Junior College and University of Malta students were given a send-off on Monday 22 May at the G F Abela Junior College in Msida as they prepare to participate in the upcoming Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE). The event was hosted by the Ministry for Education, and attendees included College Principal Mr Paul Xuereb, University Rector Prof. Alfred J. Vella, GSSE Organising Committee Chairman Mark Cutajar, and Minister for Education and Sport Dr Clifton Grima. Also present were Maltese Olympic Committee President Mr Julian Pace Bonello and Mr Bertie Muscat, a renowned figure in local sports and a former member of the Maltese Olympic Committee. Mr Bertie Muscat was also the person that pushed for the conception of the GSSE giving students the opportunity to participate in such an event.
Mr Muscat was launching his book entitled “My Memoirs”, a recollection of his personal experiences through the decades.
Principal Paul Xuereb and University Rector Prof. Alfred Vella welcomed the students and praised their commitment to balancing their academic and sporting endeavours. They highlighted the College's support for these students in their pursuit of excellence.