Catch-Up Classes Program

Brief overview of the Catch-Up Classes program:

Catch-Up Classes Programme will provide revision of work done during the previous scholastic year and is being taught by fully qualified teachers to all students of both primary and secondary level in small year groups. During Summer, the programme runs for eight weeks between July and September on a four-day week. Moreover, during Winter, the programme runs for twenty-eight weeks between November and June on Saturday mornings.

Importance and objectives of the program:

The Catch-Up Programme 2024 aims in helping students who may need extra help with their studies and those who wish to revise and feel more comfortable and at ease at school. The programme is intended for learners in Years 1 to 10 and is open for all students.

Program Details:

Subjects covered

• Primary Centres – during the Catch-Up classes students benefit from learning Maths, Maltese, English, Science, ICT and PE.
• Secondary Centres – during the Catch-Up classes students benefit from learning Maths, Maltese, English, Science, Physics, ICT, PE and Art.

Schedule and duration

• The Summer Catch-Up Classes programme runs from Mondays to Thursdays for eight weeks from July till September on a four-day week. The Primary Centres are open from 9:00am till 12:00pm , while the Secondary Centres are open from 8:45am till 12:30pm.
• The Winter Catch-Up Classes programme runs for twenty-eight weeks between November and June on Saturday mornings. During Winter, both Primary and Secondary Centres are open from 9:00am till 12:00pm .

Format (in-person/online)

During the Catch-Up Classes Programme both Primary and Secondary students may opt to attend either virtually or in one of our in-persons centres.

Enrolment process:

For the Catch-Up Classes Programme, students may apply through our online  form application.

Summer Catch-Up Classes 2024 Registration

Winter Catch-Up Classes 2023-2024 Registration

Applications are on first come first served basis. When classes are full, new applicants will be put on a waiting list, until they are contacted by the coordinator to start. The Catch-Up Classes are free of charge.

Eligibility:

Students who need extra help or an extra push with their studies may apply.

All students across the Maltese islands from public, church and private schools are eligible to apply.

Benefits:

• • Small group instruction

All our classes are based on small groups of not more than 15 students for individual attention as well as to help students more in their studies. During the Catch-Up Classes we have the opportunity for individual attention as classes are smaller, attracting both motivated and unmotivated students. Furthermore, these classes an enjoyable learning approach between students and teacher within a school environment which increase the students’ attitude towards learning.

Also, students who attend the Catch-Up Classes Program are having a great opportunity in:

• Customized curriculum: the Catch-Up classes are being customized to meet the specific needs and goals of the students, by allowing students to ask specific questions about concepts that they couldn’t ask at school for a more targeted and effective learning experience.
• Personalized attention: class population is smaller than in a regular school, these lessons provide specialized attention from teachers, allowing for personalized instruction that is tailored to the student’s individual needs and learning style.
• Individualized feedback: most teachers at the Catch-Up program provide immediate and individualized feedback, which can help students improve their knowledge and skills in subjects more quickly.
• Confidence-building: during the Catch-Up classes we provide a supportive and encouraging environment for students to build their confidence and overcome any challenges and obstacles in subjects that they may be facing.

1. • Qualified and experienced instructors

All teachers are all experienced and fully qualified  in possession of a permanent or temporary teaching warrant.

Testimonials:

• • Quotes, feedback and pictures from students and parents

Quotes, comments and positive statements provided by teachers’ participants, such as:

• “Well done. Keep up the good work. The students’ regular attendance shows that the students are willing to attend these courses”.
• “During this programme, teachers have the opportunity to promote learning, and students can improve their lifelong skills”.
• “The virtual programme is very effective since pupils can view notes, worksheets and past papers at the touch of a key”.
• “I feel that the Catch-Up Classes Programme is very beneficial because students are finding a safe space where they can work to improve on their school level”.
• “One of the best things is that this programme is free to all students”.
• “Apart from us teachers in class, the Catch-Up Classes Programme is a great success also thanks to the great effort being done by the Centre Coordinators and the impeccable work of the National Coordinator. They are doing a splendid job and working relentlessly to keep everything running as smooth as possible”.

Students’ feedback regarding the Catch-Up Classes Programme

• “I really enjoy coming to the Catch-Up Classes as I feel that lessons are adapted for our level and thus it’s perfect for us”.
• “I am learning various skills such as reading, writing, listening and how to work in a team”.

• “I managed to learn how to participate in lessons and understand that everyone has a chance to ask”.

• “Catch-Up helps me revise stuff that I have missed during normal school lessons”.

• “During Catch-Up I can work more on things that I learn at school and have more time to practise them”.
• “We have good teachers who help us a lot”.

• “We do a revise a lot and we enjoy it because we also meet new friends.  As small groups, we have more opportunity to ask”.
• “I believe that from last Summer, I managed to improve a lot with the help of the Catch-up Classes and now I’m doing much better at school. Grades are much better too thanks to all teachers”.

Contact Information:

How to get in touch for more information or to enrol

For more information you can either contact us by email on [email protected] or else contact directly  the National Coordinator Ms. Rodienne Bartolo Delmar by email on [email protected] or on +356 79014831.