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Re-opening of student-athlete scheme for Post-Secondary Students

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

Yr 7 students meeting with the famous author John A. Bonello

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.

Yr 8 End of Year Activity

As an end of year activity the Year 8 students gathered together at the Luxol Restaurant for a nice plate of pasta. It was a nice way to spend some time together away from the school desk and eat together. Special thanks to Mr Falzon at the Luxol restaurant for hosting us

Working Together For Healthier Athletes

  • The NSS Guidance Team organised a special online session for parents entitled:Working Together For Healthier Athletes. This session was aimed at giving parents a better understanding of the support services which are offered to our students at The National Sports School whilst also promoting a holistic approach towards looking after our students academically, socially and as athletes.A similar session was held also for the coaches and the PE teachers of the National Sport School. The introduction by the Guidance Team and our Sports Manager Mr. Claudio Azzopardi was followed by a description of the support services available to our students, by our counsellor Mr Chiara Vassallo, our Sport Psychologist Ms. Shona Zammit, our Physioterapist Mr. Cedric Sciberras and our Nutritionist Shylene Taliana.

NSS 10 Year Anniversary Press Conference

The National Sport School has just celebrated the 10th 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.