Articles

Turtles need our help!!

submitted by St Paul's Missionary College : Daniel Bonello, Emerson Muscat, Kian Dimech, Raphael Scerri  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Google Classroom, other, school magazine, school media
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awarded: Participation

The Mediterranean Sea is becoming a perilous place for its inhabitants, particularly turtles, due to plastic pollution. Every year, numerous turtles perish after being ensnared in floating nets or ingesting plastic bags, mistaking them for jellyfish. Research reveals that ingesting plastic increases their risk of death by 25%, hindering their ability to breathe and eat. Shockingly, up to 90% of young turtles in some regions have consumed plastic. Ghost nets and fishing hooks also pose threats. Solutions include beach clean-ups, proper waste disposal, and changes in fishing practices to minimize turtle entanglement. These challenges underscore the urgent need to protect marine habitats and mitigate human-induced threats. By addressing plastic pollution and adopting responsible fishing techniques, we can safeguard the future of marine life, ensuring a healthier and safer environment for all.



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Globalized Malta, Malta’s Controversial Future

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Owen Polidano  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, other, to teacher for discussion
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awarded: Commended

Investigating globalisation in Malta by questioning people for different views on the matter.



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Protecting the lives of frogs

submitted by St Paul's Missionary College : Gregory Scicluna, Julian Said  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Google Classroom, other, school magazine, school media
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awarded: Participation

In a world where people are taking over the homes of animals, frogs are silently asking for help. They face many problems like not having enough clean water to live in. But during the pandemic, when things were quieter, they had a better life with cleaner surroundings. Now, it’s important for the Maltese government and groups like Ambjent Malta to clean up places where frogs live, just like they did in Wied Liemu. They also need to protect frogs from animals like the American crayfish that eat them. By doing this, we can make sure frogs stick around for a long time, which is good for nature and for us.



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Echoes of Malta

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Naya Fenech  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, other
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awarded: Participation

Investigates the effect of music and the enhancement of the Maltese music industry.



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The Mediterranean Monk Seal: A cry for help

submitted by St Paul's Missionary College : Ben Jones, Francesco Grech, Kayden Micallef, Liam Zack Giordimaina  for 7-10
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Google Classroom, other, school magazine, school media
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awarded: Participation

The Mediterranean Monk Seal is a rare type of seal that lives in warm waters. They are called Monachus Monachus scientifically. They can live up to 45 years, but usually live around 20 to 25 years. Their main predators are killer whales and tiger sharks. They eat things like eels, sardines, and tuna. Sadly, human activities like taking over their habitat and pollution, especially from plastic, are putting them in danger. There are only about 700 left, so we need to act fast to save them. We should work together to protect not only the Mediterranean Monk Seal but also all marine life.



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Feminism – How It Shaped Maltese Society and How It’s Thriving Today

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Mireya Buhagiar  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): a noticeboard in the Imqabba Primary School, fb, Health clinic noticeboard, other
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awarded: Commended

To draw information from how Malta has changed during the past years, four women from different generations were asked by the reporter to speak out their opinions.



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Exploring Ireland’s Global Engagement: An Interview with H.E. Ambassador Caroline Whelan

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Mateja Misovic  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, website
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awarded: Participation

Investigating Ireland’s global engagement, including its role in SDG 17.



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Why the students’ disengagement in environmental conservation activities.

submitted by Malta St. Aloysius College : Jan Cuschieri Valentine  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
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awarded: Participation

This year, there has been a noticed decline in students’ engagement in environmental conservation activities. Consequently, a student decided to conduct a random survey among students to assess their awareness of environmental issues and their impact on daily life. The survey was specifically targeted at the current student population and was carried out throughout the month of March with the aim to determine the reasons behind the lack of interest in actively participating in eco-friendly initiatives.



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Persons with disabilities and migrants in Malta’s state schools

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Mariah Farrugia  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): emailed to heads of secondary and middle school, fb, other
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awarded: Commended

Investigation of the hurdles encountered by the above-mentioned categories of persons.



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How European Cultures affect Art

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Elena Cuffari  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, other
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awarded: Participation

The student investigated the link between culture and art.



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