Planting flower bulbs in memory of the Holocaust victims (Year 6 2009-2010)

Published on December 16, 2009 in Year 6 - Mr. M. Vella. 0 Comments

The Crocus Project

A tangible way to introduce children to the subject of the Holocaust and to raise awareness about the dangers of discrimination, prejudice, bigotry, as well as the importance of tolerance and respect.

The flowers

The flowers are planted in memory of the 1.5 million Jewish children and thousand others who died in the Holocaust.

Shipwrecked on a deserted island (Yr. 6 2009-2010)

Published on December 13, 2009 in Year 6 - Mr. M. Vella. 0 Comments

Shipwrecked on a deserted island

As soon as I found myself on this unknown island I was afraid because I did not know what I was going to find. I kept going round and round the island for a couple of hours but found nothing except for many coconut trees. Then as soon as it started to get dark I was very worried about where I was going to sleep…

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The Legend of Frederick the Merman (Yr. 6 eTwinning Project 2008-2009)

Published on December 13, 2009 in Year 6 - Mr. M. Vella. 0 Comments

The Legend of Frederick the Merman

It all happened in the Year 1230, at the time when Sicily was still under the reign of King Arthur III. In those days Arthur III La Leggenda di Colapesce (La storia originale in Italiano)was proclaimed King of Sicily by the almighty Gods. One ordinary man of the time, called Frederick, happened to be well known all over the Kingdom for his extraordinary ability to swim and dive for very long periods of time. The King`s advisors got to hear about him and so they spoke to King Arthur III about this particular man and his extraordinary abilities. King Arthur wanted to see this for himself and therefore he sent for Frederick on board his royal galleon, which at the time happened to be anchored at the port.

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