Issue 18—May 2020 www.fes.gov.mt fes@gov.mt

FoundationforEducationalServices

Zentrum Business Centre, Mdina

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Tel 22586812

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Klabb 3-16 has also been busy delivering online activities for Early years and Pri-

mary Children. From physical activities to crafts and science experiments, play-

workers put their creative minds together in trying their best to engage the chil-

dren that are usually at the centre between 2.30pm and 6.00 pm.

Here are some photos that parents shared with us. Children loved participating in

such hands-on activities, and, we just love watching them create. Here is the

proof.

Though Mother’s Day was celebrated somewhat differently this year, children’s

creativity was not short of ideas, as it is every year. Children shared with us

different crafts and cards as a way to say thank you to their mothers and guardians

on this special day.

Deadline: Friday 19th June 2020

Playworker (5th Call)

Centre Coordinators (5th Call)

Playworkers with Extra Responsibilities—Resource Centre (5th

Call)

Deadline : 15th June 2020

Deadline: Friday, 19th June 2020

Playworkers (4th Call Gozo)

Deadline : 8th June 2020

Programme Secretary (Programmes Unit)

Programme Coordinator (Services Unit—Indefinite

Contract)

In May, the Childcare Centre Coordinators, along with their staff, have been busy

uploading three video clips daily showing various activities where children could car-

ry out with the assistance of their parents. These consisted of story telling, nursery

rhymes or a life skills activity.

We are continuously communicating with those parents whose children attend our

centres. They are following these activities enthusiastically and we are happy to note

that they are implementing them with their children in their homes.

Name : Lindsay Fenech

Age : 26

Role : Centre Coordinator, San Gwann

What is your role in Klabb 3-16 and how long have been employed at the Klabb?

I have been working with FES for the last couple of years. Last November, I became the Centre Coordinator at San Gwann Cen-tre. Together with the help of other team members, I coordinate the centre's administrative work. My main goal is that our chil-dren feel happy, comfortable and safe when using our facilities. It is also very important that their parents/guardians feel at home at our centre. All of the staff members work hard to en-sure that the activities delivered to our children are interesting, valuable and appropriate. I am also responsible for the organisa-tion of special activities inside and/or outside the school premis-es.

Why do you like working at the Klabb?

In the past few months, my new position has been very interesting and rewarding. It provided me with the opportunity to meet new people and try new things. I have been working on different projects that allow me to be creative and to continually learn new things.

What are the challenges and satisfaction you face on a daily basis working at the Klabb?

One of the challenges that the administrative team is faced with is the need to acquire new skills and knowledge to be able to perform certain tasks. Occasionally, we get assigned new tasks and we are requested to use and adapt new systems and procedures. However, even though this can be challenging, I feel that I have always received the needed support from the staff members at FES Head Office. I also have the opportunity to meet and discuss with the other Centre Coordinators and I feel that these meetings have helped me gain a better insight on how to deal with certain issues that might arise at Klabb 3-16.

I am mostly satisfied when I see the Playworkers and Child Support Workers, working together as one team, to present the best experience for our service us-ers. I am happy to have so many hard-working and responsible individuals as part of our team.

Tell us a story you remember most whilst working at the Klabb?

One memorable episode is last year's end of Skola Sajf concert. At the time, I worked as a PER. I was so happy and proud of our students. They had been working on their performance for weeks and I was amazed by their originality and commitment. I was very appreciative of the help and guidance of the Playworkers and Child Support Workers. I was also very grateful for the parents' support.

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A visit at Gianni’s farm with Miss Joanne : Click here

Storytelling with Ms Lavinia - 'Little Yellow Bee' : Click Here

Name : Mattea Chircop St John

Age: 19

Role : Playworker

How long have you been working in Klabb 3-16 St

Paul’s Bay? What made you apply in the first

place?

I have been working with Klabb 3-16, St Paul’s Bay, for

the past 10 months. The main reason I decided to apply

for this role was because I was sure that it would give me the opportunity to pass

on my positive childhood experiences at school, thanks to my dedicated teachers.

Being part of these young peoples’ enthusiastic smile had encouraged me to con-

firm my application with Klabb 3-16.

Mention a particular story/memory that you still remember to this day

whilst working at the Klabb?

In the past 10 months, I had several memories at Klabb 3-16 which I will treasure

forever. One of my favourite memories is that of a shy student. She used to find it

hard to speak up because she normally relies on her twin sister. By time, I noticed

the pattern of these sisters, I decided that I wanted to help the little girl to start

building independent skills and confidence. Through fun activities, she started to

build trust and confidence, both with her peers and with me. As time went by, she

started communicating on her own and without the need or assurance from her

twin sister.

This story is so treasurable. As one may observe, if you reach out to the children,

they will start trusting you. I am sure that they will be thankful in the near future.

Inspiring motivation behind the work with children

There are several inspiring motivations behind the work with children. For me, the

main motivation is that you see so many smiles on a daily basis. If you are having

a bad day, they can definitely turn your frown into a smile in an instant. Also, be-

ing responsible for the happiness of so many others beyond yourself is my daily

satisfaction, especially when working with children. Being an example of love in its

truest form, is another motivation that, I live for when working with these children.

2 mins with 2 of our employees……..

We are moving!

We are pleased to inform you the Foundation for Educational

Services will be moving premises!

Since our inception, almost 19 years ago, our Head Office

was located in Mtarfa. We are finally relocating to a modern

and more spacious premises in Qormi.

We can now cater more for inhouse training, in a

centralized location to cater better for our esteemed

customers.

We look forward to welcome you at our new

Offices!

MALTA VACANCIES

GOZO VACANCIES

A FES Childcare Centre is a guarantee of:

# Quality care ~

#High standards ~ #Safe environment

Il-Kuluri Childcare Centre, Birgu, Tel: 23985119

Il-Ferrovija Childcare Centre, B’Kara, Tel: 2598 5561 / 2

Ix-Xemx Childcare Centre, Qawra, Tel: 21577639

Il-Merill Childcare Centre, Pembroke, Tel: 2137 6644

Id-Denfil Childcare Centre, Siġġiewi, Tel: 21432348

Il-Bebbuxu Childcare Centre, Sta. Venera, Tel: 2144 3855

Il-Bejta Childcare Centre, Cospicua, Tel: 21807090

It-Tgħanniqa Childcare Centre, Floriana, Tel: 2598 2611 / 13

It-Tbissima Childcare Centre, Qormi, Tel: 2598 7620

Il-Pespus Childcare Centre, Marsa, Tel: 21 231 038

Pizzi Pizzi Kanna Childcare Centre, Naxxar, Tel: 2598 6820

Is-Sardinella Childcare Centre, San Gwann, Tel: 2137 2851

Żmeraldi Childcare Centre, Haz-Żebbuġ, Tel: 2598 7681 / 2

With just a few weeks away from the opening of Skolasajf 2020, preparations are in

full swing all across the different departments at FES. After months of hard work,

Skolasajf, will once again open its doors on July 1st, definitely in a different

reality. However, we are confident that children will be looking forward to see their

friends once again in an informal way. Skolasajf has taken all the precautionary

measures as directed by the Health Authorities to provide a safe and a secure envi-

ronment for the children.

Recruitment is also ongoing and there are a few more vacan-

cies left to be filled. So kindly access this link here, for more infor-

mation.

We also launched a HELPLINE number so any queries can be ad-dressed on the following no : 7950 0858. Feel free to contact us from Monday to Friday between 8.00 a.m.— 4.00 p.m.

Our theme for this year is : MY PLANET, MY HOME

Go online on one our facebook pages

On the 10th May we celebrated one of the most awaited days of the year,

Mother’s Day. This year w ith a completely different scenario, toddlers

paid tribute to one of the most important person in their lives. The week prior to

Mother’s Day, children got busy designing cards, taking pictures to show their

mothers and guardians their love for them. Here are some of the colourful

submissions children handed in.

Our refurbishment continues, even during our temporary shutdown. Maintenance

work has been carried out at Tghanniqa Childcare Centre, Floriana. We renovated

the centre with colourful walls and new curtains. We are getting ready to welcome

children again in our refurbished centre.

ECDAM

The Foundation for Educational Services is registered as a member of the Early Childhood Development Association of Malta ( ECDAM). This association provides

monthly lectures on various topics that address the needs of the child in his / her early development.

The Foundation for Educational Services has recently produced a short video showcasing all the work being done by the Child-care Centres staff during these circumstances. It was shown during an ECDAM event and it was very well received. We have received many beautiful and encouraging comments

from all participants.

The video can be accessed here:

The effects of COVID-19 on FES Childcare Centres

Some NEW RESOURCES FOR CHILDCARE CENTRES FOR WHEN WE

RETURN. from pizzi pizzi kanna—naxxar

A race track and an imaginative

busy town.

KARL VELLA FOUNDATION

Karl Vella Foundation (KVF) was established in May 2014 to provide educational

and psychological support to children, aged between 5 and 17, who had experi-

enced disruption in their lives due to a serious illness of or loss of a close family

member. KVF Centre is situated in the President’s Kitchen Garden, Attard.

Recently, an MOU was signed between FES and KVF whereby FES is sponsoring

three playworkers to assist the children with their homework and during the

psycho-educational activities.

Although KVF’s Centre is temporarily closed due to COVID-19, all services are

still being offered remotely. One-to-one sessions with children and with their

legal guardians as well as group therapy sessions are also being conducted

online by mental health professionals. Notwithstanding the current situation,

KVF is still able to create a warm and welcoming environment where children

can express themselves freely and feel part of a supportive and caring

community.

The services offered by KVF, including transport, are free of charge.

SOME CUTE AND CREATIVE VIDEO CLIPS PREPARED BY OUR CARERS

POSTED ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES FOR BABIES & TODDLES.

Storytelling with Ms Therese— The Lion & the Rat : Click here :

INTERNAL VACANCIES

Skolasajf 2020 will commence

as follows:

Wednesday 1st July 2020 - Year 4 +

Thursday 2nd July 2020 – Year 1, 2 and 3

Friday 3rd July 2020 – Kindergarten