A group of parents whose children attend the Malta Visual and Performing Arts School (MVPA) have formally written to Education Minister Clifton Grima requesting access to the technical report certifying that the hall at Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) is safe for use following last week's incident in which debris fell from the ceiling during a dance class.

The letter, signed by 169 parents and circulated as an open appeal, refers to an incident that occurred on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, at around 10am, when fragments from the deteriorating building fabric reportedly fell from the ceiling onto Grade 7 students while they were rehearsing. Although no serious injuries were reported, parents say video footage and eyewitness accounts show debris falling from a considerable height, raising serious concerns about structural integrity.

Parents acknowledge a recent statement from the Ministry indicating that the hall has been inspected by professionals and declared "safe for use" as of next week. However, they insist that verbal assurances are insufficient.

"We are formally requesting that the Education Department provides a copy of the report prepared and endorsed by a perit confirming that the MAVC hall's building fabric is in a good state, fit for use, and free from any further risk of collapse, in whole or in part," the letter states.

The signatories stress that MVPA is intended to provide a specialised environment for students pursuing artistic disciplines, and argue that the absence of a safe, functional space for rehearsals and performances is unacceptable.

They further state that, until the requested certification is made public, they remain apprehensive about the resumption of classes in the hall.

Parents are now calling for the immediate publication of the technical documentation to ensure transparency and to restore confidence in the safety of the facilities used by their children and teachers.