When the other Ħamrun Primary School was built, the premises were used as a grammar school.  Before the Second World War, the school served as a Boys' Lyceum.  Its Headmaster was Chev. J. P. Vassallo, who later became Director of Education.  He was followed by Mr Brennan. During the Second World War, it was transformed into a refugee centre.

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The school’s great artistic treasure

The school façade includes two sculptures, the works of the Roman sculptor – Giulio Moschetti.  These works have a more pronounced Baroque flavour.  They are made out of cement of a reddish pigment.  They embellish the two main entrance doors.

These works (made during the 1895-1896 period) were made at the expense of Lm20 sterling.  Giulio Moschetti took 3 months to complete them.  The two compositions are very identical, one dedicated to boyhood and other to girlhood.  Both works which are animated by a realistic venue are barefooted.  There are also the effigies of Queen Victoria, Head of the British Empire and that of her husband Prince Albert.  Restoration is needed on these two artistic treasures.
 

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The School nowadays 

The school has two floors.  It caters for children from the age of Kinder to Year 6.  The administration is made up of a Head, an Assistant Head and an Inco.  During 2009/2010 scholastic year, the school set-up is as follows: 

Kinder 1 (2 classes)
Kinder 2 (2 classes)
Year 1 (2 classes)
Year 2 (1 class)
Year 3 (1 class)
Year 4 (1 class)
Year 5 (2 classes)
Year 6 (2 classes)