400 students will start the school year in a new primary school in Rabat, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Robert Abela on Friday.
During his visit to the school, Abela praised the environment and the fully equipped facilities that is needed for students’ education.
Abela said that this school, along with two others inaugurated this year, are not just places for formal learning but spaces to nurture children’s talents, taking them beyond the basic curriculum.
The school in Rabat includes, among other things, art and music classrooms, a multi-sensory room, an indoor gym, and all the resources needed to prepare students for the digital age.
By 2024, Abela said that more projects of this kind will be completed, pledging efforts to strengthen the economy and ensure that the country's children have a bright future.
The Ministry for Education has also received a budget of €847 million for this year, a statement read.
The new school in Rabat, with its 33 classrooms, was created with an investment of €3.5 million.
Abela expressed government's commitment to providing the best possible education so that everyone can reach their potential, and encouraged students to challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and use new technologies to shape Malta's future.
Abela also had a discussion with sixth-grade students on various topics, including community welfare, the environment, and their aspirations.
Education Minister Clifton Grima said that the investment in Rabat Primary School has transformed it into a state-of-the-art institution, designed to meet all the necessary requirements.
He said that these projects are regenerating the education sector, and that the investment in the education sector is unprecedented.
Grima said that this is a state-of-the-art project, ensuring that the students in this school have the best environment to receive the best education possible.
Present at the inauguration were Permanent Secretary Matthew Vella, Principal of St. Nicholas College Josephine Mifsud, and School Head Dorita Maniscalco.