Students experience transition from STEM to Robotics
Students and staff from De Le Salle College enjoyed an exhilarating week in Bielsko-Biala, Poland on an Erasmus course "Transition from STEM to Robotics - KA210".
Jake Sultana Briffa, Neil Formosa and Matteo Orlando from De La Salle Senior School, accompanied by their educators Ms Dorianne Zammit and Ms Jana Brown, delved into the world of robotics through simulations, specifically VEX and Microbit.
With its cutting-edge technology, they explored sensory and actuator concepts, utilising programming skills with makecode.microbit.org and vr.vex.com as their IDE. The trip's educational purpose also extended to learn more about Poland's history and heritage. Inwalad Park is a popular tourist attraction in Poland that showcases the country's architectural and cultural diversity.
The group had the opportunity to explore the beautifully designed park and learn about traditional Polish customs.
Cyber crime
Our college has invested in a number of initiatives to tackle cyber bullying. A talk delivered by the cyber crime unit was part of these initiatives. Cyber awareness is an important theme that our college gives priority to. This talk was both informative and an eye-opener. Thanks goes to all those involved in the detailed organisation of such initiatives and to the cyber crime unit who gave their time and expertise to our students.
Kintbury Lasallian Camp and London Tour 2024
This year’s Kintbury Lasallian Camp 2024 took place between July 5th and 7th, on the St. Cassian’s Centre grounds in Kintbury, followed by a day exploring London on the 8th, and it proved to be a memorable experience for all.
As is customary, preparations commenced last November and involved colleagues from various sections. Our group, comprising 17 students led by Ms. Jean Doughty and Isabel Zahra, seized the opportunity to connect with fellow Lasallians from different schools within our District of Ireland, Great Britain and Malta.
Despite the persistent drizzle throughout the camp, we all participated eagerly in a range of activities organised by Emma Biggins and her team, from rock climbing and archery, to solving puzzles to getting through the low ropes, enjoying human table soccer and doing art.
As the camp drew to a close, students shared their reflections through presentations. As always, this proved to be a bittersweet moment, as after spending time, kindling new friendships and possibly renewing old ties, the time to part ways had come having the Kintbury Experience motto, ‘Faith, Fun and Friendship’ well imprinted on our minds and in our hearts.
Following the camp, our group embarked on a London stay. We explored iconic landmarks such as the Westminster area, Big Ben, St. James Park, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Our itinerary also included visits to the Natural History Museum and Covent Garden.
Our well-behaved students left a lasting impression wherever they went. Their gratitude for this enriching experience makes every effort invested in organising such a trip worthwhile and undoubtedly, memories of this adventure will be the subject of their conversations for years to come. A heartfelt thanks goes to everyone who in one way or another, contributed to making this annual activity possible.
