Past Entries

What’s on the Menu?

submitted by Secondary St. Aloysius College : Matteo Abela; Myron Chetcuti  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Commended

The barren-state condition of the Mediterranean subtidal rocky habitats due to the ever-reducing sea urchin density is a widespread wonder. Possibly due to overfishing of this consumable fishery resource, which locally is a delicacy. The aim of this photo creation is to raise awareness and create an opportunity to press action for the development of sustainable fishing and economy. This photo was created as part of our work on the Blue-Med Project and SDG 14 Life Below Water. We had the opportunity to interview a couple of local fishermen and one of them remarked on the ever-reducing sea urchin density due to over-fishing from divers using scuba gear. Sea urchins fetch a high price at the local markets because they are a delicacy and a popular dish at restaurants. To catch sea urchins from the sea floor one must dive several times and hold their breathe underwater, whereas, using scuba



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Changes in the Way We Travel

submitted by Secondary St. Aloysius College : Matthias Falzon  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

During the English lesson our educators often initiate and facilitate debating discussions on national and global environmental issues. The aim is to help us students understand the importance of the environment and how it affects us. We are encouraged to read articles and research about some environmental topics and then we discuss them in class. We also prepare material on the topic like presentations, charts, drawings, posters and articles to help us reflect on our role as responsible, global citizens. My interest in this topic began during one of these discussions. I chose to write an article, and then my teacher encouraged me to participate in the YRE competition.



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Building a Bridge Too Far?

submitted by Secondary St. Aloysius College : Adonai Deidun  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Honorable Mention

During the English lesson our educators often initiate and facilitate debating discussions on national and global environmental issues. The aim is to help us students understand the importance of the environment and how it affects us. We are encouraged to read articles and research about some environmental topics and then we discuss them in class. We also prepare material on the topic like presentations, charts, drawings, posters and articles to help us reflect on our role as responsible, global citizens. My interest in this topic began during one of these discussions. I chose to write an article, and then my teacher encouraged me to participate in the YRE competition.



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Dumping Ground

submitted by St.Monica School : Emma Rose Xuereb  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

People often leave their mark on open spaces and the countryside by dumping rubbish. We should appreciate nature and not litter. Plastic bags should be recycled as they do not decompose. Location in the photo: Mellieħa



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Every Effort Counts

submitted by St. Nicholas College Rabat MIddle School : Carla Said, Ruby Mifsud, Zac Abela Medici  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school monitors in the foyer, school media, website
filed under Campaigning video Video Clips
awarded: Commended

These students wished to create a short video to promote good behaviour and responsible actions when it comes to being outdoors. Being sustainable is a simple things that we need to do everyday. Youtube link of the video:



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Jingle all the Waste!!!

submitted by St. Nicholas College Rabat MIddle School : Eco-School Committee  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, tv, website
filed under Campaigning video Video Clips
awarded: New Category

As part of our ‘Less waste this Christmas’ Litter less campaign, the Eco-School team is organizing a sustainable classroom decoration contest, a wrapping paper waste research and THIS!! A Christmas song with a difference to help us remember how important it is to celebrate Christmas in a cleaner way. The popular jingle was chosen and the lyrics changed to be able to pass a sustainability message. Here is the youtube link to the video:



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Let’s Wrap It Up!!

submitted by St. Nicholas College Rabat MIddle School : Eco-School Committee  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Live installation with all the wrapping paper collected. These were spread in a classroom where all the students had the opportunity to visit and the committee explained their findings., other, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Honorable Mention

‘Let’s wrap it up!’ is the article written by the Eco-school committee and which presents the data collected during their Litter less Campaign they worked on this year: Waste during events. It was a collaboration between the students and the parents which led to very valid data being collected. You will be surprised with the results. The students also worked hard to raise awareness on the matter and created a live installation for all the students in the school to visit.



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Earthquakes in Action

submitted by St. Nicholas College Rabat MIddle School : Noellla Fenech, Yana Zammit  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School YRE noticeboard, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

This year, was a particular year when it comes to earthquakes. The Mediterranean region had several earthquakes throughout a single winter. What are the affects of Earthquakes? What are the environmental and social implications of such a natural disaster?



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The abandoned car

submitted by St. Nicholas College Rabat MIddle School : Beatriz Goncalves Marinheiro  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School YRE notice board, school media, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

We are changing our vehicles to more energy saving and sustainable cars which release less pollution but where do the old ones end?



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“I’m still useful…Wear me!”

submitted by Independent Candidate : Luke De Bono  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook page, other
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

Clothes that are no longer wanted can be donated to thrift shops, to drama groups, or to disadvantaged people who might still wear them. They can also have a second life and repurposed into bags, used as material to wrap gifts and many other creative ideas.



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