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Empowering Our Students Through Awareness

by Hamrun Secondary | Feb 25, 2026 | 2025-2026, News

Our Year 11 students recently attended informative and interactive talks on anti-substance abuse awareness. Organized by our dedicated Guidance Teacher for Anti-Substance Abuse in collaboration with the Community Police, the sessions were held in a relaxed and...

Our Student Council’s Heartfelt Initiative

by Hamrun Secondary | Feb 23, 2026 | 2025-2026, News

This year, the Student Council set out with one goal in mind: to leave a meaningful and lasting mark on our school community. After exploring several ideas, they chose a project rooted in compassion, solidarity, and global awareness — adopting a child through Missio...

Carnival celebrations

by Hamrun Secondary | Feb 19, 2026 | 2025-2026, News

Carnival celebrations at our school. An exhibition was held in the school Foyer creating a carnivalesque atmosphere welcoming students and visitors at Hamrun Secondary....

Year 11 — This Is Important

by Hamrun Secondary | Feb 15, 2026 | 2025-2026, News

Your Matsec exam timetable has been posted! Check your mailbox today. Keep the timetable somewhere safe. Bring it with you to every single exam. Don’t leave it to the last minute — make sure you’re prepared!

Language on the Menu: A Cultural Culinary Celebration!

by Hamrun Secondary | Feb 11, 2026 | 2025-2026, News

Experience the flavours and traditions of the foreign languages taught at our school! Join us for a delicious journey where culture comes alive through food. Important Notice for Students & Staff: Please note that there has been a change in date. The event will...

Project Green inspires Year 9 Students

by Hamrun Secondary | Feb 9, 2026 | 2025-2026, News

Last week, our Year 9 students had the opportunity to participate in an engaging and informative session delivered by Project Green. The session focused on the developments of upcoming national parks across the island—projects that aim to transform Malta’s natural and...

A Special Visit from the Minister

by Hamrun Secondary | Feb 6, 2026 | 2025-2026, News

Our school had the honour of welcoming the Minister of Education for a special visit that brought excitement and pride to the entire school community. The student council greeted the Minister on arrival, offering a warm welcome. The visit continued with an engaging...

Safer Internet Day

by Hamrun Secondary | Feb 6, 2026 | 2025-2026, News

This year, Safer Internet Day is marked globally on the 10th of February. It highlights the importance of creating not just a safer internet, but a better one—where individuals are supported in using technology responsibly, respectfully, thoughtfully, and creatively....

Young Parliamentarians – Training Session 2

by Hamrun Secondary | Feb 5, 2026 | 2025-2026, News

Our group of Young Parliamentarians took another step toward becoming confident, articulate debaters! In their second training session, students explored how to give constructive feedback, how to support their points with clear evidence, and how to use effective...

Attn Year 11: MATSEC Timetable clashes.

by Hamrun Secondary | Feb 2, 2026 | 2025-2026, News

MATSEC Timetable clashes. Applied for two MATSEC exams scheduled at the same time? You must request special arrangements to sit for both. Action: send an email to registrations.matsec@um.edu.mt Deadline: Friday, 6 February. Check your timetable now and get in touch to...

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Empowering Our Students Through Awareness

Our Student Council’s Heartfelt Initiative

Carnival celebrations

Year 11 — This Is Important

Language on the Menu: A Cultural Culinary Celebration!

Project Green inspires Year 9 Students

A Special Visit from the Minister

Safer Internet Day

Young Parliamentarians – Training Session 2

Attn Year 11: MATSEC Timetable clashes.

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