Grow Your Own Hydroponics is financed by the National STEM Community Fund of Esplora Interactive Science Centre (Malta Council of Science and Technology) on behalf of the National STEM Engagement Working Group
Hydroponics a running log
Growing Plants and Minds
We understand that tomorrow's challenges demand innovative solutions today. An innovative future-proof, hands-on approach to farming and learning. Soilless growing embraces technology and resource efficiency Stepping into a future where students become agents of sustainability.
- Growing food sustainably, reducing waste, water usage, and carbon footprint.
- Nurturing a culture of healthy eating and nutritional awareness.
- Fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment.
- Our students are witnessing the entire growth process right before their eyes. They actively engage in observing and understanding plant development.
This is a STEM project that helps our children discover real-world applications, spark their creativity and develop 21st-century skills including productivity, social skills, communication, flexibility and initiative.
This STEM project emphasizes collaboration and teamwork - the foundation for effective group work by encouraging both independent thinking and problem-solving as part of a larger team.
novemebr 2023: Students, from the Junior School and the Senior School taking part in this project started meeting during a Mid-Day Break Club to learn about Hydroponics.
december 2023: The following step was to start practicing growing small plants. This process helped the students to understand the process needed to prepare the pots.
De La Salle College teamed up with Green Our Planet, which specialises in introducing hydroponic systems in schools. They supplied valuable documentation which served as the knowledge base for this project.
december 2023: Students started recording germination and studying growth rates.
january 2024: The next step was to start designing the hydroponic system to be built. Extensive research was done to find the best design which primarily needed to be easily built by the students with the help of the staff at school.
february 2024: Meanwhile, the students actively participated in spreading awareness about the project within the school community. They accomplished this during Parent's Day and through a community outreach activity at the local market.
MARCH 2024: Students were also given the opportunity to visit industrial hydroponic facilities.
The students visited Il-Kampanjol Hydroponics