GSSE 2023 Educational Art Awards ‐ finalists presented with Tokens of Achievement by the MOC
The Maltese Olympic Commit‐ tee recently presented awards to the finalists of the Art Com‐ petition which formed part of the educational process and promotion of the Games of the Small States of Europe 2023
Organised by the Maltese Olympic Academy, under the guidance of the Maltese Olympic Committee, the Art Competition attracted a large number of art‐ works submitted for considera‐ tion from various schools and colleges around Malta and Gozo.
Students were invited to take part in a Banner, Medal and Mascot design whilst others were invited to write an essay on the topic. Submissions, which were made either on an individ‐ ual basis or as group entries from various classrooms, were placed on display at the MOC premises.
The shortlisted participants, together with their parents and teachers, were invited to par‐ ticipate in the Awards Cere‐ mony Programme hosted by the Maltese Olympic Academy Team.
The programme highlights the importance of the Olympic Val‐ ues through game practice de‐ livered by basketball player Mr. Alec Felice Pace. Participants enjoyed an interactive presenta‐ tion by the National Swimming Coach Mr. Delon Dannhauser, promoting the importance of working TOGETHER. A Scav‐ enger Hunt that took the learn‐ ers though the Timeline of Olympics and the Legacy of the Maltese Olympic Academy.
As part of the programme, participants were able to meet with Janet Richard, a multiple GSSE Medallist in athletics, who gave a personal account of her athletic endeavours and experi‐ ences.
The event concluded with the presentation of commemorative tokens to the finalists.
GSSE Art Competition Finalists
Banner Design ‐ Dejan Car‐ dona, Faith Cassandra Saliba, Yaseen Khalaf, Kiean Muscat Marmara', Hamrun San Gorg Preca Class 4.1
Medal Design ‐ Leah Attard, Eliza Cilia, Elena Bondin, Michele Camilleri, Matthias Pace
Mascot Design ‐ Jake Borg, Kyle Borg, Kate Gatt Taliana, Ben Charles Mangion, Francesca Xuereb
Literature ‐ Valeria Barbara, Emily Caselli, Mia Cassar Borg, Jake Formosa