The National Sport School in Pembroke joined the SportMalta School Sports Day celebrations on Monday, 19 October 2026, bringing students together through sport and physical activity while promoting the values of teamwork, encouragement, perseverance, and mutual respect.

The day featured a variety of sporting activities, including swimming sessions and indoor sports, giving students the opportunity to participate, develop their skills and enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle. The activities encouraged students to challenge themselves, support their peers and demonstrate a positive attitude towards sport.

Throughout the event, enthusiasm and cooperation were evident, with students embracing the opportunity to participate and work together. The activities highlighted how sport can foster discipline, build confidence, and strengthen relationships, while creating an environment where students can learn and grow through shared experiences.

The initiative reflects the objectives of SportMalta School Sports Day, which encourages schools across Malta and Gozo to celebrate sport and highlight the importance of physical activity in students’ daily lives. Through initiatives such as this, schools play an important role in promoting healthy lifestyles and nurturing the values that sport instils in young people.

As part of the SportMalta School Sports Day, St Clare College Sliema Primary School celebrated Malta’s rich cultural heritage through a series of traditional games that encouraged pupils to stay active while discovering the games enjoyed by previous generations.

A total of 43 pupils from two Year 2 and Year 3 classes participated in this Physical Education initiative, organised by Ms Nicole and Mr Jeremy. The activities combined physical movement with cultural learning, giving pupils the opportunity to develop fundamental movement skills while experiencing the enjoyment of traditional Maltese play.

The programme featured five traditional games, each offering different physical challenges and learning opportunities. Through Il-Passju, pupils practised hopping, balance, and coordination, while Il-Boċċi encouraged accuracy, concentration, and strategic thinking. Il-Logħba tal-Ħbula introduced rope-skipping challenges that developed rhythm, agility, and endurance, while Il-Logħba taċ-Ċirku challenged pupils to guide a rolling hoop, improving movement control and spatial awareness.

The activities concluded with Il-Logħba tal-Maktur, an energetic team game in which pupils had to react quickly, demonstrate agility, and make strategic decisions while competing against their opponents. Throughout the sessions, pupils were encouraged to support one another, respect their peers, demonstrate teamwork, and fair play.

Beyond promoting physical activity, the initiative provided a valuable opportunity to preserve and celebrate Malta’s traditional games. It demonstrated how simple activities that were once a regular part of childhood can continue to offer meaningful opportunities for movement, social interaction, and enjoyment without the need for modern sporting equipment.

On Monday, 19 October 2026, Patri Indri Schembri Primary School joined the SportMalta Schools Sports Day celebrations, bringing together approximately 120 pupils for a morning of sporting activities that encouraged movement, teamwork, and the enjoyment of physical activity

Pupils from Years 1, 2 and 3 took part in a variety of fun and engaging activities, including Stick in the Mud, relay races, football shooting and hitting the target. Through these games, children had the opportunity to develop their coordination and physical skills while participating in friendly challenges that encouraged cooperation, teamwork, and healthy competition.

The activities created an enjoyable and positive sporting environment, allowing pupils to interact with their peers, support one another and develop a sense of fair play. By involving younger year groups, the school provided pupils with valuable opportunities to experience the benefits of physical activity from an early age.

The initiative reflects the objectives of SportMalta Schools Sports Day, which encourages schools across Malta and Gozo to celebrate sport and promote active and healthy lifestyles within the educational environment.

StMC Maria Goretti Tarxien Middle School celebrated SportMalta School Sports Day on Monday, 19 October 2026, by organising a fun-filled sporting event that encouraged students to get moving, participate actively and enjoy the benefits of physical activity.

Approximately 60 students participated at a time, rotating between five activity stations. This format provided students with opportunities to engage in different challenges, remain active, and interact with their peers in an enjoyable and dynamic environment.

The activities encouraged participation, cooperation, and teamwork, highlighting the importance of incorporating movement and sport into school life. By providing students with opportunities to take part in a variety of activities, the school helped promote positive attitudes towards physical activity and the development of healthy habits.

The initiative reflects the objectives of SportMalta Schools Sports Day, which encourages schools across Malta and Gozo to celebrate sport and highlight its contribution to students’ physical, social, and personal development.

St Benedict Primary School celebrated SportMalta School Sports Day on Monday, 19 October 2026, with a varied programme of sporting activities designed to encourage pupils of all ages to enjoy movement, develop their physical skills and experience the benefits of teamwork.

Kindergarten 1, Kindergarten 2, and Year 1 pupils participated in a series of fun movement stations, including parachute games, beanbag target throwing, football shooting, and an adventure obstacle course. These activities provided younger children with opportunities to develop coordination, balance, and fundamental movement skills in an enjoyable and supportive environment.

Year 2 pupils took part in cycling activities, including a Bike Challenge, a Bike Delivery Challenge and agility stations involving ladders and hoops, followed by a team relay challenge. With the support of the Local Council, the road in front of the school was temporarily closed to traffic, with parking spaces made available to ensure a safe environment for the cycling activities. SportMalta backpacks were also incorporated into the Bike Delivery Challenge, adding an engaging practical element that was particularly enjoyed by the children.

Meanwhile, pupils from Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 rotated through eight sports stations featuring basketball, bucket stilts, standing broad jump, parachute activities, hoop and ladder challenges, hurdles, balance activities, sack races, and football dribbling and shooting. The variety of activities encouraged pupils to challenge themselves, improve their physical abilities and work together while discovering different ways to stay active.

Beyond sport, the school also used the occasion to promote awareness and community solidarity. Pupils and staff wore orange to raise awareness of ADHD, while donations were collected for L-Istrina through the BOV Piggy Bank campaign. These initiatives added an important social dimension to the day, highlighting the values of inclusion, empathy and giving back to the community.

The event provided a valuable opportunity for pupils to enjoy physical activity while developing teamwork, coordination, and confidence. The participation of different year groups, together with the support of the Local Council and the school community, contributed to a positive and memorable celebration.

St Nicholas College Baħrija Primary School celebrated SportMalta Schools Sports Day on Monday, 19 October 2026, with a series of fun and engaging physical activities designed to promote fitness, teamwork, and cooperation among pupils. Students from Years 1, 3 and 6 participated in 45-minute sessions that encouraged active participation, enjoyment, and positive relationships within the school community.

Pupils explored a selection of traditional Maltese games, including Żunżana iddur iddur, Il-Passju, Il-Brilli and Il-Ħbiel tal-Ħabel. Through singing, hopping, bowling, and jumping, the children developed their coordination, balance and fundamental movement skills while discovering the enjoyment of traditional play. Class teachers and Learning Support Educators (LSEs) also joined in, encouraging and supporting the pupils throughout the activities.

Throughout the sessions, pupils demonstrated enthusiasm, good sportsmanship, and a willingness to collaborate. The activities provided an enjoyable and inclusive environment where children could remain active while strengthening their relationships with classmates and teachers.

The initiative reflects the objectives of SportMalta Schools Sports Day, which encourages schools across Malta and Gozo to celebrate sport, promote physical activity and highlight the importance of movement in children’s everyday lives. By combining traditional Maltese games with team challenges, Baħrija Primary School also demonstrated how physical activity can preserve cultural traditions while developing valuable physical and social skills.

Pupils at Dun Karm Psaila Primary School in Ħaż-Żebbuġ, part of St Ignatius College, took part in SportMalta School Sports Day on Monday, 19 October 2026, through a programme of physical challenges designed to develop movement skills, encourage participation, and make physical activity enjoyable for everyone.

Approximately 145 students from Year 1, Year 2, Year 5, and the Induction class participated in the activities throughout the day. The programme was organised to accommodate the school’s available space and timetable, ensuring that students could participate safely and enjoy the planned activities.

Under the guidance of the school’s Physical Education teacher, pupils took part in a variety of physical challenges aligned with the Physical Education Learning Outcomes for their respective year groups. The activities included balancing exercises, navigating obstacles, agility games and reaction drills that encouraged students to respond quickly to a moving ball.

The initiative reflects the objectives of SportMalta Schools Sports Day, which encourages schools across Malta and Gozo to celebrate sport and promote the benefits of physical activity within the educational environment. Through activities that combine enjoyment, skill development and inclusion, pupils are encouraged to build confidence, improve their physical abilities, and develop positive habits from an early age.

As part of the SportMalta Schools Sports Day, Attard Primary School kicked off the day with an energetic morning assembly that brought the school community together through music, stretching, and dance.

The session was prepared and led by the school’s Physical Education (PE) and Religion, Social and Personal Development (RSP) teachers, who encouraged pupils to participate in a fun and engaging movement session. Through simple exercises and dance, children had the opportunity to get moving, improve their coordination and enjoy an active start to their school day.

The activity highlighted how incorporating physical movement into everyday school routines can contribute to pupils’ physical wellbeing while creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere. It also encouraged a sense of togetherness, bringing pupils and educators together to celebrate the benefits of being active.

Attard Primary School’s initiative reflects the objectives of SportMalta Schools Sports Day, which encourages schools across Malta and Gozo to promote physical activity and highlight the importance of sport and movement in children’s daily lives.

As part of the SportMalta Schools Sports Day, held on Monday, 19 October 2026, St Paul’s Missionary School celebrated the importance of sport and physical activity through a variety of engaging activities designed to encourage pupils to stay active and develop essential life skills.

Under the guidance of the school’s Physical Education teacher, pupils participated in parachute games, sack races, three-legged races, stilts, dribbling, and target shooting. The programme also included circuit challenges featuring hurdles, balance blocks, and jumping exercises, alongside team games such as dodgeball and capture the flag.

Through these activities, pupils had the opportunity to develop their physical fitness, coordination and agility while strengthening teamwork, communication, and perseverance. The games also encouraged fair play, mutual respect, and positive interaction in a fun and inclusive environment.

The initiative reflects the objectives of SportMalta Schools Sports Day, which encourages schools across Malta and Gozo to celebrate sport and promote the benefits of physical activity within the school community.

The initiative involved students from Years 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6, providing them with opportunities to participate in a variety of physical challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Through games and collaborative activities, pupils were encouraged to develop their physical abilities while learning the importance of communication, cooperation, and fair play.

Under the guidance of the school’s Physical Education teacher, pupils enjoyed a variety of activities, including parachute games, sack races, three-legged races, stilts, dribbling, and target shooting. They also took part in circuit challenges involving hurdles, balance blocks, and jumping exercises, as well as team games such as dodgeball and capture the flag. These activities encouraged physical fitness, teamwork, communication, perseverance, and good sportsmanship in a fun and inclusive environment.

The participation of teachers and Learning Support Educators (LSEs) added to the spirit of the occasion, with staff members joining some activities and supporting pupils throughout the day. Their involvement helped strengthen relationships within the school community and demonstrated how sport can bring students and educators together through shared experiences.

The day was marked by enthusiasm, laughter, and positive interaction, with pupils encouraging one another and showing respect regardless of the outcome of each game. The involvement of both students and staff created a strong sense of school spirit and highlighted the value of sport as a means of building connections and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Vittoriosa Primary School’s initiative reflects the objectives of SportMalta School Sports Day, which encourages schools across Malta and Gozo to celebrate sport and recognise its importance in children’s physical, social and personal development.

Through activities that combine physical challenges with teamwork and enjoyment, Vittoriosa Primary School demonstrated how sport can encourage children to remain active, develop essential life skills, and embrace healthy habits from an early age.