HSBC Malta Foundation is once again supporting the Primary STEM Challenge, an initiative that encourages young students to develop scientific thinking, problem-solving skills, and a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) subjects.

Now in its sixth edition, the challenge provides an exciting opportunity for primary school students in Years 3 to 6 to engage in hands-on scientific investigations and present their findings through short video projects.

The Primary STEM Challenge initiative is organised by the Primary Science Team within the Directorate for STEM and Vocational Education & Training (VET) Programmes within the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation.

The Foundation said that the initiative aims to make STEM subjects more accessible and engaging while fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication among young learners.

Students participating in the challenge will explore one of three STEM themes, namely nature, colour and sound and create a three-minute video showcasing their investigation process. These entries will be evaluated based on scientific inquiry, presentation, and communication skills.

As part of its commitment to supporting education and innovation, HSBC Malta Foundation said that it is providing the awards for the top three winners in each theme and a classroom prize for the best collective investigation.

Esplora Interactive Science Centre is providing science kits and books for the Science Communication Award prize to one participant for each theme.

The challenge is open to both individual students and classroom groups, with the best entries receiving recognition for their investigative approach, scientific accuracy, and ability to communicate findings effectively. Participants will also be invited to share their video investigations as part of the 2025 Great Science Share for Schools.

This global, award-winning campaign inspires students to ask, investigate and share scientific questions that matter to them, and reaches over 40 countries with over 700,000 young people taking part.

Winners will be announced during the national Primary Science Fair on Thursday, the 15th of May, at the STEM & VET Curriculum Hub, Pembroke. Details of awardees will be published on the STEM & VET Curriculum Hub Facebook page.

Permalink: 6th edition of Primary STEM Challenge supported by HSBC Malta Foundation