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. However, there are selected centres around the
islands that 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. They may also access the application at the servizz.gov
website.
How can I apply?
Interested parents/guardians can either apply through the online portal, through
any Maltapost branch, at the One Stop Shop in Floriana and in all the servizz.gov
regional hubs.
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 LSE during the 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. A copy of such documents is to be handed 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.
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?
There is
a cooling off period is till 31st May 2020. No refunds will be affected after
31st May.
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. Some outings may also carry
fees for transportation and entry to the venues.
Can I
apply in two centres?
Children cannot be registered in more than one centre. However, parents can ask
for a transfer. It is at the discretion of the centre whether such transfer can
be affected or not. We recommend that
children are enrolled in one centre 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) year groups 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. Such activities are based on
the current Skolasjf theme. 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 2020?
The theme
for Skolasajf 2020 is ‘My Planet My Home’.
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 the
registration fee of Skolasajf. However, it can be used during the extra hours of
service in the afternoon. Balance needs to be used within a year of
payment.