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Number 12 - Year 2006/2007

The  Little Times

Dear Parents, students and friends,

Welcome to our first newsletter for this scholastic year.  I hope that you all enjoyed your summer break.  At school we are already working on a number of projects which you will read about in this Newsletter.

20th Anniversary (1986-2006)

This year our school is celebrating its 20th Anniversary.  In order to commemorate this, we are offering special discounts on Kindergarten and Junior School registration fees.

Comenius Project

Once again, our school is taking part in  a Comenius Project.  The project is entitled “Our European Heritage”.  Our partner schools arev in England, Germany, Cyprus, Poland, Gran Canaria, Romania, Hungary and Belgium.  Our Mascot for this project is Dumink the Dragon.  The actual 3d model of this dragon was done during Art/Craft lessons with the Junior 4s.  In this project, all the pupils in our school will develop an awareness of the diversity of cultures within the countries of our partner schools.  The students in the different schools will communicate and share their work in a range of formats and mediums.

Parental Skills Programme

At present a Sedqa representative is conducting a parental skills programme.  As we had more demand than we could accommodate, another programme will be starting later on. Those parents who had not sent in their application form at the beginning of the year but are still interested in following the next course, please let us know.

Swimming Lessons

This year we will be taking all our students for swimming lessons at Razzett tal-Hbiberija once again.  During these sessions, the children will be taught  to swim professionally by a qualified instructor.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those parents who offered to accompany the class teachers on these outings.  Your help is greatly appreciated.

Christmas Concert

This year our Christmas Concert is going to be held on the 15th December at St.Aloysius College.  The exact time will be announced later.

As usual all the school will be taking part.  This year we are trying for the first time to produce a whole school production involving all our students, from Kindergarten all the way up to Junior 6.

Cultural Outings

This term the Junior 1s will be going to San Anton, the Junior 2s will be going to the Natural History Museum in Mdina, the Junior 3s will be going to a town, Mosta and a village, Mgarr, the Junior 4s will be going to a Fire Station, the Junior 5s will be going to Mdina (Domus Romane, Knights of Malta, Medieval Times and Mdina Experience) and the Junior 6s will be going to Valletta( St.John’s co-cathedral, Palace Armoury and the Malta Experience)  

Malta International Bookfair

We encourage you to visit the book fair at the Mediterranean Conference Centre from Wednesday 15th to Sunday 19th November.  There will be various activities for children such as story telling sessions, meetings with famous authors as well as getting to know about new books.  If you would like further information regarding this activity, please do not hesitate to call the school office.

 

CHILDREN’S WORKS.

 

Strange - Is it not?

A pin has a head but has no hair.

A Clock has a face but no mouth.

Needles have eyes but they cannot see.

A hill has a foot but no knee.

A watch has hands but no fingers.

Boots have tongues but are not singers.

Rivers run though they have no feet.

And a saw has teeth but cannot eat.

Compiled by Melanie Pirotta - J4


Myself

My name is Clarissa Micallef,

I am seven years old.

My hair is brown and my eyes are brown too.

I have one brother called Nicholas

I Live in Mosta.

I like to draw and colour pictures.

I dislike wasting time.

I am scared of rats.

My favourite food is pasta

I have a pet cat called Trixy and his colour is grey and white

I wish to be a doctor when I grow up.

by Clarissa Micallef - J3


Knock! Knock!

Knock! Knock!

who's there?

Amos.

Amos who?

A mosquito!

 

Knock! Knock!

Who's there?

Anna

Anna who?

Another mosquito!

 

Knock! Knock!

Who's There?

Yeti

Yeti Who?

Yet another Mosquito!

by Alexander Camilleri - J5


My Favourite Hobby

My favourite hobby is basketball.  My brother started this sport and he encouraged me to start playing as well.  In fact, I did start to play basketball.  During the first year i was a beginner and my training sessions were at St.Aloysius College Sports Ground but now I am playing with Loyola, School of Basketball.

I attend basketball training every Wednesday and I have three hours every week but every now and then I also take part in some tournaments in the weekend where we play against other clubs.

During the first hour and a half our coach is called Kathleen and during the last hour and a half we train with another coach called Steve.  To play basketball you need basketball shoes and a special ball used only for basketball.

I love basketball a lot and when I grow up I would like to be a professional basketball player.

by Clauda Scerri - J5


My Pet

My pet is a labrador called Triksy.  SHe is one and a half years old.  I got it from my father's friend as a present.  Triksy's colour is tan and I always take her for a walk after school.  SOmetimes my mother brings her to school when she comes to pick me up.  When I do my homework she stays near me and after i give her a treat for being so good.  I also give her dry food to eat.  When we play together I throw her an empty plastic bottle and she gets it back to me.  I lover her a lot and she love me too.

By Benjamin Zarb J4


My Cat

I have a cat

Its name is Kitty Kat

When its time to eat, it jumps on its feet.

Sometimes it crawls on the floor,

or even gets out the front door

It plays all day long

Jumping like ping pong

How I like my little cat

cause its not grumpy or fat

It goes round like an athlete

how I wish I had its feet

By Francesca Doublet - J5


My Room

I have a room of my own.  It is a big room.  My room is painted white.  There are blue curtains at the window.  I have a blue bedspread to match the curtains. i have two beds, a desk, a wardrobe and many shelves.  I have a lot of books and toys on the shelves.  I leave my room untidy most of the time.  I spend a lot of time reading in my room.  I also enjoy playing with my toys in my room.  Sometimes I invite my sister for a sleep over in my bedroom.

by Matthew Attard - J3


My Pet

I have a pet cat called tom.  His fur in ginger coloured.  Tom eats ham and tuna and drinks tap water.  In summer he goes in the garden and hunts for birds.

When he gets tired he finds a place in the shade to rest.  In winter he cuddles up on the rug or sleeps on my bed.  he purrs to show that he is happy.  He washes its body with his long pink tongue.  I like to play hide and seek with my cat.  I love my pet a lot.

by Miguel Calleja - J3


My Toys

I put my touys in a box.  Some of my toys are old and some are new.

My favourite toy is a doll that talks.  My oldest toy is a teddy bear.  My dad bought it for my first birthday.  I have a doll called Barbie.  I don't have to share my toys with my brothers because they don't like playing with dolls!

I will not get rid of any of my toys.  I have some toys that are broken but I still want to keep them.  I love my toys a lot and I always look after them by putting them back in their place.

by Kristina Borg - J3

 


Number 11 - Year 2005/2006

The  Little Times

Dear Parents, students and friends,

Welcome to the third and last newsletter of this scholastic year.

During this last term our school took part in various activities.        

E.S.B. EXAMINATIONS

I would like to congratulate all our students who took part in the English Speaking Board Examinations.  This year we had 46 students taking part and they all did really well.  The examiners were very pleased with the high standard of our students’ work and this was reflected in the high grades that the children obtained.  As you all know, English Speaking Board certificates will be awarded later during our Certificate Presentation Day.  Well done to all!

Special Congratulations also go to Jessica Barbara Jn4 and Andrew Debono Jn5 for taking part and obtaining the Young Speakers of the Year Awards. Both Jessica and Andrew were chosen by the examiners who dealt with our school.

SPORTS DAY

On Wednesday 24th May, we had Sports Day.  This was held at St.Aloysius College.

 

CULTURAL OUTINGS

Junior 1 -  Apiary Burmarrad

Junior 2 -  Apiary Burmarrad

Junior3 – Biscuit Factory and San Anton

Junior 4 – Ghar Dalam and M’Xlokk

Junior 5 – Tarxien Temples, Mnajdra and Hagar Qim

Junior 6 – Domus Romanae Rabat.

 

MARATHON WALK

On Friday 26th May, all the school went on our annual marathon walk to Buskett.  All proceeds from this walk go towards the school library and software.

 

CERTIFICATION DAY

This year our Certification Day is going to be held on the 26th June for the Junior 1s, 2s, 3s and 4s and  on the 27th June for the Junior  5s and 6s.

  

SWIMMING SESSIONS

 

During the last term all the school went to Razzett tal-Hbiberija for swimming sessions.  This time, the different classes had various water games organised by qualified swimming instructors.

Fire Drill

During the Second Term we started carrying Fire Drills at our school. We first had a talk by a Fire Consultant who told the children all about the danger of fire, what to do in case of fire and how to avoid fires.  The Fire Consultant also told the children about Earthquakes and what to do in case of an Earthquake.  Some days later we had a surprise fire drill at the school so that the children and the teachers practice what they have to do in case of a real fire.

 Ir-Razzett tal-Hbiberija Marathon Walk

The Junior 1s represented our School in a Marathon walk organised by Razzett tal-Hbiberija.  During this Marathon walk, our school  presented a some of money which was collected by the children and their parents.  This year the sum collected was Lm117.  On behalf of Razzett tal-Hbiberija, I would like to thank you for your support as this money will be going towards projects which will definitely  help many children and adults with special needs.

Sedqa Courses

During the Second Term we had a course organised by Sedqa for all Junior 5 pupils.

During the Third Term we had a talk for parents of students in Junior 6 about the transition that the students go through from Junior to Senior School.  This talk was conducted by a Sedqa representative.

Another Sedqa representative also spoke to the students in Junior 6.

    COOL SCIENCE

The Junior 4s and 5s attended Science workshops organised by St.James Cavalier.  During these workshops, the students had the opportunity to learn about various science projects undertaken by various students from different schools over the past three months as well as participate in animation sessions organized by post-secondary and tertiary level of education students, student organisations and NGOs.

 

CHILDREN’S WORKS.

Reptiles

Reptiles are species which we don’t know much about. We do know a few things. These are the facts about reptiles.

Reptiles are the first animals to live on land. They were known as dinosaurs. The first dinosaurs were not very large. Most of them were plant-eaters but there were also a few meat-eaters. The meat-eaters ate dragonflies and other small insects and sometimes even a small lizard. 

As dinosaurs evolved so did their height and weight. The meat-eaters had grown bigger and many of them, like T-Rex, ate the other dinosaurs. The plant-eaters grew armour to defend themselves. Some grew spiked plates and others clubs on the end of their tails. We don’t know exactly how the dinosaurs died. The most common theory is a meteor. Others said because of the lack of  food.

What we know is that reptiles are still around today in forms like crocodiles and lizards. In myths reptiles are considered dangerous and are given names like dragons and sea serpents. Reptiles are cold-blooded and so lay eggs.

Although we see quite a lot of reptiles, reptiles are dying and so we must preserve them as a link to the past.

By Eric Scerri - Junior 6  


Myself

My name is Benjamin Zarb and I live at B’Kara. I am from Romania and I was adopted as a baby. Now I am eight years old. Romania is a very nice place but there are a lot of poor people but when I will be eleven years old, my parents are going to take me for a holiday to see my country. I go to a very good school called Little Angels School and I am in Junior 3. My teacher is Ms. Violet, she is a very nice person. On Saturday I go to see my grandparents and I like it there. I have a pet which is a dog and her name is Rushka. Before I go to bed I read a book so I can learn more. I love my parents very much and they love me too.

By Benjamin Zarb - Junior 3


My Uncle

My Uncle’s name is Paul. He is thirty-eight years old. He is my Dad’s brother. He lives in Wigan in England. He has a dog named Otto. Uncle always takes Amy and I to Chester Zoo. His wife’s name is Carol. He lives in a big house with a huge garden. He has a shed where he keeps his bike. Uncle Paul reads me very nice bedtime stories.

By Emily Slater - Junior 3


My School Photo Album

Opening the front page I see a small child wearing a white t-shirt and a beige pair of shorts. That’s me on my first day at school. From that day so many things have happened but one thing for sure, time flew by!!

I started at  kindergarten. There I made my first friends. It was all a new experience. We did lots of activities. Looking back, I see Christmas concerts and the funny costumes. It was such fun!!

After that on to  the Junior school. There, work started getting harder but all the teachers who taught me during  these years were all great. I learned lots of things and made lots of friends. My friends and I celebrated our First Holy Communion and Confirmation together. During these years we went on many outings. We went for swimming lessons and to many cultural outings as well. Now all of us can swim well.

Now this is my last term at Little Angels. In two months times I’ll be sitting for the Junior Lyceum and Common Entrance Exams. I am really doing my best. I would like to thank all the teachers for all the hard work and the love they gave us. Let’s see what the last photo of my album will be. I hope I’ll be as happy as I am at Little Angels. 

By Ayrton Cauchi  - Junior 6


My Best Friend

I have many friends like Amy, Jessica and Nicole but I do have a  best friend. Her name is Yanica. Yanica lives near me. We always go to Cathecism and Girl Guides together. We love to play hide and seek.

Yanica loves spaghetti, chips and burgers. She helps me and talks to me. She has brown hair and blue eyes and she is very kind. Yanica always waits for me to start to play. Her hobby is  to  play tennis and  she also  likes to play hide and seek. Every now and then we go to each others houses, our mums are also  best friends.

My best friend loves me and I love her too just like a  sister.

By Claudia Scerri - Junior 4


My Mother

My mum’s name is Marisa. She is forty two years old. My mum’s hobby is cooking. Her favourite food is pizza. In the evening my mum enjoys going for a walk.

                  By Kristina Borg - Junior2
 


My Best Friend

My best friend’s name is Nina. She is six years old. Nina goes to St. Joseph school and she is in Junior two. She has brown eyes and long brown hair. I like to play with my friend Nina very much.

By Antonio Pollidano -Junior 2


My Mother

My mother’s name is Laura and she is twenty nine years old. She likes to cook and bake. My mother’s hobbies are swimming and  flower arrangements. In Summer my mother likes to go swimming. She also likes to keep herself fit by eating healthy food and going to the gym.

By Omar Siam - Junior 2


My Best Friend

I have a lot of friends but my best friend is Omar Siam. Omar Siam is six years old and he is in my class. He has black curly hair and brown eyes. My mother and I give him a lift home from school everyday. I like to play with Omar.

By Miguel Calleja - Junior 2


The Fat Boy

Once upon a time,

There was a boy named Peter.

He was a very fat boy

And quite a hungry eater.

 

No matter what you give him,

He gobbles it quickly

And he eats so fast that,

He’ll make you feel sick.

 

Normally he would eat,

A large quantity of food

And he would eat like a pig

If he’s not in a good mood.

 

After eating all his food,

He still wouldn’t leave  his seat,

Because then comes dessert,

For Peter to eat.

 

Normally dessert would be

A gigantic, tarty, cake.

Chocolate is Peter’s favourite so

That’s the flavour his mother has to bake.

 

From all the food there is,

Peter’s favourite is meat

So that ‘s why on his plate,

He usually finds meat to eat.

 

Peter’s mother kept buying lots of food,

So the family was becoming quite poor.

And Peter got so fat.

That he couldn’t fit through the kitchen door.

By Stephan Wells - Junior 6


CHILDREN’S WORKS.

The Garden

Auntie Carmen lives at Bidnija. She has huge garden around the house. Uncle Paul looks after the garden. Everyday he finds a lot of work to do. In the garden there are plenty of trees like orange, lemon, apple and peach trees. All around the garden he has planted olive trees.  Apart from the trees there are many different types of flowers and plants. In the morning we can hear the birds singing and at night sometimes we can hear a cricket. I like watching the colourful butterflies flying all over the flower beds. The smell of mint and of marjoram is incredible. When it is windy the flowers sway gently to and fro. The shady trees make a swishing sound. We can enjoy watching the beauty of nature in this garden. In the garden the air is fresh and it is so peaceful!

By Anthony Agius -Junior 3


Jokes

What can never hold a secret?

A chatter box

 

What’s the best day for getting a tan?

Sun-day

 

What’s full of holes and yet can still hold water?

A sponge

 

What do cats strive for?

Purrfection

 

What’s a sheep with no legs, tail and a head?

A cloud.

 

Which town in Britain sells bad meat?

Old Ham

by Julian Magri - Junior 6 


Ejja nie]du ]sieb l-ambjent

 

Kul]add irid jidra u

Mhux ikun qisu [idra

Jekk tib]a’ g]all-ambjent

Kul]add ikun kuntent.

 

Jekk nobdu l-li[ijiet u

hadd ma jag]mel ]merijiet

l-ambjent jibqa’ sabi]

U tie]u pjacir bih

 

Kull fejn immorru

Tajjeb li n[orru

Baskett biex nitfg]u

Dak li m’g]andniex bzonnu

 

Minn Wayne Attard u Nathaniel Micallef

Junior 6


The Hungry Rat

One day I saw a rat

Scampering down the street;

And it looked like it wanted

Something to eat.

 

I brought some cheese

For the hungry rat,

So it took one bite

And grew really fat.

 

It took another nibble,

And grew really tall

So soon I realised

That it was going to fall!

 

I should have left it alone

So it wouldn’t grow tall and fat,

But I can’t change the part

And I am now squashed by a rat!

 

By Stephan Wells - Junior 6


My Grandpa

My grandpa’s name is George Bonello and he lives in Qormi. He is sixty-two years old. His hair and eyes are brown. He is tall and thin. He likes to fix cars in his garage. When he is hungry he hates to wait for the food to be cooked. My grandpa has a field and he grows grapes in it. He likes to go for a walk with his brother. In summer my grandpa and I go  diving and swimming. I like visiting my grandpa’s house because I always learn something new from him.

By Liam Bonello -Junior 3


Season

Winter sometimes brings the snow,

And icy winds that blow and blow.

It often brings rain and ice.

I don’t think that’s very nice!

 

And why is Spring so nice?

Fruits and flowers and butterflies.

Everything grows anew,

Outdoor fun for me and you!

 

Summer’s fun in many ways,

That’s when I have my holidays.

Playing games on sand, in sea,

Lots of ice-creams for my sister and me.

 

Some may like it - some may not

Autumn’s not really that hot.

The weather starts to get cool.

And this is when I return to school!

 

So here are a few reasons

Why you can enjoy all seasons.

They are different and that’s fun!

Something all year to please everyone!

 

By Amy-Christina Slater - Junior 4


My Best Friend

My best friend is Jordan. Jordan lives in Birkirkara. He is seven years old. Jordan is in my class. He likes to play football.

By Georg Zammit - Junior 2


Spring

Spring is the season which comes after winter and before summer. In spring a lot of plants and flowers grow. During spring, buds grow on the trees. A lot of animals and insects wake up from their long sleep in winter. Most of the birds return from other countries to enjoy the warm weather. In spring we see a lot of colourful butterflies flying around in gardens. During this season the countryside is greener and families start going out for picnics. In spring the weather starts getting warmer. People wear lighter and brighter clothes. During this season we celebrate Easter. On the Wednesday following Easter many Maltese families go to Marsaxlokk to celebrate the feats of Saint Gregory. I like spring because I enjoy the beauty of nature.
 

By Matthew Pace - Junior 3


Little Times - Jokes

Why are the seats of football grounds always cold?

Because there is a fan on every one!

 

What does a footballer and a magician have in common?

Both do hat-tricks!

 

News: 3 chimps escaped from the zoo….. 1 was caught watching tv……...... another playing football and the third one was caught reading this text message!

 

This dog, is dog, a dog, good dog, way dog, to dog, keep dog, an dog, idiot dog, busy dog, for dog, 20 dog, seconds dog!………Now read without the word dog.

By Liam Farr Junior 6

 

 

Number 9 - Year 2005/2006

The  Little Times

Dear Parents, students and friends,

Welcome to our first newsletter for this scholastic year.  I hope that you all had relaxing summer holidays. At school we are already working on a number of projects which you will read about in this Newsletter. 

COMPUTER LAB 

This year we changed all the computers in our computer lab. We have also increased the number of computers in the lab so that there will be less children per computer (2 children per computer). We have also introduced more educational software in order to make IT more fun but at the same time also more worthwhile.

COMENIUS PROJECT

As our previous Comenius project is over, we are now working with a number of schools abroad to start another project.  Hopefully, if everything goes through, our project will involve more or less the whole school. 

SWIMMING LESSONS

This year we will be taking all our students to swimming lessons at Razzett tal-Hbiberija once again.  During these sessions, the children will be taught to swim professionally by a qualified instructor.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those parents who offered to accompany the class teachers on these outings.  Your help is greatly appreciated.

Personal Social Development

This year we have introduced P.S.D. as a subject as from Junior 1.  In Juniors 1, 2 and 3 P.S.D. (Personal and Social Development) is integrated with subjects like Religion and Science while in Juniors 4, 5 and 6, although it is still integrated with these subjects as well as with Media, P.S.D. is also tackled as a subject on its own.  In fact, in Junior 4, 5 and 6 the students follow this subject on a textbook as well.  P.S.D. is also integrated with the Sedqa courses. All our students, from Junior 1 to Junior 6 follow the Sedqa books which deal mainly with Personal and Social issues.  Sedqa personnel also organise P.S.D. courses for all Junior 3 and Junior 5 students.  There will also be a Parental Skills talk for the parents of students in Junior 5.

MUSIC LESSONS

This year we have also updated our Music syllabus.  We will be introducing music appreciation and more knowledge about musical instruments and some basic information about history of music.  The higher classes will also be making their own musical instruments.

Junior Lyceum and Common Entrance Examinations 2005.

We are proud to inform you that during the last Junior Lyceum Examination session, our school obtained 100% pass rate.  A good number of boys also made it to the Church Schools.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

This year our Christmas Concert is going to be held on the 16th December at St.Aloysious College.  The exact time will be announced later.

As usual all the school will be taking part.

Once again, this year, the Kindergarten will have their own concert.  All the Kinder 1s and Kinder 2s will be taking part. The Kindergarten concert will be held on the 16th December at St.Aloysius College.  Further details will be announced later.

CULTURAL OUTINGS 

This term the Junior 1s will be going to San Anton Gardens, the Junior 2s will be going to the Natural History Museum in Mdina, the Junior 3s will be going to Mosta and Mgarr, the Junior 4s will be going to the Fire Station in Hal-Far, the Junior 5s will be going to Mdina and the Junior 6s will be going to St.John’s Co-Cathedral, the Archeological Museum and the Palace Armoury  all in Valletta.

Dinja Wahda 

Once again, this scholastic year our school is taking part in the Dinja Wahda activities.  These activities focus mainly on the protection of the environment.  During these activities the children are made aware of the importance of looking after the environment we live in. 


L-iskola Tieg]i

 

G]al an[li msemmija

L-iskola tag]na,

Kuntenti l-istudenti

U l-g]alliema mag]na.

 

[o Birkirkara

Dina tinsab,

[o l-istess ra]al

Fejn g]andi d-dar.

 

Mhux kbira ]afna

U naf lil kul]add,

I\-\mien li ng]ix fiha

ma ninsih qatt.

 

Fl-a]]ar mhux lanqas,

Grazzi ‘l-g]alliema,

Tas-sagrifi``ju

U l-]idma dejjiema.

 

minn Desiree Bezzina - Junior 5

 

The Dinosaur

 

Sharp claws,

Prickly teeth,

He didn’t eat people

But he ate meat!

 

by Karl Azzopardi - Junior 3

 

Myself

 

My name is Jodie Pccinino and I am seven years old.  My favourite colour is purple.  I like going to drama lessons and I like arts and craft as well.  At  home I like to go in my room, close the door and start singing.  When I grow up I would like to be a singer.  My best friend is Kelly Spiteri.  In summer I like to go to the beach.  I like to do my homework in my room at around six o’clock.  After school I play with my brother and watch television.  My favourite television programme is Scooby Doo.

 

by Jodie Piccinino Junior 3

 

One of my favourite rooms in our house is my bedroom.  I am very pleased to have a bedroom all to myself, a room I can call my own.  Infact I spend much of my free time in my bedroom.

 

My bedroom is on the first floor.  It has a small window which looks on to the beautiful small yard which is full of fresh green plants.  The first thing I do in the morning, is to open my bedroom window so that the pleasant smell of the flowers enters my room.  When I open my window I let in the fresh air and sunshine.

 

In my bedroom I have a single bed, a wardrobe, a computer desk and a bookshelf.  They are all made out of oak wood.

 

My book shelf holds some of my toys, my books and some of my Manchester United souvenirs.  The desk is near the window.  Here I do my homework, study and play on my computer.  I always like to keep the desk and the shelves very tidy.  I like the soft furnishings of my bedroom very much because they have the badge of Manchester United on them.  On the walls of my bedroom I have some posters of Manchester United players like Rooney, Ronaldo and Van Der Sar.

 

I like my bedroom very much because it is very airy.  I always keep it clean and tidy as I feel very proud to have a room all to my self.

by Damian Lee Callus - Junior

 

My Pet

 

My pet is a dog called Banjo.

Banjo is a big brown labrador.

He has a very strong tail.

I often take him to the park for a walk.

He drinks a lot of water.

He eats two tins of dog food everyday.

He is a very loving dog.

He can also be a good guard dog.

He is a very fast runner.

At night he sleeps in a big basket.

 

by Christian Coyne - Junior 3

 

Cheese

 

I want cheese,

please, please, please,

With some cheese I sneeze

I want cheese

If you please.

 

by Daniel Briffa - Junior 4

 

My favourite car

 

I have a model of an old car.

The car is a Jaguar XK Roadster.

Its number plate is NUB 120.

It is a nice car and it goes very fast.

It has four wheels.

I would like to own a realcar like this.

It was made in 1948.

It has two doors because it is a sports car.

It is used only for rallies.

It is a very old car

 

by Matthew Bugeja - Junior 3

 

After school

 

School has finished.  Run home fast.

It’s time to have some fun.

Do my homework.  Play with friends.

The day will soon be done.

Run in the garden.  Play with dolls.

It’s time to have some fun.

Have some supper off to bed.

The day will soon be done.

 

by Francesca Stivala - Junior 3

 

The Magic Apple

 

Once upon a time, there lived a poor widow in the country of India.  She earned a living as a seamstress sewing wedding gowns.

 

One afternoon when the seamstress was designing a beautiful gown, there was a knock at the door.  The widow was curious who it could be as she didn’t have any visitors.  When she answered the door, there was nobody except a red, juicy apple lying on the door step.  How thrilled the seamstress was as nobody had ever given her such a present before but she was quite puzzled as to who might have given her the gift.

 

The widow ran inside very happy indeed.  She took a nibble from the apple first and in as quick as a wink of an eye she transformed into a beautiful blue bird.

 

The seamstress looked at herself in the broken mirror.  She was surprised to see herself as a bird.  She said, “I’ll like it as a bird.  I won’t starve to death because there are many worms wriggling around the streets!”

 

How happy she was as a bird flying around everywhere.  The widow who is now a bird even made some friends with other birds that flew around.

 

One day, when she was passing infront of an old castle, she heard a wicked cackle.  She was frightened but to be sure that she heard properly, she landed in one of the open windows.  There was the evil witch, Hocus Pocus.  The widow heard the witch say that she had put the apple on her door step and she wouldn’t be cured unless she ate more of the apple.

 

The widow was terrified because she even heard her say that the worms were finishing.  How the widow zoomed back to her cottage to eat more of the apple.  She pecked at the apple twice and she soon changed back into a human.

 

Being a bird wasn’t as fun as she thought.  That apple was a very magical apple!

 

by  Mignon Vella Junior 5

 

Il-{ara Tag]na

 

Kull [img]a niltaqg]u mal-[ara tag]na g]alhekk nista’ ng]id ]afna fuqha.  Maria, l-[ara ilha tg]ix fid-dar ta’ ]dejna g]all-naqra \mien mhux ]a\in.  Hija g]andha fuq is-sittin sena.  G]anda xag]arha gri\  u naqra bo``a.  G]andha ]afna qtates, \g]ar u kbar.  Dilettanta tat-tisjir g]ax [ieli ssajjar xi ]elu u tag]tini ftit.  Niftakar darba mort insajjar g]andha.  Konna sajjarna l-g]adam tal-mejtin u meta tajt lil mama’ bi``a tg]idx kemm g]o[bitha.

 

L-istil tad-dar tag]ha hu qadim u meta mmur g]andha , [ieli noqg]od in]ares lejn il-pitturi tal-papa’ tag]ha.  {ieli mmur g]andha biex insaqsiha xi affarijiet, darba staqsejtha jekk tiftakarx xi ]aga tal-gwerra.  Dik il-[urnata kienet g]initni ]afna u xbajt nirringrazzjaha g]ax in-nanniet tieg]i ma kienu jiftakru xejn.  Ix-xahar li g]adda kont  mort biex norqod g]andha u g]amiltilha praspura.  Kont in]bejt ta]t is-sodda u tg]idx x’qatg]a ]adet x’]in qbi\tilha minn ta]t is-sodda.  {ieli no]or[u flimkien, [ieli mmorru l-bandli u [ieli biex nixtru.

 

Maria ma nixtieqha qatt titlaq minn ]dejna g]ax tant ilni ni[ri mag]ha li qisha n-nanna tieg]i jew wa]da tal-familja.

 

minn Anastasia Fenech Buontempo- Junior 5

Number 8 - Year 2005/2006

The  Little Times

 

Dear Parents 

Welcome to the third and last newsletter of this scholastic year.

During this last term our school took part in various activities.

 

Healthy Breakfast 

The Junior 3s were invited by B’Kara Primary School to have a healthy breakfast, which was prepared by the Home Economics students.  During this activity, the children were told what should be eaten for breakfast in order to start the day in a healthy way.  This activity consolidated further the nutrition lessons which our students have as part of their P.E. Syllabus.  This activity is organised yearly for all Junior 3 students.

 

Cool Science 

The Junior 4s, 5s and 6s attended Science workshops organised by the St James Cavalier.  These workshops which dealt with various topics such as the Solar System, the environment on Mars, the properties of light as well as polymers were led by a professional team trained by the London Science Museum.  This was a very successful activity as it made Science more alive for the students.

E.S. B. Examinations

 

I would like to congratulate all our students who took part in the English Speaking Board Examinations.  This year we had 45 students taking part and they all did really well.  The examiners were very pleased with the high standard of our students’ work and this was reflected in the high grades that the children obtained.  As you all know, English Speaking Board certificates will be awarded later on during our Certificate Presentation Day.  Well done to all!

Ir-Razzett tal-Hbiberija

Marathon Walk 

The Junior 1s represented our School in a Marathon Walk organised by Ir- Razzett tal- Hbiberija.  During this Marathon walk, our school presented a sum of money which was collected by the children and their parents.  This year the sum collected was Lm 217.  On behalf of Ir- Razzett tal-Hbiberija, I would like to thank you for your support as this money will be going towards a project which will definitely help many children and adults with special needs.

 

Certificate Presentation Day 

After many discussions between the teachers and the Administration, this year we have decided to change the format of our Prize Day.  In fact, even the name has changed.  From now on, this day will be called Certificate Presentation Day.  On this day, all the students will be awarded certificates.  We will no longer award prizes only to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Behaviour, Diligence and Best Effort.  We have decided to focus not only on Academic achievements but also on social, moral and behavioural qualities.  We hope that in this way we will lessen tension and possible elements of unnecessary excessive competition among the students.  Further details as to dates and times of our Certificate Presentation Day will be announced later.

Marathon Walk 

On Friday 27th May, all the school went on our annual marathon walk to Buskett.  All proceeds from this walk go toward

the school library and software.  

Teddy Bear Concert 

The Kinder1s and 2s as well as the Junior 1s, 2s, 3s and 4s took part in the Teddy Bear Concerts organised by the St James Cavalier.  A team of trained musicians visited our school and organised workshops in which the children were introduced to the four orchestral families of instruments:  strings, woodwind, brass and percussion.  This was an interactive activity and the children were asked to have a go at playing the different instruments.  The musicians, who were represented by four different characters (Benny the cat who plays the clarinet, Chunky the monkey who plays the percussion, Ned the teddy bear who plays the violin and Miles the elephant who plays the trumpet) played various pieces of best loved classical music.  This activity was a great success with all the children as it definitely made them want to learn more about the wonderful world of music.

 Hans Christian Anderson’s Project

 The Junior 5s took part in the activities organised by St James Cavalier on the biccentenary from the birth of Hans Christian Anderson.  The students, along with their teacher, prepared a project, which consisted of stories by Hans Christian Anderson, drawings and some biographical element.  This project, among many others, was exhibited at the St James Cavalier during an exhibition.

Musical

The Junior 4s and 5s also went to watch a musical which was put up by the Girls’ Junior Lyceum Zejtun. 

Junior Lyceum and Common

Entrance Examinations. 

During this last term all the Junior 6 students sat for their Junior Lyceum examinations, which were held at our school.  The boys also sat for the Common Entrance Examinations for entry into Church secondary schools.  Good luck boys and girls.  After all your hard work, you definitely deserve to do well.

Cultural Outings 

During the last term, the Junior 1s visited the Toy Museum in Valletta, the Junior2s visited the Museum of Natural History in Mdina, the Junior 3s went to the Institute of Water Technology in Luqa, the Junior 4s went to Ghar Dalam and Marsaxlokk, while the Junior 5s went to the Tarxien Temples and Hagar Qim.

Swimming Lessons 

The whole school went to Razzett tal-Hbiberija for swimming sessions.  This time, the different classes had various water games organised by qualified swimming instructors. 

Book Fair 

During this last term we also had a book fair.  This was quite a success as many parents, friends and students attended.

Congratulations 

I would like to congratulate Vincienne Magri from Junior 3 who was awarded a book token from Saghtar magazine.

CHILDREN’S WORKS.

An Accident

I was watching television when I heard a crowd of people shouting because there was a very serious accident.

It was our neighbour’s oldest daughter.  She was injured and had serious wounds and a lot of blood.  I quickly told her mother about it.  The accident happened near her mother’s house exactly in front of it. 

Her mother felt very sad and so did my father and I.  She was the only best friend I had.  I also got sick when I saw the poor child’s blood.  I even started to cry as I felt sorry for her.  I had no other best friends.  Her father quickly helped my father put her in my dad’s car so that they could take her to hospital.

I will never forget this day as it was such a dreadful experience. 

by Terence Lauri - Junior 5

  

My best friend

My best friend is Emily.

Emily is in my class, in Junior Two.

She is six years old and she lives in B’Kara.

Emily has an older sister called Amy.

I love Emily because she is a loving and kind girl. 

by Cristina Zammit - Junior 2

 

Il-ħut tieg]i

 

Jiena Desiree Bezzina qiegħda Junior 4. Jiena nħobb ħafna l-ħut ta’ l-aquarium.  Dawn ikunu ġo l-ilma ħelu u jkollhom pompa biex tagħmel l-arja fl-ilma nadif.  l-aktar ħut  li nħobb huma l-”Angel Fish, Guppies, Mollies u Neon Tetnas”.  L-iżjed ħut li għandi huma Mollies.  Meta jkolli ftit ħin liberu mmur f’xi pet shop biex nara l-ħut u nixtri l-ikel għal ħut tiegħi.