The winner of the first prize of the Carnival Painting and Craft Competition organised by the Directorate for Educational Services was won by Greta Grassi, a form 3 art option student. Her painting was executed in acrylics. The second won prize for the Miniature Float Section was won by Christina Pepper, a Form 5 Craft Option student. Certificates were also awarded to all those students who took part in the competition. The prize giving ceremony was held at the Foyer of the Educational Directorates in Floriana on Friday, 12th February 2010.

Carlos Farrugia was invited for a talk with the Media Group students. During his presentation he described to the students several aspects of his personal life. He strongly believes that through drama, one could gain more self-confidence. Moreover he emphasized on the fact that one should always pursue his dream, no matter the difficulties one may encounter.

Rene Rossignaud, a prominent Maltese photographer, was invited to our school to deliver a talk to the Media Group students. During this talk, Rene talked about his personal life, and also his photographic career. He shared several personal experiences which he encountered throughout his photography (such as experiencing war in Gaza). Throughout the talk, Rene emphasized the importance of persisting once’s dream. The students were also given the opportunity to ask him questions.

Friends of the Earth – Malta invited us to participate in a campaign to further the message on the need to act now in the face of climate change and the carelessness with which many countries are using up their natural resources without thinking long term about what they leave behind for future generations of human kind.

Our school, represented by the MEDIA group, participated in this campaign and sent some pictures to support this cause. One photo was exhibited in an exhibition at St James Cavalier, and another one was printed on Friends of the Earth – Malta 2010 calendar.

On Friday 18th December 2009, the school Christmas concert was held. Various items were displayed, such as: dances, songs, and even acts.

On Wednesday 7th October 2009, Joe Zammit Ciantar gave a take about the importance of reading. He gave particular importance to reading in Maltese. Special reference was made to the Maltese periodical Saghtar. He even talked about himself being the editor of this periodical.
 

At the end of the talk, he distributed a small book about Maltese publications. He even gave each student,  a calendar with Maltese typical scenes.