Anti-Substance Abuse Service This service aims to keep schools safe from substances like cigarettes, alcohol, vaping and drugs through prevention and interventions. Schools and parents can refer students, and strict procedures are followed when suspicious substances are found.  Educators, parents and students will receive correct information regarding the use of alcohol, cigarettes, and other...

Primary STEM Challenge A national STEM initiative where students investigate one of three themes through inquiry, creativity and effective communication. Students on an individual level or classroom level will investigate one of three specified themes and develop problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, engineering and scientific inquiry skills. Students and classrooms from Year 1 to Year 6. Regist...

Online Tickets for Teatru Manoel Events Online booking form for the purchase of tickets to shows at Teatru Manoel. Tickets for shows purchased through the online booking system. Anyone who registers on the website. Fill in the online form and submit.

Thematic STEM Debate A national initiative that engages students in discussing and debating STEM-related themes and real-world issues through research and effective communication. Students will strengthen critical thinking, public speaking, research and scientific argumentation skills. Year 6 students. The school registers through the registration link in the official Letter Circular.

Child Protection Services Child Protection Services deal with cases of abuse and severe neglect of children, and when a child seems to be suffering from, or is at risk of, significant harm. Child Protection Services investigate referrals received from various sources such as schools, Police, medical doctors and other professionals, from calls received on Supportline 179, as well as from the genera...

National Sports School Year Six Primary School students from state, church, and independent schools are eligible to apply for admission to the National Sport School, provided their application is endorsed by a nursery or a club affiliated with a recognised National Federation or Association.  The admissions process is thorough, consisting of two main stages within the sports discipline: ...

The Pleasure of Reading The Pleasure of Reading/Gost il-Qari is a family literacy programme for children aged 7 to 11 years together with their parents/guardians. The programme consists of one-hour reading sessions which are held once a week. These sessions are held in primary schools and in the community.Each session features the sharing of stories from a variety of books, and other fun activitie...

School Health Service offered by Primary Health Care The School Health Service consists of a team of doctors and nurses who provide monitoring of primary child health and well-being as well as preventive care services in all State and Church Schools in Malta and Gozo.   They help ensure the well-being and early detection of health issues among young students.  The emphasis is on the...

Inspire: School Outreach Programme Supports learners with any type of disability and behaviours of concern attending a mainstream school with 1:1 support from an LSE and those who struggle to follow an adapted curriculum.  Therapeutic and functional interventions in addition to the children’s school curriculum. Targets socialization, communication, behaviour management, motor skills, sensory ...

Tax Deduction Fees paid for Cultural and Creative Courses Parents or guardians of children and youths who will be under 16 years of age by 31st December 2025 and who attended cultural or creative courses at a school with an SLC number during 2025 are eligible for a tax deduction of up to €300 per child or youth. Parents or guardians can benefit from a tax deduction scheme of maximum €300 for each...