Work has been completed recently on the new hall and library in Safi primary school, St Benedict's College, so that these facilities can be used by the children of the Safi community.

"Now the school is a modern one, with one of the best environments which encourages learning. Apart from the strong investment we are making in all schools in Malta and Gozo, we also made a plan of educational reform so that with an education of quality all our children will succeed," said Education Minister Louis Galea while inaugurating the new premises.

The hall can take 300 persons and has been equipped to be used for drama, music, meetings and other activities the school organises as well as PE activities that cannot be held outside.

The project was blessed by the parish priest of Safi, Fr Joe Cilia in the presence of mayor Peter Paul Busuttil, education authorities, and the Federation for Tomorrow's Schools (FTS) that were responsible for the project. The children, parents, and teachers of the school led by the head, Ms Christine Barbaro Sant, the Principal of the College, Ms Marilyn Sciortino, and the chairman of FTS, Mr Ray Fenech also took part in the ceremony.