Nineteen students from Gozo College Boys’ Secondary School Form 3 Blue and Indigo were recently given the opportunity to participate and compete in an Italian event organised by the Department of Arts & Languages in Education at the University of Malta.
This particular event was part of the Open Week, Discover University, held at the University of Malta earlier in November. During this period, a variety of activities showcased the University’s various facets through a number of themes including: Courses, Research, Faculties and Departments, Junior College, Student Life, Sports, Cultural Activities, The Library, Administration, Alumni and others.
Particular days were reserved for activities for secondary school students and sixth formers, and all the events held during this week were aimed to attract prospective University students, alumni and interested members of the general public who wanted to find out how the University works and plays on a daily basis.
The students from Boys’ Secondary School represented the Gozo College, while another 5 classes from different Maltese schools represented other Maltese Colleges.
The Maltese participants came from St Benedict College, Maria Regina College, St Ignatius College, San Andrea School and Immaculate Conception School (in Tarxien).
The Italian Ambassador for Malta, the Education Officer of Italian language and other University of Mala lecturers and Professors of Italian attended this particular Italian themed event.
The cultural topic presented by the Gozo students in front of the students from Maltese schools was entitled: ‘Vacanze in Italia – opportunita` turistiche in un paese straordinario.’
The Maltese schools presented similar topics, some of which included: ‘Un viaggio interattivo in Sicilia,’ ‘Tutti a tavola’, ‘Il tempo libero,’ ‘Impariamo con la pubblicita` italiana and Avanti un altro!’
The Gozo College Boys Secondary School would like to give special thanks to Mr Francesco Barberi (Assistente Comenius di lingua italiana) who helped in the setting up of this particular activity and travelled with the Gozo students to Malta for the delivery of the presentation in question.
Apart from visiting the University, the students had the opportunity to observe what happens on a daily basis on Campus and to learn about the multifaceted aspects of what goes on behind the scenes as well.
Furthermore, thanks to the Italian Ambassador for Malta, the students were also awarded some Italian books as well.
GC Boys’ Secdoray School said that “without any doubt, the event was indeed a great success!”