News – Page 28 – Hamrun Secondary School

Geography lesson – A cloud in a jar

by Hamrun Secondary | Nov 9, 2022 | 2022-2023, Geography, News

On Wednesday 26th October, Year 9.8 did an activity during the geography lesson called A cloud in a Jar. The water in the jar represents air, the shaving foam represents the cloud, and the red drops represent raindrops falling through the bottom of the cloud....

Year 11 – Information guides regarding MATSEC examinations

by Hamrun Secondary | Nov 7, 2022 | 2022-2023, News

The below link takes you to MATSEC’s online portal. This is used for registrations by both individuals and schools. Please find information and guides below. https://matsec.um.edu.mt/saml/discover Students: Registration for MATSEC Examinations Watch the video...

Year 11 – Registrations for the MAIN/FIRST session of examinations

by Hamrun Secondary | Nov 5, 2022 | 2022-2023, News

Registrations for the MAIN/FIRST session of examinations will be accepted as from Monday 7th November at 9.00 am till Monday 21st November 2022, noon. There is no fee for registrations completed during this period of registration. Individuals need to have an activated...

Pink October fund raising presentation

by Hamrun Secondary | Nov 4, 2022 | 2022-2023, News

Our school welcomed Ms Rita, a representative from Marigold Foundation who is herself a breast cancer survivor. The sum of €570 was presented. We would like to thank all our students and staff members for their contribution towards the Pink October fund raising...

Geography – Our good work this week

by Hamrun Secondary | Oct 28, 2022 | 2022-2023, Geography, News

Seminar organised by the NSSS and eSkills foundation

by Hamrun Secondary | Oct 27, 2022 | 2022-2023, News

This week a representative from the guidance team, Ms Vella Tabone, was invited to a seminar organised by the NSSS and eSkills foundation to spread the knowledge as to what opportunities there are for our students in the IT sector. Lecturers from both the University...

Students meet National team and Hamrun Spartans professional player.

by Hamrun Secondary | Oct 27, 2022 | 2022-2023, News

As part of their coursework the SCDP yr 11 group had a meeting with Maltese National team and Hamrun Spartans professional player Juan Carlos Corbolan at school. After a brief interview and discussion in class Juan, an ex student of our school, delivered a practical...

Geography – Our good work this week

by Hamrun Secondary | Oct 21, 2022 | 2022-2023, News

Our good work this week. ...

Biology – Building DNA using Gummy Bears Activity

by Hamrun Secondary | Oct 20, 2022 | 2022-2023, News

During this week’s Biology lesson, the Year 11 students constructed a DNA molecule using gummy bears. Each group worked together to figure out the genetic code according to the physical characteristics provided by the teacher and design their respective DNA...

Biology – Modelling the Brain Activity

by Hamrun Secondary | Oct 20, 2022 | 2022-2023, News

During last week’s Biology lesson about the topic of the nervous system, the Year 11 students modeled the brain completely from memory using plasticine. Through this activity, the students could position each structure of the brain and recall its function. The...

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Geography lesson – A cloud in a jar

Year 11 – Information guides regarding MATSEC examinations

Year 11 – Registrations for the MAIN/FIRST session of examinations

Pink October fund raising presentation

Geography – Our good work this week

Seminar organised by the NSSS and eSkills foundation

Students meet National team and Hamrun Spartans professional player.

Geography – Our good work this week

Biology – Building DNA using Gummy Bears Activity

Biology – Modelling the Brain Activity

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