On Monday, 19th October 2026, Fgura Primary A, within St Thomas More College, celebrated the Sport Malta School Sports Day with an exciting programme of sporting activities involving all pupils from Years 1 to 3.
The event was honoured by the presence of the Minister for Education and Sports, the Hon. Dr Byron Camilleri, accompanied by the College Principal, Mr George Psaila. Their attendance highlighted the importance of encouraging physical activity, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyles from an early age.
Throughout the event, each year group participated in approximately one hour of physical activity organised by SportMalta’s Sports Promotion Unit, rotating through five different sports stations. The activities were designed to encourage active participation, teamwork, and the development of essential sporting skills. Class educators also accompanied and supervised the pupils throughout the activities, helping to ensure a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable experience for everyone.
The pupils enthusiastically took part in the various sporting challenges, which offered more than just an opportunity to improve physical fitness. The activities also encouraged the development of important social and cognitive skills, including cooperation, communication, problem-solving, concentration, and teamwork.
In addition to the activities for Years 1 to 3, a separate Sports Day was organised for the school’s Kindergarten pupils, giving the youngest learners the opportunity to enjoy age-appropriate physical activities in a fun and engaging environment.
The SportMalta School Sports Day 2026 was a wonderful celebration of physical activity, teamwork, inclusion and learning through play, reinforcing the importance of playing sports and movement an enjoyable part of every child’s everyday life.
