The Prime Minister announced today that the Government is working to set up an annual convention for all teachers,
During a visit to Sanat Primary School in Gozo, the Prime Minister said that the “Government believes that the teachers themselves, rather than politicians, should be the ones to give direction to the structure of education in our country.”
Dr Muscat said that the Government will remain committed to building new schools, but will not ignore existing schools that are in need of refurbishment. He praised the teachers at the Sannat School for their work and great dedication, as well as the ability to know all the students attending the school.
During the visit the Prime Minister had the opportunity to meet with students at the school as well as the teachers and assistants.
The head teacher Daniel Cassar explained how the school offers education from Kinder up to Year 6 as well as a unit for students with special needs.
It is the only school that forms part of Gozo College to offer services for children with special needs, with facilitlies that included among other ICT, a multi-sensory Room, farming, cooking, a relaxation room, sports and arts. Daniel said that this environment in the school can be regarded as unique because it fulfills social inclusion in practice.
At the end of the visit Mr Cassar presented a piece of Gozo lace to the Prime Minister, who in return made a donation of books to the school library.