The HSBC Malta Foundation is excited to announce its partnership with the Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee on the Bee Creative: Maltese Honey bee artVenture, a unique initiative designed to foster creativity and environmental awareness among Malta's youngest citizens. The event is centred around the esteemed Maltese Honey Bee, the island's proposed national insect.
Through this initiative, students from primary schools Years 4 to 6 (ages 8-11) will have the opportunity to explore the world of the Maltese honey bee through art. This initiative is inviting them to express their creativity and understanding of the Maltese honey bee through illustrations, drawings, poems or paintings that highlight the significance of the Maltese honey bee in Maltese beekeeping and for pollination, combining educational and artistic elements to cultivate a deep appreciation for Malta's natural heritage.
In recognition of their creativity, 15 students, who participated in this initiative and according to merit, will receive hand-knitted Maltese honey bees. To extend the educational impact, A3 posters, showcasing the NGO's initiative to declare the Maltese honey bee as a national species, will be distributed among the schools involved.
Glenn Bugeja on behalf of the HSBC Malta Foundation said: "We are delighted to support the Bee Creative: Maltese Honey bee artVenture. This initiative is a testament to our commitment to the environment and education, aiming to instil a sense of responsibility and wonder in our children towards nature. By engaging with the arts, we believe students can develop a meaningful connection with the environment, fostering a generation that values and advocates for the preservation of our natural world."
The HSBC Malta Foundation and the Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee are proud to collaborate on this venture, aspiring to ignite a blend of creativity and environmental stewardship among the young participants. This collaboration highlights a shared dedication to fostering a sustainable future, empowering Malta's youth to become educated and passionate stewards of their natural surroundings.
A photo of the artwork should reach the Foundation's website [email protected] by 10 May.
For further details one may contact the Foundation KNM at the same email address