Soon after World War 2, the Education in Malta was not available to all those who wanted to learn.  Secondary Education was not compulsory like it is nowadays and at that time there was only one lyceum and only a couple of church secondary schools.  Anthony Agius, who was a Dockyard employer from Ħamrun, and also a member of the Museum Society, felt the need to open a school with the intention to prepare boys for an apprentice exam which would enable them to join the Dockyard.  In 1946, Mr Agius resigned from work, risking his financial income.

Anthony Agius explained how he had met Dun George Preca on the stairs of the San Gaetan Church in Ħamrun and told him about his idea.” Next Monday Villa Violette will open as a school and all the teachers shall be members of the Society of Christian Doctrine”.  Dun George was very pleased with the news and asked Mr Agius to kneel down so he could give him his blessing.  This happened exactly 77years ago, on the 4th of November 1946 when Anthony Agius became the first Headmaster of St Michael School, assisted by Carmel Callus, Superior General of the Society.  That day the school welcomed its first pupils of St Michael School in Villa Violette, Marsa.

We thank God for the inspiration of Anthony Agius, the blessing of Saint George Preca, and the hard work of many educators and workers of the school throughout all these years.  It is thanks to them that till today so much good is delivered and so many fruitful experiences are shared. Let us all unite together to thank God for all the blessings we received and keep receiving.

A ceremony for the award for Reading Promoters was held at the MFCC Ta’ Qali.  Mr David Muscat, the Chief Executive of the Literacy National Agency addressed those present.  A sketch Naqra Kwizz was later presented.  During the ceremony certificates together with two books were presented to three students from each secondary school in Malta and Gozo.  Kyle Sammut, Nicolai Mangion and Cohen Vella were the three students from our school.  We congratulate these students and encourage other students to read more.  The evening concluded with an address by Mr Mark Camilleri, Chairman of the Book National Council and Mr Matthew Vella, Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Education.

Tuesday, 24^th October – On the occasion of Mission Day, we had a visit from Mario Bezzina a member of the MUSEUM Society.  Mr Bezzina has been carrying out missionary work in Kenya for the last eighteen years when he was only 24 years old.  Mario shared his experience as a voluntary teacher in a primary school and at the MUSEUM with children, youths and adults who attend the centre for catholic formation with our students.  Besides Kenya, the Society of Christian Doctrine (MUSEUM) has members in Australia, England, Albania, Poland, Cuba, and Peru.  Lately arrangements are being made to set up a centre in the Philippines.

On Tuesday, 18th October our school united with the Church for a Day of Prayer and Sacrifice to pray for peace in the Holy Land.  During the assembly we prayed for this intention and Years 9 and 10 gathered in the school hall for a presentation prepared by Mr Aloisio.  During this presentation, Mr Aloisio explained the situation in Israel and Palestine by briefing the students of historic events in order for those present to understand better this sad situation.  Our students showed great interest.  After the Chaplain led prayers and hymns for peace.

On Thursday, 19^th October the Year 7 and 8 students participated in the National Book Festival at the MFCC ta’ Qali.  Upon arriving they were given vouchers to buy books from various stands selling books suitable for children.  The students also watched a theatre representation about the world of books and various interviews with renowned Maltese authors.  Our students showed great enthusiasm and we encourage them to visit our school library more often to borrow books.  Two of our teachers are authors of a good number of books and we promote reading as a good source of knowledge.