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THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE
DECEMBER 2010 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 11
ONLINE WEEKLY GAZETTE CREATING AN INTERACTIVE COLLEGE COMMUNITY OF INFORMATION & DEVELOPEMENT
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ST EDWARD’S COLLEGE
BIRGU (CITTA VITTORIOSA)
BRG 9039
MALTA, EUROPE
www.stedwards.edu.mt
The Edwardian Gazette
Weekly Online College Journal
Chief Editor
Mr Chittenden - Headmaster
Design, Production,
Photography & Advertising
M Fenech - Marketing Executive
Weekly Calendar
Celine Ellis - Secretary
Articles
Martin Bugeja
OHS Officer
Malta Air Traffic Services
Front Cover
St Edward’s College
‘Courtesy of College Archives’
Message from the HM
Gazette News
House Shield Points
Sports Department
SEC Events
Articles
Notice Board
Weekly Calendar
In this Issue
Our best wishes for
this coming Festive
Season go to all
Parents, Students and
Community Members
from all the Teachers
and Staff at St Ed-
ward’s College.
God Bless us all.
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Message from the Headmaster
Dear Parents and Community Members
I am pleased to advise you that the College is undertaking a pilot project this year with Fronter. This is, in-
deed, an exciting IT initiative which is designed to enhance education for our students in so many ways. In
January this year, ten teachers will be involved in a training programme offered by Fronter’s consultants
from overseas. The 2 year groups selected for the trial are years 9 and 12: the start of O’levels and IB respec-
tively.
Fronter is a learning platform used by millions of teachers and learners, at thousands of learning institutions
around the world. The platform is made up of almost 100 easy to use web-based tools developed in close co-
operation with its users. This platform is continuously developing according to the evolving needs of the
educational community.
Fronter combines tools within the following areas:
PERSONAL WORK & PORTFOLIO
Personal Learning Environment (PLE).
E-portfolio and personal working area.
SETUP & ADMINISTRATION
Solid administration tools for large scale installations.
PUBLISHING
Learning content management system (LCMS).
Production, management and publishing of content.
TEACHING & LEARNING
Learning Management System (LMS).
Customised learning, assessment and follow-up.
COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION
Intranet functionality for efficient collaboration and communication.
I will keep you updated on a regular basis. However, in the meantime, you may like to visit the website be-
low for further information.
http://fronter.info/downloads/Fronter_Brochure_UK_lowres.pdf
Best wishes
Michael Chittenden
Headmaster
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Gazette News
Dear Parents, Students & Community Members
The term has come to an end and so have our weekly online Gazette Issues for this year. It gives me
great pleasure in knowing how much the new design is being appreciated. I would like to take this
opportunity to personally thank all those who contributed in any way to make this publication such a
great success.
Every week, there is so much happening at the College and it is practically impossible to publish
every thing on the Gazette. Knowing that this might have caused some disappointment, we have de-
cided to publish a special Issue next week (Gazette 12). This special edition will be a bumper Issue
featuring most of the pictures and articles which were never published, together with advertisements
from our sponsors, Trivia, Sports and more.
Once again I wish to remind all parents and community members that for all Gazettes and for the spe-
cial edition Gazette 12, spaces are available for advertisements. The first advertisement is free of
charge., with one term booking. Kindly send artwork by not later then Thursday 23 December. Please
follow this link for SEC Gazette Advertising Price List. Thank you.
Wishing you all the very best for this Festive Season
Maria L Fenech
Marketing Executive
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House Points Updates
CONGREVE 10 pts
CAMPBELL 00 pts
DUCANE 30 pts
House Shield Points
2nd 3rd 1st
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Winners of individual honours together with Mr Giorev
The Cross Country Team that placed 1st
in all 3 categories
Podium Pictures
Harry PE leading the race
Simon S leading
the cadet category
Neil B, Max T and Julian H
preparing for their race
Ryan B and Julian H
2nd & 3rd respectively
Podium Pictures
Cross Country — A College Tradition
Following last year’s success, in which our boys led two out of the three boys’
categories, this year our boys managed to improve their performance and won all 3
categories. Apart from the teams’ achievements, we also had Simon S and Harry P
E, who distinguished themselves by placing 1st in their respective categories.
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The Cross Country Team that placed 1st
in all 3 categories
Ryan B placing 2nd
The start of the 1200m race for Primary Schools (born 2000)
Cross Country — A College Tradition
Following last year’s success, in which our boys led two out of the three boys’
categories, this year our boys managed to improve their performance and won all 3
categories. Apart from the teams’ achievements, we also had Simon S and Harry P
E, who distinguished themselves by placing 1st in their respective categories.
House Points for Outstanding Performance in
Schools’ Cross Country
Simon S. 10pts Ducane
Harry P. E. 10pts Ducane
Ryan B. 10pts Ducane
Julian H. 10pts Congreve
House Points
Campbell 00 points
Ducane 30 points
Congreve 10 points
Sports Department
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Teachers vs Teachers in the Charity Match - St Edward's College vs De La Salle College Result 3-3 And the real winner was Charity
SEC Events
Two Colleges - One Good Cause
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Teachers vs Teachers in the Charity Match - St Edward's College vs De La Salle College Result 3-3 And the real winner was Charity
SEC Events
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Articles
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY – (6)
Young Employees
On 2 August 1987, a 14 year-old schoolboy by the name of Joseph was fatally electrocuted while get-
ting a mobile kiosk ready for the Lija village feast. A marble plaque in his memory, set in the playing
field’s boundary wall, a few metres down from that lovely Belvedere, bears witness to the tragic loss.
Only God knows what his parents must have gone through 24 years ago. Can Time completely heal
all wounds?
I wonder how many mothers and fathers are familiar with Legal Notice 91 of the year 2000, Protec-
tion of Young Persons at Work Places Regulations, 2000. This oft-ignored piece of legislation can be
read in its entirety at www.ohsa.org.mt/publications.asp but suffice it to say that employers must en-
sure that workers under 18 are:
Medically examined, and benefit, from a suitable and sufficient risk assessment of their workplace
before employment commences.
Under normal circumstances, not allowed to work night duties and overtime.
Cannot, under normal circumstances, be exposed to hazardous physical, chemical or biological
agents.
Just before it’s time for our son to start his first summer job, the first thing my wife and I are going to
do is pay a visit to the establishment concerned……………
Martin Bugeja
OHS Officer
Malta Air Traffic Services
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Notice Board
Christmas Eve Mass : A Most Important Occasion
Carols commence at 21.15hrs prior to the Mass at the College Chapel
Mass will be celebrated at 21.30hrs
Mulled Wine and Mince pies will be offered after Mass.
Headmaster
Quote of the Week
“There's more, much more, to Christmas
Than candlelight and cheer; it’s the spirit of sweet friendship that brightens all year.
It's thoughtfulness and kindness, its hope reborn again,
For peace, for understanding, And for goodwill to men!”
The Edwardian
The latest edition, covering the 2009/2010 Scholastic Year, will be given to the eldest child in the
family early in February. The cost of this Annual has appeared on your Term 2 school fee invoice.
Headmaster
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This Week at St Edward’s College
Monday 20 December
14.00
Tests for Yr 12 & Yr 13
Rugby School Programme with Stompers FC
Tuesday 21 December
8.45
End of First Term Tests Yr 12 & Yr 13
Junior School Christmas Mass in the Chapel
Wednesday 22 December
8.45
13.15
Senior School Christmas Mass in the Chapel
End of Advent Term – Half Day for all students
Staff Christmas Lunch in the Refectory
Thursday 23 December
Friday 24 December
Saturday 25 December Christmas Day
Sunday 26 December
Calendar Information Please follow this link for the Advent & Lent Calendar
The latest version of the Calendar is on the website.
Please do not refer to the College Student diary as it contains errors.
