On Monday, October 1, a simple ceremony marked the beginning of a historic occasion for the college, the start of co-education for male and female students. Fr Delegate Michael Bugeja, Fr Rector Jimmy Bartolo, Mr John Galdes, Chairman of the College Board, School Head Ms Daniela Camilleri Sacco and a number of kinder teachers and school staff welcomed the children. Mr John Galdes spoke of the process that led to this day, “This was a three-year steady-paced, peaceful discernment process,” he stated. “The Board found great collaboration from everyone, including teachers and Jesuits."We are very proud of this moment", underlined the rector while Fr Michael Bugeja added, "Together we can be a sign of hope to today's society, while we work for the common good". The theme for the new academic year at College is ‘Alive’. Fr Michael augured that the children would be filled with the Holy Spirit that brings so much positive life to each person.