October 19, 2017 at 4:18 pm
The Union is directing members who are not Teaching Practice (TP) Mentors, i.e. those who are not trained and will not be remunerated, not to stay in class while students are conducting their teaching practice. This scheme was issued on a voluntary basis for additional duties and members not interested in providing this service can […]
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October 19, 2017 at 4:17 pm
The Union has protested with MEDE after a communication was sent to schools in relation to fundraising events held both inside and outside school premises, which now need an additional approval from the VAT Department. Schools are also being requested to specify how they shall be using the proceeds. The MUT stated that if it […]
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October 19, 2017 at 3:25 pm
The MUT has requested a meeting with the Rector at the University of Malta to discuss serious situations at the Junior College. Members will be updated accordingly.
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October 14, 2017 at 10:09 am
Reference is made to Circular DS&S 15/2017 entitled “Displaying of Selection Board Results on Departmental notice boards” which states that scanned copies of result lists of calls are to be displayed on Notice Boards in all State Schools. This circular also states that it is imperative that such result lists are displayed on the schools […]
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October 12, 2017 at 1:09 pm
Following an email sent by the Education Department to University students, asking them to “work part-time for a number of hours” and cover lessons in a variety of subjects in middle secondary schools, members of the MUT feel insulted on the way the situation has degenerated and on how the teaching profession is being treated. […]
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October 11, 2017 at 3:29 pm
Following correspondence with the Director Learning and Assessment Programmes, the MUT is not in agreement with proposed changes to the Primary Science Assessment for Year 4, 5 and 6. Meanwhile the Union is informed that Science Peripatetic and Support teachers are already being requested to carry out duties related to these changes. The Union is […]
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October 9, 2017 at 11:25 am
The Malta Book Festival will take place at the Mediterranean Conference Centre (MCC) in Valletta from 8 till 12 November and will be open to the public morning and evenings, including all day on both Saturday and Sunday. Students will be attending the Festival in weekday mornings, that is on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and […]
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The MUT is currently conducting a consultation exercise with members regarding the University of Malta Act. Union members who wish to submit feedback should do so by filling in the form below by Friday 13th October 2017. The full consultation document by the Government can be found as follows: “University of Malta Act: Increased access, […]
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October 4, 2017 at 11:50 am
World Teachers’ Day 2017 celebrated Internationally on 5th October The Malta Union of Teachers is commemorating World Teachers Day 2017, which is held annually on 5th October since 1994. This day commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which celebrated its 50th anniversary during last year’s […]
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