The Xewkija Local Council extended its congratulations for their achievement of an Active Elderly Award for the village to Deputy Mayor Paul Azzopardi, who is responsible for the elderly and Jeanelle Attard, who is responsible for education.

In a ceremony presided by George Vella, Xewkija Primary School and Xewkija Local Council were awarded the Intergenerational Solidarity Award for the Intergenerational Project on trades.

The awards were organised by the Ministry for Active Ageing and Community Care (AACC).

The Council said that this intergenerational project was carried out in collaboration with Gozo College Roza Magro Xewkija Primary School.

The Council thanked the elderly residents of the locality who actively participated, with dedication and commitment, passing on the skills of Maltese trades and crafts to the local school students.

Photos: Xewkija Local Council

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