17th Trade competition at Umberto Calosso Trade School

The 17th Edition of the Trade Competition was held at Umberto Calosso Trade School, St. Venera. Mr. Evarist Bartolo Minister of Education launched this year's competition.

Fifty-five students from the four different Trade Schools participated in this year's event. The Trade Schools taking part were: Umberto Calosso, St. Venera; Stefano Zerafa, Naxxar; Abram Gatt, Bighi and Dun Gwann Mamo, Marsa. The competition was held in 8 different trades namely: Electric Arc Welding, Plumbing, Automobile Engineering, Electrical Installation, Bench Fitting, Machining, Electronic Servicing and Panel Beating.

The ceremony was introduced by the Head of Umberto Calosso Trade School, Mr. E. Zahra. Present for the ceremony were the Director of Education Mr. F. Fearne, other officials from the Education Division and representatives of sponsoring firms.

The parents of participating students were also invited to the opening ceremony. They were welcomed to follow the students in their work during the competition.

Various industries and firms contribute regularly towards this now traditional Trade Competition by contributing and awarding prizes, cash, equipment or vouchers.