St Paul's Missionary College

In March 2014, a ceramic mural, entitled Sbuħija Fina u Madwarna, was unveiled at the College Junior School to commemorate its first three hundred boys since its opening in 2011. The project was an initiative launched during the last scholastic year, whereby students were asked to use white clay to create tiles expressing the beauty of nature. The ceramic  tiles were assembled on wooden panels, which were then attached to the wall of one of the school’s main corridors.  Another opportunity by the College for students to show their artistic talent apart from their academic capabilities!

Prize Day Musical Prize Day at the Senior School is one special day to remember. As in previous years, the Ceremony in 2014, was marked with a successful performance of the Musical ‘Brother Bear’, featuring the participation of College students, teachers, parents and other members of staff. In his address, Fr. Silvio Bezzina MSSP, the College Rector, highlighted the College’s ethos of a child centric and a holistic education and the essential and active participation of parents in the running of College life.  He also emphasised upon the challenge for College students to pursue Christian virtues of empathy, selflessness and…

The Sports Day is certainly one of the highlights of the scholastic year. Many students, who have been training for the past months, are eager to participate and compete in track and field events. Each student may participate in a maximum of three events. The Sports Day is usually held in May at the Marsa Sports Grounds. Medals and awards are distributed.

The College is very active throughout the whole year and organises several events for the all the stakeholders: students, parents and staff. In view of the demand for such events where we can all meet in an informal atmosphere, share a hearty meal, catch up, and share experiences, two barbeques are organised on the school grounds during the summer months – one held right after the annual examinations, the other during the last weekend of August.

One of the four major events for the scholastic year is the Form 5 Graduation which takes place at the beginning of June. It is certainly a time to thank God for all the opportunities and challenges these 16-year olds have gone through during their years at the College.  Believe it or not, College years pass by very quickly… maybe because the student is working and having fun! Students and parents have the opportunity to show their appreciation to the staff and administration for the holistic development: spiritual, academic and intellectual, physical, psychological and social.

Another major event held during the scholastic year is the traditional Christmas End-of-Term Activity, held on the evening of the last day of school before the Christmas recess. Students under the guidance of their teachers, have the opportunity to show off their talents, developed as part of a holistic education, in acting, singing and music, while celebrating the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ at Christmastime. The programme concludes with a modest reception prepared by parents for all the family, where warm wishes are exchanged for the festive season.