05/02/2026
A Heartfelt Farewell & Celebration of Leadership
As we come to the close of a remarkable chapter for the Head of College Network at St Ignatius College – Learning & Growing Together, to be the best we can, deepest gratitude is extended to the Council of Heads team, the formidable psychosocial and curriculum team for embracing the vision, and mission that guided us to elevate St Ignatius College to new heights. The dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence was second to none.
We were continuing this drive by working tirelessly on our upcoming projects to inaugurate the 1st Atelier for the Early Years in a compulsory setting in Malta, and the 2nd Global Citizenship Education Training and Learning Hub across the network of primary schools within St Ignatius College. Further work aligning with AI and SAFE programmes at work were under discussion.
Despite the stop 🛑 button being pressed, our morals, integrity and the respect, to those involved and the beneficiaries, guide us to see through the first two projects mentioned.
Yet, other matters that were in the early stages have to be halted and for this, sincere apologies to our collaborators but the path ahead wasn't within our control and unexpectedly stopped.
Meanwhile, the highlights of our legacy are worth sharing.
🎓 Celebrating Milestones & Successes:
✨ Our college was honoured with the School of Excellence Award by RASIT, a prestigious recognition that reflects our collective efforts and the exceptional culture of learning we’ve built together.
💡 We launched The Positivity Toolkit — an innovative initiative rooted in well-being, resilience, and positive mindset development for all students across the college community.
🏆 Our Primary Department was awarded the European Innovative Teaching Award 2024 for outstanding work in capacity building and STEAM skills development — a testament to the creativity and collaboration within our schools.
🌐 We unveiled a forward-looking Digital Literacy Action Plan, empowering students with crucial 21st-century digital skills and aligning our efforts with national and European education frameworks.
📊 Behind the scenes, our College Support Teams delivered impactful programs in literacy, assessment, student support, counselling, and career guidance — strengthening the foundation of student success across all levels.
📚 Throughout this journey, we have grown not only in achievements but as a community — educators, students, parents, and partners united in purpose and passion.
Additionally, we worked on :
- A College Mental Health Policy.
- A Positive Approach to behaviour policy.
- Creating the 4Cs booklet.
- Setting up the Wellbeing, STEAM and Assessment Committees.
- Several opportunities for our staff and students through Erasmus+ with the support of EUPA Malta - Erasmus+ & European Solidarity Corps and fondi.eu
- Publishing a book about the Students' voices on Wellbeing at school.
- 3 symposium proceedings that offered the space and voice to our educators and students to share their research.
...and many more.
These are a testament of our proactive approach ahead of even national initiatives that we were already foreseeing.
Thank you to all who worked with the HCN for steering with us with integrity, courage, and vision. It is hoped that the legacy of “learning and growing together” will continue to inspire and shape the hearts and minds of those who walk through St Ignatius College long after today.
With gratitude
Former Head of College Network.
