Schools Launch 'Fish Fridays' Pilot Project

14 April 2026, 16:01 · Updated 14 April 2026, 22:02

The 'Fish Fridays' pilot project has been launched in primary schools across Malta. This initiative aims to encourage young students to eat more fish as part of a healthy diet.

As part of the project, chefs will visit participating schools every week. They will prepare various fish dishes and offer them to the children, giving them the chance to taste different types of fish.

The programme is designed to introduce children to the benefits of eating fish from a young age. It also seeks to broaden their culinary experiences by exposing them to different flavours and preparations.

This pilot phase will help assess the project's effectiveness and gather feedback from students, teachers, and parents. The insights gained will be used to refine the programme for potential wider implementation in the future.

The 'Fish Fridays' pilot initiative, which aims to encourage primary school children to eat more fish, is scheduled to officially launch on 24 April.

This date will mark the beginning of the project where chefs will visit schools weekly to prepare and offer various fish dishes to students.

Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said has voiced her confidence in the 'Fish Fridays' pilot project, which recently launched in primary schools. The initiative aims to promote healthier diets among children by encouraging them to eat more fish.

Ms Bugeja Said believes that the project will successfully encourage future generations to adopt healthier eating habits. Chefs are visiting schools weekly to prepare and offer fish dishes as part of the programme.