‘No need to worry about co-education’

Teachers in state schools need not worry about the introduction of co-education since having mixed genders does not change much in the classroom, according to the St Claire’s College principal. “The children are not acting differently. Teachers just need to realise that it’s not an issue of having girls or boys. It’s about individuals and, as always, tackling the situations that come with them,” Maria Ciappara said.­ “The Form 1 students at our college, that introduced co-education this year, have had enough of everyone asking them how they are getting on. For them it’s no big deal,” Ms... This article is part of our premium content. Full story is available on Times of Malta Premium.