is a game of football without its atmosphere? Nothing. And I hope that when I grow up I’ll appreciate the atmosphere even more and that I can go to Spain and watch Barcelona play against Real Madrid. I’ll have to decide who to side with though. Issue 6

As the race was about to begin I wished my friend good luck and clean race. We used to train together for fun and to race, and he used to beat me each time! The race was about to start. ‘Take your marks’, shouted the official, ‘set, go’. The gun was shot and everyone was off pedalling as fast as possible. With Charlie in front of me by one place I pedalled with all my might as I was in third place. Past cars that whizzed by and past walls and trees uphill and downhill, the course was complicated yet exciting. Halfway through the race I saw a road which cut thought the course making in shorter. Although full of doubt I chose to use this road. I was now in first place having beaten Charlie. I started to feel guilty, yet nobody noticed that I had cheated. The race was getting closer to the end. I changed speed as I took sharp turns until I passed the finishing line with everyone around thinking that I had beaten Charlie. We got off our bikes ad congratulated each other on our achievements. However, all week I knew that I had to tell Charlie one time or another. Everyday I had nightmares of reliving the shortcut and feeling guilty every time I woke up. My friend was still trying to figure out what went wrong, because out of all the races we’d had he had won them all. Finally I decided to come forwards and tell him the truth. I told him when I was training with him and I brought the trophy along. I explained everything to him and he looked confused and disappointed. I handed the trophy to him and told him that it belonged to him as he had earned it. He thanked me even though he was angry with me. He knew that it took courage and a good friend to tell the truth.

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Sports For the fifth time, the San Andrea Sports Day was held here at our school, now that we can make use of our excellent facilities. Sports Day in Senior School is divided into two sections: The first for students of grade 10, 11 and 12 and another for grade 8 and 9 students. In this way each student can participate in at least four events. The pupils themselves actually choose the events they want to participate in prior to the actual day. Each and every child is involved in a maximum of four events, two field and two track events. The field events includ the shot put, the long jump and high jump, whilst the track events include the 50m hurdles, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m. For the fifth consecutive year Sports Day was won by House of Provence after winning the Track Events Cup, The Field Events Cup and the Overall Sports Day Mamo Cup.

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The final points obtained in sports day were as follows: Provence

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968

Aragon

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807

Castile

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722

Auvergne

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595

The following tables show the new school records to date: Shot Put Age Group

Gender

Weight

Grade 8 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 12

Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys

3Kg 3Kg 3Kg 3Kg 4Kg 4Kg 4Kg 4Kg 5Kg 5Kg

Name Antonia Zammit Andy Grech Yolande Borg Andrew Galea Jeanelle Lentini Andrew Galea Rowena Farrugia Ben Pace-Lehnar Gorana Pecotic Ben Pace Lehnar

Distance

Year

8.37m 7.65m 8.00m 10.20m 6.92m 9.80m 7.71m 10.70m 7.90m 10.32m

2002 2002 2002 2001 2004 2002 2006 2006 2003 2007

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2007 Age Group

Gender

Grade 8 Grade 8 Grade 9

Girls Boys Girls

Grade 9

Mr Kevin Mamo 100m (San Andrea Track)

Long Jump Name

Distance

Year

Antonia Zammit Andy Grech JulieAnn Grech

4.60m 3.90m 4.70m

2002 2002 2006

Boys

Gerald Gambin

4.35m

2006

Grade 10 Grade 10

Girls Boys

4.37m 4.92m

2004 2006

Grade 11

Girls

Antonia Zammit Andrew Cassar Torregiani Antonia Zammit

4.60m

2005

Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 12

Boys Girls Boys

Ben Camilleri Emma Busuttil Andy Grech

5.31m 4.23m 5.49m

2003 2006 2006

Age Group

Gender

Name

Grade 8 Grade 8

Girls Boys

Julianne Grech Andrew Cassar Torregiani

Grade 9

Girls

Grade 9

Boys

Gr 10

Girls

Gr 10

Time

Year

0.14.21 0.14.50

2005 2004

JulieAnn Grech

0.14.38

2006

Andrew Cassar Torreggiani Antonia Zammit

0.14.03

2005

0.13.90

2004

Boys

Andrew Cassar Torreggiani

0.13.07

2006

Gr 11

Girls

Maja Sausmekat

0.14.50

2007

Gr 11

Boys

Andrew Cassar Torreggiani

0.12.52

2007

Gr 12

Girls

Emma Grech

0.14.50

2007

Gr 12

Boys

Andy Grech

0.12.34

2006

High Jump Age Group

Gender

Grade 8

Girls

Grade 8

Boys

Grade 9

Name

Distance

200m (San Andrea Track)

Year Age Group

Gender

Grade 8 Grade 8

Girls Boys

110cm

2006

110cm

2006

Girls

Leanne Muscat Drago Bernard Azzopardi Weitz Steffi DeMartino

120cm

2006

Grade 9

Boys

Jason Camilleri

125cm

2006

Grade 9 Grade 9

Girls Boys

Gr 10

Girls

Chloe Gambin

135cm

2006

Grade 10

Girls

Gr 10

Boys

Josie Zahra

131cm

2007

Grade 10

Boys

Gr 11

Girls

Chloe Gambin

150cm

2007

Gr 11

Boys

Nicholas Caruana

145cm

2006

Grade 11

Girls

Gr 12

Girls

Jeanine Gambin

135cm

2006

Grade 11

Boys

Gr 12

Boys

Berrie Stott

145cm

2006

Grade 12

Name

Time

Year

Julianne Grech Andrew Cassar Torreggiani Julieanne Grech Andrew Cassar Torreggiani Julie Ann Grech

0.30.50 0.32.41

2005 2004

0.30.65 0.29.11

2006 2005

0.30.81

2007

Andrew Cassar Torregiani Maja Sausmekat

0.27.29

2006

0.30.69

2007

0.26.20

2007

Girls

Andrew Cassar Torregiani Eve Calleja

0.32.03

2007

Grade 12

Boys

Ben Camilleri

0.25.76

2004

Age Group Grade 8

Gender Girls

Sarah Xuereb

1.21.15

2006

Grade 8

Boys

Gerald Gambin

1.15.82

2005

Grade 9

Girls

Maxine Scerri

1.18.46

2004

Grade 9

Boys

Gerald Gambin

1.09.70

2006

Gr 10

Girls

Chloe Gambin

1.16.61

2006

Gr 10

Boys

Pier Luca Bencini

1.09.13

2006

Gr 11

Girls

Chloe Gambin

1.14.00

2007

Gr 11

Boys

Gilbert Galea

1.05.62

2006

Gr 12

Girls

Jeannine Gambin

1.14.02

2006

Gr 12

Boys

Owen Camilleri

1.01.72

2005

50m Hurdles (San Andrea Track) Age Group

Gender

Name

Grade 8 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 9 Gr 10

Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls

10.15 8.86s 9.05s 8.31 9.63

2006 2007 2007 2006 2007

Gr 10

Boys

Martina DeMartino Papargiocopulo Jeremy Fisk Zoe Jason Camilleri Christina Azz. Schellmann Jason Camilleri

8.58

2007

Gr 11

Girls

Nicola Fenech Conti

9.26

2007

Gr 11

Boys

Jean Matthias Vella

9.00

2007

Gr 12

Girls

Jeanine Gambin

9.25

2006

Gr12

Boys

Andy Grech

8.33

2006

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Time

Year

400m (San Andrea Track) Name Time

Year

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Inter-Schools This year was another fantastic year for sports achievements at San Andrea. The following teams have made our school proud once again with their exceptional results. On behalf of the sports department I want to con-

Basketball Girls U13 - Winners

gratulate all the teams who have participated and for their hard work throughout the year. I look forward to the next scholastic year with great enthusiasm.

Basketball Girls U16 - Winners

Football Girls U13 - Winners

Football Girls U16 - Winners

MFA Football Tournament U13 Winners

Handball Girls U13 - Winners

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Competitions

Cross-Country Team Girls - Winners

Mr Kevin Mamo

Table-Tennis Girls U16 – Winners

Basketball Boys U13 – Runners-up

Swimming Team Girls - Winners

Swimming Team Boys – Runners-up

(continues from page 13) 800m (San Andrea Track) Age Group

Gender

Grade 8

Girls

Grade 8

Time

Year

Brinch Iversen Leah

3.00.19

2007

Boys

Gerald Gambin

2.55.13

2005

Grade 9

Girls

Maxine Scerri

2.56.03

2004

Grade 9

Boys

Gerald Gambin

2.42.44

2006

Gr 10

Girls

Maxine Scerri

3.02.68

2005

Gr 10

Boys

Alan Borg Olivier

2.35.60

2006

Gr 11

Girls

Maxine Scerri

2.49.75

2006

Gr 11

Boys

Karl Pulo

2.25.55

2004

Gr 12

Girls

Laura Acero Collazos

2.53.29

2005

Gr 12

Boys

Matthew Bartolo

2.21.00

2003

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Name

1500m (San Andrea Track) Age Group

Gender

Gr 10

Girls

Gr 10

Name

Time

Year

Maxine Scerri

6.03.70

2005

Boys

Edward Bonello (1991)

5.24.21

2005

Gr 11

Girls

Maxine Scerri

5.50.68

2006

Gr 11

Boys

Edward Bonello (1988)

5.01.00

2003

Gr 12

Girls

Maxine Scerri

5.49.70

2007

Gr 12

Boys

Edward Bonello (1991)

5.02.70

2007

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ... from Grade 9 students Dear Editor, Standing up to hunters The voice of the few silencing the voice of Nature that flies! As a twelve year old boy I am disappointed that I am only able to see man made flying objects whereas to see feathered beauty flying freely I have to go abroad Lately, a protest was organized, also including violence in favour of trapping and hunting. What about people like me who would like to enjoy Nature without stumbling on trapping nets; bursting my ear drum to the murdering sound of hunting guns and being showered with the remains of empty cartridges of bullets?! The majority of people do not want to surrender to the disgrace of the few who are ready to hunt down birds which stop on this small island to rest after miles of migratory flying. I hope that we can organize another protest which could give a voice to young people like me who love Nature; want to enjoy viewing diverse birds coming to Malta and hate violence of any kind. We are now also part of the European Union and I feel very ashamed that Malta is mentioned in a negative light because of a few inconsiderate people who do not realize that they have to live with others who have a right to Nature too. Kenneth Falzon (Madliena.) ——————————— Dear Editor, Global Warming Upon Us? I am writing about the increasing concern with global warming. In my opinion, within the next fifty years we will see serious problems of all sorts if nothing is done about the situation. The always increasing pollution will not help at all and this might take us one step closer to an Ice Age. Our mistakes today might not affect us now but our grand children and great grand children will suffer. Also, this will affect Malta. Page 16

As you must have noticed, the weather is particularly warm in winter (not usual) and has any one thought about the hot summer months in Malta compelling people to stay indoors under an airconditioning unit to avoid the hostile high temperatures. This, in turn, uses up energy and more pollution is generated. I hope that something will be done by the authorities as soon as possible. We can start by recycling out domestic rubbish. Luke Galea (Msida) ——————————— Dear Editor Give Us Transport I write to you out of concern for the people of Salina. For the past few weeks traveling to Valletta from St. Paul’s Bay has been a nightmare for most people because of the road works on the new Burmarrad roundabout, but for the people in Salina it has been a pleasure because only now do we have a bus service passing through our village. For as many years as people can remember, to go to Valletta, you would have to walk ‘come rain or shine’ along a very busy road to St. Paul’s Bay or catch a bus which we are charged fifty cents (just for one stage) then catch another bus to Valletta which cost twenty six cents, the total cost for a round trip is Lm1.52. From Mellieha, the same trip cost just fifty two cents. So, would the authorities responsible do something for the people of Salina and get your caps on straight please? We are living in the 21st century. Please give us a bus service. Jamie Zammit (Salina)

agree with smoking for various reasons. Smoking is a very good way to kill yourself. It provides many health hazards like lung disease; heart problems and many other things. It also affects your appearance; your teeth blacken; your breath begins to smell and it shows on your face. Moreover, people start to avoid you due to passive smoking that is when other people take in the smoke ones smokes and harms them. This also happens with unborn babies which affects their health when they are born. In conclusion, I ask myself. Is it worth to inherit all these problems just for pleasure, which can be reached through other means. So, I am totally against smoking and hope that people will agree with me on this issue and support the no smoking campaign in our country. Diego Borg (St. Julians) ——————————— Dear Editor, More Flats!?!? I am writing about the decision to drop down Crowne Plaza Hotel to build flats or apartments. I strongly disagree with this decision for I believe it will have negative effects o the country. Firstly, Malta will soon come to be known as ‘the island of flats and apartments’. This will not be helping our problem of overpopulation anyway. There will be an extremely large increase in the amount of traffic which will cause a further increase in air pollution. Secondly, I think Malta, particularly in Sliema has enough flats, apartments and traffic. Do we need more? Isn’t this enough?

Smoking. Is it Worth It?

I hope my suggestions will be taken into consideration and Crowne Plaza would not be turned into flats and apartments because even the people who used to use the sports facilities including myself, were and are very disappointed.

Many people smoke even though they know the ill effects of it. I strongly dis-

Rebecca Xuereb (Sliema)

——————————— Dear Editor,

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KEATS POETS’ CIRCLE Waiting at the Dentist by Rebecca Cassar As I wait outside the door

It’s on solid ground, you feel relived,

Is the smashing and the crashing

Then, down the hill at lightening speed.

Of the hostile jackhammer. ———————————

Up again, down again

I begin to fear hearing more As the drilling sound begins to shreek I feel the chill on my cheek.

Horse Race

When’s it gonna end?

by Karl Bonello

You see a light

The ping of the bullet indicates the start,

Just round the bend.

The sound of my heart skipping a beat Is only matched by the tingling in my feet. Stomp, Stomp, Zeet, Zeet Cling, Clang, Chattering teeth.

This is when the racers depart.

It starts stopping. The brakes make a noise.

The clatter,

Everybody’s frightened

The neighs,

Except some of the boys.

The cry of the latter

Silence reigns on more sound.

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Hoping that the race

To the dentist’s chair I am suddenly bound.

Jackhammer on the Road

Will turn out to be better.

Waiting for the moment I will sleep Only to awaken when all is complete.

by Nicholas Mifsud Everyday I open the window

———————————

I hear the jackhammer working hard

The Roller Coaster

I hear the crashing and the smashing

by Darren Grixti

Of the jackhammer working hard.

This is the roller coaster

The hussle, the bussle, the engines roaring

It’s a frightening machine.

The hoots and the toots!!

Starting the journey, noisy and slow, Then, up it goes, speed very low. Then suddenly, it goes down at the speed of light At break-neck speed with all its might

That’s all you hear every morning.

Lying helplessly sad.

And shouts with all his might: ‘The Gold cup is mine!’ Ah! But the trick is to prepare

Rushing to school, rushing to work

And leave their will!

All I see are people stuck in their cars

If only they knew;

And all I can hear

That speed can kill!

‘Do a little with a lot of Love’ This is the motto of the Prayer & Action Group. The group consists of 35 active members. The Eucharist and the Rosary are the pillars of our group. Founded in April of 2004 the group continues to welcome new members. Following a leadership conference in Summer of 2006 we gradually see young students take the role of leading younger members. Each leader The crowning is being given a blessed statue of Our Lady and a of Our Lady roster is being set so that the Rosary is recited every day at school during second break by a cell group consisting of 5 members and one leader. The action part consists of being proactive by helping out with the various activities of the group, the main one being that of being of service to the children in the various homes of the Ursuline Sisters. This year the group met with the grade 7s during their familiarisation visit at Senior School and the ones who join the group will be presented with rosary beads and a membership tag by Fr. Jimmy, our

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And the jockeys left motionless

Clutches the reins as he approaches the line

But the confusion starts

It’s fast, it’s fun

The horses go mad

The jockey in first place,

The day is still young

All painted in green;

With all the stress

Mr Peter Pace O’Shea

school chaplain. This ceremony will take place on the first weekly Tuesday Mass that Fr. Jimmy will celebrate when we start school in September 2007.

Some members of the Prayer & Action Group For scholastic year 2007-8 the Prayer and Action group will be fund raising to refurbish the Prayer Room on level D and purchase a Glass Tabernacle so that Jesus in the Eucharist will be present every day at school so that teachers and students can visit Him.

The summer conference is to be held in mid-July 2007 and everyone is invited to take part.

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Activities organised by the Foreign Languages Department The first two weeks of the month of May were very busy for the Foreign Languages Department at San Andrea Senior School.

Ms Sharon Abela

Gerada, visited the school to admire this exhibition as well as to assess the work done so as to determine the winner of this competition.

The Department of Italian Language, under the co-ordination of Mr.Mark Sciberras, Ms. Sharon Abela and Mrs. Audrey Galea Spiteri, has recently held an Exhibition called “Andiamo a Mille con Garibaldi”, where various students’ works were displayed. This was an interesting and ideal way to expose students to Italian Culture. Hard-working Grade 8, 9, 10 and 11 students worked on projects, charts and models representing the life of the famous Italian, Giuseppe Garibaldi. Furthermore, portraits of Garibaldi were depicted by the students themselves. This exhibition was part of a National competition to commemorate the bicen-

A painting (by Alexandra Alden) Dott. Trabalza, Mr. DeGabriele and Ms. Gerada

The Italian ambassador meets Giuseppe Garibaldi at San Andrea School.

of

Giuseppe Garibaldi (Nizza 4.7.1807 - Caprera 2.6.1882) National Hero of Italy and the man behind its unification and independence. Students from different grades explaining the various sections of the exhibition to Dott. Trabalza, Mr. DeGabriele and Ms. Gerada.

tenary of Garibaldi’s birth, in which all Maltese schools were encouraged to participate. The Italian Ambassador to Malta, his Excellency, Dott. Trabalza, the Principal Education Officer of Italian, Mr. DeGabriele, and Education Officer, Ms.

In a separate activity, students of Grade 8 and 9 had the opportunity to participate, for the second consecutive year, in the Italian quiz “Campionissimo’. Students represented their house colours. All students did their best to win points for their house colour. Questions included general knowledge, cultural, grammatical and lexical aspects of the Italian language. Questions were presented on a PowerPoint presentation and students were free to choose any question number. The house of Aragon, the Greens, won this competitive quiz and was presented with the “Campioni d’italiano” trophy. Page 18

Grade 9 students of French also participated in the annual event of “Question pour un champion”, a yearly competitive quiz in French. Students, representing their respective house were drawn by lot to answer a question number of their choice. Questions set were all linked to the material covered during French class. At the end of the event, the House of Auvergne, the Yellows, were presented with a trophy as the winners of this year’s edition.

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P.S.H.E. Project – Grade 9

TEACHERS’ SPORTS DAY

Rachel Camilleri, Rebecca Cassar, Maria Croucher, Mattea Fenech, Sarah Xuereb As part of our P.S.H.E. syllabus for Grade 9, we were assigned a project concerning the relationships within the School Community. We had to come up with an activity which would improve our relationships in school.

Ms Lara giving her best in the 600m race.

Our group, namely Rachel Camilleri, Rebecca Cassar, Maria Croucher, Mattea Fenech and Sarab Xuereb decided to organize a Teachers’ Sports Day which was held on Friday, 11th May 2007. This event consisted of two track events, one of 200m and the other of 600m, and a football match. The winners for the track events were Mr. Kevin Mamo and Mr. Kevin Zammit repectively, rightly so our P.E. teachers! Both teachers were awarded a medal each. The winners of the Football match were each given a healthy cereal bar. At the end of the event all the teachers were presented with a certificate of participation with a unique and individual poem for each one of them. We also awarded a medal to Ms. Marthese Vassallo for giving us this project. We would also like to thank all the students and other teachers who came to support this activity, as well as all the teachers who participated. A special thank you also goes to Karl Bonello for helping us with the poems for the certificates. A word of encouragement for the teachers – you all 600m race. Lots of smiling faces. did so well that we are The race has just begun. Not every- thinking of organizing anone was smiling at the end! Mr other one next year. So start Kevin Zammit won the race. training and good luck!!

200m race. Come on! Let’s start! Mr Kevin Mamo won the race.

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The Mix and Match Team with Mr Stephen, Ms Sharon, Ms Elaine, Ms Lara, Ms Louise (back row) and Mr Kevin Zammit. Mr Trevor and Mr Chris (front row). Won the match 3-1.

The Reds with Mr Daniel, Mr Mauro, Mr Kevin Mamo, Mr Alex (back row) and Ms Daphne, Ms Theresa, Mr Mark and Mr Nicholas (front row).

Mr Kevin Mamo and Mr Chris.

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In danger of extinction ... Tapirs may seem peculiar and weird if you do not know much about them. Tapirs are large browsing mammals, having roughly a pig-like shape. They inhabit the jungle and forest regions of South America, Central America and Southeast Asia. There are four types of tapir: The Baird’s Tapir, the Malayan Tapir, the Mountain Tapir and the Brazilian Tapir.

TAPIRS six months.

All types of tapirs use their long snouts as snorkels, staying under water for several minutes to elude predators. Their closest relatives are the horses Baby Tapir and the rhinos. They mostly eat fruit, berries, leaves and particularly the Malayan Tapir eats the young shoots of rubber trees. They spend many of their hours trying to find food by using their snouts.

Baird’s Tapir All types of tapirs are two metres long and stand a metre high. They weigh between 150 kg to 300kg. Their coats are short; their colour is from reddish- brown to grey to nearly black, with the notable exceptions of the Malayan Tapir, which has a white saddle shaped marking on its back, and the Mountain Tapir which has longer, woolly fur. At the front all tapirs have four toes while at the back they have three toes. All tapirs have oval, white tipped ears. They have monocular vision (they only see one side). Baby Tapirs of all types have striped and spotted coats for camouflage which fade away within

Tapirs Mountain Tapir are largely nocturnal and crepuscular (means they like to go out at dusk), although the Mountain Tapirs are more active during the day. Adult Tapirs are large enough to have few natural predators like jaguars, crocodiles, anacondas (huge snakes) and tigers. In

Aaron Abela f a c t adult tapirs use their thick skin on the back of their necks to protect themselves against threats Brazilian Tapir from predators. Tapirs are shy, but when they are scared they can defend themselves with their powerful jaws. When they are in extreme danger they run away especially from predators, they hide, or if possible submerge themselves in nearby water until the Malayan Tapir threat is gone. Both the Brazilian Tapir and the Malayan Tapir are classified as vulnerable because of deforestation; The Baird’s Tapir and the Mountain Tapir are endangered because people are hunting them for meat and hides.

Thoughts on FREEDOM... from some Grade 8 students • •

•

The thing that makes me feel free is when I can do whatever I want. Example I can go on the computer whenever I like. I am free to accept things or not to.

ask someone. An example is like eating and the opposite is like trying to steal.

•

Having things you need, being able to do what you want and what you desire. Being proud of what you can do and what you have done. Even what you can say would show how free you are. For example, the poor who are very ill-treated cannot talk to the rich in a free way but they need to do it with respect and responsibility.

No rules, do whatever you want and go wherever you want. If you have no rules you can build everywhere. If you do what you want you can go everywhere and run around.

•

When I hear the word freedom I usually think of a person who is free to do anything that is legal and is allowed to roam around the world freely.

Being able to do whatever you want that is legal without anyone stopping you. Being able to say whatever you want politely. Being able to take decisions. You can practice whatever sport you want. You cannot take whatever you want.

•

The right to do whatever you want. Do whatever you want but obeying the law at the same time. Being locked in a room and cannot get out is the opposite of freedom. For example, a man in jail.

•

When you hear the word freedom it means do whatever you want. Freedom is what you always think of when you are stuck in a prison and you want to go out of the door.

•

You have the right to do what is legal. People normally search for freedom when there are wars and foolish people who do illegal things.

•

Freedom is when you can do something alone without the need to

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My Experience during the Drama Evening

Gianluca Busuttil

I cannot put into words what a wonderful experience the Drama Evening was. Exhilarating, amazing, fantastic . . . I cannot think of a worthy word. Nothing could compare to our excitement while waiting in the gym, watching the projection of the play, knowing that soon it would be our turn to be projected onto the wall and seen by hundreds of students and parents. There were four different plays this year: The Legend of the Sword in the Stone which was performed in English, Gahan in Maltese, Pinocchio in Italian and The Hunchback of Notre Dame in French. Each scene had a different back drap painted by hand by Ms Nadine Briffa. Each play turned out brilliantly and no parent could decide which was the best. Actually the parents I asked replied that the best part was the final number ‘ Remember the Magic’ for which all the students came together as one group. That was a great finale to such a fantastic production. The drama evening was a great success. I would like to thank all the teachers who helped produce this play. A big thank you however goes to Ms Daphne. WELL DONE!

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CERCAPAROLA - GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI (I disegni sono frutto del lavoro di studenti d’italiano di diverse età)

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FUNDAY @ SAN ANDREA .On Sunday 18th March 2007 the second consecutive Funday was organized at San Andrea. The Aim of the Funday was to help 90 children in 3 different homes run by the Ursuline Sisters: St Rita Home, Tarxien; Angela House, Gwardamangia; and Piccola Casa di S. Giuseppe, Valletta Mr Johann Bellizzi, Mr Peter Pace O’Shea and Mr Mark Sciberras with Teachers preparing food in the the support of the school heads, Home Economics room. staff, students and parents worked hard at making this day a really enjoyable experience for all those who came along and joined in this venture. Eventually, the amount of money raised was Lm 1570 (Lm 500 more than last year). The Table Tennis Tournament

There were various activities during the day , namely:

A car wash (starting at 10:00 a.m.); a bazaar with various stands: Books; Plants; Home Goods; Cakes; Stationar y; Food Stands; Mass; An Art Exhibition; A 5 a side Football Tournament; A Playstation and a Table Tennis Tournament organised by the Student Coucil; A BBQ and food stands Professional Hairdresser; Fun Games with teachers and stu- on the Sports Track; A Disco Party dents working together with a professional Dj and with the participation of Natasha Singh and her group, Nicky and Vukovic and Klinsmann. Our were:

Mezzan Bakery; Ms Jackie Spiteri; Mr Vincent Sciberras; Fornaio Bakery; Maypole Confectionery; Wise Owl Publications; Flower Power; Chain Supermarket; Carter Supermarket; Complete Supplies Ltd.; General Soft Drinks Company Ltd.; Simonds Farsons Cisk

Plc; Practical Trading Co. Ltd.; Busy Bee Confectionery; S. Rausi Trading Ltd.; Sterling Jewellers; Teachers and Parents of San Andrea School. A big thank you to all those teachers, parents and students who worked hard and contributed to make this project a successful one. All the teachers, Mr Micallef, our profesthe stusional hairdresser d e n t s and the parents of San Andrea and our numerous sponsors were so generous. Jesus said that : “Whatsoever you do to these, my little ones, you do unto Me”. May God bless you and may we all meet again next year.

Fr Jimmy celebrating Mass

Spo nsors

Mr Buhagiar (DJ) ; Mr Ray Micallef (Hairdresser); The carwash with students from different grades working together

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The fun games on the sports track

The 5 a side football tournament Klinsman performing during the disco party

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From Mr Mark I would like to thank all the students and teachers who have worked hard on this issue. Whoever wants to join in the action is welcome! I’d like to encourage you to participate in the competitions. May I remind you that there are wonderful prizes to be won for our competitions. The winner of the competition: “What would I ask the new Archbishop, Paul Cremona, if I could interview him?” is Isaac Camilleri (Grade 101). Well done! The following is his entry:Isaac would ask Archbishop Cremona the following questions:

1. How old are you? 2. Did you ever have a girlfriend? 3. What are your hobbies? 4. Do you practice any sport? 5. Did you use to go to catechism (‘Muzew’)? 6. Were you an altar boy? 7. Where did you go to school? 8. Where do you live now? 9. Are you living in the same place in which you lived as a boy? 10. Did you go out with your friends when you were a boy? 11. If yes, where did you like to go? 12. Did you study at university? 13. When did you first wish to become a priest? 14. How do you think that you can make Malta better than it is today? The title of the next one is: : “Ideas

of how we can improve the environment of our school.”

Send pictures, poems, essays and interesting information at which have not been published yet in the coming issues.

[email protected].

I promise to include all those articles

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