Following months of preparations ahead of the Games of the Small States of Europe, organised in Malta between 29th May and 3rd June, the Maltese Olympic Committee resumed with its annual calendar with the hosting of Olympic Day activities on Friday 16th June.
This year Year 6 learners from 30 State Primary Schools took part in a morning of general fitness sessions held across five different venues in Malta and Gozo, namely Kirkop Sports Complex, Maria Assumpta Sports Complex, Hamrun, St. Aloysius Sports Complex, Birkirkara and the University Sports Complex, Tal-Qroqq in Malta as well as the Gozo Seminary Sports Complex.
All five venues were a beehive of activity as more than 1000 learners and educators indulged themselves in activities reflecting the pure essence of sport after months of hard work at school preparing for their National Benchmark Examinations.
Photo Credit: Stephen Gatt
Held in conjunction with the Centre for Physical Education and Sport within the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, this event turned out to be a success that continued on the national vibe created few days earlier when Malta topped the medal standings for the first time ever at the Games of the Small States of Europe.
Marvin Spiteri, Education Officer for Physical Education (Primary) stated: “We are very pleased that the Maltese Olympic Committee identified us as ideal partners this year. This event was well received by all involved and the enthusiasm shown by the students was immense. We look forward to further collaboration in order to exploit more of such opportunities.”
Olympic Day activities were organised with the full support of Olympic Solidarity.
