What is Skolasajf?
Skolasajf is an 8 week programme for children between 3 and 16 years of age,
offered during the summer holidays. The service is not offered on public
holidays and weekends.
What are the Skola Sajf hours of
operation?
The core hours are
from 08:30hrs until 12:30hrs. These hours are available at all of our centres
around Malta and Gozo. Selected centres around the islands offer extended hours
of service for working parents only, between 07:00hrs – 08:30hrs, and 12:30hrs –
17:30hrs. The centres are listed on the application form.
How will I know that the applications are available?
Applications will be distributed to all primary school children attending State
Schools. Parents/guardians are encouraged to visit the Foundation for Educational Services’ Facebook Page or
website for regular updates.
How can I apply?
Interested parents/guardians can either apply
through the online portal, through any Maltapost branch or at the One Stop Shop in
Floriana.
Is there a break during Santa Maria’s week?
Skolasajf will be open throughout Santa Maria week; however, service will not be
offered on the 15th August.
My child has an LSA during scholastic year. Can I still apply?
Yes. Skolasajf is an inclusive summer
school. FES provides the service of a child support worker (CSW), who will
assist to the child’s individual needs. The service of a child support
worker is against the Statementing Report Number at application level and the
presentation of the Statementing Report, the Individual Educational Programme
(IEP) and the Psychological Report to the centre coordinator. The
allocation of Child Support Workers (CSW) will be at the discretion of FES.
Every case will be taken into consideration individually. The services of CSWs
are offered during Skolasajf.
How do I inform you that my child
needs a CSW?
The Statementing Board Report Number needs to be written down on the
application form. Failure to do so may result in the child not being allocated
a CSW and/ or termination of service. All the necessary documents will need to
be presented to the Centre Coordinator at the start of service.
Is the fee refundable?
No refunds will be given for the registration fee.
Are there any other fees?
If you book your child/ren for extended hours of service. The service is
offered to working parents only, and the fee is of €0.80 to the hour.
Can I apply in two centres?
We do not suggest that children are enrolled in two different centres since we
believe that children benefit more if a good relationship with the staff and
other children in their centre is established for the whole eight weeks of the
Skolasajf programme.
How are children grouped?
Children are grouped according to the date of birth. For smaller centres,
children are grouped up to a maximum of two (2) years per class.
What activities will my child/ren be
doing?
Children attending the Skolasajf programme engage
in a structured programme of activities that range from arts and crafts, games
and sports, amateur dramatics, storytelling and singing, and cookery. There are
also a number of educational talks and outings, organised in collaboration with
a number of stakeholders. Each activity and outings is tailored according to
the age group of the children. Fees for outings which include entrance fees and
transport will be borne by parents.
What
is the theme for Skola Sajf 2019?
The theme for Skolasajf 2019 is ‘My Travel Journal’.
Can the remaining balance of payment
made during Klabb 3-16 in winter be carried forward to Skolasajf?The remaining balance cannot be used to pay for registration
fee of Skolasajf but it can be used during the extra
hours of service in the afternoon. Balance needs to be used within a year of
payment.