Introduction to HSS SMART FARM LAB: Cultivating Future Leaders with Entrepreneurship, Social, and Green Skills
The SMART FARM LAB is an innovative educational platform that combines STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills with smart agriculture to prepare our kids for the challenges of tomorrow. Through project-based learning, our kids gain hands-on experience in sustainable farming technologies while developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Beyond technical skills, our lab emphasizes entrepreneurship, social skills, and green skills, empowering students to become changemakers in their lives. By fostering community engagement, the initiative encourages collaboration between students, community, and local stakeholders to develop practical, eco-friendly farming solutions with long-term sustainability impact.
The SMART FARM LAB also integrates community service and social entrepreneurship, teaching students how to apply STEM knowledge to real-world challenges while promoting environmental stewardship. By blending technology, sustainability, and business acumen, the lab nurtures well-rounded innovators who can drive positive change in agriculture and beyond.
The SMART FARM LAB doesn’t just grow crops—it cultivates future-ready leaders committed to sustainability, equity, and innovation. By blending technology, social responsibility, and entrepreneurial thinking, the lab inspires students to build a greener, more inclusive world.
“We grow plants—and the next generation of ESG pioneers.”
4C LAM CHING FEI
Today, I participated in a community service activity, delivering vegetables personally grown by my classmates to people in need, together with my classmates and volunteers. When I handed the fresh vegetables to them and saw the joyful smiles on their faces, I deeply realized that even my small efforts could directly bring happiness to others.
This experience made me reflect that many people in society silently endure life’s pressures and truly cherish even the simplest help. Compared to them, I am actually more fortunate and should learn to be more grateful and appreciative.
I hope to continue participating in such volunteer activities in the future, as every act of giving not only helps others but also enriches and gives meaning to my own life. It is really awarding!!
4C CHAN YUET YIN
This was my first time participating in a community service activity delivering vegetables, and it gave me a deep understanding of the true meaning of helping others. At first, I felt a bit nervous because I wasn’t sure how to interact with people experiencing homelessness and families in need-I was worried I might not fully understand their situations. But when they came to collect the vegetables, they were all very polite and friendly, sincerely thanking us. In fact, they were even more kind than I had imagined; even when they were in a hurry, they patiently listened to our introductions and were happy to share bits of their lives with us.
This experience made me reflect that everyone in society has their own stories and struggles. They didn’t choose a difficult life-circumstances forced them into it. We should approach them with empathy and respect, rather than with prejudice. Taking part in community service not only helps those in need, but also teaches me to be grateful for what I have and reminds me to care more about the people around me.
I hope to continue participating in more community service in the future, bringing care and warmth to more people in need, and growing into a more empathetic and responsible person through these experiences
4B WANG HO KWAN
During this event, I tried to grow lettuce, cabbage and kale. I watched them grow from sprouts in a month and a half. I learned how to use technology to grow vegetables and speed up their growth. In addition , I learned how to explain the purpose vividly to others and sell products to others.
What impressed me most was that we donated part of the harvest to some families in need. Seeing their happy smiles made me feel very meaningful. It turns out that learning can also contribute to others and society.
