Lily of the Valley Girls' Secondary
Wied il-Ghasel Street
Mosta  MST 08
E-Mail:- lilyofvalley.gss@gov.mt
Tel:-21 432428; 21 418264; 21 417537; 21 418265
Fax:- 21 418265

This school Lily of the Valley, opened its doors to its first 150 students of Form 1 on September 15th 1992. The school then had only twelve classes, six in each floor with another couple of rooms and a Hall. Miss Mary Doris Aquilina was appointed its Head.

As the school was projected for a much greater intake, about 700 students, plans were drawn up for its enlargement. These structural plans took three phases to complete. Another block, facing the old block was built, together with a Conference Hall, and a Counselling Unit, a bigger modem library, four Science Laboratories, three Home Economics rooms and two Needlework rooms. A lift was installed to make it easier for disabled students to move about. Recently two computer labs were installed and the third one is under construction. Meanwhile, as from this year each class is to be equipped with its own television set and video player as a means of modem teaching technology.

In the meantime, the Head appealed to the Education authorities to rehabilitate a typical Maltese farmhouse adjoining the school, which was in a very derelict state. Permission was granted and the School of Building was in charge of this work. Ceilings were changed and new apertures were installed. The school council has given permission to the group "Talent Mosti" to use it under a contractual basis.

As the School Hall was in a very bad state, the School Council decided to refurbish the Hall. Wood panelling with curtains in between were made. A stage curtain was added to match. Year by year the hall has been furnished with other modem equipment, such as an overhead video projector, a professional screen and D.V.D.

The school was, year after year, building up its identity and ethos. Students and parents alike feel proud that they belong to the school. The students' self-esteem was given great importance. As an innovative project for Malta, the staff introduced an afternoon session per week for extra-curricular activities, ranging from sports, lace-making, dancing and other activities. Drama too plays an important role in the school's curricula, as it helps students to gain confidence and raise their self-esteem. The school has also its own Radio Station: Radio Lilium, transmitting during breaks and early in the morning and run by the students. A school magazine is published annually. This is edited and published by a team of teachers and students who form the editorial board.

A 'Development Plan' helps the staff to aim at specific targets in their daily teaching. The school 'prospectus' including the school's 'mission statement', rules and student services help parents and students to have a better idea of what the school offers. In fact, in order to make the public aware of these activities, we have held an OPEN WEEK during the end of the MILLENIUM. We aim to organise another OPEN WEEK later on in May.

The school opens its doors to the community after school hours. We have the teaching of drama, dancing and singing by the 'Stagecoach' company. In summer the school organises computer lessons for students and their families.

After all the proof of the pudding is in the eating. This can be proudly said regarding the students' results, in the Annual Exams, which are among the best of all area schools.

All in all, both students and staff feel proud that we form part of 'Lily of the Valley'.