Traditionally known as Citta Beland and formerly named Casale Santa Caterina after the town’s patron saint, Zejtun lies in the south eastern region of the Maltese island and is home to Barrani Road, St. Catherine’s Parish Church, the most ancient parish in the island given it was already in existence by 1436, as well as the most prominent industrial estate across Malta none other than Bulebel. Neighboring towns include Fgura, Zabbar, Marsaskala, Paola, Tarxien, Santa Lucija and Ghaxaq. Zejtun has garnered a population of approximately eleven thousand by December 2016 even though the number has plummeted slightly over the years. Most residents of Zejtun possess a dialect very akin to the ones of towns within the same region of Zejtun. Zejt iz-Zejtun, an annually celebrated festival in late September during the weekend, celebrates the commencement of olive picking season and pressing of oil. This is accompanied by folk music, dancing and singing and complimentary serving of Maltese ftajjar. Originally celebrated every year on November 25th, the feast of St. Catherine is now celebrated in June. Two rival bands, the Banda Beland and Zejtun Band, play amid this feast. Furthermore, the feast of St. Gregory is celebrated on Easter Wednesday.
Local Council
Address: 28, Dar iz-Zwieten, Triq Sant’ Anglu, Zejtun ZTN1369, Malta
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (+356) 2166 3866
Fax: (+356) 2166 3939
Website: https://www.zejtunlocalcouncil.com/
Opening Hours
Winter from 17th September to 30th May from 7:45am to 4:00pm
Summer from 1st June to 15th September from 7:45am to 1:00pm
Saturday (all year round) – 8:15am to 11:00am
Here is a list of kindergartens in the area:
St. Thomas More College Zejtun Primary A
The campus consists of Primary Block A for kindergarten and Year 1 to Year 3 pupils, as well as Primary Block B, and moreover consists of a clinic used by nurses, speech pathologists & school counsellor, and also a library opening twice a week, resource room and two yards mostly for physical education activities. Since 1999, Primary Block A has had its own playground.
Head of School: Ms. Ruth Cilia
Assistant Head of School:
- Ms. Claudine Sawyer
- Ms. Stephanie Cumbo
Address: Triq Sant’ Anglu, Zejtun ZTN1830, Malta
Telephone: (+356) 2167 6711/(+356) 2169 4351
Email: [email protected]/[email protected]
Mickeys Child EduCare Centre
Founded by married couple Mr. Simon & Mrs. Lucienne Zammit in 1996, the latter started off as a child carer herself and is now the director of Mickeys Child EduCare Centre together with her husband who joined the company during its flourishing and worked his way up to managing director and President of the Child Care Centres Providers Association. They have been certified in the MQF Level 5 in Childcare Management and moreover have two children, Samuel and Sarah.
The kindergarten centre in Bulebel offers a large outdoor area. Mickeys Child EduCare Centre strongly believes in holistic education and development, as a result helping children between the ages of three and five acquire knowledge of phonics, oracy, numeracy and literacy in order to transition to primary school by means of a programme in English. The focal point is to allow adequate development in children, be it personal, emotional or social, rather than focusing solely on academic aspects. Learning Support Educators are also available in case of any intellectual impediments among students.
It is fundamental that parents are involved in the child’s academic experience usually through meetings, training sessions and accompanying children during outings as well as activities taking place in the kindergarten centre. Furthermore, parents can utilize an interactive literacy programme easily accessible from home.
Address: BLB802, Qasam Industrijali, Bulebel, Żejtun ZTN3000, Malta
Telephone: (+356) 2122 2551/(+356) 2182 7369
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://mickeyseducare.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mickeys-EduCare-1539289243009115/
Theresa Nuzzo Kindergarten & Primary School
Theresa Nuzzo Kindergarten & Primary School is a Church school and entrance is by ballot. The School is run by the Daughters of the Sacred Heart. They strive to help each and every student develop their qualities to the fullest for a more holistic education. They guide their students to achieve their full potential, build their confidence and self-esteem.
Address: Theresa Nuzzo Kindergarten & Primary School 4, St. Paul’s Street Zejtun
Tel: +356 27673704
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://theresanuzzoschool.com/zejtun.html