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ONLINE WEEKLY GAZETTE CREATING AN INTERACTIVE COLLEGE COMMUNITY OF INFORMATION & DEVELOPMENT
THE EDWARDIAN GAZETTE
OCTOBER 2010
VOLUME 1 ISSUE 5
VIRTUS et HONOR
SEC Contact Information
Message from the Headmaster
Business Department –
School Development Plan
SEC News
Gazette News
From the Junior School
IB Page
Computer Science
From the Kindergarten
From around the World
Mother Teresa
From the Headmaster
From the Junior School
Gazette News
Personality of the Week
Ms R Camilleri De Bono
SEC News
Women & Health
Technology of the Week
SEC Media
SEC News
‘SEC Photo Club’
SEC Trivia
Crossword Solution
Weekly Calendar
www.stedwards.edu.mt
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Staff Contact List
HM Mr M Chittenden [email protected]
DHM Mr N Thomas [email protected]
HM Sec Ms C Ellis [email protected]
Teacher’s Sec Mr. L Magrin [email protected]
Head Senior Mr. G Psaila [email protected]
Head Middle Mr. G Psaila [email protected]
Head Junior Ms A Tabone [email protected]
Head Kinder Ms J Mangion [email protected]
Head Sports Mr. P Ferrante [email protected]
Head IT Mr T Sultana [email protected]
Head CAS Mr G Sammut [email protected]
Bursar Mr S Bruno [email protected]
Accounts Ms A Micallef [email protected]
Market Exec Ms M Fenech [email protected]
Counsellor Mr D Grillo [email protected]
First Aider Ms R Sultana [email protected]
Chaplain Fr A Sacco [email protected]
Librarian Ms T Sultana [email protected]
In this Issue
SEC Contact Information
Quote of the Week
“I don't claim anything of the work. It is his work. I am like a little pencil in his hand. That is all. He
does the thinking. He does the writing. The pencil has nothing to do with it.”
Mother Teresa
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SEC Contact Information
College Postal Address
St Edward’s College
Birgu (Citta Vittoriosa) Cottonera BRG 9039 Malta, Europe
Telephone Numbers College (+356) 21667763 Fax (+356) 21891557 Headmaster (+356) 21827077 Deputy Headmaster (+356) 21825978 Junior School (+356) 21808665 Bursar (+356) 21661609 Accounts (+356) 21661609 Marketing (+356) 79002202
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School Development Plan
As advised, I will keep you updated on our SDP. This week, I have provided you with an example of the
Business Department’s Draft Plan. Please note the detail. Remember that the aim of any Plan is to
improve standards.
Please note that the Objectives match the Action Plans. Good SDP’s always seek to provide a clearly
defined action which matches an achievable objective.
I look forward to presenting others in the second half of the term.
Please also note the Student Feedback Form developed by teachers for students will be presented in
the next Gazette. This is an initiative all Departments and Sections will be developing. The feedback will
hopefully support and develop teaching methodology.
Best wishes
Michael Chittenden
Headmaster
Dear Parents and Community Members
Message from the Headmaster
Students may come in Winter Uniform on THURSDAY 4 November
ALL students must have made the change by MONDAY 8 November
Note to Parents
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Departmental Plan – Business Department
The main objectives of the Business department are to implement the learning profile in our teaching
methods in the respective subjects: Accounts, Economics, Business Studies and Business & Management.
The ultimate goal of the department is that students, over the course of their studies, develop the skills
necessary to ensure success in the profession.
Objectives
1. Providing the knowledge necessary through the completion of the full syllabi as demanded by the IB,
MATSEC and IGCSE boards over the respective academic terms
2. Encouraging our students to become thinkers, open-minded individuals and inquirers through
effective motivational techniques
3. Impart the skills and techniques necessary to help our students communicate effectively what they
have learned
4. Instil in our students the principles that our subjects are not to be considered as being only a way of
ensuring profitability but should also take into consideration the society at large
5. Support our students, through reflection, to question facts and encourage diversity of opinions
6. Implant the concept of time management as a key to success
7. The Department continuously assesses and monitors its performance to ensure the mutual benefits
of both teachers and students
8. Enlighten year 8 students with the diversity that exists in our Department’s separate subjects.
Students should be made aware of what each subject entails (Accounts, Economics and Business
Studies). The aim being a more informed choice when it comes to selecting subjects which may
influence their potential career.
9. Highlighting where the subject chosen will take the students in life
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT – SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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Current Successes
The achievement of good grades in both external bodies such as MATSEC and IGCSE and
internally
The improvement noted in IB students when it comes to the implementation of the Learner
Profile. Students tend to fulfil most of the criteria through their behaviour and attitude in class.
The Department’s strategy to encourage students’ participation in class enabled teachers to
assess students abilities in a more effective way
The good relationship between teachers in our Department and students makes the learning
curve a better experience for all stakeholders
Effective communication between teachers within the Business Department. This enables us to
achieve our shared goals
Challenges
Motivating students in the classroom to improve on the implementation of the Learner Profile
Improving the pass rates with special emphasis on good grades in our Department at large
To instil in our students feelings of empathy towards their fellow students and society at large
To improve the interaction between subjects in our Department and ensure the continuity
from Senior School to IB. Continuity must also be ensured in the Senior School from year 9 to
year 11 where students need to keep in mind that the subject is a build up from one year to the
next.
The setting up of classrooms where students can fulfil their potential and where success is
celebrated.
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT – SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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Action Plans
A detailed scheme of work, making sure that each relevant section of the syllabus is covered
in the timeframe planned. This is monitored on a regular basis through departmental
meetings which are being held three times in a term.
The inclusion of exercises and tasks encouraging the participation of students individually and
as a group through teamwork. This is done through: quizzes, class discussion, brainstorming
sessions when introducing a new topic and class projects which normally involves teamwork
that can be included in a school open day. Students are trained in the art of public speaking
through presentations held in class.
The introduction of interdepartmental learning practices where students are encouraged to
investigate and observe the cross relationship between topics. Example: Demography – how
is it applicable to Business, Economics, EVS, English and any other subject.
The organization of extra curricular events where students can apply their knowledge of the
departmental subject to the benefit of society at large. Example: Young Enterprise where
knowledge is used to make money but also to help the communities such as ‘Puttinu Cares’
As above
Help students structure a revision programme which seeks a balance between studies and
social extracurricular activities.
The introduction of a student feedback form in our Department where both teachers and
students can learn from each other
The introduction of relevant talks to year 8 students on the subject matter aimed at
facilitating their choice that can eventually determine their potential career. As a Department
we intend getting professional people to explain what the actual subject is all about and
where it can lead to. This should help avoiding misconception of certain subjects.
For students in our Department, we intend organizing outings which are educational and can
provide a better understanding profession attached to each subject. We will propose that
our students visit:
o Accounts students – PWC including a talk on accountancy and auditing and several
other options in other specialized areas
o Economics students – Central bank
o Business Studies – A local business highlighting the key functions in a business
o Business & Management – A local business highlighting both key functions in a
business and the common goal shared by all departments
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Resource Management
The setting up of classrooms where students can fulfil their potential and where success is
celebrated.
The use of technological equipment to enhance practicality during a lesson
The effective use of existing resources
The introduction of a mini library. Students can avail themselves of these books whenever
necessary
As a Department, we put a special emphasis on giving out handouts and any other notes
aimed at facilitating the programme of studies
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT – SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Monitoring Success Indicators and Student achievement
TMPD – a useful tool to monitor each teacher’s performance
Student feedback forms – diversity of opinions on learning methods. These will be analysed
during departmental meetings and relevant suggestions will be included in a teacher’s plan
Assessment forms – the monitoring of homework results to assess students’ day to day
performance. This will be discussed in a departmental meeting to monitor common
patterns of behaviour
Results – the test, exam and external exams results should provide a good feedback of
students’ performance
General class behaviour and communication with other teachers not necessarily from our
Department to assess any common patterns of behaviour
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Performance measurement and way forward Objectives:
1. Weekly lesson plans and daily log books assessed. Homework given with
reference to the respective board levels.
2. Continuous improvements when it comes to students’ involvement during
lessons
3. As above
4. Engage students in activities and active discussions that would encourage
them to think of society at large
5. As above
6. Show students how to study and how to effectively implement a revision
programme
7. Feedback forms – prepared, to be handed out to students to complete
8. Talks later during the year
Way Forward: The Department will implement a new strategy to assess students’ performance based
on the regular monitoring of students’ assignments
Assessing the output of the feedback forms and implement strategies accordingly
Ensuring that the overall grades in our Department are continuously improving
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT – SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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November 2010 1 Monday Advent Mid-Term Holidays
2 Tuesday Advent Mid-Term Holidays
3 Wednesday Advent Mid-Term Holidays
12 Friday Junior School Prize Day (3.30) Current Yr 2 – Yr 6 inclusive Half Day for all students
15 Monday Parents’ Consultations whole School (8.30 – 3.30) Yr 12 IB Consultations (3.30 – 6.00pm)
16 Tuesday Parents’ Consultations Middle & Senior School including Yr 6 (3.30 – 3.30) Yr 13 IB Consultations (3.30 – 6.00pm) Normal School day for KG1 – Year 5 students
19 Friday Prize Day Middle, Senior & Sixth Form (3.30) – Half Day for all students
SEC-News
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Dear Community Members, Parents, Students & OEs This week, as promised, we have a section for women. ‘Women in SEC’, and also women in general, who are in charge, and those who, in one way or another have given or are still giving a contribution to society. October being the month devoted to Cancer, I thought it would be more than appropriate to dedicate some pages to create ‘Breast Cancer’ awareness. In this context some pages in the our Gazette are turning pink. There is section related to Health in this Issue, followed by more in next Issues. The solution, winner and prize of our 1st Crossword Puzzle are listed in this Issue and the new Crossword Puzzle will be ready for you to enjoy in our next Issue 6, making for a perfect Sunday break. Advertising on the Gazette is now possible and open to all. Please click on the link below to see the price list to advertise on the Gazette. Kindly contact me for more information. Advertising Price List As promised there is more information on our new ‘SEC Photo Club’ and also about the accompanying course for students and teachers. This is being introduced as a pilot project that will eventually lead into a fixed course, depending on the number of applicants. I hope this Issue is to everyone’s liking, it will be the last Issue of the month. Please note that there will be no Gazette next week.
Maria Fenech Marketing Executive [email protected]
Gazette News
starwenalta.com
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I’m a Boa Constrictor
I’m a boa constrictor and I’m having a hard time to catch my prey.
It’s been a week since my last big meal! I’m starving! Starving!
I’m slithering and sliding towards the damp cave that’s full of bats.
I can see a huge bat, whoosh…yes, I caught it! That bite will slow it down and
now I’ll squeeze the life out of it with my super strong muscles!
Yummy, yummy, that tastes good! It’s much better than my last meal.
At least, now I can relax and bask in my glory for at least another week.
Harry G Yr 6
Dialogue: Hi. I forgot about the diary today. Boring day.
Ate some cockroaches and a dozen ants. Quite tasty. Bit crispy. G’night.
Date: Can you believe it? I STILL have no idea when!
Time: Midday.
Dialogue: Hi there. I’m swimming away back to Komodo. Too boring here. (Well, that’s not
what old grandpa says; he says it’s too exciting for him. Ah, old people) Well, can’t write while I’m swimming, so bye for now. I’ll start a new diary at Komodo.
Matthew P Yr 6y I’m a Boa Constrictor
From the Junior School
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Yr 6 - Creative Writing in the Drama Class Topic: If I were an Animal… A Komodo Dragon’s Diary If I were an animal I would be a Komodo Dragon. Dum, dum, dum, Dum! Dum, dum, dum, Dum!! (to the tune of Beethoven’s Intro to the 5th Symphony) These dragons are so cool! If I were one, I would poison anyone who crossed my path. This would be my diary: Date: I have no idea when. Time: Sunset. Hi there! I AM starving! Here on the Galapagos the most interesting thing thing that can happen is a coconut falling out of a tree. Wow, so interesting! Oh yeah, some other Komodo tried to eat me. That’s heroic! It was lick, lick, lick and he was whining like a baby. So much for being heroic. Oh wait a bit, some old Komodo is trying to fight and kill me. Hold on… Yeah, done. He was asking for a one way trip to Deathville. Population: unknown; you have to be dead to find out! That’s it for today. I’m a little sleepy. Date: I still have no idea when. Time: Midnight. The Great Dane I would like to be If I were an animal, I would love to be a Great Dane so I can give piggy back rides to little children. I would also dance with my master by standing on my hind legs. I would be the tallest dog in the world. All the other dogs will treat me as their king. I will be very proud. People might think I would not be a good dog for children because of my size, but I will be tame and playful and will not harm children. I would prefer to be black in colour and I’ll call myself ‘Grand Donais’. I will ask my master to take me for early morning walks to keep me in good health. Mark Saliba – 6x
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IB Page
IB Students Kyle F, Thomas P, David C, Dylan B
Ms Charlene Farrugia and IB Higher Level Students, during a Computer Science Lecture, in the College IT Lab.
IT Joke
A blonde goes into a shop and asks the assistant: “I need curtains for my computer screen” To this the assistant answered: “You do not need curtains for your PC screen” The blonde promptly replied “Hello...I have Windows!!”
IB Computer Science HL
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IB Computer Science
New Website created by Ms Charlene Farrugia for IB Computer Science Students launched this week! The aim of this website is to have a central point of resource for our students’ needs; to be able to access resources and facilitate communication between the teachers and students and also among students themselves. In fact, a forum and a billboard have been included to create an inclusive environment as well as to instigate inquiries. Students’ contribution to this website is encouraged to make it as interesting as possible. The website is a wealth of resources, notes, links and videos gathered by IT Dept Teachers, made accessible only to our students, hence the reason it is password protected.
stedwardscomputerstudies.weebly.com
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Re We have republished the article from Kindergarten ‘Edward the Bear ’as a vital part of the article was left out in the previous Issue. Our sincere apologies go to Ms Mangion.
Photos show Edward Bear
of Ms Lycia’s class
proudly showing off his
diary, as well as a shot of
the children holding him
outside their classroom.
From the Kindergarten
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Secondly, it will build their self-confidence, as they will have to speak about what they did with Edward
Bear during the weekend, as well as sharing a bit about their home life. Thirdly, each KG2 class will be
allocated a term during which the children will communicate Edward’s adventures by email to another
nursery school in the UK. We have already paired up with the Reception class at ‘Our Lady of Sion’ in
Worthing, England. This is a co-ed independent school which happens to own Edward Bear’s cousin,
Bernie Bear!
Therefore, each week, the children will swap news about Edward and Bernie, as well as share what the
children themselves have been doing at Kindergarten. This will also help the children and teachers in
both countries to learn more about different cultures and traditions. I am sure the children and their
families (as well as the teachers!) will have lots of fun with Edward Bear.
Julie Mangion
Head of Kindergarten
Edward Bear
This year the KG2 children are starting a new literacy initiative - Edward Bear. Edward Bear is a bear
belonging to each class, with his own suitcase and diary. Every week, he will have a learning focus (such
as tidying up) and the child who tries their hardest will take Edward home for the weekend. Each child
will get a turn!
The children include Edward in their family activities and Mummy or Daddy writes the diary so that each
child can tell the class what Edward Bear has done with the family. Whenever possible, photos of
Edward during his weekend adventures are added to the diary. The aims of this new and exciting
initiative are several; the main one is to increase the children’s understanding and interest in writing as a
means of communication.
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Extraordinary People
Mother Teresa ‘Saviour of the Poor’
World Youth Day
Madre Teresa of Calcutta
Patron Saint of World Youth Day
‘She served people abandoned by society. Mother Teresa put love into action, while patiently
enduring a very long trial of faith. Pilgrims can ask her for eyes to see Jesus in each person,
to protect the dignity of each person from conception to natural death.’
Born: 26 August 1910 – 5 September 1997
Name: Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu
Occupation: Catholic nun of Albanian ethnicity and Indian citizenship
Works: She founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India in 1950.
Beatified: By Pope John Paul II and given the title Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
For over 45 years she ministered to the poor, sick, orphaned, and dying.
Guided the Missionaries of Charity's expansion, first throughout India and then in
other countries
From Around the World
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‘Mother Teresa is God's gift to humanity’ The death of Mother Teresa was a huge loss to humanity. She departed from this
world, in Calcutta, on 5th September 1997, when she was 87 years old. On 19 October
2003, Pope John Paul II beatified Mother Teresa. The beatification, which took place
in Rome, marked the first step of her sainthood.
The Nobel Peace Prize 1979
Mother Teresa, who was awarded the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize, dedicated her life to the sick and
hungry. Her simple message was "the poor must know that we love them". Her followers regarded
her as a saint, but Mother Teresa believed she was only doing God's work.
Amidst the poverty and slums of Calcutta, Mother Teresa's efforts provided shelter to thousands of
the sick and dying, and ensured that thousands of children were cared for and given foster parents.
More than two million sick, including nearly fifty thousand lepers, were treated by mobile
dispensaries and special clinics. But for Mother Teresa, the Nobel Peace Prize was simply a gift to the
poor.
M Fenech
THE FEAST OF BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA IS ON 3 SEPTEMBER
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Students may come in Winter Uniform on THURSDAY 4 November
ALL students must have made the change by MONDAY 8 November
Note to Parents
It has often been said that the local examinations encourage students to regurgitate facts in
order to achieve good grades. From many accounts, there is an over reliance on memory
type questions as opposed to in-depth thinking skills.
This is precisely the reason the College chose to apply for and offer the IB Diploma at 6th
Form.
Please find below 2 questions, set by our Year 12 Philosophy teacher, which illustrate my
points:
1. The presentation of facts alone does not constitute an ethical argument. Discuss.
2. If morality were based on culture, there can be no universal values. Discuss.
To attempt these questions, students need to be taught how to use the higher cognitive
skills of synthesis, evaluation and discussion. It is heartening to witness the growth of our
students in these skills as they progress through our 6th Form. Moreover, our students can
and do apply these skills to other subject areas.
HM
From the Headmaster
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Conference ‘Qari Qabel L-Irqad’
organised by Il-Kunsill Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb
The main speakers at this full-day conference, held on Saturday 23 October, were:
Prof Carmel Borg,
Prof Grace Grima,
Prof Valerie Sollars,
Dr Chris Gruppetta
Mr Trevor Zahra
The conference, which was chaired by Dr Gorg Mallia, aimed to advocate healthy reading habits and
to launch a three-year programme of activities intended to promote bedtime reading. It was
attended by authors, educators, habitual readers and members of the community who are willing to
participate in this national reading campaign. St Edward’s College was represented by Mrs Antoinette
Pace Bonello & Mrs Doriette Rizzo Naudi.
The discussion focused mainly on the importance of exposing our children to suitable books, both in
English and in Maltese, from as early an age as possible; multiple studies prove that ‘sharing’ story
reading with our children does not only provide precious quality time but also generates unlimited
benefits, amongst which is the early development of valuable language and literacy skills.
This was followed by Workshops during which participants shared and assessed ideas aimedt instilling
a love for reading.
Mrs Doriette Rizzo Naudi
From the Junior School
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ART
Theme: MALTA
Categories: Senior School – Middle School – Junior School
Medium: Acrylic - full colour painting on A4, A3 or A2 canvas
Price: €1
POETRY
Theme: MALTA
Categories: Senior School – Middle School – Junior School
Medium: 1 or 2 - A4 Printed Paper
Price: €1
ESSAY
Theme: MALTA
Categories: Senior School – Middle School – Junior School
Medium: 1,000 – 500 – 200 words respectively to each section
Price: €1
COMPUTER CULTURE COURSE
STC Training is introducing a novelty beginners’ course in IT for mature students, with small groups. 8 week course, Mondays & Wednesday mornings.
This course will help make your life better and easier
Help keep you in touch with family & friends
Connect you with the rest of the world
Understand the basics of Computer Technology & I.T.
Learn how to manipulate it to your advantage and to incorporate it in everyday life plus keep up-to-date with new trends.
For more information call STC Training: (356)21453200 [email protected]
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SUBMIT PRINTED COMPLETED FORMS TO HOUSE TUTOR.
COMPETITIONS RUN FROM 30 NOVEMBER TILL 10 DECEMBER
The Gazette Trivia puzzles are open to all students, staff and members of the College
Please print and solve puzzles then send to College together with your details or else email the completed puzzle.
M L Fenech
Marketing Executive
St Edward’s College Cottonera
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Since we are introducing advertising in the Gazette this
month, we are giving a special offer,
‘First Advert Free of Charge’
Points to consider for all interested:
Gazette emailed weekly
Embed in School website
Easily shared
Gazette powered by ISSUU
Full media coverage due to multiple exposures
Older versions readily available
Gazette can be viewed by ISSUU viewers
ISSUU facts:
Members of ISSUU have a access to a virtual library
where all Gazette issue are represented in a book-shelf
format and all entire collection visible
ISSUU has a distribution of over 120 million copies daily
Maria Fenech
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Dolmen
Hilton
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Personality of the Week
Ms Roseanne Camilleri De Bono
MBA [Grenoble], MIM
Assistant to Permanent Secretary
MHEC
INTERVIEW & PHOTOGRAPHS BY MS MARIA FENECH
Ms R Camilleri De Bono is currently employed with the Ministry of the Elderly and
Community Care as Assistant to the President Secretary (Health). Her current position is of
Head of ‘Pharmacy of Your Choice’ (POYC) Department.
Ms Camilleri has been working in the Ministry of Health since 1998 and for a number of
years, she worked as Management Consultant in the Policy and Planning Department where
she authored and maintained responsibility for the implementation of various reforms
within the National Health Sector.
When I asked Ms Camilleri about her:
Most precious belonging: “My son, Thomas”
Thomas Philip De Bono,
St Edward’s College, Yr 9 student
Future personal projects: PhD Management
Women of SEC
WOMEN IN CHARGE
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“Pharmacy of Your Choice (POYC) is best for patients
The fundamental aim behind this agreement is to facilitate a more comfortable access to the Government’s free pharmaceutical service.
The beneficiaries are those patients who fall under Government’s policy or legislation. In this way we are regulating the entitlement for free pharmaceutical services, by shifting this service from the Health Centres, and moving it to closer places of residence.
We provide patients the freedom of selecting a pharmacy of their choice to retrieve their medication.
The added value of POYC Scheme is intended to eliminate long waits and queuing time, customarily spent at the Health Centres. This new POYC Scheme will simultaneously gain its beneficiaries, a prompter and more personalized pharmaceutical service, in respect of the information, advice and delivery.”
INTERVIEW & PHOTOGRAPHS BY MS MARIA FENECH
I asked Ms Roseanne to explain, in a few words, what POYC represents, and how can we, as consumers benefit from this innovative scheme? This is her response…..
POYC
“POYC Scheme is a team effort; it is
being considered as a success story
…it is thanks to the dedication,
responsibility, accountability and
commitment of all the team…
I consider it a collective achievement!”
Rosanne
MS ROSEANNE CAMILLERI DE BONO & MS MARIA FENECH
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POYC
Location
Pharmacy Of Your Choice
St Luke’s Road
G’Mangia
Contact
2248 1800 Malta
2210 6350 Gozo Branch
Public Transport Service - Bus 75
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday
9:00am to 12:00 noon
www.poyc.gov.mt/
Who can benefit from the POYC Scheme?
The POYC Scheme is available only to those patients who are entitled to benefit from
Government’s free pharmaceutical service, interns of Government Policy or legislation
regulating, and the entitlement for free pharmaceuticals services.
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VARIOUS S STAGES OF PROCEDURES THAT HAVE TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE THE PHARMACEUTICALS
REACH THEIR DESTINATION IN A ‘PHARMACY OF YOUR CHOICE’
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What are the Statistics to date?
Pharmacies 99 2010
Target 210 2012
POYC Pharmaceutical Stock €8,000,000 2010
Participating patients 45,000 2010
Localities beneficiating from POYC 39 (29 Malta & 10 Gozo)
By the end of this year POYC would have distributed over €2,000,000 in pharmaceuticals to
local pharmacies which are participating in the POYC Scheme, for services rendered to PTS
System is all digitalised and operates in real-time.
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SEC-News Women & Health
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Women & Health
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OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Pink Ribbon
The National Cancer Institute has estimated that 192,370 women will be diagnosed with and 40,170 women will die of breast cancer in 2009. This statistic is not easy to ignore because it means that almost everyone knows someone affected by this terrible disease.
In the fall of 1991, the Susan G. Komen Foundation handed out pink ribbons to participants in its New
York City race for breast cancer survivors. This was the start of using pink and especially pink ribbons to
show your support for those diagnosed with breast cancer. Since that October almost two decades ago
we now see hundreds, if not thousands, of products that are emblazoned with pink ribbons, coloured
pink, or otherwise sold with a promise of a small portion of the total cost being donated to support breast
cancer awareness or research.
Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon
Women & Health
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Women & Health
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Buy the Strand Craft SC122 which costs £17m (around $26.5 Million USD) and get a free custom supercar,
so exclusive (only 6 were made) it doesn’t even have a name.
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Designed by Eduard Gray, your supercar is more exclusive than a Bugatti, can reach top speeds of
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Perfect for tooling around the town once you hit land. With your new luxury Yacht and supercar, you
may find that the world is not enough.
ZIMBIO An alternate magazine
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Yacht+Get+Free+Supercar
By Stefan D Yr 10
Buy £17m Yacht, Get Free Supercar
Technology of the Week
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TAKING IT GLOBAL- Inspire Inform Involve http://issues.tigweb.org/technology?gclid=CMa8xK6E-aQCFc0H3wodj2U5eQ Microsoft vs. Apple …Who’s winning? http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/microsoft-vs-apple-whos-winning-the-numbers-dont-lie/2504?tag=mantle_skin;content Da Vinci Institute – The Future of Education http://www.davinciinstitute.com/papers/the-future-of-education-by-thomas-frey/
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‘SEC PHOTO CLUB’ WELCOME TO OUR NEW PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
A CLUB DEDICATED TO ALL THE WONDERS AND MYSTERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHY
CLUB MEMBERS WILL HAVE AN HOURLY MONTHLY SESSION AT THE COLLEGE, WHERE ALL WILL MEET AND DISCUSS
EVENTS SHOW THEIR PICTURES AND TEACH AND/OR LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY. EACH SESSION WILL
INCLUDE A SLIDE SHOW, REPRESENTING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE PHOTOGRAPHIC WORLD AND SPECIAL GUESTS IN THE
PHOTOGRAPHIC AND ARTISTIC WORLD, WILL COME PAY A VISIT TO THE MEMBERS, FROM TIME TO TIME.
A WEEKLY COURSE OF 15 LECTURES WILL START SHORTLY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY AT ITS ORIGIN
AMBIENCE & COLOUR MOTIVATION, INSPIRATION & FUNCTION
SUBJECT POSITIONING PROPER ANGULATIONS & PERSPECTIVE
CAMERA TECHNIQUES TIPS & TRICKS FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
DIGITAL MANIPULATION USING COREL PAINTSHOP PHOTO PRO X3
& ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS5
MORE DETAILS, TIMETABLE AND MEMBERSHIP FORMS, ETC, WILL BE SUPPLIED IN NEXT ISSUE 6
‘SEC PHOTO CLUB’ IS OPEN TO ALL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS OVER 14YRS
LECTURES SHALL BE CONDUCTED BY MYSELF
M FENECH
SEC MARKETING EXECUTIVE
INT DIP COMPUTER SCIENCE
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
WEB MASTER
ECDL ADVANCED EXPERT
IB COMPUTER SCIENCE 6TH FORM TEACHER
JAVA PROGRAMMER
STC TRAINING IT LECTURER
VICE PRESIDENT YWCA (MALTA)
PHOTOGRAPHER
ALL THOSE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT ME [email protected]
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This is the solution to the Crossword Puzzle which was published in our 1st Issue The winner is Mr G Sammut HoD CAS Well done!! Mr Sammut was the first to submit the correct solution Prize €15
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This Week at St Edward’s College
Monday 1 November
Advent Mid-Term Holidays
Tuesday 2 November Advent Mid-Term Holidays
Wednesday 3 November Advent Mid-Term Holidays
Thursday 4 November
Back to College normal routine resumes
Students may wear their Winter Uniform
Friday 5 November Students may wear their Winter Uniform
Saturday 6 November
Sunday 7 November
Calendar Information Please follow this link for the Advent & Lent Calendar The latest version of the Calendar is on the website. Please do not refer to the College Student diary as it contains errors.
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