This year’s SportMalta School Sports Day at Handaq Middle School was a vibrant and energetic celebration of physical activity and teamwork. Students enthusiastically participated in a variety of fun-filled stations designed to promote fitness and cooperation. The activities included agility and coordination exercises, sports-based drills, and popular team sports such as handball, basketball, and ultimate frisbee.

In addition to these sports, the event featured relay races and engaging team-building activities, encouraging students to work together and support one another. The variety of stations ensured that all students, regardless of skill level, could participate and enjoy the day while learning valuable lessons about teamwork and the importance of staying active.

The atmosphere was lively and spirited, with students showcasing determination and enthusiasm throughout the day. The event highlighted the significance of physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle, while also fostering camaraderie among classmates.

Overall, the SportMalta School Sports Day at Handaq Middle School was a resounding success, reinforcing the school’s commitment to promoting fitness, cooperation, and the joy of sports. The event left a lasting positive impact on the students, inspiring them to continue embracing physical activity in their daily lives.

Gozo College, Żebbuġ Primary School, recently organized a fun and engaging Sports Day as part of the SportMalta School Sports Day initiative. The event focused on promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles among students, particularly the Early Years classes.

The day started with simple exercises, guided by educators and supported by a video projected on the cyclorama. These activities helped introduce the students to basic movements and stretches in an enjoyable and accessible way. Following this, all the students gathered in the playground, where they were divided into different stations based on their class. Each station presented fun challenges, including hopping, moving sideways, and backwards, encouraging students to engage in a variety of movements.

To wrap up the day, each class participated in a flat race in the school playground, replacing the usual Daily Mile due to the warm weather. Despite the heat, the students were full of energy and enthusiasm, showing great excitement throughout the event.

The Sports Day was a success, helping students understand the value of regular movement for fitness and stress relief. Moving forward, it was suggested that these simple exercises be integrated into the school’s daily morning assembly routine to continue fostering an active and healthy lifestyle.

On SportMalta School Sports Day, a Year 2 class and two Year 4 classes at the Archbishop Missionary School participated in a unique physical activity session during their Immersive Education lesson, blending fitness with nature. The Year 2 students began with a brisk 5-minute walk to the school’s pomegranate trees, where they learned about the tree’s life cycle. They then sprinted to the olive trees, where a web-like obstacle course, made from string tied between the trees, awaited them. This web symbolized the tiny spider often found in the crown of a pomegranate fruit.

The students were divided into teams of three for a relay race, where they had to dig soil, carry it across the web while twisting and bending, and fill a cup on the other side. The challenge was to keep the soil steady or risk spilling it, adding an element of focus and coordination to the race.

For the Year 4 students, the same activities were followed by a fine motor skills challenge. Using wooden plywood with holes, nuts, and bolts, they worked together to replicate the shape of a pomegranate crown, a six-pointed star, guided by a laminated photo.

The activities were not only physically engaging but also educational, connecting nature, teamwork, and motor skills.

On Friday, 11th October 2024, St. Theresa College Middle School Birkirkara (Ta’ Paris) celebrated the SportMalta School Sports Day with a variety of fun and engaging activities. Throughout the day, all students participated in events such as an Obstacle Course Race (OCR) and Basketball Shootouts, fostering an energetic and competitive atmosphere.

The highlight of the day was a special visit from local football stars from the Men’s Birkirkara Football Club. The players interacted with the students, engaging them in conversations, entertaining them, and even playing football together. Students were thrilled to have the opportunity to meet their local sports heroes, play alongside them, and get their shirts signed, making the day even more memorable.

The event was organized by Ms. Sharon Salerno, Mr. Ivan Attard, Ms. Marilyn Grech, Mr. Gosef Mizzi, and Mr. Joseph Steward. Their efforts ensured the day was a huge success, promoting physical activity, teamwork, and school spirit. The SportMalta School Sports Day created lasting memories for the students, reinforcing the importance of sports and active living in a fun and interactive way.

On the 11th of October, Kirkop Primary School hosted a successful Sports Day as part of the SportMalta School Sports Day celebrations. The entire school actively participated in a series of fun and engaging activities, designed to promote physical fitness and teamwork.

The day followed a well-structured timetable for all the primary school students. A total of 136 students, along with their teachers and support staff, took part in the day’s activities.

Six sports stations were set up, with four stations remaining consistent for all groups and two stations adapted according to the students’ age groups. The activities included skipping rope, walking on stilts, relay races, the popular “Steal the Tag” game, an obstacle course, and a penalty shootout.

The event was a wonderful opportunity for students to enjoy physical activity in a fun and supportive environment. It reinforced the importance of fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship, all while fostering a sense of school spirit and enjoyment among the children.

On Friday, 11th October 2024, St. Aloysius College Secondary School celebrated the SportMalta School Sports Day by organising a vibrant Sports Day for Form 1 and Form 2 students. A total of 212 students participated, supported by 40 volunteers, including Physical Education teachers, support staff, and 10 Form 5 students.

The Sports Day aimed to promote physical activity, active participation, and a spirit of healthy competition. A wide range of activities were organised, catering to all skill levels. Traditional sports such as football, basketball, relay races, and handball were part of the program, offering competitive excitement.

Additionally, non-competitive activities like obstacle courses, tyre hopping races, archery, vaulting, zip lining, sack races, and climbing kept the day dynamic and inclusive. Fun challenges like stilt walking, block crocodile walking, and agility games added an extra layer of enjoyment.

The day focused on getting students moving, encouraging teamwork, personal effort, and fostering sportsmanship. Students cheered each other on and embraced a positive attitude throughout the games, reflecting the spirit of SportMalta.

The event was a huge success, reinforcing the importance of physical activity, teamwork, and community spirit within the school.

St. Joseph Senior School, Blata l-Bajda, organised a memorable SportMalta School Sports Day 2024 for its Year 7 students. In collaboration with SportMalta coaches, the PE teachers arranged special Swimming Day Sessions at the Tal-Qroqq Swimming Complex, providing students with an exciting opportunity to develop their swimming skills outside of the usual school setting.

The day began with an introduction to the SportMalta School Sports Day, where students were informed about its significance and the importance of physical activity. A team-building session followed, allowing the students to collaborate on creating artwork related to the event, fostering both creativity and teamwork.

At the swimming complex, students were guided through various swimming strokes and games by the coaches and teachers, improving their technique and confidence in the water. The session provided not only physical benefits but also an enjoyable and engaging way to participate in sports.

The event was a great success, allowing students to experience the value of sportsmanship, teamwork, and the benefits of staying active. The collaboration between the school and SportMalta made the SportMalta School Sports Day an enriching experience, leaving the Year 7 students with new skills and a deeper appreciation for physical activity.

On Friday, 11th October, STC Anthony Valletta Birkirkara Primary School proudly hosted a successful Mini Sports Day, with around 500 students actively participating. The event featured various sports stations thoughtfully designed to accommodate the different abilities and needs of each year group, ensuring that all students could enjoy the activities.

The day was filled with fun and competitive games, including “Head, Shoulders, Knees, Go!,” relay races (baton and hurdles), throwing the hoop, standing long jump, parachute games, Tic-Tac-Toe, and hockey relays. These activities not only provided students with entertainment but also taught important life lessons, focusing on teamwork, perseverance, and resilience.

As a school, they work on promoting sports and physical activity, recognizing the vital role they play in the holistic development of our students. The enthusiasm and energy displayed throughout the day underscored the idea that success, whether in sports or life, comes through effort, determination, and collaboration.

Mini Sports Day was a clear reflection of the commitment to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle for the students.

St. Monica Birkirkara was excited to take part in the SportMalta School Sports Day as part of the European Week of Sport, a fantastic initiative aimed at promoting physical activity, health, and well-being across Europe. To mark this occasion, we organized a day filled with fun and engaging fitness activities tailored to all our students.

The event featured a range of activities, including circuit training, team challenges, and group workouts. These activities not only encouraged physical fitness but also highlighted the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and leading a healthy, active lifestyle. Each challenge was designed to be inclusive and motivating, ensuring that every student could participate and enjoy the day.

The success of the event was evident in the enthusiasm and energy displayed by our students, who embraced the opportunity to be active and involved. It reinforced the importance of regular physical activity and overall well-being, aligning with the goals of the European Week of Sport.

We are proud of the positive impact this event had on our school community and look forward to continuing to promote an active lifestyle through similar initiatives in the future.

Ħamrun – On Friday, October 11th, the SportMalta School Sports Day brought together more than 600 eager students from both the Primary and Secondary sectors at Our Lady Immaculate School. The annual event, organized under the theme “Let’s Keep Active,” emphasized the importance of regular physical activity, with a goal to engage every student in movement and exercise throughout the day.

Two separate gyms were set up on campus, one dedicated to Primary students and the other to Secondary students. Each gym featured a specially curated fitness circuit tailored to the specific age groups and their physical abilities. The event followed a structured 12-minute schedule, where each group cycled through a variety of activities. This schedule included 3 minutes for warm-up, 5 minutes of targeted exercises, 4 minutes for transitioning between stations, and finally, 3 minutes for cool-down.

The fitness circuits, which kicked off at 8 a.m. and ran until 1 p.m., were brought to life with the help of flashcards and upbeat music, ensuring that the atmosphere remained energetic and fun. Students enthusiastically participated in the activities, which not only encouraged them to stay active but also helped foster a sense of community and celebration around physical health and sports.

As one of the school’s most anticipated events, the SportMalta School Sports Day has become a beloved tradition. Students eagerly look forward to the day each year, recognizing the value of staying active and its benefits to both their physical and mental well-being.

This successful initiative serves as a testament to the school’s commitment to promoting health and fitness, reinforcing the positive impact of regular physical activity on the overall school community.