Ħandaq Middle School celebrated SportMalta School Sports Day on Monday, 19 October 2026, with a full day of sporting activities designed to encourage students to embrace physical activity, develop their skills and experience the benefits of an active lifestyle. Approximately 550 students participated throughout the day, making it an engaging celebration of sport and teamwork.

Students had the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities, including agility and coordination exercises, sports-based drills, handball, football, basketball, ultimate frisbee, relay races and team-building challenges. The variety of activities encouraged students to explore different sports, challenge themselves physically and engage with their peers in a fun and supportive environment.

Throughout the event, students demonstrated enthusiasm, cooperation, and a strong team spirit. The activities provided opportunities to improve physical fitness, develop coordination and communication skills, and strengthen relationships through shared sporting experiences. They also reinforced the importance of fair play, mutual respect and working together towards common goals.

The participation of approximately 550 students highlighted the school’s commitment to promoting physical activity and providing opportunities for young people to experience the enjoyment and benefits of sport beyond regular Physical Education lessons.

The initiative reflects the objectives of SportMalta School Sports Day, which encourages schools across Malta and Gozo to celebrate sport and promote healthy, active lifestyles among children and young people.

MRC Stefano Zerafa Middle School celebrated SportMalta School Sports Day on Monday, 19 October 2026, with an extensive programme of sporting activities involving approximately 500 students. The initiative highlighted the importance of physical activity in promoting healthy lifestyles, inclusion, teamwork, and students’ overall physical and mental wellbeing.

Throughout the day, students participated in a variety of activities, including archery, athletics, basketball, football, volleyball, traditional games, and team-building challenges. These activities provided opportunities for students to develop their physical skills, cooperate with their peers, and experience the enjoyment of being active in a supportive environment.

One of the highlights was an outdoor experience at Park tal-Majjistral, where approximately 100 students took part in trekking and environmental exploration. Combining physical endurance with an appreciation of Malta’s natural environment, the activity encouraged students to develop resilience, strengthen teamwork, and increase their awareness of the importance of protecting the natural world.

The programme also emphasised inclusion by providing opportunities for students with different abilities and interests to participate in physical activity. Through sporting challenges and cooperative games, students were encouraged to demonstrate respect, fair play and sportsmanship while building positive relationships with their peers.

By combining traditional sports, team activities and outdoor learning, the school demonstrated how physical activity can contribute to both physical and mental wellbeing. The initiative also highlighted the important role of Physical Education in encouraging young people to develop positive attitudes towards sport and establish healthy habits that can continue throughout their lives.

The participation of approximately 500 students reflects MRC Stefano Zerafa Middle School’s commitment to making sport accessible and enjoyable, extending opportunities for physical activity beyond regular Physical Education lessons.

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

Gozo College Ninu Cremona Secondary School celebrated by organising a series of sporting workshops aimed at encouraging students to participate in physical activity, develop their sporting skills, and enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.

Approximately 90–100 students from Years 10 and 11 took part in the activities, which were held during the seventh and eighth lessons following the midday break. The programme offered students the opportunity to participate in football, volleyball, basketball, and tag rugby, providing a varied sporting experience that catered to different interests.

The workshops created an enjoyable environment where students could engage in sport, develop their abilities and strengthen their teamwork and cooperation skills. The activities also provided an opportunity for the Physical Education teachers involved to encourage participation and highlight the importance of regular physical activity among young people.

The afternoon proved enjoyable for students and rewarding for the teachers, reflecting the positive impact that sport can have on student engagement, wellbeing, and school life.

The initiative reflects the objectives of SportMalta School Sports Day, which encourages schools across Malta and Gozo to celebrate sport and promote physical activity as an essential part of students’ everyday lives.

San Ġorġ Preca Secondary School Hamrun joined the SportMalta School Sports Day celebrations bringing the school community together for a day dedicated to sport, physical activity, and the enjoyment of being active.

Pupils participated in a variety of sporting activities, including volleyball, basketball, football, and badminton. The activities provided students with opportunities to try different sports, develop their skills, and enjoy physical activity in an engaging and supportive environment.

Throughout the day, teamwork, enthusiasm, and friendly competition were at the heart of the activities. Pupils encouraged one another, demonstrated good sportsmanship, and celebrated the importance of participating and working together, regardless of the outcome.

The event highlighted the important role sport plays in bringing people together, building friendships and fostering positive relationships within the school community. It also reinforced the value of encouraging young people to remain physically active and adopt healthy habits 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 physical activity as an essential part of students’ everyday lives.

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.