{"id":5008,"date":"2024-06-17T10:19:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T08:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/?p=5008"},"modified":"2026-07-07T18:05:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T16:05:48","slug":"scholastic-year-2024-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/?p=5008","title":{"rendered":"Scholastic Year 2026 &#8211; 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dear Parents\/Guardians<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparation for the new scholastic year are well underway. We will use this space to update you with all the relevant information and details you will need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-green-color\">Should you need general information you are kindly asked to email on : smc.zabbar.prb@ilearn.edu.mt or phone on 2598 5227.  It may take us some time to reply but rest assured, we will.  Information about class teacher\/LSE etc will be forwarded by the second\/third week of September.  <\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please read the information contained in this <a href=\"https:\/\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Parent-Handbook-2025-26_compressed-1.pdf\">booklet <\/a>carefully. This is especially useful for new parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communication <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We use various channels of communication to reach including this website, email, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zabbarprimaryb\">Facebook Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ignore any information that is not official.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We make every effort to communicate with parents in a clear and timely manner.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calendar of Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The calendar of events is constantly updated <a href=\"https:\/\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/?page_id=48\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first day of school for all students will be 30 September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/estee-janssens-zni0zgb3bkQ-unsplash-1-edited.jpg?resize=474%2C356&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5022\" style=\"width:549px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/estee-janssens-zni0zgb3bkQ-unsplash-1-edited.jpg?w=2050&amp;ssl=1 2050w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/estee-janssens-zni0zgb3bkQ-unsplash-1-edited.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/estee-janssens-zni0zgb3bkQ-unsplash-1-edited.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/estee-janssens-zni0zgb3bkQ-unsplash-1-edited.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/estee-janssens-zni0zgb3bkQ-unsplash-1-edited.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/estee-janssens-zni0zgb3bkQ-unsplash-1-edited.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/estee-janssens-zni0zgb3bkQ-unsplash-1-edited.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/estee-janssens-zni0zgb3bkQ-unsplash-1-edited.jpg?w=948&amp;ssl=1 948w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/estee-janssens-zni0zgb3bkQ-unsplash-1-edited.jpg?w=1422&amp;ssl=1 1422w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School Transport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The application for school transport is available <a href=\"https:\/\/malta-transport.schoolbusnet.net\/#\/\">here<\/a>. For any information or help regarding school transport, please call 2598 1888.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transport will begin operating on the first day of school. During the initial days, there may be some delays. <strong>Please avoid calling the school to check on transport status, as the office staff will not have real-time information on arrival or departure times.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School Uniform<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>School uniform is available from Yorkie Clothing. The uniform may also be bought from the office of the College Principal Monday 24<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;August 2026 &#8211; from 9am till 1pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The uniform for Zabbar B is the same as that of Zabbar A and the Middle School. If it still fits, then you do not need to buy a new uniform!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stationery Lists 2026-27<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Year 3 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stationery-list-Year-3-26-27-1.pdf\">Year 3 Stationery list<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year 4 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stationery-list-Year-4-26-27.pdf\">Year 4 Stationery list<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year 5 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stationery-list-Year-5-26-27.pdf\">Year 5 Stationery list<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year 6 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Stationery-list-Year-6-26-27.pdf\">Year 6 Stationery list<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breakfast Club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please phone 153 or check via Edukazzjoni Facebook page\/Education office.  You will be guided accordingly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breakfast Club will start operating from the first day of school and starts at 07:00 am.  School doors open at 07.00 am and supervision of students starts thereafter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Klabb 3-16<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications for Klabb 3-16 will be available <a href=\"https:\/\/fes.gov.mt\/klabb-3-16-overview\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is parents&#8217; responsibility to ensure that children who need to stay after school are registered for Klabb from DAY 1!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Those who need help with filling the Breakfast Club form, the Klabb 3-16 form and Transport services form are kindly requested to phone on 79840043 and liaise with the <strong>Family-Community-School Link Officer (FCSL)<\/strong>  in charge, to schedule an appointment.  We encourage you to make use of this service.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>School staff is not responsible for any child who is not picked up on time. While we understand that sometimes a parent may be running late, this should be the exception and not the rule. Parents who abuse the system will be reported to the relevant authorities, including Law Enforcement and Child Protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meetings with Parents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beginning of the year we will hold meetings with parents as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28th September 2026 &#8211; Year 3 &#8211; 11am &#8211; 11.30am &#8211; Respective Classes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29 th September 2026 &#8211; Year 4 &#8211; 10am &#8211; 10.30am &#8211; Respective Classes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29th September 2026 &#8211; Year 5 &#8211; 9am &#8211; 9.30am &#8211; Respective Classes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29th September 2026 &#8211; Year 6 &#8211; 11am &#8211; 11.30 am &#8211; Respective Classes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We understand that there may be clashes with meetings scheduled by other schools and we will do our best to use technology to help out.  Our teachers will also try to provide you with a summary and any important updates via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Class Allocations 26-27 &#8211; to be announced (mid-September):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>SLT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Head of School:                                Nicholas Agius<br>Deputy Head (Year 6):                  Lisa Cocker<br>Deputy Head (Year 4):                  Josienne Scicluna<br>Deputy Head (Year 5):                  Mary Anne Vaaben<br>Deputy Head (Year 3):                  Mary Grace Newbould<br>HoD Inclusion:                                  Sara Jane Gialanze<br>HoD IT:                                                 James Callus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Class Teachers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zahra Galea Janice Nurture Class Teacher<br>Spiteri Mariestelle <br>Vella Joann <br>Fava Cytel <br>Camilleri Geltrude <br>Caruana Daniela <br>Gatt Melanie <br>Psaila Aaliyah <br>Gialanze&#8217; Catherine <br>Mallia Joanne <br>Mallia Elaine <br>Scicluna Jessica <br>Grech Elaine<br>Vassallo Luke <br>Bartolo Deborah <br>Carabott Yasmine <br>Spiteri Pierre <br>Zerafa Mario <br>Spiteri Cynthia <br>Zammit Warren <br>Camilleri Shanelle <br>Vella Reuben <br>Scerri Rebecca <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Peripatetic Teachers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sherry Anne Gauci               Art<br>Emarlys Sciberras                 PSCD<br>Charmaine Cassar                PSCD<br>Julia Spiteri                               PSCD<br>Sabrina Abugrin                     PE<br>Carmel Galea                           Music<br>Cherise Amaira                       PE<br>Amaria Cilia                              Ethics<br>Michael Zerafa                       Science<br>Roslyn Zammit                       IT Support<br>Caroline Battistino              FLT<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>LSEs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Micallef Tracey Ann         <br>Ebejer Isabel                        <br>Cutajar Joslene<br>Muscat Estelle<br>Rodo Marika<br>Spiteri Cappello Joseph<br>Mifsud Bernardette<br>Atkins Miranne<br>Chetcuti Brenda<br>Zerafa Natasha<br>Bonello Marouska<br>Bartolo Sarah<br>Schembri Darlene<br>Caruana Romina<br>Zammit Stephanie<br>Zahra Elaine<br>Caruana Giacinta<br>Burnell Lisa<br>Marshall Vanessa<br>Brincat Amanda<br>Lia Julia<br>Delia Ingrid<br>Agius Maria Victoria<br>Bonello Tennille<br>Mifsud Elizabeth<br>Micallef Graziella<br>Sciberras Melanie<br>Mercieca Zerafa Fiona <br>Bondin Elaine<br>Agius Marilyn <br>Bondin Elaine<br>Caruana Leeanne<br>Agius Maria Victoria<br>Buttigieg Maria Giulia<br>Muscat Stefania<br>Abela Lia Caroline<br>Busuttil Galea Daniella<br>Sammut Stephania<br>Bonello Dkhili Hasna<br>Camilleri Janeese <br>Marmara Fiona (Nurture Class LSE)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Updating Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once school starts in September, we will send you a form so that you may provide\/update student details, including addresses, telephone numbers and emergency contact details. We will then double check these details with those in our system to ensure that all information is accurate and up to date. <br><br><strong>Remember that it is your responsibility to inform us of any changes in contact details that may occur during the scholastic year<\/strong>.  <strong>You are also requested to provide at least two contact numbers in case of any emergency.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School Attendance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>School attendance is mandatory. Please use this <a href=\"https:\/\/smc.zabbarb.skola.edu.mt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Absentee-Form.pdf\">form <\/a>to justify 1 or 2-day absences. Students are to hand in this form either before or immediately upon coming back to school after an absence.  We monitor carefully the use of this form &#8211; and we reserve the right to refuse it in case we suspect misuse.  Please note that in the first pages of the school diary, the school attendance policy is thoroughly explained &#8211; please make sure to adhere to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note that:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.it is expected that if you use the mentioned above form for sickness (in case nothing serious) it is prudent to provide a medical certificate instead using the said form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.if a student is sick for more than 2 consecutive days, a medical certificate needs to be presented. Unauthorised absences are automatically flagged and reported if they exceed 2 days in a month or 9 days in any given period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting in Touch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to get in touch with us is via email &#8211; smc.zabbar.prb@ilearn.edu.mt or via phone.  Normally, we reply within a day or two, if this is not the case, do send a gentle reminder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Parents\/Guardians Preparation for the new scholastic year are well underway. We will use this space to update you with all the relevant information and details you will need. Should you need general information you are kindly asked to email on : smc.zabbar.prb@ilearn.edu.mt or phone on 2598 5227. 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