MRCgharghur

Għargħur Primary has been awarded the Dyslexia-Friendly School Award for implementing a number of dyslexia-friendly practices. Għargħur Primary and Siġġiewi Primary are the first primary schools in Malta to ever receive this award. Dyslexia Friendly Schools are inclusive and proactive schools that lead to the development of self-confidence and competences of all pupils. Such schools contribute to enhancing the learning opportunities of all pupils since they cater to learning differences through the implementation of some minor changes/adjustments in the teaching procedures. Being dyslexia-friendly is not about being a “special school.” It’s about being a school that has teachers who appreciate [...]

Għargħur Primary inaugurated the Qatra Qatra Project aimed at replenishing the water table whilst giving its students a great learning experience. Funded by HSBC Water Programme - Catch the Drop Campaign, the main aim of the Qatra Qatra project was to install a GEO-INF system rainwater infiltration system to recover rainwater that was currently being wasted and ending up in the streets of Għargħur. Through Qatra Qatra the rain water falling on a substantial part of Għargħur Primary School is being drained into a buffer tank, run into a gravel filter and eventually be discharged into the borehole to replenish [...]