The Ghajnsielem Local Council organized a five-day cultural visit in Tolfa, Italy for the Year 5 and Year 6 Primary school students. This trip was made possible thanks to the European Union Student Exchange Programme. The twinning between Tolfa and Ghajnsielem has been active and alive for the past five years.

Mayor Francis Cauchi told Ghajnsielem.com that the main aim behind the second student exchange visit to Tolfa was to build a good relationship between the two towns among our young generation while take an opportunity to share new experiences with each other and learn about each other's culture.

This time, the exchange was more special due to the fact that Education Minister Hon. Louis Galea was a special guest of the Ghajnsielem Local Council. The group was led by Mayor Francis Cauchi who was accompanied by councilor Larry Buttigieg and members of the twinning committee. The children were accompanied by Miss Paulene Grech (Head of School),  Mrs. Sylvana Agius (Year 6 teacher) and their parents.

On Sunday, many took the opportunity to be present for the canonization of San Gorg Preca at the Vatican. The group returned back on Tuesday afternoon.

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issued by the Ghajnsielem Local Council