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2018-2019: Whole School Events

21. Il-Festa @ Our Centre.

All the students and staff gathered in the school foyer after the march.

All the students and staff gathered in the school foyer after the march.


20. A delegation from Japan visited our Centre.

On the 11th June 2019, a delegation from Japan led by H.E. Andre Spiteri Ambassador of Malta to Japan visited our Centre. This delegation also included Ms. Namboku, a representive of the board of directors of General Incorporated Association Inclusion Japan as well as other members from this association.

Ms. Richard presenting a token of appreciation towards Ms. Brabra

A collaboration between the school and the association was established during this meeting. Some of our students’ art will be traveling to Japan in order to partake in the Inclusion Festival Setagaya Art Exhibition happening in Tokyo on 1st September 2019. This festival aims to celebrate the students’ abilities and strengths.

Ms. Richard presenting a token of appreciation towards Ms. Brabra
Mr. Grima highlighting some of our students’ work. They were very impressed with our students’ work. The delegation also had the opportunities to meet some of our students..
Mr. Grima highlighting some of our students’ work. They were very impressed with our students’ work. The delegation also had the opportunities to meet some of our students.
Mr. Grima highlighting some of our students’ work. Giuseppe was also eager to meet the visitors H.E. Andre Spiteri, members of Inclusion Association in Japan and the Qrendi Mayor, David Schembri with students from class 4.
Shylon was very excited to meet them. Giuseppe was also eager to meet the visitors. H.E. Andre Spiteri, members of Inclusion Association in Japan and the Qrendi Mayor, David Schembri with students from class 4.
The delegation also got the chance to experience our resources. They were very intrigued. H.E. Andre Spiteri, members of Inclusion Association in Japan and the Qrendi Mayor, David Schembri with students from class 4.
The delegation also got the chance to experience our resources in the multisensory room. They were very intrigued by the Integrex SENse. In the ICT Lab, the delegation was also very interested about the use of Sphero SPRK+ in our school.

19. 27/05/2019 - Celebrating Indian Day @ Our Centre.

Ms. Richard presenting a token of appreciation towards Ms. Brabra
Ms. Richard presenting a token of appreciation towards Ms. Brabra.
Our Physiotherapists took a different role today. Doreen, LillyMarie and Nathalian Lilly Marie and Ms. Brabra preparing the Naan Bread. Everyone working out before the games.
Our Physiotherapists took a different role today. Doreen, Lilly Marie and Nathalian grilling Indian food in the BBQ Lilly Marie and Ms. Brabra preparing the Naan Bread. Lunch is ready! Ms. Richard opening the activity together with LillyMarie and Ms. Brabra.
Our Lunch was appetising! Lunch is served!. Francesco giving a thumbs up for the Indian food! .
Our Lunch was appetising! Lunch is served! Francesco giving a thumbs up for the Indian food! .
Everyone is enjoying this great day!
Everyone is enjoying this great day!

18. 23/05/19: All In Sports Festival 2019

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17. Outing 18/05/19: FA Trophy Finals

Rosie, Nina and Leon's experience during the FA Trophy Finals. Thanks Malta Football Association - 1900 for the great experience.

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16. Mr Marco Ortica visit to our school.

On Tuesday, 7th May, Marco Ortica, from The Brain Foundation NGO, visited our school to get to know our students and discuss preparation for the rugby station in the All in Sports Festival. This was discussed with the PE teacher Mr David, Servicing Teacher, Ms Luana and the school assistant head Mr Steve. The All in Sports Festival will to be held at our Centre on the 23rd May.

Jesmar holding the rugby ball with Mr Marco. Isaac still not certain whether to touch the rugby ball. Elysea curious looking at the ball and touching the ball with Mr Marco.
Jesmar holding the rugby ball with Mr Marco. Isaac still not certain whether to touch the rugby ball. Elysea curious looking at the ball and touching the ball with Mr Marco.
Rosie so happy with Mr Marco holding the rugby ball. Her smile says it all. She loves rugby.
Rosie so happy with Mr Marco holding the rugby ball. Her smile says it all. She loves rugby.

15. 30th April - Fun Day @ Qrendi Football Ground.

Students @ Mass.

The sun is shining. Time for some warm up!

Staff, parents and students getting ready for the fun day. Shylon getting ready stretching his legs with Ms. Luana. Everyone working out before the games.
Staff, parents and students getting ready for the fun day. Shylon getting ready stretching his legs with Ms. Luana. Everyone working out before the games.
Our first game, the parachute. Let the ball fly! Manuel holding tight to the parachute - let's make the ball go round.
Our first game, the parachute. Let the ball fly! Manuel holding tight to the parachute - let's make the ball go round.
It's Shylon and Dathan's turn to go under the parachute and cross from one side to another. Francesco getting ready with Mr David to change side. Kyle is feeling happy while crossing the parachute from one side to the other.
It's Shylon and Dathan's turn to go under the parachute and cross from one side to another. Francesco getting ready with Mr David to change side. Kyle is feeling happy while crossing the parachute from one side to the other.
Nina preparing with her mother to cross to the other side of the parachute. Mayren and Nina changing sides. It's Paul's turn now.
Nina preparing with her mother to cross to the other side of the parachute. Mayren and Nina changing sides. It's Paul's turn now.
Klein changing sides with Paul. Isaac and Ms Mardor crossing to the  the other side of the Parachute. Timothy is feeling happy with Ms.Graziella while crossing the Parachute.
Klein changing sides with Paul. Isaac and Ms Mardor crossing to the the other side of the Parachute. Timothy is feeling happy with Ms.Graziella while crossing the Parachute.
Isaac's turn now :) Paul and Nina putting their hands up ready to start playing the games. Paul so excited throwing the ball with his feet.
Isaac's turn now :) Paul and Nina putting their hands up ready to start playing the games. Paul so excited throwing the ball with his feet.
What a shot! Good Job Paul! Luana waving to the camera Luana is happy with Mr.David ready to throw the ball.
What a shot! Good Job Paul! Luana waving to the camera. Luana is happy with Mr.David ready to throw the ball.
Timothy, with Ms Luana, shooting the ball with his feet. While his friend Luana is looking at him, Francesco is pointing to throw the ball. Manuel throwing the ball with Ms. Fleur.
Timothy, with Ms Luana, shooting the ball with his feet. While his friend Luana is looking at him, Francesco is pointing to throw the ball. Manuel throwing the ball with Ms. Fleur.
Isaac throwing the ball with Ms. Graziella. It's Bowling time! Isaac throwing the ball. Francesco's turn.
Isaac throwing the ball with Ms. Graziella. It's Bowling time! Isaac throwing the ball. Go Francesco :)
Francesco holding the ball and aiming for his second shot. Nina throwing the ball with Ms. Mardor and her mum. Let's hit the skittles. ... Yes, one going down.
Francesco holding the ball and aiming for his second shot. Nina throwing the ball with Ms. Mardor and her mum. Let's hit the skittles. ... Yes, one going down.
Mayren's turn now... go Mayren :) Shylon with his mum listening to Mr David, the P.E. teacher's explanation on the next game. Klein holding the hula-hoop.
Mayren's turn now... go Mayren :) Shylon with his mum listening to Mr David, the P.E. teacher's explanation on the next game. Klein holding the hula-hoop.
Manuel looking curious, while holding the hula-hoop. Luana holding the red ring. Luana playing the Loop Hoop Ring Toss Game.
Manuel looking curious, while holding the hula-hoop. Luana holding the red ring. Luana playing the Loop Hoop Ring Toss Game.
Timothy so happy holding the yellow ring. Manuel concentrating at the blue ring. Kyle, Isaac and Paul trying to join the hula-hoops in 4 different colours..
Timothy so happy holding the yellow ring. Manuel concentrating at the blue ring. Kyle, Isaac and Paul trying to join the hula-hoops in 4 different colours.
Nina and her mum racing for the best time. Zachary and Ms. Joyce running  on the hula-hoops. Nina helping her mum holding the yellow hula-hoop.
Nina and her mum racing for the best time. Zachary and Ms. Joyce running on the hula-hoops. Nina helping her mum holding the yellow hula-hoop.
Timothy and Ms. Frances running on the hoops. Shylon and his mum's turn now. Shylon so happy racing with his mum.
Timothy and Ms. Frances running on the hoops. Shylon and his mum's turn now. Shylon so happy racing with his mum.
Luana happy clapping while racing on the hula-hoop with Ms. Elise. Bowling time for Group 2... Isaac getting ready with Ms Graziella. Paul shooting the ball for the second time. Trying his luck to hit all of the skittles..
Luana happy clapping while racing on the hula-hoop with Ms. Elise. Bowling time for Group 2... Isaac getting ready with Ms Graziella. Paul shooting the ball for the second time. Trying his luck to hit all of the skittles.
Francesco taking the blue rings from Mr. David. ... and putting them in the target blue pole. Zachary's turn now to put the yellow ring in the target yellow pole.
Francesco taking the blue rings from Mr. David. ... and putting them in the target blue pole. Zachary's turn now to put the yellow ring in the target yellow pole.
Francesco taking the blue rings from Mr. David. ... and putting them in the target blue pole. Zachary's turn now to put the yellow ring in the target yellow pole.
Nina exploring the red rings with her mum. Working as a team, Nina and her mum locating the target red pole. Let is go Nina. Well Done :)
Luana and Timothy together with Ms.Graziella and Ms.Svetalana holding hands dancing with the music.

Luana and Timothy together with Ms.Graziella and Ms.Svetalana holding hands dancing with the music.


14. 12th April - Our Lady of Sorrows Mass @ Qrendi Parish Church.

Students @ Mass.
Tim, Isaac and Dathan are waiting for the holy mass to begin. Even Zackary, Klein .... ... Paul and Luana too..
Tim, Isaac and Dathan are waiting for the holy mass to begin. Even Zackary, Klein ... ... and Paul and Luana too.
We celebrated the holy mass together with students from the Qrendi primary. Together with the Qrendi community too. Leon and Francesco listening to Fr Glenn preach.
Rosie and Nina finding their places together with Ms Marcelle. Francesco and Leon listening to Fr. Glen's preach. One of our class teachers, Ms Graziella, during the First Reading.
We celebrated the holy mass together with students from the Qrendi primary. Together with the Qrendi community too.
We celebrated the holy mass with students from the Qrendi primary school. Together with the Qrendi community too.
Klein preseting the Big Mack as an offering.

Klein with Ms Maria, presenting the BigMack for the mass offering to Fr. Glen.

Fr Glenn giving his blessing to Klein.. Rosie presenting one of her toys as an offering. Leon presenting books as an offering.
Fr. Glen giving his blessing to Klein. Rosie presenting one of her toys as an offering. Leon presenting books as an offering.
Fr Glenn giving his blessing to Klein.. Rosie presenting one of her toys as an offering. Leon presenting books as an offering.
Fr. Glen giving his blessing to Leon. Fr. Glen giving his blessing to Isaac. Isaac holding the hands of Fr. Glen.

13. Outing: Visiting The National Stadium.

On 2nd March, students from our centre visited the National Stadium at Ta' Qali. The Malta Football Association (MFA) organised an exciting tour for our students to the National Stadium. It was filled with thrilled experiences for our students, which we would like to share in pictures.

The Parachute Game.

When we arrived we found Mr Peter Busuttil, (the project coordinator for MFA Football Social Responsibility), two of Malta National Football Team Players, Rowen Muscat and Paul Fenech and Ray Farrugia, the Head Coach for the Malta National Football team waiting for us. They greeted us and we introduced ourselves.

Francesco, Shylon and Manuel ... Let the adventure begin. The students were curious to find out who they were.. They called each student by name.
Francesco, Shylon and Manuel ... Let the adventure begin. The students were curious to find out who they were. They called each student by name.
In the Dressing Room.
The stage looks fantastic. Everybody is waiting for the show to begin. The excitement is building up.
All of our students gathered around in the national team dressing room. Muscat, Attard and Fenech signing the football ball. They gave us some information about the room. The ball and shirts were passed to the students to explore.
The stage looks fantastic. Everybody is waiting for the show to begin. The excitement is building up.
Isaac holding Camilleri football shirt with Ms Mardor. Shylon holding Muscat's Football Shirt together with Muscat and Ms Diane. Francesco holding Muscat's shirt and ball together with Muscat.
In the Dressing Room.

Busuttil's explanation on the Tunnel to the Pitch.

The stage looks fantastic. Everybody is waiting for the show to begin. The excitement is building up.
Shylon holding the ball. Jesmar laughing while looking at the camera and Manuel looking curious from where the sound is coming. Francesco going down the stairs to tunnel with Ms Luana and Ms Diane. Francesco passing through the tunnel to the pitch together with the players.
Whole group picture.
The stage looks fantastic. Everybody is waiting for the show to begin. The excitement is building up.
Francesco so happy holding the players' hands. Francesco looking down exploring the grass colour. ... and the Malta National Head coach joins in.
The stage looks fantastic. Everybody is waiting for the show to begin. The excitement is building up.
Francesco showing the head coach some exercises he can do. Training begins .... down and up he goes. More intensive training ... walking on his own towards Muscat.
The stage looks fantastic. Everybody is waiting for the show to begin. The excitement is building up.
The whole group shows in. Jesmar is looking back making sure everyone is following him. Training begins for Isaac. Isaac exploring the turf.
The stage looks fantastic. Everybody is waiting for the show to begin. The excitement is building up.
Everyone on the turf! Training begins for Isaac. Isaac exploring the turf.
The stage looks fantastic. Everybody is waiting for the show to begin. The excitement is building up.
Isaac looking interested at Busuttil. . Thumbs up! Go Shylon. Shylon with the whole team together with Mr David, our PE teacher.
The stage looks fantastic. Everybody is waiting for the show to begin. The excitement is building up.
Francesco passing the ball to Fenech. More training... Thumbs up! Go Francesco.
Whole group picture.
The stage looks fantastic. Everybody is waiting for the show to begin. The excitement is building up.
Off we go to the lounge. Shylon looking around with Mr Busuttil. Isaac the leader and Jesmar follows.
Whole group picture.

Our final stop, in the lounge. Francesco is signing that he wants to eat :) Thanks MFA for the wonderful adventurous tour.

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12. Outing: Watching the Musical, L-Eżodu.

On the 28th of March, students from our centre visited St. Benedict’s College Secondary School to watch a musical named L-Eżodu, a theatrical performance about the Israelites escaping from Egypt.

The Parachute Game.

Giuseppe, Klajdi, Francesco, Mayren, Manuel and Tim found their designated place in the hall.

The stage looks fantastic. Everybody is waiting for the show to begin. The excitement is building up.
The stage looks fantastic. Everybody is waiting for the show to begin. The excitement is building up.
Thanks :) What a wonderful show.

Thanks for the wonderful show.


11. 2nd Term Fun Day

Our 2nd Term Fun Day was organised on the 14th March, 2019. All games were prepared by Mr. David Carabott, our school PE teacher.

The Parachute Game.

Everyone is ready to start the Fun Day with the parachute game.

Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Everyone around the Parachute... ready to pass underneath. Kyle's turn to pass under. ...and Isaac's turn too.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Moving on to the next game... Klajdi finding the object hidden in the sand. Kyle's turn to pass under. Shylon, so happy that he was able to find it.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Rosie, concentrating, trying to find the hidden bottle caps. Mayren is also curious with what is hidden. Nina exploring the sand's texture.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Zack's turn now. Manuel exploring with Mr Clayton. But is finding it quite funny.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Isaac... ...Dathan... and Tim are trying to locate the bottle caps too.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Dathan playing the clothes Pegs Game. Dathan surprised with what he managed to grab with the clothes peg. Shylon is eager to give it a try.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Rosie gives it a try; but she's more interested to look at the phone camera. Klajdi concentrated looking at what needs be done. Paul finds it funny holding the clothes peg.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Isaac gluing the plastic bottle caps on the chart to form Helen Keller word. Isaac's turn to glue the K word Tim helping squeezing the glue.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Klajdi balancing the ball on the badminton racket. Shylon teaming with Ms Maria for this game. Dathan is ready to go.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Nina holding the badminton racket...and ready to go. Mayren looking at what Ms Maria is doing. Isaac holding the badminton racket...and ready to go.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Zack is making sure the ball doesn't fall. But Manuel's ball falls off the racket. Come on Manuel ... you're almost at the finished line.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Isaac together with Ms Mardor counting the balls of the winning team. Isaac using the microphone to count the numbers. Shylon counting the other team balls.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Paul preparing to throw the ball for the skittles game. Nina's turn to throw the ball. Zack together with Ms Frances and Ms Elise, aiming the shot.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Ms Mardor explaining to Isaac what needs to be done. Isaac aiming the shot... ...and go.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Mayren, together with Ms Maria and Ms Mardor directing the ball. Dathan's turn. What a shot! and Klajdi's turn too.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma What a great atmosphere! Until next time :)
Rosie's turn to aim the shot. Tim passing through the coloured curtain with Ms Diane.



10. Award: Nirriċikla Għall-Istrina campaign.

On the 6th of March, our students were invited to San Anton Palace in order to collect a trophy for collecting the second largest amount of caps per student in 2018. We collected 514,167 plastic top caps adding up to 1542.5 Kgs in weight.

Paul asking the ticket box attendant to stamp his passport using the communication device.

Moreover, the students had the opportunity to visit one of the gardens in the palace and enjoy the peaceful tranquillity of this garden.

Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Tim loved listening to the birds singing in the trees. Zack loved it too. Klajdi's smile says it all.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Listening to birds sing can be relaxing. The whole group together with Ms Elise and Ms Daniela.

The students took the opportunity to take a closer look to the birds and the ducks.

Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
One of the gardner gave some information about the ducks to Francesco. They were so kind. He tried to call out one of the ducks so that it will go near Zack. Klajdi shouted for the duck too.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
Tim listened attentively to what was going on.

Then it was time to go back to the hall and wait for her Excellency, Ms Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, President of Malta and Hon. José Herrera, Minister for Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Change.

Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
The event hall. Our students waiting for her excellency. Francesco took the opportunity to take a nap while waiting.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma
A group photo with the President of Malta. Her Excellency talking with our Head of Centre. A group photo with the GreenPak's mascot.
Paul asking the ticket box attendant to stamp his passport using the communication device.

Thanks to everyone who contributed in this campaign.




9. 01/03/19 - The Annual Carnival Show

Paul asking the ticket box attendant to stamp his passport using the communication device.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Rosie, the ballerina, with her mum. Luana enjoying while dancing to the Carnival Songs.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma. Rosie, the ballerina, with her mum. Luana enjoying while dancing to the Carnival Songs.
Klajdi, the fire juggler, with his mother. Dathan so happy with Ms Sonique, a former MCAST student, who came to watch the Students' Carnival show.. Shlyon so happy playing the intrument along the music.
Klajdi, the fire juggler, with his mother. Dathan so happy with Ms Sonique, a former MCAST student, who came to watch the Students' Carnival show. Shlyon so happy playing the intrument along the music.
Klajdi, the fire juggler, with his mother. Dathan so happy with Ms Sonique, a former MCAST student, who came to watch the Students' Carnival show.. Shlyon so happy playing the intrument along the music.
Paul dancing along the music. Tim, wearing the rain costume and happy with the atmosphere. Klein, the Mexican boy.
Klajdi, the fire juggler, with his mother. Dathan so happy with Ms Sonique, a former MCAST student, who came to watch the Students' Carnival show.. Shlyon so happy playing the intrument along the music.
Manuel, the Mexican boy with his mother. Francesco, the smart soldier, together with Mr David. Isaac, so proud of his costume and hat, together with Ms Mardor and his grandma.
Klajdi, the fire juggler, with his mother. Dathan so happy with Ms Sonique, a former MCAST student, who came to watch the Students' Carnival show.. Shlyon so happy playing the intrument along the music.
Giuseppe ready to start the parade Everyone dancing, singing and moving towards the hall Hi5 :)

Ms Maria's Class dancing to Speedy Gonzales.

Ms Maria's Class ready to start dancing to Speedy Gonzales.
Nina wearing a genie costume together with her mum and grandma Rosie, the ballerina, with her mum.
Klein, dancing with Ms Maria. Mayren, dancing with Ms Fleur.

Ms Carmen's Class dancing to The Greatest Show together with the Sphero Robots.

Ms Carmen's Class dancing to The Greatest Show together with the Sphero Robots.
Klajdi, the fire juggler, with his mother. Dathan so happy with Ms Sonique, a former MCAST student, who came to watch the Students' Carnival show.. Shlyon so happy playing the intrument along the music.
Isaac with Mr David playing the timpany. Rosie dancing with Ms Marcelle. Jesmar, riding the horse with Ms Luana.
Klajdi, the fire juggler, with his mother. Dathan so happy with Ms Sonique, a former MCAST student, who came to watch the Students' Carnival show.. Shlyon so happy playing the intrument along the music.
Keeping the beat. While moving and dancing. Nina pressing the switch to move the Minion, to This is Me song.
Klajdi, the fire juggler, with his mother. Dathan so happy with Ms Sonique, a former MCAST student, who came to watch the Students' Carnival show.. Shlyon so happy playing the intrument along the music.
Isaac, throwing the foam arrow. Nina with Ms Diane, listening attentively to what she needs to do. Nina, pressing the switch in order to drive the Sphero.
Ms Carmen's Class dancing to The Greatest Show together with the Sphero Robots.
Klajdi crawling in the tunnel.

Ms Graziella's Class Dance - The Weather.

Ms Carmen's Class dancing to The Greatest Show together with the Sphero Robots.
Klajdi, the fire juggler, with his mother. Dathan so happy with Ms Sonique, a former MCAST student, who came to watch the Students' Carnival show.. Shlyon so happy playing the intrument along the music.
Timmy, with Ms Luana, dancing to It's Raining Man. Dathan, together with Ms Frances, dancing to Summer of 69' Thunder, feel the thunder.
Klajdi, the fire juggler, with his mother. Dathan so happy with Ms Sonique, a former MCAST student, who came to watch the Students' Carnival show.. Shlyon so happy playing the intrument along the music.
Snowwww Kyle, with Ms Graziella, representing the snow. ... and it's raining.
Klajdi, the fire juggler, with his mother. Dathan so happy with Ms Sonique, a former MCAST student, who came to watch the Students' Carnival show..
Isaac dancing with Ms Diane. Dathan, dancing with Ms Frances.

Ms Joyce's Class Dance - La Cucaracha

Ms Carmen's Class dancing to The Greatest Show together with the Sphero Robots.
Klajdi, the fire juggler, with his mother. Dathan so happy with Ms Sonique, a former MCAST student, who came to watch the Students' Carnival show.. Shlyon so happy playing the intrument along the music.
Giuseppe dancing with Ms Margaret Shylon dancing with Ms Mardor Francesco dancing with Mr David
Ms Carmen's Class dancing to The Greatest Show together with the Sphero Robots.

8. Heritage Outing: St Elmo War Museum.

These are some of the photos taken from the heritage outing to St. Elmo War Museum. Two classes have already visited St Elmo’s museum and the remaining two will pay a visit next week. Students had various activities related to World War 2. This outing was organised in collaboration with Mr Rosario Mizzi from the Speech and Language Department and Heritage Malta.

Paul asking the ticket box attendant to stamp his passport using the communication device. Mayren saying “Hello” using the AAC device . Klein on the way to the exhibition with Ms. Anna.
Paul asking the ticket box attendant to stamp his passport using the communication device. Myren saying “Hello” using the AAC device. Klein on the way to the exhibition with Ms. Anna.
Paul feeling the cannon. . It's Mayron’s turn Klein exploring the model airplane.
Paul feeling the cannon. It's Mayren’s turn. Klien exploring the model airplane.
Manuel amazed by the airplane wheels. Mayren trying on the sailor hat! Manuel looking good in the hat as well.
Manuel amazed by the airplane wheels. Mayren trying on the sailor hat! Manuel looking good in the hat as well.
Mayren flying the plan near the military boat. Klein looks closely to the military boat. Klein's turn now
Mayren flying the plan near the military boat. Klein looks closely to the military boat. Manuel so happy listening to Rosario's stories.
Mayren captivated by the flame! Manuel is finding the matches funny. Paul is all smiles too.
Mayren captivated by the flame ! Manuel is finding the matches funny. Paul is all smiles too.
Klein's turn now Manuel feeling the flour. The entrance to the museum.
Klein's turn now. Manuel feeling the flour. Mayren tasting the sugar.
The entrance to the museum. Manuel happy with the Heritage Malta backpack. Going round the exhibition..
Rosario explaining to the students how the aeroplanes used to drop bombs. Manuel happy with the Heritage Malta backpack. Going round the exhibition.
Francesco feeling the cannon. Shylon feeling funny with the sailor hat. High five Zachary!
Francesco feeling the cannon. Shylon feeling funny with the sailor hat. High five Zachary!
Francesco exploring the sailor hat. Shylon feeling funny with the sailor hat. Francesco impressed by the large aeroplane wheel
Francesco exploring the sailor hat. Shylon and Rosario discussing aeroplanes. Francesco impressed by the large aeroplane wheel.
Shylon attentively listening to Rosario. Francesco doing a good sign to Rosario. Francesco experiencing life in a shelter praying the Rosary.
Shylon attentively listening to Rosario. Francesco is super interested. Francesco experiencing life in a shelter praying the Rosary.
Shylon attentively listening to Rosario. Francesco mesmerized by the candle. Even Zachary is very interested.
Shylon is appreciating the candle! He doesn’t like being in the dark! Francesco mesmerized by the candle. Even Zachary is very interested.
Shylon attentively listening to Rosario. Francesco mesmerized by the candle. Even Zachary is very interested.
Zack is enjoying his experience! Shylon does not like the smell of fuel that the convoy brought. Francesco tasting sugar cubes.
Klajdi using the AAC device to say hello and to ask the receptionist to stamp his heritage passport.. Elysea's turn to say hello.. Elysea feeling the passport and looking and the stamp.
Klajdi using the AAC device to say hello and to ask the ticket box attendant to stamp his heritage passport. Elysea's turn to say hello. Elysea taking a look at the heritage passport.
Everyone is waiting in the queue. ... and now, it's Theresa's turn. Rosie pressing the hello cell on the AAC device, to play 'hello' Rosie pressing the stamp my passport cell.
Everyone is waiting in the queue. ... and now, it's Theresa's turn. Rosie pressing the hello cell on the AAC device, to play 'hello' Rosie pressing the stamp my passport cell.
Stopping for a group photo before entering the museum. Rosie and Klajdi enjoying the sun and the view. Nina listening to Rosario's explanation on the tanker, while feeling one in her hand..
Stopping for a group photo before entering the museum. Rosie and Klajdi enjoying the sun and the view. Nina listening to Rosario's explanation on the tanker, while feeling one in her hand.
Stopping to hear the story about Faith. Rosie so happy listening to the story while playing with the aeroplane. Elysia turning Faith's wheel.
Stopping to hear the story about Faith. Rosie so happy listening to the story while playing with the aeroplane. Elysia turning Faith's wheel.
Hearing about soldiers and dressing up like a soldier. Klajdi - the English soldier. and Rosie, so happy wearing the soldier's hat..
Hearing about soldiers and dressing up like a soldier. Klajdi - the English soldier. and Rosie, so happy wearing the soldier's hat.
Nina looking so smart with the uniform. and Theresa too. Stopping near the soldier's motorcyle.
Nina looking so smart with the uniform. and Theresa too. Stopping near the soldier's motorcyle.
Klajdi wants to touch the boat. and Nina listening attentively about the George Cross while feeling one. Theresa curiously looking at the George Cross next to Rosario.
Klajdi wants to touch the boat. and Nina listening attentively about the George Cross while feeling one. Theresa curiously looking at the George Cross next to Rosario.
Now into the shelter after hearing the air raid sound. Nina is looking closely to the candle. Theresa is in the shelter too. Klajdi feeling the candle's heat... ahhh.
Now into the shelter after hearing the air raid sound. Nina is looking closely to the candle. Theresa is in the shelter too. Klajdi feeling the candle's heat... ahhh.
Rosie looks closely to the candle. Klajdi holding the lamppost. ... and Elysea's turn to feel the candle's heat.
Rosie looks closely to the candle. Klajdi holding the lamppost. ... and Elysea's turn to feel the candle's heat.
Rosie feeling the rosary beads. Klajdi's turn. ... and Theresa's too.
Rosie feeling the rosary beads. Klajdi's turn. ... and Theresa's too.
Nina very carefully holding the rosary beads. Klajdi so proud of his ship. Everything is set for the battle.
Nina very carefully holding the rosary beads. Klajdi so proud of his ship. Everything is set for the battle.
Nina tasting the sugar - which was also brought in the ship. Theresa's turn. and Elysea's.
Nina tasting the sugar - which was also brought in the ship. Theresa's turn. and Elysea's
Rosie doesn't like the sugar taste. But Klajdi did. Nina feeling the flour - food which was so much awaited during war..
Rosie doesn't like the sugar taste. But Klajdi did. Nina feeling the flour - food which was so much awaited during war.
Everyone is ready to throw bombs to the ship. Even Rosario is ready with his war plane. Thanks to Heritage Malta for giving each student a back pack with Heritage gifts.
Everyone is ready to throw bombs to the ship. Even Rosario is ready with his war plane. Thanks to Heritage Malta for giving each student a back pack with Heritage gifts.
and Rosie so curious peeking in to see what she received.
and Rosie so curious peeking in to see what she got.


7. Christmas Mass

On the 17th December, our centre in collaboration with Qrendi Primary School and the Qrendi Parish organised the Christmas Mass. The Christmas mass was celebrated by Father Glen, the Parish Priest.

The entrance to the Qrendi Parish Church. The Christmas mass was animated with Christmas songs videos. Students from the Primary School Qrendi attended the Christmas Mass.
The entrance to the Qrendi Parish Church. The Christmas mass was animated with Christmas songs videos. Students from the Primary School Qrendi attended the Christmas Mass
At the procession, Jolene feeling happy with her mum and Ms Maria. Tim enjoying the tradition Maltese Christmas songs. Nina, dressing up as an angel with Ms Luana.
... and students from Helen Keller Resource Centre Francesco is feeling thoughtful with Mr David. He loved the Church christmas decorations and the hymns too. During the ceremony, feeling part of the Qrendi Community.
At the procession, Jolene feeling happy with her mum and Ms Maria. Tim enjoying the tradition Maltese Christmas songs. Nina, dressing up as an angel with Ms Luana.
One of our teachers during the first reading. Fr Glenn during his preach. Nina presenting the school offers to Fr Glenn.
At the procession, Jolene feeling happy with her mum and Ms Maria. Tim enjoying the tradition Maltese Christmas songs. Nina, dressing up as an angel with Ms Luana.
It's Felio's turn to present the offerings. ... and Rosie's Leon taking the communion.

6. Christmas Concert.

On the 12th December, our centre organised the yearly Christmas Concert. The concert had three main events. The concert started off with the tradition procession of baby Jesus. Parents were invited to join in this activity and walk together to the school hall while singing tradition Maltese Christmas.

At the procession, Jolene feeling happy with her mum and Ms Maria. Tim enjoying the tradition Maltese Christmas songs. Nina, dressing up as an angel with Ms Luana.
At the procession, Jolene feeling happy with her mum and Ms Maria. Tim enjoying the tradition Maltese Christmas songs. Nina, dressed up as an angel with Ms Luana.
Isaac, dressed up as a shepard with Ms Mardor. Jolene and her mum ready for the procession. Everyone is ready for the procession.
Isaac, dressed up as a Shepherd with Ms Mardor. Jolene and her mum ready for the procession. Everyone is ready for the procession.
Isaac, dressed up as a shepard with Ms Mardor. Jolene and her mum ready for the procession. Everyone is ready for the procession.
Francesco is feeling very happy with his father while listening to Christmas songs. Rosie, dressing up as an angel with her mum. Theresa dressing up as an angel looking curious at her father.
Isaac looking back to his mum and dad, while everyone is singing along. Elysea dressed up as an angel with her parents. Dathan enjoying the event with his grand-father.
Isaac looking back to his mum and dad, while everyone is singing along. Elysea dressed up as an angel with her parents. Dathan enjoying the event with his grand-father.
Isaac, dressed up as a shepard with Ms Mardor.  and her mum ready for the procession. Jolene and her mum ready for the procession.
Everyone making their way to the hall. Shylon making his way to the hall where Ms Elise was singing "a Natale Puoi". Accompanied Ms Elise with the piano was our music teacher. The head of centre, Ms Connie Richard doing her welcoming speech.

The event finished off in the hall with Ms Elise sang "a Natale Poui". She was accompanied by the music teacher, who played the piano. The students gave all invited person a tocken, a guardian angel with an inspired quote. After the speech, there was the wheelchair dancing.

At the procession, Jolene feeling happy with her mum and Ms Maria. Tim enjoying the tradition Maltese Christmas songs. Nina, dressing up as an angel with Ms Luana.
Students getting ready to dance. Clapping along the song. Changing sides.
At the procession, Jolene feeling happy with her mum and Ms Maria. Tim enjoying the tradition Maltese Christmas songs. Nina, dressing up as an angel with Ms Luana.
Getting through the coloured tunnel Ready for the parachute. Parachuting and the colourful balloons.

Followed was the food donation presentation, which the centre collected from students and staff to the Food Bank Lifeline foundation.

At the procession, Jolene feeling happy with her mum and Ms Maria. Tim enjoying the tradition Maltese Christmas songs. Nina, dressing up as an angel with Ms Luana.
The food donation The food donation presentation. Everyone was happy by the donation.

During this concert, a video was prepared showing our students' abilities while using the school resources.

This video contains footage of students attending St. Benedict College: Helen Keller Resource Centre Qrendi Malta, showing their abilities utilising school resources.


Another prepared activity was the nativity scene where students recreated the scene of Jesus' Birth. They recited along the song 'The First Noel'.

At the procession, Jolene feeling happy with her mum and Ms Maria. Tim enjoying the tradition Maltese Christmas songs. Nina, dressing up as an angel with Ms Luana.
The Nativity Scene The Nativity Scene. Felio feeling happy carrying the star.


The centre would like to take this opportunity to thank Peter Paul, Tribali, who on a yearly basis visits our centre during the Christmas Concert to cheer up the students with his music.

At the procession, Jolene feeling happy with her mum and Ms Maria. Tim enjoying the tradition Maltese Christmas songs. Nina, dressing up as an angel with Ms Luana.
Luana is very happy to take a photo with her mum and Peter Paul. Dathan looking curious at Peter Paul. Everyone is enjoying the music exercises.
At the procession, Jolene feeling happy with her mum and Ms Maria. Tim enjoying the tradition Maltese Christmas songs. Nina, dressing up as an angel with Ms Luana.
Everyone keeping the rhythm Mr David keeping the rhythm with Peter Paul. Rosie banging the instrument with her mum.
At the procession, Jolene feeling happy with her mum and Ms Maria. Tim enjoying the tradition Maltese Christmas songs. Nina, dressing up as an angel with Ms Luana.
Everyone is cheering up Some of us shaking the instruments ...and others banging the instruments.
At the procession, Jolene feeling happy with her mum and Ms Maria. Tim enjoying the tradition Maltese Christmas songs. Nina, dressing up as an angel with Ms Luana.
The students participating with tribali Some of the instruments used. The centre assistent head, Mr Steve Grima with Peter Paul.

5. A potting activity of endemic trees

28th November, 2018: A potting activity of endemic trees, such as "Gharghar" and "Fraxnu". This activity was possible thanks to the collaboration with the Directorate for Parks, Afforestation and Countryside Restoration – P.A.R.K within Ministry for the Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change (MESDC).


Isaac planting the trees. Jesmar is happy to mess with the soil. Elysia grabing some soil.
Isaac planting the trees. Jesmar is happy to mess
with the soil.
Elysia grabbing some soil.
Theresa wants to plant, but is more curious to look at what they are doing Rosie is very careful potting Elysia grabing some soil.
Theresa wants to plant, but is more curious to look at what they are doing. Rosie is very careful potting. Nina reaches out her hand to feel the soil.
Dathan is very attentive Rosie is very careful potting Elysia grabing some soil.
Dathan is very attentive potting. Now, it's Isaac's turn. Manuel exploring the soil texture.
Dathan is very attentive
Jolene's turn now.

4. Ziguzajg festival - ‘Barra bid-Daqq’

On the 23rd November , Helen Keller Resource Centre hosted the Ziguzajg festival, the ‘Barra bid-Daqq’ show. This show was presented by the Perkuss'hawn Maracatu and KażinSka. Students played instruments, some of which were made by themselves, during school lessons. The main instruments used were a wooden drum (alfaia), percussion instruments agbê and gonguê. Students from the primary school were also invited to this event. Our centre would like to take this opportunity to thank all persons involved in the Spazju Kreattiv for their support.

Students, staff and the band from Ziguzajg
Students, staff and the band from Ziguzajg
Students enjoying themselves during the show
Students enjoying themselves during the show
Everyone playing their instruments and keeping up the beat!
Everyone playing their instruments and keeping up the beat!
Manuel curious about the drums! Felio keeping up the beat! Theresa wearing one of the Ziguzajg's masks
Manuel curious about the drums! Felio keeping up the beat! Theresa wearing one of the Ziguzajg's masks
Isaac playing one of the shakers. Jesmar cheering the crowd. Shylon joining in the band.
Isaac playing one of the shakers. Jesmar cheering the crowd. Shylon joining in the band.
Isaac playing one of the shakers. Jesmar cheering the crowd. Shylon joining in the band.
Elysea wearing one of the masks Isaac playing the shaker and keeping with the beat Nina together with primary students listening to the band singer
Primary students joining the event Felio playing in front of the crowd Dathan ready for some beat
Primary students joining the event Felio playing in front of the crowd Dathan ready for some beat
Giuseppe exploring the agbê with one of the band members Francesco exploring the agbê with one of the band members Felio posing for the photo with a band member
Giuseppe exploring the agbê with one of the band members Francesco exploring the agbê with one of the band members Felio posing for the photo with a band member
Giuseppe exploring the agbê with one of the band members Francesco exploring the agbê with one of the band members Felio posing for the photo with a band member
Shylon joining the crowd Francesco also joins the crowd ... and Dathan too
Nina going under the tunnel Klein out of the tunnel Kyle enjoying the show
Nina going under the tunnel Klein out of the tunnel Kyle enjoying the show
Nina going under the tunnel Klein out of the tunnel Kyle enjoying the show
Shylon shouting out his name for the lullaby Manuel having fun Luana walking down the hall and keeping with the beat
Nina going under the tunnel
All students going through the tunnel.

3. Visit to our centre from Hon. Julia Farrugia Portelli.

15th November, 2018: On the initiative of the Qrendi Local Council through the Mayor David Schembri, the Centre was honoured with a visit by the Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms, Citizenship and Simplification of Administrative Processes, Hon. Julia Farrugia Portelli. Present for the occasion was St. Benedict's College Principal, Mr. Paul Debono.

Students during assembly Hon. Julia Farrugia Portelli visiting Ms Graziella's Class (right) together with the Head of Centre. Kyle is waving hello.

Students during assembly From left to right: Mr Steve Grima (Assistent Head: Helen Keller RC), Mr Paul Debono (College Principal: St. Benedict College), Ms Connie Richard (Head: Helen Keller RC), Hon. Julia Farrugia Portelli (Parliamentary Secretary), Mr David Schembri (Qrendi Mayor), Ms Azzopardi (Head: Qrendi Primary School), Ms.Charlene Mercieca Magro (GreenPak COOP), Ms Farrugia.


2. October Fun Day Activity

The fun day was held on the 23rd October. It was organised by Mr David Carabott, the school PE teacher. The fun day consisted of various activities mainly the march past, warming up and four main games. These were the students’ names on charts activity, plastic peg games, Push the ball into the bucket and Dough shapes activity. Everyone enjoyed it, thanks Mr Carabott and all staff involved!

Paul pushing the ball into the bucket. Nina also takes her turn and pushes the ball into the bucket. Francesco also tries his 
			luck in pushing and aiming the ball in the bucket.
Paul pushing the ball into the bucket. Nina also takes her turn and pushes the ball into the bucket. Francesco also tries his luck in pushing and aiming the ball in the bucket.
Everyone is busy discussing how to decorate the name chart. Luana is helping out decorating her group chart And another group decorating the name chart. Felio looks very busy, while Shylon looks like his enjoying chat with Mr David.
Everyone is busy discussing how to decorate the name chart. Luana is helping out decorating her group chart. And another group decorating the name chart.
Everyone is ready to play the plastic peg game! Tim is reaching out his hand to grab the pasta Luana is walking towards the pasta plate, for the plastic peg game.
Everyone is ready to play the plastic peg game! Tim is reaching out his hand to grab the pasta Luana is walking towards the pasta plate, for the plastic peg game.
Klein is reaching out towards the pasta plate. Felio is busy making baking shapes! And Francesco is curious about the shape.
Klein is reaching out towards the pasta plate. Felio is busy baking shapes! And Francesco is curious about the shape.
Rosie is creating more shapes! Tim is also cutting shapes. More trick or treat
Rosie is creating more shapes! Tim is also cutting shapes. Making shapes! - Dough shapes activity



1. Welcome to Scholastic Year 2018-2019

School Assembly

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