On Monday 28^th November our Year 11 students participated in a whole day seminar organised by the Guidance and PSCD departments. The first part of the seminar was delivered by Mr Joe Zammit and explored social responsibility – taking responsibility for our actions, values and making better decisions in life. The second part was focused on career related skills, such as preparing for a job interview, writing of C.V.s, employability and reflecting on possible career paths. These sessions were delivered by our college career advisor, Mr Bjorn Spiteri, together with the Guidance Team.

After a tasty abundant brunch at the Urban Valley Resort, where the activity was held, students joined our school’s guidance teachers, PSCD teachers and career advisors for a mock job interview, which for most was a first-time experience. Students could volunteer to interview as well as observe the interviews of the other students, whilst also working through the PSCD workbook on the topics mentioned above.

We believe that it was a fruitful and an eye-opening experience for our students who shall soon be leaving our school to continue on their different career paths.

At the end of October, The National Sport School hosted a press conference in view of The European Championships of the Blood Bowl which are being organised at the school on the 5 th and 6 th of November 2022. The championships will include 400 competitors from 21 different countries. The President of the Federation, Jean Mark Meli, who has been holding this position for the past five years, said that this sport is a Table Top Sport, similar to that of a board game. He remarked that this type of sport is becoming more popular among athletes. This event comes a year after the association acquired the rights to host such championships in Malta thanks to the good results achieved by the Maltese participants who competed in previous games. Minister for Education and Sport, Dr Clifton Grima, who was also present during the press conference, intimated the importance of hosting such competitions in Malta which do not only serve as an opportunity for
sports but also as a boost to the tourism industry. Dr Grima also thanked and congratulated the
Head of School, Mr Robert Magro, for his unceasing efforts to promote the school premises as a
venue for different sports practices and for multiple sports events and championships.

During the coming scholastic year 2022-2023, the NSS/Post-Secondary Sport Scheme is going to be continued.

Those students who would like to continue their dual path in Sports and Academics and would like to benefit from the National Sport School support are encouraged to apply to one of the following institutions: –

1. Junior College

2. Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary

3 – 6th Form Gozo – Contact Head of School, Mr Daniel James Cassar

4 – GEM 16 plus

5 – MCAST

Scheme for student athletes announced – TVMnews.mt

Atleti studenti se jkollhom timetable speċjalizzata biex jitħarrġu u jitgħallmu bla xkiel – ONE

NSS Year 7 students were given the opportunity to meet John A. Bonello, who is a famous author. Prior to this meeting, the students were already introduced to him through his well-known investigative series of Irvin Vella. John A. Bonello shared with our students what inspired him to write his intriguing books. He shared his passion for writing depicting various aspects in his life which influenced his writings. He also talked about the importance of reading in everyday life. At the end of this session, our students had the opportunity to ask him questions about his books and about the journey that an author has to go through when writing and publishing a book.

The National Sport School has just celebrated the 10^th anniversary since its founding. During the activities to mark this event, it was announced that, as from next scholastic year the National Sport School shall extend its programme to include athletes from Special Olympics Malta and the Malta Paralympic Committee. It is a notable step forward in the school’s aim of becoming ever more inclusive both in the training of its athletes as well as the academic curriculum it offers. Guests at this important event included the Hon. Minister for Education and Sport, Dr Clifton Grima and Dr Lydia Abela, President of Special Olympics Malta who unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion.