In 1979, a group of students armed with notebooks and a camera set off from De La Salle College, Cottonera, to explore and map the coastline of four Maltese fishing villages – Kalkara, Birżebbuġa, Marsaxlokk and Marsascala. Their journey of discovery took them round these localities where they met locals, conducted interviews and compiled albums about traditions, crafts and the everyday life of these communities.

That same year the school became involved in an initiative sponsored by Unesco’s Associated Schools Project which encourages member schools all over the world to explore themes that lead to learning and initiatives that improve the quality of their pupils’ life.

The students explored the senses, games, famous people, inventions and music

So started a tradition which is kept alive to this day, and 35 years down the line, De La Salle students still embark on a journey of discovery which leads them to explore and learn about themes outside the confines of the classroom.

This year, the students explored the themes of senses, games, famous people who made a difference, famous inventions and music. As part of the project, the students carried out research, created models, took part in educational outings and designed experiments.

The results of this year’s efforts were displayed at an exhibition inaugurated by Malta’s ambassador and permanent delegate to Unesco Joe Vella Gauci.

At the event the Armed Forces of Malta Band performed a display and held workshops on its various sections with Grade 6 students while the band Tribali held a workshop with Grade 4 pupils.