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Obituary – Sandro Bruno and Margaret de Maria

February 14, 2022 at 3:35 pm

Obituary – Sandro Bruno and Margaret de Maria

The MUT is sad to report the passing away of two educators from St Edward’s College. Mr Sandro Bruno, former bursar and longstanding negotiator of agreements until a few years ago, and Ms Margaret de Maria, former teacher and Governor. The Union wishes to extend its condolences to their families and colleagues. May God grant […]

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Note on Sports Career Development programme

February 11, 2022 at 3:49 pm

Note on Sports Career Development programme

The MUT would like to note that since there were no discussions with the Ministry on this programme, educators cannot be obliged to teach the Sports Career Development programme. Any pressure should be reported to the union through the usual channels.

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Sliema Local Council’s residents parking – MUT reaction

February 9, 2022 at 4:12 pm

Sliema Local Council’s residents parking – MUT reaction

Media reports are claiming that there shall be another attempt by the Sliema Local Council to introduce residents’ parking across its streets and to limit considerably parking facilities for non-residents. This decision follows the previous failed attempts by the same local council, led by its previous Major, which resulted in a one-hour strike in protest […]

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Directive to all SMT/SLT members in State Schools regarding procurement

February 7, 2022 at 4:45 pm

Directive to all SMT/SLT members in State Schools regarding procurement

The MUT is informed about directions being issued from the Directorates regarding new procurement regulations. Whilst the union upholds all measures to improve efficiency and accountability, the new directions shall multiply the work of SMT and limit substantially the autonomy of schools. To this effect, the union is directing members to refrain from following the […]

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Objection to recording of oral sessions

February 7, 2022 at 4:17 pm

Objection to recording of oral sessions

In a correspondence with the Directorate for Curriculum, Lifelong Learning and Employability at the Ministry for Education and Sport, the MUT objected to the direction given to educators to record the oral sessions. The MUT stated that educators are professionals and need to be treated likewise. In a reply, the DG for this Directorate stated […]

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Obituary – Miriam Spiteri

February 7, 2022 at 4:07 pm

Obituary – Miriam Spiteri

It is with great sadness that the MUT is reporting the passing away of Ms Miriam Spiteri, LSE delegate at MCAST. The Union wishes to extend its condolences to her family and colleagues at this very difficult time. May God grant her eternal rest.

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Mind the Gap! Using a discourse perspective to bridge students’ experiences…

February 7, 2022 at 4:04 pm

Mind the Gap! Using a discourse perspective to bridge students’ experiences…

Can. Dr Paolo Pullicino – Lectio Magistralis – Mind the gap! Using a discourse perspective to bridge students’ experiences of learning mathematics across Grade levels. Prof. Marie Therese Farrugia Introductory speech by Prof. George Cassar: Can. Dr Paolo Pullicino – the keystone of Maltese primary education Organised by the University of Malta, Faculty of Education, […]

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Reminder on directive on SDP

February 3, 2022 at 3:55 pm

Reminder on directive on SDP

The MUT would like to remind all members about the directive to refrain from carrying out any work on SDPs. Any pressure should be reported to the MUT through the usual channels.

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Declaration of Trade dispute – MATSEC Coursework

February 3, 2022 at 12:25 pm

Declaration of Trade dispute – MATSEC Coursework

The MUT is declaring a trade dispute with the Ministry for Education and Sport regarding coursework being requested by MATSEC for the next scholastic year. The MUT reiterates that educators are not employed by MATSEC and they cannot comply with requirements set by the same entity, which is clearly ignoring any feedback being submitted. The […]

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MUT to meet Ministry on the Reading Recovery programme

February 3, 2022 at 12:23 pm

MUT to meet Ministry on the Reading Recovery programme

The MUT requested a meeting with the Ministry for Education and Sport and the National Literacy Agency on requirements of the Reading Recovery programme followed by a group of teachers. Meanwhile, affected teachers are directed to stick to the requirements of their contracts as that is the only binding document in force.

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