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    MALTESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL OF ADELAIDE

    MALTESE CULTURAL CENTER

    6 Jeanes Street BEVERLEY South Australia 5009

    Tel: [08] 8269 2948 Email:consul@virginbroadband.com.au

    Website: http://www.oocities.org/frans311/


    ETHNIC SCHOOLS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

    Teaching Languages - Bridging Cultures

    Ethnic schools are non-profit-making, after-hours language and culture schools open to all students irrespective of their linguistic background.

    Ethnic schools work to sustain and develop the languages and cultures of Australian communities. They provide a focus s for their communities and foster a sense of identity among Australians of all cultural backgrounds. Most importantly; ethnic schools promote cohesion within the diversity of our multicultural society.

    Ethnic schools offer the widest range of languages of any Australian educational institution. Many are languages vital to Australia's economic development.

    Ethnic Schools and Multiculturalism

    The maintenance of Australia's community languages and cultures is the foundation on which to build a multicultural society. Ethnic schools are one of the major means through which the cultural diversity of Australian society can be shared and appreciated.

    Ethnic schools offer a great reservoir of bilingual expertise which can function in the Languages of Australia's trade partners. Ethnic schools promote multiculturalism and facilitate the realization of equity and access.

    Current Situation

    Currently in South Australia there are 87 ethnic schools authorities administering 164 ethnic schools in 36 different languages. Students range in age from pre-schoolers to adults and enrolments total 7,524. More than 500 teachers who are fluent and competent in their particular language and relate well to students generously give of their time and effort to ensure ongoing retention and development of Australia's community languages and cultures.

    Mr Frank L Scicluna, our principal, was President of the Ethnic Schools Association of South Australia Inc from 1991 to 1996. He was also president of the Australian Federation of Ethnic Schools Association for 3 years.

    MALTESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL

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    One of the 164 South Australian Ethnic Schools is the Maltese Language School of Adelaide, which operates every Friday during the scholastic year at the Maltese Cultural Centre, 6 Jeanes Street, Beverley from 7.00 until 8.30pm

    Some time ago the Maltese community of South Australia felt the need to preserve the rich language and culture of the Maltese islands - the first home of the many migrants living here. Although the Maltese community in Adelaide is not as big as in other States (approximately 3000) it is fortunate enough to have a school to assist in the educational needs of our younger generation and to encourage the second and third generations Maltese to learn not only the Maltese language but also the geography, culture, heritage, arts, music and history of Malta and Gozo.

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    The School was establish in February 1982 and for several years was a sub-committee of the Maltese Guild of South Australia Incorporated. During these last 18 years, the school has helped thousands of Maltese, Australian, and students of other nationality in the teaching of Maltese language and culture embedded in our Australian culture.

    schoolThe Maltese School holds classes for beginners, Intermediate and advanced. Presently we have pre-schoolers, primary, secondary students as well as adults attending our school. The Maltese School caters also for those students who want to study Maltese as part of their normal school curriculum, as well as those who are studying (South Australian Certificate of Education) Stages 1 and 2.

    Another aspect of the Maltese culture is the fine art of folk dancing. The original group was established soon after the official opening of the school. The dancers are a group of young and energetic young people who spend their Friday evening rehearsing and learning new steps under the direction of a talented choreographer. They perform fold dancing at various functions organised by the Maltese community and at other State events and activities. (This years [2007] the group is in recession).

    MALTESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL OF ADELAIDE

     

    School Policy

    • Introduction

    • Enrolment

    • Behaviour Management

    • Fire Evacuation

    • Tuition

    • General Information

    • Management Committee


    • Introduction


    The Maltese Language School of Adelaide was established in 1982 to promote the Language, History, Heritage and Culture of the Maltese Islands. It is open to all children wishing to enrol in the school.

    The objectives of the school are:

    1. To teach language, history, geography, custom, tradition, and more and promote . the language and culture.

    2. To promote activities for the development and benefit of the school.

    3. To promote communication and co-operation with teachers and institutions involved in language teaching.

    The policy of the School is to provide a happy, safe and caring environment where children can learn without any form of harassment, and be able to work with the teachers as a co-operative unit. They will be encouraged to be involved in educational activities that are relevant, meaningful and appropriate. The children will be taught to be responsible for their own decisions and behaviour and to accept the consequences for their behaviour. Last, but by no means least, the children will learn to respect their teachers, elders and their peers.

    1. Enrolment

      2. * All children must be enrolled before they can commence their studies.

      * The forms must be duly completed and returned signed by the parents or guardians.

      * The teachers will determine their level of competence and assign them to their respective classes.

      * Currently no school fees are charged, and the committee will decide whether this policy should be changed at the general meeting.

    2. Behaviour Management

    The aim of the School is to create a caring and safe environment to enable teachers to teach and for students to learn without fear of discrimination and be subjected to any form of harassment. To successfully achieve our objectives the following rules must be followed:

    1. Students will respect each other and behave in a way that does not harass, harm, or endanger themselves or others.

    2. Students will use the playground, facilities and equipment in a thoughtful and caring manner.

    3. Students will share space, facilities and equipment equitably.

    4. Students will respect Staff members and follow their directives.

    5. Students will be aware of classroom rules, take responsibility for their own behaviour and respect the rights of others.

    6. Teachers will strive to create a safe, caring, learning environment by ensuring that students accept their responsibilities, and thereby establishing a code of conduct to be observed by all.

    7. Teachers will provide supervision of all students during class lessons time, during recess, before and after lessons until parental pick-up.

    8. Teachers will arrive normally 10-15 minutes before the commencement of lessons to provide the supervision that is required.

    9. Parents will co-operate fully with the teachers in picking up their children promptly after school.

    Inappropriate behaviour

    The philosophy of discipline is primarily one of self discipline. Encouragement is given for the students to behave responsibly and appropriately.

    Where there is a breach of guidelines for good behaviour, the following actions may be taken:

    1. Apologising

    2. Re-doing work

    3. Time out / isolation

    4. Parents informed

    5. Suspension / expulsion

    The School Principal will decide what course of action should be taken. If the problems are of a minor nature then it will only be necessary for the teacher to talk to the student concerned and request for a written apology and the incident will be recorded. Students who continue to re-offend will incur harsher penalties with the parents being informed.

    1. Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan

    * For the safety of our children we value an effective fire evacuation plan.

    * Each classroom is provided with a fire extinguisher.

    * Each teacher has been provided with a whistle that he/she can use for evacuation purposes.

    * On hearing repeated soundings of whistle, children, teachers and all other people at the school will assemble at the courtyard.

    * Teachers must take the class list and take a roll call to ensure that no children are left behind in the class.

    Procedure

    1. Whistle will be sounded over a long period of time

    2. Classes are to be cleared quickly and in a quiet and orderly manner.

    3. Teachers are to keep children away from the fire, take attendance lists and guide them safely from the room.

    4. Each teacher is responsible for checking all rooms (toilets, storeroom, etc.) to ensure that they are all clear.

    5. The head teacher will phone for the fire brigade.

    6. The teachers will take another roll call once the children are seated and assembled at the courtyard.

    7. The head teacher will take full control in the event of an emergency and all other teachers will report to him/her.

    The Fire Evacuation Plan will be exercised each term during class lessons.

    1. Tuition

    1. Textbooks are supplied by the school for each student. Teaching materials not in the text will be photocopied and made available to the students.

    2. Homework is set by the teachers to assist children in the areas of reading, spelling and grammar.

    3. Student assessment will be on a continuous basis with final written reports being issued at the end of the final term.

    4. The local teachers are accredited with the Ethnic School Board.of South Australia

    5. The appointment of our teachers will be made by the Management Committee of the School.

    1. General Information

    1. The school is a non-profit organisation and all grants received will be used to benefit the learning outcomes of students.

    2. Membership of the Management Committee will consist of teachers and parents of the school, elected at the Annual General Meeting.

    3. All children attending school are covered by the public liability insurance with the Ethnic Schools Association.

    4. Toys which might be considered dangerous and harmful to other children are banned from the school.

    5. Classes are held at the Maltese Cultural centre, 6 Jeanes Street, BEVERLEY SA 5009 from 7 - 9 pm

     

    Management Committee

    The School Staff and Management Committee :

    1. Coordinator - Mrs. Katie Cassar

    2. Teacher - Mrs. Josie Scicluna

    3. Teacher - Mrs. Anna Agius

    4. Teacher - Ms Anna Farrugia

    5. Principal - Mr. Frank L Scicluna

    6. Parents Representatives: Mrs. Mary Saliba, Mrs. Jane Agius

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