The Foundation, together with Hidralia, highlighted the school as the most awareness-raising proposal for its reflection on water use at home

The educational program Aquae STEM, which has spent the last seven years promoting science and technology among primary school girls, recognized the work of El Liceo del Sagrado Corazón de los Carmelitas Descalzos in its seventh edition.

Promoted by Fundación AQUAE and Veolia, of which Hidralia is a part—the company responsible for water services in San Fernando—the program concluded this year with a virtual recognition event. During the ceremony, special mention was given to the project developed by the school's sixth-grade students, who reflected on household water consumption and proposed measures to ensure its responsible use during periods of scarcity.

Sixth-grade teacher Pilar Vega, together with students Lola Vallina and Marta Mejías, accepted the recognition and shared their experience participating in the program. This was the school's first year taking part in the initiative, which has become firmly established throughout Spain, involving more than 8,000 students since the 2018/19 academic year.

"This was our first year participating, and it has been a highly rewarding and enriching experience, especially because of the motivation it provided for students to engage in innovation projects," said the teacher. The students explained the measures they proposed to conserve water and emphasized both the program's development and the interest it generated among their classmates.

San Fernando Manager José Luis Trapero and the City Councilor for Employment Promotion and Human Resources of the San Fernando City Council, Jesús López, presented the recognition diplomas to the school.

The event began with welcoming remarks from Felipe Campos, President and Delegate Trustee of Fundación Aquae, who emphasized the importance of curiosity and confidence as drivers of change and progress.

"Curiosity is the starting point of all discoveries. The people who change the world are not those who have all the answers, but those who never stop asking questions," he stated.

The ceremony concluded with remarks from Carmen Piñán, Deputy Director of Social Action at Veolia, who highlighted the inspiration generated by events such as this one, where the commitment of teaching teams and the enthusiasm and pride with which students share their achievements are made visible.

"We believe in promoting educational opportunities to create better opportunities for the future. This is achieved through commitment and partnerships involving local governments, educational institutions, and especially young people, who will shape that future. A future in which girls will play an important role in STEM fields, because different perspectives complement one another and make it possible to build a better reality," said Piñán.

Schools from across Spain were recognized during the event for their participation in the program. Awards included categories such as Most Committed School, awarded to Santísima Trinidad School in Plasencia (Extremadura); Most Cross-Disciplinary School, awarded to CPC Santísima Trinidad in Zamora (Castile and León); and Most Involved School, awarded to CEIP Vistahermosa in Ourense (Galicia).

In addition to El Liceo, CEIP Juan Díaz de Solís and CEIP Erytheia are the other schools participating in this initiative in San Fernando, reaching more than 360 students. Across Andalusia, total participation exceeds 1,228 students.