Past Entries

A Sea of Red

submitted by Rabat Middle School St. Nicholas College : Daniel Cauchi Borg 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media, website
filed under One Take Photo Photos

A beautiful scene but beneath it is a complicated story that we have to think about. Though this plant is considered a naturalised alien, species may become invasive if they spread too rapidly. Alien species are harmful because they push out native plants through competition for Malta’s limited resources. Not everything that is beautiful is necessarily good for the environment.



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Our Bee-utiful Environment – Written by Kate Gatt Taliana Philippa Cascun and Carla Camilleri

submitted by St Joseph Junior School Sliema : Carla Camilleri, Kate Gatt Taliana, Philippa Cascun  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media, website
filed under Articles

This article is based on an interview with a beekeeper who helped explain why bees are so important. Maltese honeybees are special because they only live in Malta and help plants grow by carrying pollen from one flower to another. Without bees, many fruits, vegetables and even chocolate would be hard to find! Bees are in danger because buildings are replacing their homes, pollution makes them sick, and flowers sometimes bloom at the wrong time. We can help by planting bee friendly flowers, keeping nature clean, giving bees water, and avoiding harmful chemicals. Bees love flowers like clover, wild thyme, capers, wild fennel, daisies and poppies. At school, we planted flowers and learned how to build bee hotels. Bees are amazing: they have five eyes, some live only a few weeks, and they even dance to communicate! Protecting bees helps keep nature healthy.



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Dingli Is Disappearing – Who Will Save It?

submitted by St Joseph Junior School Sliema : Eva Borg Busuttil, Kay Elizabeth Psaila, Lucia Caruana  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school media, website
filed under Articles

Dingli is a beautiful place with fresh air, quiet countryside, and amazing cliffs. But lately, it is facing many problems. Too many new buildings and roads are being built, which destroy fields, wildlife habitats, and the natural countryside. More cars and buses are causing noise and air pollution, making the area less peaceful. Litter and even illegal construction waste are being left behind, harming animals and spoiling nature. Tourists sometimes walk in the wrong places, damaging plants and soil. Weak rules and poor enforcement make these problems worse. To protect Dingli, we should limit construction, add more bins, remind visitors to stay on the paths, and encourage people to use buses instead of cars. Planting trees and enforcing environmental laws can help nature recover. If everyone works together, we can keep Dingli safe, clean, and beautiful for the future.



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Microplastics: The tiny destroyers of our ecosystems

submitted by St Joseph Junior School Sliema : Matilda Pullicino, Nicole Young  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media, website
filed under Articles

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that come from bigger plastic items like bottles and bags. Even though they are very small, they cause big problems for nature. They end up in our oceans, rivers, soil, air, and even our food! Sea animals like fish, turtles and birds often eat microplastics by mistake, which can make them sick. When we eat fish that swallowed plastic, the microplastics can enter our bodies too. Littering makes the problem worse because plastic breaks down into microplastics and gets washed into the sea. We can help by throwing rubbish away properly, joining beach clean-ups, and spreading awareness. Scientists even discovered a type of bacteria that can “eat” plastic, which might help in the future. Fast fashion clothing also releases microplastics, so buying fewer, better-quality clothes can help. If we recycle, reuse, and reduce plastic, we can protect our planet—because we don’t have a Planet



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Can you spot the chameleon?

submitted by Kullegg San Nikola – Skola Dun Manwel Attard Wardija : Keziah Micallef 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos

This photo shows a chameleon in a lemon tree. Chameleons are very good at hiding because their colours help them blend in with leaves and branches. This helps protect them from predators. Trees and plants are important homes for many animals like chameleons, birds, and insects. They provide food, shelter, and safe places to rest. When we protect trees and plants, we also protect the animals that live in them. Animals can lose their homes when trees are cut down. This can make it harder for them to survive. We can help by planting trees and taking care of nature so animals like chameleons can continue to live safely.



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Small Creatures of Nature

submitted by Kullegg San Nikola – Skola Dun Manwel Attard Wardija : Keziah Micallef 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos

This photo shows a snail moving slowly across a log. Snails are important parts of nature. They help break down dead plants and wood, which helps return nutrients to the soil. This keeps the soil healthy so new plants can grow. They are a source of food to other animals. Snails can be affected by pollution, habitat loss, and chemicals like pesticides. When natural areas are damaged or cleaned too much, snails can lose the places they need to live. We can help protect snails by keeping natural areas healthy, avoiding harmful chemicals, and respecting small creatures in nature.



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Growing sunflower in our garden

submitted by Kullegg San Nikola – Skola Dun Manwel Attard Wardija : Keziah Micallef 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photo Story Photos

We planted sunflower seeds in our garden and watched them grow. In the first photo we took a picture of sunflower seeds. They are very small, but they can grow into big nice flowers. In the second photo, we took a picture of a sunflower ready to open and show us the beautiful yellow colours, like the sun, hence its name! In the third picture we can see that it has grown into a nice flower. It is big, bright and follows the sun. It also helps insects like bees. In the forth photo, we took a picture of a sunflower that has now closed and dried. This shows that plants change, grow over time and the last stage of life would be to drop the seeds so that the cycle of another plant can start again. We learned that plants need sun, water and care to grow



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Beetle in the garden

submitted by Kullegg San Nikola – Skola Dun Manwel Attard Wardija : Michaela pace 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos

This photo shows a beetle found in our school garden. It is an important part of nature because it helps keep the environment by breaking down dead plants and helping the soil. This shows how even small insects are important for a healthy environment. To protect insects like this, we should avoid using harmful chemicals, keep gardens clean, and protect the animals’ habitats.



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The red poppy

submitted by Kullegg San Nikola – Skola Dun Manwel Attard Wardija : Michaela pace 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos

This is a red poppy flower growing in nature. It shows beauty in the nature. Flowers like this remind us to take care of our planet. Environmental problems like pollution and litter can harm plants and nature. We can help by not littering, recycling, and keeping green spaces clean so flowers and other plants can grow and survive.



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Growing lemon tree

submitted by Kullegg San Nikola – Skola Dun Manwel Attard Wardija : Michaela pace 
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under One Take Photo Photos

This photo shows a young lemon tree growing, representing new life and the importance of plants in our environment. Today, problems like climate change, pollution, and deforestation threaten plants and the balance of nature. By planting trees, saving water, reducing waste, and caring for our environment, we can help protect the environment and create a healthier world.



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