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Maths Mastery is embedded in the schools' maths provision, using Singapore maths methods with Maths No Problem! as the textbook scheme. The shift to Maths Mastery began in 2016 and supports problem solving and 21st‑century thinking across levels.
Drama and theatre training are offered through the School of Performing Arts (SOPA). Courses cover acting and improvisation, music appreciation, ballet, hip hop, singing and piano for ages 4–18, with open classes held annually to showcase progress.
The English Department hosts an annual Soirée featuring song, dance, poetry, talks, drama and an Austen exhibition. Langfest at St Martin's College celebrates language, culture and creativity. Students are recognised for Reading Champions Awards during the Malta Book Festival.
Movement Weeks deliver sports and fitness activities for Early Years to Level 11, with a new Catch Them Young PE programme. The U15 Boys Basketball Team won 1st place at the Malta School Games 2025. The SMC Girls Volleyball team were Inter‑School champions for two consecutive years.
St Martin's College Community supports Puttinu Cares, L‑Istrina and Hospice Malta through charitable initiatives. Students have been recognised at the Reading Champions Awards during the Malta Book Festival. The school also hosts a Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Awards ceremony.
St Martin's Student Council Takes Over Aġenzija Żgħażagħ for a Day of Leadership and Learning. A Sixth Form Student Council Sneak Peek showcases student leadership opportunities.
SMC Sports Complex offers a multi‑purpose hall (Basketball, Handball, Volleyball, Futsal, Badminton), three 5‑a‑side pitches and tennis courts. Movement Weeks promote physical activity and a Catch Them Young PE programme. The schools also run Gardening activities as part of outdoor, hands‑on learning.
Chiswick House School and St Martin's College (CHS & SMC) are Malta's independent, co-educational group serving pupils aged 3–18 across Kappara and Swatar. CHS and SMC offer a Bespoke Curriculum with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and an International Programme including English (EL2/3), French (FL2/3), Spanish (SL2/3), Italian (IL1), and Maltese. By Level 6, languages are taught: French, Italian, German, Spanish and Mandarin. An Inclusion and Well‑Being framework provides an Inclusion Coordinator, SEN specialists, a Well‑Being Team and a counsellor; Maths Mastery uses Singapore maths with Maths No Problem!. Ethics Education sits alongside Religious Education; Connected Learning Projects and Project‑Based Learning enrich Middle School. Sixth Form routes include MATSEC or Malta Matriculation, UCAS for UK universities, and international Pathway options. A signature feature is the School of Performing Arts (SOPA) for ages 3–18. Libraries include over 7,000 and 22,000 resources, theatres, drama and music rooms, science labs and a broad sports complex.