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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 25 MARCH 2018 44 Events APS Bank's latest publication brings together diverse viewpoints through photography AN Y photographer's exploration of their creative side requires an appreciation of the diverse char- acteristics that give individuals and communities their unique identity. This is the underlying theme in APS Bank's latest pub- lication, titled Diversity: Recog- nising Individuality. Launched on Thursday, 22 March, 2018, the book features the unique perspectives of local photographers Sita Azzopardi, Duncan Cauchi, Ondre Camill- eri-Gaglione, Richard Farrugia and Keith Ellul, as well as a key essay by Anthony Catania which ties them all together. Diversity: Recognising Individuality closes off a three-year series analysing the power of photography from different angles. "APS has practised the values of diversity, such as respect, openness, acceptance and inclu- siveness since its inception 100 years ago. Through this exhibi- tion and book, we would like you to join us on our journey", said APS Bank's Head of Strategy and Marketing, Hervé Delpech. Selected works by these pho- tographers are also being exhib- ited at the APS Head Office foy- er until May 31, 2018. The public is being invited to visit between Mondays and Fridays from 8.30am to 4.00pm and on Sat- urdays from 8.30am to 12.00pm. The book is for sale at €35 per copy from the Bank's Head of- fice and can also be obtained from the Bank's Online Store. The proceeds from this book will be donated to Dar tal-Prov- idenza. From left to right: Richard Farrugia, Keith Ellul, Duncan Cauchi, Hervé Delpech, Kevin Casha, Sita Azzopardi, Ondre Camilleri-Gaglione, Anthony Catania The Burger King brand reminds us there is still good in the world with a Good Samaritan Whopper sandwich Burger King restaurants celebrate doing good on Good Samaritan Day SOMETIMES a simple gesture can be a reminder of how great it feels to do good. And to prove it, the Burger King brand set the stage with a deceivingly dis- tressed car on the side of the road documenting real responses in a short film titled, The Good Sa- maritan Whopper sandwich. In a social stunt designed to shine light on the good of hu- manity, the Burger King brand placed a smoking, flaming car on a stretch of road in Vasquez Can- yon, California as a crew member stood roadside flagging down passers-by. Those who stopped to lend a hand were greeted with a surprise – The King, known for flame-grilling since 1954 – grill- ing Whopper sandwiches on the hood of his custom ride. The film showcases the genu- ine outpour of concern from those who pulled over to lend a hand, quickly turning to relief as they realised the flames were from a grill, and not an engine fire. These good samaritans were prepared to help in any way pos- sible – from running up with fire extinguishers to attempting to douse the flames with a handful of sand. European Money Week 2018 launched in Malta THIS year's European Money Week, now in its fourth year, was officially launched by Fran- cis Fabri, Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Education and Em- ployment, on Monday, 12 March at St Nicholas College, Middle School, Rabat. The European Money Week is a Europe-wide initiative of the European Banking Federation, aimed at promoting financial literacy and financial education amongst students and youths. A programme of events and activi- ties for this purpose was organ- ised by the Malta Bankers' As- sociation in collaboration with the Home Economics Seminar Centre within the Directorate for Learning and Assessment Programmes, the Central Bank of Malta, the Malta Stock Ex- change, the Institute of Finan- cial Services, Junior Achieve- ment Young Enterprise, and Global Payments Ltd. Speaking during the inaugu- ration, Fabri said that "good education systems consider fi- nancial literacy as one of the basic literacy skills and are be- ing covered by the curriculum and teaching and learning ex- perience in schools. Critical to success in these initiatives is a relevant and practical curricu- lum that facilitates the devel- opment of these higher order skills among students. Financial literacy education is embedded into our curricula giving teach- ers the opportunity to enable students with evolving compe- tencies to make appropriate and timely decisions and increasing the possibility of further sus- taining a qualified workforce capable of taking up challenges in an ever-evolving society and world of work ". In his address, the Secretary General of the Malta Bankers' Association, James Bonello, stressed that "financial educa- tion is an important key for stu- dents' future empowerment as it equips them with basic knowl- edge and competencies which are essential and which will serve them in good stead as they progress through life". Bonello said that this year's Money Week programme was built on a number of success- ful events which had been con- ducted in past years. One such event was the "Financial Lit- eracy Challenge" for Year 5 to Year 8 students aged 9 to 13 years. The seven participating school teams had to plan and implement an activity aimed at promoting awareness related to financial literacy and education, and the cash prizes which were awarded by the Malta Bankers' Association are to be used to fund school initiatives related to financial literacy. Another successful event included in the programme focused on teacher development training. Around fifty Home Economics teach- ers were invited to participate in a morning seminar entitled "Financial Literacy Education – New Developments". The train- ing was aimed at updating the participants on new, fast-mov- ing developments in various ar- eas of financial services. In addition to these and other past years' events, this year's programme also introduced an innovative initiative entitled "Economics for Success". Based on the Junior Achievement Young Enterprise Malta pro- gramme, this activity was con- ducted by affiliate volunteers from the banks in collaboration with JAYE Malta and the Home Economics Seminar Centre. The event was sponsored and hosted by the Central Bank of Malta at its Binja Laparelli conference Centre. Around fifty Year 9 and Year 10 students aged 13 to 14 participated in this full morning programme, through which the students learn how to set goals for their future, and understand the connection between per- sonal finance, education and careers. Bonello thanked all concerned for their valued support and cooperation in organising this year's Money Week which has established itself as an annual event and which plays an impor- tant part in boosting awareness on the benefits of better finan- cial education amongst youths and the community at large.