Prime Minister Robert Abela, accompanied by Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri, visited the ir M.A. Refalo Sixth Form in Victoria, Gozo, where they were welcomed by the school’s head teacher Frankline Zammit Galea.

During the visit, the Prime Minister met with administrative staff and toured various educational facilities, including the biology and chemistry laboratories, the school library, and the facilities from which Agenzija Zghazagh works. The Prime Minister also had the opportunity to meet and discuss with several students who attend this educational institute.

It was explained that the Sir M.A. Refalo Sixth Form is increasingly strengthening its role as a dynamic educational centre for students wishing to continue their studies at the pre-tertiary level. This institution welcomes around 380 students and around 68 teachers.

The school offers a wide range of academic courses at the advanced and intermediate levels that prepare students for entry to University, other higher education institutions or the world of work. In addition, this school also offers revision courses at the ordinary level so that students can obtain the qualifications necessary for their academic progress.

The school said that the student experience at Sir M. A. Refalo goes beyond classroom study, as students are encouraged to develop their potential through a varied extra-curricular programme, throughout the academic year. Every year the school hosts the Youth Performing Arts Fest, where students’ creativity and talents in music, dance and other performing arts are celebrated.

The school is accredited under the Erasmus+ programme. Through this programme, students and academic staff are having the opportunity to participate in courses and training in various countries including Italy, Romania, Poland and Sweden, while meeting students and teachers from other countries for educational exchanges and job shadowing experiences.

Sir M. A. Refalo Sixth Form said that it ”remains committed to adapting to the realities of modern education, by embracing technology and investing in the continuous professional development of its staff, in order to provide students with an excellent educational journey.”

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