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🗣️ We are proud of all the King's Trust International Achieve Programme Malta (KTI) educators and students at St Thomas More College Middle & Secondary School, Zejtun

🌱 Learning through hands-on, sustainable activities at its very best.

The HSBC Malta Foundation is supporting the delivery of the King's Trust International Achieve Programme which is presently being delivered in 60 schools and centres in Malta and Gozo.

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🗣️ The HSBC Malta Foundation supported once again the STEM & VET Curriculum Hub with regards the 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 Initiative 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.

👏 Congratulations to the winners of the 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. Following submission of final product for the Primary STEM Challenge, all entries have been adjudicated by a panel of professionals. The Directorate for STEM & VET Programmes awards prizes as follows:

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝟭: 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹
1st prize: Emilie Saliba (Year 5), Sacred Heart College MaltaJunior School
2nd prize: Michele Camilleri (Year 6), Gozo College Ġużé Aquilina Primary & Special Unit Sannat
3rd prize: Veronica Agius (Year 5), Sacred Heart College Malta Junior School

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝟮: 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
1st prize: Christopher Pisani (Year 4), Gozo College Ġużé Aquilina Primary & Special Unit Sannat
2nd prize: Nicole Giordmaina (Year 6), Sacred Heart College Malta Junior School
3rd prize: Ann Zammit (Year 6), Marsaskala St Anne Primary School

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝟯: 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
1st prize: Kimberly Marie Gatt (Year 6), Sacred Heart College Malta Junior School
2nd prize: Ethan Gatt (Year 4), Laura Vicuna School
3rd prize: Giuseppe Campione (Year 4), Zejtun Primary B

𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱
Ms Romina Spagnol, Year 5, Maria Regina College Qawra Primary – Theme chosen: Chemical Reactions

Each winner will receive vouchers while the Classroom Award comprises €150 worth of science resources, both kindly supported by the HSBC Malta Foundation.

Esplora Interactive Science Centre is awarding the Science Communication Award prize to the following participants for each theme.

𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝟭: 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹
Amy Kasap (Year 4), SBC Zurrieq Primary

𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝟮: 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Kate Camilleri (Year 5), St Francis Primary School Victoria Gozo Malta

𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝟯: 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
Jean Carl Agius (Year 3), Gozo College Ġużé Aquilina Primary & Special Unit Sannat

🙏 Heartfelt thanks to all participants, educators and parents/guardians for encouraging and supporting the students in this STEM initiative.

🗣️ Well done for the students from St Clare College Secondary School - Pembroke following the King's Trust International Achieve Programme Malta for this initiative.

The year 9 students spent a memorable day out, with the elderly residents at Zammit Clapp Home, at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, a perfect location for both to exchange stories and a laugh or two. The morning kicked off with a lively game of tombla which is a favourite game for both the students and the elderly. This community involvement meant a lot for the King’s Trust students as it embedded a sense of involvement, empathy, and respect.

The students and residents of Zammit Clapp Home have shown that despite the years that separate them, there is much to be gained from spending time together. The delivery of the King’s Trust International Achieve programme was introduced in Malta by the HSBC Malta Foundation.

🗣️ The Inst. for Climate Change & Sustainable Development - University of Malta was at Kulleġġ San Ġorġ Preca this week engaging with the school community to better understand what people think about Nature-based Solutions for Urban Resilience.

📝 If you live in Hamrun, please help out by filling in the survey: https://grp.hsbc/61895VWXX

Together, let's create greener, more sustainable cities. This project is coordinated by the University of Malta, Institute for Climate Change and Sustainable Development in collaboration with AP Valletta, and is being funded by the HSBC Malta Foundation.

🗣️ HSBC’s GTRF team members volunteered at the Notarial Archives Foundation in Valletta for their Voluntary Day.

📚 They were split into two teams on two different days, and both enjoyed a hands-on experience in dusting old notarial volumes, being trained and supervised by the Foundation's trained staff members. The HSBC volunteers were impressed with the passion and dedication shown by the Foundation in preserving these historical records, which are unique sources for the history of Malta.

📜 The oldest notarial deed in the collection dates back to 1431. This was a great team-building experience for the HSBC GTRF team and it served as a good break from the office. Both groups were also given a guided tour of the NRA Museum, where they learned new aspects of Maltese history and about the binding processes of volumes.

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*€60 offer available to students at post-secondary or tertiary education who open an HSBC Student Account between 3 June and 31 October 2024, or already have an HSBC Student Account, subject to verification of first stipend credited into the HSBC Student Account.

**Participation in the competition is open to all new customers who open an HSBC Student Account between 3 June 2024 and 31 October 2024.

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This post is for Maltese residents only. Terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are available on request. The HSBC Students Account has an annual interest rate of 0.25% which is not compounded.

*€60 offer available to students at post-secondary or tertiary education who open an HSBC Student Account between 3 June and 31 October 2024, or already have an HSBC Student Account, subject to verification of first stipend credited into the HSBC Student Account.

**Participation in the competition is open to all new customers who open an HSBC Student Account between 3 June 2024 and 31 October 2024.

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Student Account Offer - HSBC Malta Starting sixth form or university is an exciting and challenging time. To help you get off to a good start, we'll give you €60 when you credit your stipend to your HSBC Student Account. Terms and conditions apply.

📢 Are you ready to start the next chapter in your adventure? Open an HSBC Student Account, and get a €60 cashback* and take part in our competition** to win great prizes!

🔗 Follow the link to learn more - https://grp.hsbc/61845fwNj

This post is for Maltese residents only. Terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are available on request. The HSBC Students Account has an annual interest rate of 0.25% which is not compounded.

*€60 offer available to students at post-secondary or tertiary education who open an HSBC Student Account between 3 June and 31 October 2024, or already have an HSBC Student Account, subject to verification of first stipend credited into the HSBC Student Account.

**Participation in the competition is open to all new customers who open an HSBC Student Account between 3 June 2024 and 31 October 2024.

Approved and issued by HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c, 116, Archbishop Street, Valletta VLT1444 which is a public limited company regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority and licensed to carry out the business of banking in terms of the Banking Act (Cap.371 of the Laws of Malta).

Student Account Offer - HSBC Malta Starting sixth form or university is an exciting and challenging time. To help you get off to a good start, we'll give you €60 when you credit your stipend to your HSBC Student Account. Terms and conditions apply.

📢 Are you ready to start the next chapter in your adventure? Open an HSBC Student Account, and get a €60 cashback* and take part in our competition** to win great prizes!

🔗 Follow the link to learn more - https://grp.hsbc/61855fXDc

This post is for Maltese residents only. Terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are available on request. The HSBC Students Account has an annual interest rate of 0.25% which is not compounded.

*€60 offer available to students at post-secondary or tertiary education who open an HSBC Student Account between 3 June and 31 October 2024, or already have an HSBC Student Account, subject to verification of first stipend credited into the HSBC Student Account.

**Participation in the competition is open to all new customers who open an HSBC Student Account between 3 June 2024 and 31 October 2024.

Approved and issued by HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c, 116, Archbishop Street, Valletta VLT1444 which is a public limited company regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority and licensed to carry out the business of banking in terms of the Banking Act (Cap.371 of the Laws of Malta).

Student Account Offer - HSBC Malta Starting sixth form or university is an exciting and challenging time. To help you get off to a good start, we'll give you €60 when you credit your stipend to your HSBC Student Account. Terms and conditions apply.

🗣️ Kudos to the HSBC Business Banking team for this clean-up with Coast is Clear, resulting in 24 large bags of mainly plastic, ropes and litter collected - plus clothes and also a buggy which was thrown away.

🗑️ Total kilos of waste collected - 135 kg. Well done for all the team who utilised their voluntary leave day for this.

🗣️ Well done to the student’s following the King's Trust International Achieve Programme Malta at St Monica School, Gzira where each student created a really lovely goose egg jewel box during term 2.

👏 We are proud of each and every student and their beautiful work. Students worked collaboratively and refined their fine motor skills too. They were also able to synthesise and recall what they had carried out as they presented their work to their head of school. Excellent work - girls.

The HSBC Malta Foundation is supporting the delivery of the King's Trust International Achieve Programme which is presently being delivered in 60 schools and centres in Malta and Gozo.

🗣️ The HSBC’s DAO Team members used their voluntary leave day to help in the upkeep of the Argotti Botanic Gardens & Resource Centre - University of Malta in Floriana.

🌳 🌿 🌱 This is the third-oldest botanic garden in the Commonwealth and last year it became one of the world's top 94 gardens to attain BGCI Botanic Garden Accreditation. It was a great learning experience which also served as a team-building activity.

🗣️ HSBC Bank celebrates employee success at the Institute of Financial Services - Malta (IFS) graduation ceremony.

Thirteen HSBC Bank employees were acknowledged for obtaining professional qualifications at the IFS graduation ceremony. They successfully completed qualifications in the Maltese Financial Regulation and the Award in Maltese Home Loan Finance.

David Perotti, Head of Human Resources at HSBC Bank Malta, congratulated the employees and said: “Ongoing self-development is essential in a continuously changing landscape. Our colleagues’ fantastic achievements reaffirms their commitment towards professional and personal growth which will no doubt complement individual performance and quality customer service”.

🗣️ Well done to the HSBC team from Collections WPB Malta who spent their voluntary leave day at the Fondazzjoni St Jeanne Antide.

A team of 18 colleagues dedicated their time and effort to volunteer with this NGO. Their work consisted in preparing items for their upcoming fundraising events, which was truly appreciated. They also made a generous donation of gift vouchers which will make a significant difference to the families and individuals the NGO supports.

It was a pleasure to support St Jeanne Antide Foundation who is made up of a passionate group of staff and volunteers who are genuinely interested in their mission and their challenges their families face. The HSBC Malta Foundation is looking forward to continuing this wonderful partnership. Thank you for making a difference!

🗣️ A number of representatives from the HSBC Malta Foundation visited ‘Curious Beauty: An Alternative Costume Exhibition’ hosted by Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti at the historic Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum.

The HSBC Malta Foundation is delighted to be one of the main sponsors supporting this exhibition, which opened on 14 April 14 and will run until 16 June. It is showcasing a remarkable collection of historic costumes and accessories presented through contemporary art installations. Under the artistic direction of Caroline Tonna and Francesca Balzan, the exhibition provides a unique view of Malta’s rich cultural heritage within the walls of the medieval Palazzo Falson.

The event is part of HSBC’s ongoing commitment to supporting arts and culture in Malta, enriching the community’s engagement with its history and artistic legacy. We are thrilled to support the ‘Curious Beauty’ exhibition, which not only celebrates Malta’s historical and artistic richness but also offers a creative platform for educational and cultural exchange.

This partnership reflects our dedication to the preservation and appreciation of the arts as a vital part of community life.

🗣️ We had the pleasure of hosting two students from the Maria Regina College, DM Attard YAERC, Wardija for a week of work exposure experience at our Valletta branch; where we managed to give them a working experience; helped them to integrate with a team and adapting to a work environment; albeit our busy schedule.

Thanks for the Valletta team for supporting the HSBC Malta Foundation in this initiative. The students were supported by the Lino Spiteri Foundation for Inclusive Employment and Jobs Plus Malta.

🗣️ As the Prince's Trust International continue their mission to empower and uplift young people across the globe, they are thrilled to share a significant development: as of early April, they are officially King's Trust International.

Last November, they announced their intention to change their name, and today, they stand proud as The King’s Trust International - a name that reflects the continued dedication and support of their Royal Founding President and his passion for their work. Since 1976, the Trust has supported over 1.2 million underserved young people to access education, employment, and entrepreneurship programmes in the UK and around the world.

The journey to becoming The King’s Trust International has been a collaborative effort. The HSBC Malta Foundation looks forward to continuing this journey together fostering growth, resilience, and opportunity for young people especially in Malta.

🚧 Scheduled ATM outage

Due to routine system maintenance, our ATMs 🏧 will be out of service from 🕧 00:30 to 🕡 06:30 on 📅 Monday 10 June.

Additionally, no withdrawals from other banks' ATMs or purchases from outlets 🛒 (including online 💻 stores) will be possible via both HSBC debit and credit 💳 cards.

This is required maintenance to make sure we provide you with the best possible service. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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🗣️ The HSBC Business Financial Crime Risk team spent their voluntary leave day at The National Archives of Malta in Valletta.

In addition to the helping hand the team provided to preserve these priceless registers, it was indeed an educational experience for all of them. The Notarial Registers Archive was established in 1640 under the rule of Grand Master Giovanni Paola Lascaris Castellar and the Archive changed its location and structure throughout its history.

On the day, they received a warm welcome by the Notarial Register Archive team, who explained their task and answered to their curious questions with great enthusiasm. The history behind these records is fascinating, and the Archive is regarded as a unique source of information where facts about our rich social, legal, economic, and art history continue to be discovered till today.

They also had the opportunity to visit their in-house museum, which further enriched their experience.

🗣️ The HSBC Malta Foundation is commemorating (WED), celebrated annually on 5 June, and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. It is supported by many non-governmental organizations, businesses, government entities, and represents the primary United Nations outreach day supporting the environment. Let’s do our part!

🗣️ The HSBC Malta Foundation supported the St Ignatius College Careers Advisory Team, who with the support and coordination of the Head of College Network, St Ignatius College Ħandaq Middle School and Ħandaq Secondary School Year 9,10 and 11 together with the Western Community Services have celebrated the end of a pilot project about Maltese Trade Skills.

The Career Advisor and the Head of College Network started brainstorming about this event way back in August 2023. This led to a two-phase event, one held in November 2023 at the Middle School which hosted an exhibition of Maltese trade that is still active within the locality of Qormi, and the other was a project competition to showcase the skills that inspired them most. In being a first, the six submissions that they had were varied and very interesting. Following that, a judging panel interviewed all the students to learn about their projects, thus engaging also in presentation skills.

📜 All the students received a certificate of participation and a flyer showcasing all their work. Three of these works were also given a memento. Thanks to all involved, and we look forward to build on this to provide richer and different experiences to these students. Special thanks go also to the National Skills Council for supporting this project too.

🗣️ The HSBC Sports and Social Committee organised a tour at Il-Fortizza ta' Delimara, which is a polygonal fort in Marsaxlokk.

It was built between 1876 and 1888 by the British as part of a chain of fortifications intended to protect Marsaxlokk Harbour. Today, the fort is still intact but is being restored. The main gate carries a date of 1881, but this is the date of completion of the gatehouse, not the commissioning of the fort.

Fort Delimara was one of a ring of forts and batteries that protected Marsaxlokk harbour, along with Fort Tas-Silġ at the shoreward end of Delimara point, Fort San Lucian on Kbira point in the middle of Marsaxlokk bay, Fort Benghisa on Benghisa Point, and the Pinto and Ferreti batteries on the shores of Marsaxlokk Bay. Kudos to Heritage Malta.

🗣️ Over the past few years, the HSBC Malta Foundation has partnered with MOVE to lead an amazing journey of greening our public spaces and schools through the MOVE for Trees Initiative.

🌲 🌳 Thanks to the unwavering support of individuals who donated their CO2-free KM, we recently planted 128 saplings from 52 different species at Id-Dar tal-Kleru. This was made possible with the invaluable help of The 'Grow 10 Trees' Project and a dedicated group of volunteers. Together, we planted these saplings, each carefully selected to enrich our environment and promote biodiversity.

💦 However, our commitment doesn't end here. To guarantee the growth of these saplings, they are receiving careful watering three times a week. It's truly inspiring to see the collaborative effort of many individuals turning into greener, more sustainable public spaces for the enjoyment of our entire community.

🗣️ The HSBC Malta Foundation supported St Thomas More College, M'Xlokk Primary with their composting project.

🐛 Ms Cynthia Caruana from Eko Skola gave a session to all classes from year 1 to year 6 on composting with the help of worms. This will help utilise better the composting bins that have been installed around their Eco Garden.

👏 Well done for these students and educators for this initiative.

🗣️ A new initiative aimed at harnessing nature-based solutions to address local urban planning challenges has been unveiled by the University of Malta in partnership with architecture firm AP Valletta and with the support of the HSBC Malta Foundation.

The project, Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience, is spearheaded by the Inst. for Climate Change & Sustainable Development - University of Malta. Its primary goal is to implement nature-based strategies to bolster Malta's urban resilience against climate-related challenges, including flooding and urban heat islands. The initiative will commence with a pilot at San Gorg Preca College in Ħamrun, focusing on carbon sequestration and temperature regulation in urban settings. A key component of the project is the development of a toolkit designed to facilitate the replication of these solutions on a national scale.

Following the design phase of the pilot project, a partnership with Project Green will ensure the effective implementation of the strategies at the college, with a thorough assessment of the environmental impact and the level of community engagement.

The HSBC Malta Foundation is proud to be supporting the project, which resonates with its commitment to promoting environmental awareness and advancing sustainable practices across society. This initiative marks a significant step towards the integration of nature-based solutions into Malta's urban development strategies, establishing a model for future sustainable development projects.

🗣️ The HSBC Internal Audit Team decided to spend their Voluntary Leave Day by giving a helping hand to The Malta Autism Centre in Mosta.

The 7 team members were greeted early in the morning by Dr Melvin, Dr Yanika and Miles the therapy dog who is a goofy gentle 1-year old golden retriever. Dr Melvin gave an introduction of what is being done at the Malta Autism Centre. The Doctors together with the tutors and therapists and of course Miles are on a mission to help autistic individuals from toddlers to adults through therapy sessions and social activities.

They are also raising awareness about the difficulties faced by individuals on the autism spectrum and how the community can adapt and understand this neurodiverse condition. In doing so, they are also trying to bring up to standard the centre which is being upgraded bit by bit.

The team was asked to clear up the garden from all sorts of debris so that it can be changed into an interactive sensory space for autistic individuals. After they cleared the garden, they were asked to assist to clear up some bulk refuse and transport it to the lower grounds for disposal.

🗣️ Even more CO2-Free kilometres have been transformed into trees, enriching the space migrants call home, making it greener and more liveable.

🌲 🌳 This time, AWAS (Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers) employees, MOVE volunteers, and migrant residents joined forces to plant 150 indigenous trees from żnuber to deru, rummien, and more. It was a beautiful sight to see everyone, regardless of background or nationality, coming together to work toward a shared vision of a brighter future.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to all who participated and contributed by donating their active CO2-free kilometres to the MOVE for Trees initiative. Your dedication to creating a sustainable and inclusive environment are deeply appreciated.

The trees are being supported by the HSBC Malta Foundation.