The School Day

The day begins at 8.25 a.m. and ends at 3.00 p.m.  There are eight teaching periods on Mondays and Wednesdays and seven teaching periods on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  The duration of each lesson varies according to the term and the day of the week. 

Winter Timetable:

Summer Timetable:

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School Policies :

Code of Conduct

Uniform Policy

Data Protection Policy

Internet Policy

Library Rules

Code of Conduct

1. Students are provided with school transport and it should be used everyday to and from home.  Behaviour on the buses should be that of a responsible young adult.  Everyone should remain seated with no eating or drinking being allowed.  Smoking is strictly forbidden.    Everyone should regard the welfare and safety of everyone else.  Bus prefects are to report any misbehaviour to the administration and culprits will not be allowed to use the school transport.  This means that parents will be responsible for transporting students to and from school.
2. Students are not allowed to change their bus number/route without prior permission from the administration.
3. If such permission is needed students are to bring a signed note from parents/guardians asking to be permitted to board a different route.  This will be granted if there is room on the bus.

2.  Arrival at school

1. On arrival at school students should alight from the bus near the main staircase and go straightway to the respective assembly areas.
2. No loitering is allowed on the main staircase or in the blocks. 
3. On rainy days students are allowed in the common areas up to level -1.
4. No one is allowed in the classrooms before assembly.
5. As soon as the first bell goes, at 8:25 a.m. everyone should move to the assembly area without leaving any litter behind

3.Assembly

1. Students have to find their place in their respective class rows as the first bell goes (8:25 a.m.) .
2. Students are expected to stand in a line, in full uniform.
3. Students are expected to listen and pay attention to what is being said by the Head or the Assistant Head.
4. At the end of assembly, classes are expected to file out in order that is in a single file and keeping to the left hand side.
    

4. Use of Lift

1. Student may use the lift in case of injury or chronic conditions.  Both cases being covered by a medical certificate.
2. A lift pass will be issued by the Assistant Head in charge, which must be shown to whoever (adult) accompanies the student in the lift.
3. No student is allowed to go in the lift unless accompanied by an adult.
4. Lift pass must be returned to the Assistant Head when medical certificate expires or when student is fit to go up and down the stairs.

5. Class

1. Students are expected to sit in single rows, according to the class plan signed by form teacher unless otherwise instructed by the teacher in class.  It must be updated when necessary and available on the Teacher's desk for all to consult.
2. Students must be in class on time and well prepared with necessary books ready for lesson.
3. The balcony is strictly out of bounds.
4. Students must be in full uniform (no scarves).  Blazers should be worn out of class at all times except when going to the toilets and during mid-day break.
5. The classrooms must be kept clean at all times.
6. Students have to see that boards are used appropriately - all the material pinned to the notice board must be educational.
7. Whiteboards are to be used by teachers only.
8. Before leaving class, students must check that lights and fans are off, windows closed, blinds drawn and that there is no litter on the floor. All chairs must be lifted on the tables at the end of the day.
    

6.   Toilets

1. Students are allowed to go to the toilet only during breaks and when they get permission from a teacher.  Students must return to class as soon as possible.
2. No loitering in the corridors or toilet areas is permitted.
                                   

7.  During Breaks

1. Mid-morning break is at 10:45 a.m. till 11:00 a.m.   
   Mid-day break is at 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday/Thursday/Friday                                                                   whereas 12:55 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday.
2. During the mid-morning break students are expected to go to their respective assembly areas whereas during mid-day break they can also go to the playground. No one is allowed to sit in the gutters surrounding the ground.  Benches are there to sit on.  Sitting in a lady like manner is very much advisable. 
3. Many activities are organized during breaks and students should take advantage of these activities to develop their talents and continue with their ongoing education while enjoying themselves.
                                            

8. At the Tuck-shop
 

1. The Tuck shop is open during both breaks. 
2. No one is allowed to buy from the tuck shop during or between lessons. 
3. Students queue in an orderly manner so everyone is served as quickly as possible.  Anyone who chooses to disrespect others will have to bear the consequences of her actions.
    

9.  Homework

1. It is the school's policy to set students regular work, that may take a variety  of forms ( Homework Policy to be drafted).
2. Failure to produce the necessary homework may result in detention/calling parents to come to school to discuss student's behaviour.
3. Students are issued with a school diary (no other diary is allowed) in which they must keep details of the homework assigned and its due date.  It is at the discretion of the teacher to decide when assigned work should be handed in.

10. Dismissal
School finishes at 3:00 p.m. Assistant Heads in charge come to class very near 3 :00 p.m. and tell students to prepare for dismissal.

This means

1. Pack things in school bags.
2. Put class in order (chairs on tables) to help cleaners.
3. Put on Blazers in winter.
4. When the bell goes file out of class and go down the assigned area.
5. Line in your bus number place and wait, listening for your Bus number to be called out.
6. File out  to the bus without any pushing and running to avoid accidents.No one is allowed to board bus before the number is called out. Following the above procedure is vital for the safety of all.
    

11. Discipline

1. Students who choose not to comply with the school regulations will have to suffer the consequences.                    a) Two  warnings Ú Yellow sheet
   b) Third warning Ú Pink sheet = detention in mid-day break
   c)  Two Pink sheets  Ú exclusion from class
                                 h   sent to other Form
                                 h   exclusion from school
2. Pink sheets are sent home as notification to parents and copies are kept in the students' personal file which is consulted by the Head of School when issuing the 'School Leaving Certificate'.
3. Bullying is considered as a very serious offence  (Bullying Policy).
4. Students who make a conscious consistent effort to behave in an exemplary fashion will be rewarded.  Green sheets are awarded for extraordinary good behaviour and academic excellence valid for ''Learning to be'' prize in Prize Day.
5. Green sheets are given to students and recorded in their personal file and consulted by the Head of  School when issuing the 'School Leaving Certificate'
    

12.   Examination

1. During examination time students are expected to be in possession of all stationery required.  This may include colours, staples and calculators besides the usual writing material.
2. Rough paper is not permitted.
3. Punctuality and silence are to be observed at all times.
4. Time Tables and room allocations are distributed before exams and students must know exactly where to go. 

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Uniform Policy

Winter Uniform

1. Knee length grey and wine checked skirt, having a box-pleat in the middle and two pleats on each side of the box pleat.
2. Checked grey and wine trousers. (N.B.  Trousers can only be worn during the times indicated by the Administration.)
3. Light Grey shirt (tucked in skirt or trousers).
4. A tie made from the same material as of the skirt.
5. A wine v-neck pullover bearing the name of the school (N.B. a frayed pullover is not allowed).
6. A wine coloured blazer with the school badge on the side pocket (N.B. Blazers must be worn on the way to and from school, during assemblies, in the school corridors and offices).
7. Grey ankle socks or light grey tights (N.B. These are bought only from the school uniform shop).
8. Black plain, comfortable and low-heeled shoes.
9. A school dark grey woollen turtle neck is to be worn instead of the shirt and tie (N.B. No polo necks showing from beneath the  school shirt are permitted. It is suggested that thermal vests be worn beneath shirts).
     

Additional Clothing in Cold Weather
1.  Black gloves and scurf (to be worn only outside).
2.  Black, plain comfortable, low-heeled, ankle-high boots on rainy days.
 

Wearing my school uniform helps to make me feel part of a team.

I can concentrate better on learning than on the clothes I or my friends wear for school

School Grey Polo necks can be worn instead of the shirt and tie.  Pullovers must be worn over the Polo necks.  No other polo necks which can show under the shirt are allowed. 

Parents will be called to collect students with shabby, torn and dirty uniforms.

The uniform gives me a sense of belonging which...

makes me proud to be part of the school.

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Data Protection Policy

General Statement

The  Girls' Junior Lyceum, Pembroke intends to fully comply with the Data Protection Act 2001 which regulates the processing of personal data whether held electronically or in manual form.   This school requires to process personal data to comply with legal obligations under the Education Act 1988 and all other statutory provisions, including the National Minimum Curriculum which outlines the following:

 

 

 

a) The right of every citizen to receive education;
b)  Equality of access to the educational system;
c)  Placing the student at the centre of the educational system;
d)  Stimulating the development of students' potential without undermining solidarity and co-operation;
e)  Holistic principles at the heart of the student - school relationship;
f)   Facilitating parents' participation.

Processing includes obtaining, recording, holding, accessing, disclosing or using personal data.   The Head of school, being the data controller in terms of the Data Protection Act, has overall responsibility for ensuring that records are correctly processed. All staff within the  Girls' Junior Lyceum, Pembroke involved with such processing are aware of their duties and responsibilities in line with this policy.

Processing Purposes

This school processes personal data in relation to students and parents or legal guardians for the following purposes:

a) Administration:

Student and parent / legal guardian details are collected upon registration of a student to attend this school or upon admission of a student to this school.  Such registration details are required to establish a student register for the administration of the intake of yearly students, and for the daily operations and efficient running of the school.  Student records may also include photographs.  The student details will incorporate the details of their parents / legal guardians to be contacted as necessary and to maintain a sound relationship with them, by involving them in the educational development of their child attending this school.   Parents/ legal guardians may also participate in school activities in the interest of their children.   It is the responsibility of parents/ legal guardians to provide the school with any amendments or changes to the registration details of our students to keep such information up to date.

b) Academic progress monitoring:

This school is committed to provide the best education possible to its students.  Performance data, including examination and/or assessment results are compiled and associated with student records, to monitor their progress during the scholastic years.

c) Organisation of school functions:

The school organises activities from time to time to promote students' achievements, and give them exposure to certain field work to develop further their potential and abilities.   The functions may form part of curricular requirements (such as prize day, graduation day, parents' day, religious functions, sports day, etc.) or may be of a non-curricular nature (such as outings, exhibitions, Christmas parties, etc.).  In all functions, data of students and their parents/legal guardians may be processed for this purpose.  Consent will be sought for processing of personal data related to non-curricular activities.

d) Historic records:

Selective records processed for the above mentioned purposes (administration, academic and school functions) may be archived and kept for historic and record purposes.

e) Student welfare:

The school may process records related to the welfare and social behaviour of the student concerned.  Such information may include court orders regarding custody of minors, information compiled by child protection services including guidance and counselling, as well as any other information obtained from the student or parent / legal guardian, law enforcement officers, and other support agencies including Appogg, Sedqa, and Caritas.   Such welfare data is processed in the best interest of the student concerned in order to provide him/her with the best possible protection and assistance, to improve his/ her welfare, and further progress the development of the student involved.

f) Health:

Medical examinations may be carried out by state doctors, nurses, psychologists/statementing board members and other health professionals to monitor the state of health of the students attending this school.  Other health related information may also be provided by the parent/legal guardian themselves as a preventive measure.

g) Statistics and research

Personal data processed for statistical and research purposes are made anonymous.   Where data is required for research related to students, consent is sought from the parent / legal guardian prior to its disclosure only when the research/statistics will not be rendered anonymous.

Processing of visual images

The Girls' Junior Lyceum, Pembroke allows the taking of visual images in the form of photos, videos or other means, in its school activities.  It is pertinent to point out that the school is only responsible for visual images taken by school representatives.  Persons taking visual images for personal use during a school activity are held responsible for the use of such visual images.  Where a public event is held in the school and such event is advised by the Director of Information, the press covering the event will be data controllers in relation to the visual images.  In such cases, while the reporter shall enquire with the Head of School whether there are any objections to visual images of particular children, the Head of School or his representative would also point out any such objections to the press where possible.

Upon the admittance of students in this school, consent will be sought from parents/legal guardians where visual images are:

1. Taken by school representatives in non-curricular activities;

2. Used for communications purposes by publishing them on:

     2.1.  Printed matter including internal and external publications (e.g. school magazines, annual reports, newsletters...),

     2.2.  School notice boards (except to process orders by students),
     2.3.  Media - including newspapers and television,
     2.4.  The Internet (school and Education Division web sites);

3. Used for any other purpose other than administrative, school functions, historic and communications purposes.

The consent given by parents/legal guardians may be withdrawn after informing the head of school in writing.  No visual image of the student in question will be taken after the consent has been withdrawn.

When a professional photographer is engaged by the school, the school shall ensure that the photographer understands data protection considerations and that he/she is capable to satisfy all responsibilities and obligations in accordance with the Data Protection Act. This relationship will be regulated by a contract between the school and the photographer.

Visual images are retained for a period of three years except for those selected to be kept for historic records of the school.

Recipients of data

Personal data will not be disclosed to other third parties without the consent of the parent/legal guardian, unless obliged by law and unless it is in the best interest of the child.  Personal data will therefore be accessed and disclosed as follows:

a) Access:

Restricted staff members of the school will access personal data on a need to know basis in the course of executing their duties.   The professional staff requiring such data is fully aware of the obligations the school has under the Data Protection Act, and they will only use the data for the purposes for which it was collected.

b) Disclosure:

The school endeavours to inform students and their parents / legal guardians when there is a possibility that personal data may be disclosed to third parties, and will ask for consent where applicable.   However, there are instances where personal data will have to be disclosed without consent to the following third parties:

 

1. Education Division - to evaluate and develop education policies related to state schools, to enforce the Education Act where required, and to monitor the national educational system.
2. Other schools - where a student is transferred to another school, all academic records and other data related to the welfare and health of the student are forwarded to the other school, for continuation purposes.
3. Examination Authorities - to enable our students to sit for examinations as part of the examinations process.
4. Health Authorities - to avoid contagious diseases or epidemics as obliged under health legislation in the interest of public health.
5. Hospitals/Clinics/other medical professional - where a student needs medical treatment due to illness or injuries suffered by him/her.   Health inspections are also conducted as part of the health monitoring programme for school children.
6. Police - in cases of criminal investigations and in the interest of law and order inside the school premises.
7. Social workers/Support agencies - where the welfare of the student is not being maintained and in cases of child abuse.
8. The Employment and Training Corporation - in the case of students who do not proceed to further their education in higher educational institutions, so as to provide them with employment opportunities and other related information.
9. Courts - as ordered.
   

Student and Parent / Legal Guardian Rights

Students and parents / legal guardians are entitled to be provided with:

a) Actual information processed about them;

b) A description from where this information has been collected;
c) The purpose for processing such information;
d)  Details about the recipients to whom data is disclosed;
e)  Knowledge of the logic involved in any automatic processing of data concerning them.

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Internet Policy

Acceptable Use Policy
The Education Division has made content-filtered Internet access available to students, and staff, providing users with access to thousands of worldwide computer networks which contain a vast array of educational resources. These will strengthen the communicative and research skills of students and significantly expand their knowledge base and enable teachers to use the Internet during lessons.
This policy is presented in the form of a set of rules that students need to observe when making use of computers at school. Parents are asked to read this document, and if they agree, fill in and sign the accompanying form and return to the head of school.

What is acceptable use?
To ensure the best possible use of this resource, access to the Internet at school must be in support of education and research and within the educational goals and objectives of the Education Division. Use of Internet will take place under the supervision of the teacher and students are personally responsible at all times when using the electronic information service. Transmission of any material in violation of the Maltese law, or school policy is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or materials protected by trade secret. Commercial activities by for-profit institutions are not acceptable. Use of product advertisement or political lobbying is prohibited. Any action which interferes with the intended use of the system, violates another person's right to privacy, including the following: reposting personal communications without an author's consent, giving out names, addresses, phone numbers or passwords of others or trespassing in another person's account is also prohibited. Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the system or network resources, downloading, storing or printing files or messages that are profane, obscene or contain inappropriate language, transmitting or causing to be transmitted, any communication that could be construed as harassment or disparagement of others is also inappropriate. Using the network for financial or commercial gain, wasting resources by failing to monitor personal files, illegally installing copyrighted software on school computers, subscribing to list servers and/or newsgroups without prior approval of a school official, or accessing the Internet Relay Chat area are also forbidden.

Privileges
The use of the information systems is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of those privileges. The school administrators will deem what is inappropriate use and their decision is final. The Education Division and/or school administrators may disallow the use of information systems at any time as required.

E-Mail
Use of School Net e-mail must be in support of education and research. Electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private. System administrators reserve the right to access e-mail to investigate complaints. Under these circumstances, messages which are found to be in violation of acceptable use will be reported to appropriate personnel. All messages sent are traceable to the user and logs of transactions are maintained and can be used to monitor use.

Student Web Pages
The Education Division provides web space to students and staff. Publication of any material in violation of the Maltese law, or school policy is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material, threatening or obscene material, or materials protected by trade secret. Commercial activities by for-profit institutions are not acceptable. The Education Division will constantly monitor the content on web pages it hosts and reserves the right to withdraw web space and take disciplinary action against users in breach of its acceptable use policy.

Security
Security on any computer is a high priority, especially when the system involves many users. If you feel you can identify a security problem on the Internet, you must notify a school administrator. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Attempts to logon to the network as a system administrator will result in cancellation of user privileges. Any user identified as a security risk or having a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access to information systems.

Vandalism
Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data or equipment of another user, or of any of the agencies providing Internet access. This includes but is not limited to the uploading or creation of computer viruses and hacking.

Netiquette
All users are expected to adhere to the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include but are not limited to the following: Be polite. Do not get abusive in your messages to others. Use appropriate language. Illegal activities are strictly forbidden. Do not reveal the personal address, phone number or credit card number of students or colleagues. Do not use the network in such a way that would disrupt the use of the network by other users. All communications and information accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property.

Privacy
Schools may publish selected students' work and photographs that include students with the respective parents' written consent. Photographs will not clearly identify individuals and full names will not be used.

Responsibility
The Education Division makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied for the service it is providing. The Education Division will not be responsible for any damages you suffer. This includes loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries, or service interruptions caused by its own negligence or user errors or omissions. The Education Division specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.
 

Personal Web Page Guidelines

Your own web pages at School Net
Your web pages reflect positively or negatively on your school and on yourself. When you put material on the World-Wide Web, you are publishing it for anybody in the world to read. Although the Education Division or your school takes no responsibility for any information provided by individuals in personal home pages, people outside the community will still connect these materials with pupils and students attending our schools. It is expected that all individuals producing personal pages will keep this fact in mind and maintain their pages accordingly. Additionally, materials on your pages reflect on you, and may be viewed by prospective employers, colleagues, your parents, or anybody else.

Think twice before placing personal information on your pages
Again, your home page is open to anybody in the world with a computer and an Internet connection. Publishing personal information such as your address or telephone number may attract unwanted attention. If you would like feedback, providing your email address is probably the best way to do so.

Respect the privacy of others
Do not provide information about other people without their knowledge and consent.

Web Pages and the Law
Content of web pages must reflect current Maltese laws, as well as Education Division Acceptable Use policies. We respect the rights of individuals to express themselves freely and will, in general, not exercise any control over the contents of individual home pages. However, content which is prohibited by law, such as copyrighted materials used without permission (including software which is not available for free public distribution) or obscene materials, will not be tolerated and will cause your home page to be removed from the system

Personal pages must not contain commercial materials
By definition, personal home pages contain material that is not directly related to school matters. However, this is not meant to include any activity of a commercial, for-profit nature or for political lobbying. As with any Education Division supplied resource, personal pages are not to be used for personal gain.

Personal pages are for your use only
The ability to create personal pages is granted via the same password access used for electronic mail. You are reminded that you are not allowed to share your password with anybody else, and you must be the only person to use the space provided and who will be held responsible for its content.

The amount of space allocated for home pages is limited
Due to resource constraints, the amount of space available for individual home pages is limited. Additional space will be granted only in the most unusual circumstances.

Support for personal home pages is limited
Since personal pages are by definition not official school pages, support is limited. In general people wishing to create personal pages must be prepared to experiment and use Internet documentation on their own when problems arise.

Student home pages are provided only to enrolled students
As with e-mail accounts, students who have stopped attending school, will have their personal home pages deleted. If a student wants copies of their web pages, they must copy their web files onto disk before their account expires. The administrator will send out a warning e-mail before content is deleted.


Safe and Responsible Internet Use

Secondary Schools
The school computer system provides Internet access to students. This Responsible Internet Use statement will help protect students and the school by clearly stating what is acceptable and what is not.

1. Access to e-mail must only be made via the user's authorised account and password, which must not be given to any other person.

2. School computer and Internet use must be appropriate to the student's education.

3. Copyright and intellectual property rights must be respected.

4. Users are responsible for e-mail they send and for contacts made. The authorities will monitor e-mail use and can access messages sent and received.

5. E-mail should be written carefully and politely. Since messages may be forwarded, e-mail is best regarded as public property.

6. Anonymous messages and chain letters must not be sent, forwarded, or replied to.

7. The use of public chat rooms is not allowed.

8. Personal information such as home address and telephone numbers should not be given to anybody over the Internet.

9. Use for personal financial gain, gambling, political purposes or advertising is forbidden, content on students' web sites must adhere to the web site content guidelines.

10. The security of I.C.T. systems must not be compromised, whether owned by the school or by other organisations or individuals. Attempts at hacking or gaining unauthorised access will be severely dealt with.

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Library Rules

• No food or drinks are allowed in the library.

• All bags are to be left on the special shelves inside the library.

• Chairs have to be put in their place before leaving the library after break time.

• Order and cleanliness have to be maintained.

• Silence should be kept as much as possible.

• No students are allowed to borrow books/magazines/videos on behalf of other students.

• Books borrowed by a particular student should be returned by the same student.

• Books that are made use of during break should either be put back in their proper place or left on the library trolley.

• No books are to be left lying around on library tables.

• Students breaking the above rules will be punished accordingly.

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