About The Blossom Project
Research has consistently shown that limited psychosocial support during early childhood can have a significant impact on mental wellbeing and mental health later in life.
In response to this need, The Malta Trust Foundation established The Blossom Project, the first initiative of its kind in Malta dedicated to providing school-based psychosocial support services within State schools across the Maltese Islands.
Since 2016, the Blossom Project has been offering counselling and psychotherapy services aimed at providing timely, accessible, and effective support to children, young people, families, educators, and school support staff.
The project promotes prevention, emotional wellbeing, resilience, inclusion, and early intervention within educational settings.
Schools
We Support
The service is currently delivered through a dedicated team of counsellors and psychotherapists operating within the following schools:
- St. Paul's Bay Primary School – serving approximately 534 students from 52 nationalities;
- Żurrieq Primary School – serving approximately 738 students from 20 nationalities;
- Qawra Primary School – serving approximately 823 students from 57 nationalities;
- Ħal Qormi San Ġorġ Primary School – serving approximately 440 students from 16 nationalities;
- Naxxar Middle School – serving approximately 723 students from 47 nationalities;
- Ħal Qormi San Bastjan Primary School – serving approximately 548 students from 18 nationalities;
- Birżebbuġa Primary School – serving approximately 630 students from 40 nationalities;
- Victoria Gozo Secondary School – serving approximately 477 students from 25 nationalities;
- Pembroke Middle and Secondary School –
- Ħandaq Middle School –
- San Ġwann Primary School –
- Msida Primary School –
- Birkirkara Primary School –
- Santa Venera School –
- Tarxien Primary School –
Our Team and
Collaborations
The Blossom Team forms part of a wider multidisciplinary network of professionals operating within the respective Colleges, including Maria Regina College, St Benedict's College, St Ignatius College, and Gozo College. Through close collaboration with school psychosocial teams, the project ensures continuity of care and support for students throughout their educational journey.
The Blossom professionals participate in regular meetings, case discussions, and team-building initiatives together with other psychosocial practitioners within the Colleges. This collaborative approach strengthens professional support systems and enhances the quality and effectiveness of services provided to students and families.
Importantly, Blossom services continue throughout the summer months, ensuring ongoing accessibility for students attending Summer School programmes between July and September.
A Holistic and
Inclusive Approach
The project also extends support to parents, caregivers, playworkers, and coordinators, recognising the importance of a holistic and inclusive approach to mental wellbeing and psychosocial care.
Attention is given to students transitioning from Primary to Middle School, especially those who may experience anxiety or emotional difficulties during this period of change. Individual transition support sessions provide students with a safe and supportive space where they can express concerns, receive reassurance, and build confidence.
The Blossom Team also organises introductory visits and orientation support to help students become familiar with their new school environment and ease the transition process.