Past Entries

Child Abuse in Malta

submitted by Saint Francis School Sliema : Bonavia Alessia, Sammut Elisa, Zammit Giulia Caroline, Zammit Kelly Marie  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other, School notice board, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

We have chosen this topic because we believe that many Maltese children suffer from abuse, and that there is not enough awareness about it and how to deal with it. Our aim is to raise awareness about this issue and how to seek help. We would like to encourage children to overcome their fear to talk about this problem because by speaking about it they can help themselves and others, and decrease child abuse.



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Animal Cruelty in Malta

submitted by Saint Francis Secondary School Sliema : Kyla Farrugia, Lara Bonnici, Leah Bongailas, Raisa Farrugia  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other, School notice board, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

Whilst out there, there are a lot of animal lovers, unfortunately there are others who treat animals cruelly. Animal cruelty is a worldwide problem which keeps escalating. The first step to help these animals is by making people aware of this issue, and therefore we have chosen to carry out this research. Our aim is that people show love and respect towards animals.



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Do you know the helpline number in case of a stray animal in distress?

submitted by Saint Francis School Sliema : Justine Borg Carbott, Martina Camilleri, Michaela Camilleri, Nicole Said  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other, School notice board, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

We decided to focus on the situation of stray animals in the Maltese streets, because there are too many strays in unhealthy and bad living conditions. Together we decided to carry out this research and see what other people think about this issue.



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Don’t Waste Food

submitted by San Gorg Preca College Ħamrun Secondary School : Alice Chumova, Jake Camenzuli, Sarah Habesh, Shania Mizzi, Waleed Ahmed  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): radio, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Campaigning video Video Clips
awarded: Finalist

The school’s EkoSkola Committee are taking part in the WasteServ School-Community Link Project – Promoting a Zero Waste Society in which through this and two other video in collaboration with the Video Production House Striped Sox, we are promoting the reduction of food waste and how to avoid it. This by creating awareness and also, giving tips and solutions on this. The EkoSkola team also worked g on the We Eat Responsibly Project with this same theme of food waste which is being tackled via the production of a recipe booklet Sustainable Cooking including tips and ideas to preserve food and avoid wasting it as well as recipes of leftover food.



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A Healthy Environment on Land and Sea.

submitted by St. Nicholas College Middle School Rabat : Andrea Ciappara, Daniela Ellul  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Awareness during parents' day stand and leaflets, Leaflets taken to Rabat local council, other, School FB page, school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

More fish is being produced by fish farms but this has its disadvantages like the greasy slime that reaches beaches from time to time. Turtles are declining in number due to many reasons, amongst which people throwing plastic into the sea, which they eat mistaking it for jellyfish and chocking on. Overfishing had to be regulated by rules and is finally recovering. Similarly, we must take care of our environment on land. Clean ups can be a solution to this. When these are organised, the trash found varies from cola cans to appliances. Fines have to be paid by those caught dirtying the environment so that we ourselves and our future generations can enjoy it!



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We are what we eat and what we do.

submitted by St. Nicholas College Middle School Rabat : Martina Abela, Milena Stagno  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Awareness during parents' day stand and leaflets, Leaflets taken to Rabat local council, other, School FB page, school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

What we eat and whether we exercise or not, makes a difference in our lives. Surveys show that Maltese people are still confirmed as the most obese nation in the European Union. This could be the result of eating a lot of junk food which is quicker to find than having to prepare genuine home-made food and it works out cheaper. When parents buy technology to keep their children quiet, what they are doing is that they encourage them to sit down and play on these games instead of urging them to exercise. Students argue that they should have more physical education lessons in schools. Tuck shops should offer healthier options and fast food outlets should promote their healthier options, by lowering their prices. Parents must understand that their choices affect their children’s life so it is important to follow this advice: eat healthily and exercise more!



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Teachers’ and Students’ Hobbies

submitted by Our Lady Immaculate : Ashley Gilson, Elena Pisani, Phoebe Schembri  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

A hobby can be defined as an activity done regularly in one’s leisure time for pleasure. Hobbies vary depending on the age, sex, lifestyle, and skills of the person. Having a hobby brings joy and entertainment in our lives. It gives us something fun to do during our free time. We have spoken to 3 female teachers, 2 male teachers as well as 3 students of different ages.



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Sea Pollution: The Mediterranean

submitted by Our Lady Immaculate : Kelsey Chricop  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school magazine
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

The Mediterranean Sea is, sadly, one of the most polluted seas in the world. For decades it has been a dump yard for sewage and waste .Reports state that over 50% of the water in the Mediterranean Sea is untreated. There is an in-crease in chemical nutrients and these results in excessive plant growth and therefore lack of oxygen for the plants.



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It-traffiku f’Malta u l-effetti tiegħu

submitted by Our Lady Immaculate : Greta Aguis, Martina Attard, Nicole Mizzi  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school magazine
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

Kemm hi komda l-karozza…dak it –tip li kemm tafas buttuna u tistartja l-karozza u tmur fejn jidirlekk li għandek tmur dik il-ġurnata. Imma qatt ghaddielek minn mohhok kemm qed tagħmel ħsara? Taf kemm-il sigra qedd tmut? Qatt ħsibtu fuq il-pulmun tat-tfal tagħkom stess? U dawn kollha gejjin mill-istess kawża… it-tniġġis tal-karozzi.



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Health and Safety at Home

submitted by Our Lady Immaculate : Ashely Gilson, Elena Pisani, Phoebe Schembri  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school magazine
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

Everyone is capable of being an effective home manager, whether full-time or as one of the many roles one juggles in the family. Every family can learn to work together to keep their home a happy place to live in. Home management allows you to enjoy your home and family. Isn’t that what we all want?



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