Junior School: School starts with assembly at 8:15am.  Classes start at 8:30am and finish at 2:30pm. 

Senior School:  School starts at 7:30am with Assembly.  Classes start at 8:15am and finish at 3:00pm. 

Communications between all the College community operates through MySchool and Google Classroom (Workspace for Education Fundamentals). Parents/ guardians are contacted regularly by the College via emails. Through MySchool, parents/guardians have online access to their son’s student data, from attendance to grade reports, and may communicate with the school educators and administration from a fully integrated, unified platform.
Google Classroom allows our students to see their classwork / homework, complete assignments, view their correction and can also post messages to their teachers. Through this platform, educators at the College may deliver virtual classes to their students at home when necessary. The system is paperless and creates opportunities for our students to learn and practice responsible digital skills.

The College aims at helping each student to develop holistically therefore the school’s timetable allocates a double lesson session per week in both schools which is dedicated to Extracurricular sessions.  During these sessions which are organised by the school’s teachers and LSEs, the students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities which include gardening, crafts, sports, cooking, cake decoration, music, performing arts, robotics, financial literacy, digital design, entrepreneurship,  and social-emotional learning. As a College, we also involve different sports clubs from around Malta, to offer coaching sessions to the boys. These sessions are organised during school hours.

In the Junior School each year group has a minimum of two educational outings per term which are directly linked to their curriculum.  In the Senior School organized educational outings are linked to the curriculum of specific subjects.

The College scholastic social calendar is always a busy one with two Parents’ Days, Christmas Concerts, Achievement Days, Carnival Parties, Library Week, the Coronation of Our Lady, Fun Games, Mission Week, Rector’s Day, Pet Awareness Week, Our Lady of Sorrows, Senior School Prize Day, End of Year Activity, Confirmation celebration, Annual Family Barbecue, Christmas Eve Mass, Sports Days, Holy Communion celebration, Junior 6 Graduation and the Senior 5 Graduation. 

The Junior School focuses on various disciplines. The core subjects are Mathematics, English, Maltese and Science. The students are also offered the subjects of Religion and Social Studies as part of their academic curriculum.  The Junior School also has Art, PSCD, Music, Physical Education, Drama, IT and Library as part of its weekly timetable. 

At the College, a lot of time is dedicated to sports and physical activity.  In the Junior School students have two breaks every day of 30 minutes and 40 minutes whilst in the Senior School students have two breaks daily of 25 minutes and 60 minutes.  Students also have two Physical Education lessons per week.

The Junior School offers complementary lessons to all those pupils who are struggling with literacy, numeracy or even grasping a particular topic. The Senior Leadership Team, in collaboration with our Educational Psychologist, conducts various assessments across year groups to identify and bridge learning gaps, ensuring a smooth progression from one level to the next. 

We also believe that the summer is the best time for children to catch up on any areas they are struggling with.  For the past years, we have offered a specialised service which is available only for the students attending our school.   This service has been of great success and has helped a lot of our students to progress drastically.

The Junior School adopts a Maths Mastery approach to the teaching of Mathematics.  This approach is child-centred and is founded on the belief that everyone can master and understand Mathematics.  Mathematics lessons are hands-on and teachers make use of a lot of tangible and colourful resources to make learning more meaningful for the students.  Students are given ample time to discover and understand mathematical concepts to ensure deep learning. 

Our Junior School opts for a Phonics programme to be followed by all in our Early Years.  This program offers the possibility of teaching Phonics and Literacy in small groups whilst moving at the students’ pace. Following this, the program continues in the Junior Years with a literacy and language programme where the language is taught in context combining listening, speaking, oral and writing skills.

At our school, the Creative Arts play a vital role in fostering creativity, confidence, and collaboration among students. Through drama, music, and art, students have the opportunity to express themselves, develop essential communication skills, and build self-assurance. Our comprehensive Creative Arts programme includes engaging lessons, exciting productions, and hands-on workshops that bring stories to life. Students also have the privilege of showcasing their talents in our 900-seat auditorium, where they put their learning into practice during events such as the Junior School Christmas performance and the Senior School Awards Evening. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, every student is encouraged to explore their talents, think imaginatively, and work as a team. By embracing the performing arts, we nurture well-rounded individuals who are prepared to shine in all areas of life. 

Students are given the opportunity to express their creativity through art, where a one-size-fits-all approach is never applied. They explore a variety of themes while experimenting with different artistic media and techniques, including both 2D and 3D forms. This hands-on approach not only enhances their artistic skills but also boosts their self-esteem, encouraging them to take pride in their creations. Additionally, by engaging with diverse artistic styles and cultural influences, students develop a greater awareness and appreciation of different cultures through their work.

Music is integrated in the student’s curriculum as well. The programme involves learning different instruments from Junior 4 upwards and it encompasses a variety of rhythm and melody. The three main instruments are keyboard, ukulele and the guitar. 

Parents are important contributors to College life and they are involved in a great number of activities.  Parents can participate in the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) which not only takes care of organizing educational, family formation and fundraising activities but also serves as a voice for parents to discuss various issues with the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT). 

At the College, parents are also brought on board their son’s educational journey as they are invited to participate in a number of informative seminars and workshops which are organized specifically for different year groups with the aim of promoting teacher-parent collaboration for the benefit of the student’s learning. 

If it weren’t for parents the College wouldn’t manage to keep up with its annual tradition of preparing ‘Qagħaq tal-Għasel’ and ‘Figolli’ in the College kitchen.  Parent help is also greatly appreciated in preparing for events during the year such as the Christmas Concert in the Junior School. 

The College truly believes in fostering the element of community and seeks to do this even in a pastoral way by creating an SPMC Community where parents and staff meet together every fortnight to celebrate Sunday Mass together. 

At the College students are encouraged to actively participate in the School Students’ Council and Eko-Skola Committees, in both Junior and Senior Schools, to foster not only their leadership and communication skills but also to express their opinions and share their ideas whilst learning how to work in a team with a common goal for the good of the College and the community’s environment.