Past Entries

The Seed that Sought Good Soil

submitted by Sliema St. Joseph School : Katya Vassallo  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School Ekoskola noticeboard, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

The article introduces the plight of a wind pollinated seed as it struggles to find good soil in which to plant itself and germinate. Information about weather changes on our island are presented including the claim that Malta’s natural habitat is undergoing the process of desertification. The article continues by presenting the problems brought about by desertification and what could possibly be done to slow down this iirreversible process.



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Eutrophication Euphoria

submitted by Sliema St. Joseph School : Katya Vassallo  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School Ekoskola noticeboard, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

The article deals with the case of a water reservoir located on a very busy street. The reservoir is home to a group of ducks. The surface of the water is very often covered with a thick layer of algae – the result of eutrophication. The article explains the possible reason behind this phenomenon, identifies the problems it causes and discusses possible ways in which the situation can be dealt with.



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Say Yes for Litter Less

submitted by Immaculate Conception School Tarxien : Elisa Vassallo  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media, website
filed under Reporting video Video Clips
awarded: Commended

The Eco committee is working on creating awareness to reduce litter. Students were asked a number of questions related to litter. Actions were taken by the school community following conclusions drawn from the questionnaire.



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Cat Shelters

submitted by Immaculate Conception School Tarxien : Eliana Marie Caligari Conti (8.8.2011), Leah Genovese (20.9.2011)  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

After an educational walk in the whereabouts of Tarxien, the two students decided to write an article to create awareness, related to cat shelters. Young reporters for the environment 2023 submissions



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What’s on the menu?

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

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.



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THE WORLD IS YOUR W€ALTH – the Impacts of an Educational Campaign by the St Augustine College Secondary Campus Ekoskola Committee

submitted by St. Augustine College : Andre Mizzi, Benjamin Borg  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Honorable Mention

The article summarises the Committee’s work during this scholastic year to reduce litter and encourage recycling of waste. It relays how the students embarked on an educational campaign and are working with the College Gardening Club to compost organic waste and contribute to the circular economy.



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Road safety for cyclists

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Mariah Busuttil, Thea Falzon  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, on Fb, other, sent to Times of Malta
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

An investigation into the route safety for schoolchildren who cycle to school, including communication with the local council.



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Do not let vandalisim win, fix the damage!

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Gwynneth Theuma, Lilah Borg  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, on Fb, other, shared with a relative's colleagues
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

An investigation into vandalism at school including communication with SMT staff.



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Sustainable transport to and from school

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Mariah Farrugia  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): on facebook, on the notice board of her mum's place of work, other, sent to local council
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

An investigation into how safe the cycling route to school is, including communication with the local council.



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Scented Sky

submitted by De La Salle College Junior School : Eli Mitchell Micallef  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Instagram, newspaper, other, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Honorable Mention

Pollution is one of the planet and humanity’s worst enemies. Together we can contribute to have better air quality, and give more importance to tree planting to improve the quality of air and take it more seriously. Air pollution is not a joke. Air pollution will make you choke. #pollutionsolution



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