With the summer holidays coming to an end and the new school year just around the corner, the Għajn Educational Centre looks back on a busy and rewarding SkolaSajf 2026 programme, which welcomed over 400 visitors throughout the summer.
Għajn – The National Conservation Centre forms part of the Energy and Water Agency (EWA), within the Ministry for Energy, the Environment and the Regeneration of the Grand Harbour. Through Għajn, the Agency continues to promote awareness and education about Malta’s water resources, particularly among children and young people.
The summer programme provided children and teenagers with an opportunity to learn more about Malta’s water resources, the importance of water conservation and the role that water has played in shaping life on the Maltese Islands.
As part of this year’s SkolaSajf programme, 18 educational visits were organised in collaboration with the Foundation for Educational Services (FES), including two visits with the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA). One group from each of 18 SkolaSajf centres visited the Għajn Centre, with activities adapted to suit the different age groups.
The youngest participants, two groups aged between 7 and 8, took part in the Water Cycle programme. They learned about the different stages of the water cycle and explored the various sources of water available in Malta.
Four groups aged between 9 and 10 followed the Fairly Hydrated Knight programme, which took them back in time to explore Malta’s water history, particularly during the period of the Knights of St John. The programme looked at how water was collected, managed and used in the past, giving the children an insight into the challenges people faced when accessing water.
The 12 groups aged between 11 and 14 took part in the Water Hero programme. The sessions focused on water conservation and the concept of a water footprint, encouraging participants to think about how much water is involved in the things we use and do every day. They also discussed simple ways of reducing water use and making more responsible choices.
The different programmes gave each age group the opportunity to learn about water in a way that was suited to their age, while encouraging questions, discussion and participation. The visits also provided a chance for children and young people to discover more about Malta’s limited water resources and why protecting them remains so important.
With the new school year fast approaching, Għajn is now looking ahead to welcoming schools and other educational groups to the Centre. The educational programmes offered at Għajn provide an opportunity to complement classroom learning with a more hands-on experience, helping students explore Malta’s water resources and understand the importance of conservation in a practical and engaging way.
EWA would like to extend its thanks to all the children and educators who visited the Għajn Centre throughout SkolaSajf 2026 and helped make the visits such a positive and enjoyable experience. As the summer programme comes to a close, the Għajn Centre looks forward to welcoming more schools, groups and visitors in the coming months and continuing to promote awareness and learning about Malta’s precious water resources.
