Schools & Education

Learning differently: Waldorf schools emphasise creativity

Schooling in Malta: any room for alternative models of education?

Education, a hot topic. Especially now with the new National Curriculum. We hear from a parent who is keen to pioneer an alternative model of schooling in Malta.

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Science Brain-drain from Malta & one man’s mission

Science in Malta is seeing a brain drain. But what can halt the flow? Funding the brightest and best PhDs would be a start, says Edward Duca.

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Malta is back to school, finally!

Malta is back to school. Finally. Our children have among the longest summer vacations of all EU countries. The why and the wherefore?

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Malta’s Language Conundrum

Malta may have two official languages, English and Maltese, but unofficially it has an uneasy relationship with both. It just needs to let each language play to its strengths.

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Get up, stand up for people in need

Some Malta University students have come up with a way for the time poor, commitment shy among us to volunteer to help good causes; one that’s hard to refuse.

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3 minutes to be proud of: a film on diversity & inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are two words being uttered more and more in Malta. But, few of us need think about what they really mean as we go about our daily life. Watch this schoolboy’s 3-minute film and you’ll scratch the surface of their meaning.

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Edward de Bono, Malta’s world brand

Edward de Bono, originator of lateral thinking, is Malta’s undisputed world personage and brand. We heard him speak, and, at 76, he’s still the consummate pro of old.

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Expat insights: kids moving schools

Moving to Malta can’t be done on whim if you’ve kids and schooling to think about. But as Angela May experienced moving here with her seven and 10 year olds, it might not be as traumatic as you think.

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Kids’ Mid-term Holiday: be creative!

It’s mid term holidays, already. Looking for something different for your kids to do? We’ve found some creative workshops that you might not be too late to join in!

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