A lesson with a difference!

Grade 11 students of French and History have gone on an educational outing to Valletta. The aim was mainly  to appreciate our historical, architectural and artistic heritage. Our visit took off as we passed by the recently placed statue of Grand Master Jean de la Valette, a French nobelman, founder of our capital city:  Valletta.

Then, we proceeded to the Co-Cathedral of St. John. It was designed by the Maltese architect Glormu Cassar and is undoubtedly a fine example of Baroque art and architecture. Behind its austere facade lies a magnificent treasure...We admired the intrinsic decorations, sculpted in Maltese stone;  the side chapels belonging to the different 'langues' including the French and Italian ones; the ceiling by Mattia Preti, known also as 'il Cavaliere Calabrese' depicting the life of St. John, and the inlaid marble tombs were important Knights are buried.

Surely one of the main highlights has been 'The beheading of St. John' by Caravaggio. Simply breath-taking! 

To end our visit, we have been on a short journey in time thanks to the incredible show 'Malta 5D'. This show has provided us with an interactive and exciting way to explore the history and culture of our islands.