Articles

3rd Place Wrigley – Article 11-14yrs: EkoSkola: What We Did

submitted by Gzira St.Monica School : Mathea Saliba  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media
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The article describes what the EkoSkola Committee of St Monica School, Gżira did to promote energy conservation and waste reduction. A clean up was organised at Pembroke, during which 20 kg of waste was collected. The committee also made Christmas decorations from recycled waste. They also collected empty water bottles which was a huge success. To reduce wasting water, bottles filled with gravel were placed inside water flushing cisterns. The committee also prepared labels to remind students not to leave the lights on when not required.



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1st Place Wrigley – Article 15-18yrs: Organic Waste Management

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary School : EkoSkola Committee  for 15-18
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, website
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When we were first introduced to the Wrigley Litter-Less campaign, as an EkoSkola Committee we immediately started to brainstorm for ideas on projects that we could work on for this campaign. Upon our next meeting, we decided to do the project related to Kitchen Waste produced from the Seminary Kitchen. This was also decided so that the Major Seminary could also be included in the EkoSkola project.



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2nd Place Wrigley – Article 15-18yrs: Litter: If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem… Are you?

submitted by St. Theresa College Boys' Sec. Birkirkara : Alessandro D'Amato, Charlie Curmi, Dario Sapiano, Jayden Lee Curmi, Jean Paul Sant, Nathan Spiteri, Ryan Pisani, Stefano Grech, Tyrone Grech  for 15-18
dissemination(s): newspaper
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This article highlights the main issues of littering and what society and each one of us can do to reduce this problem on our island. Students have grouped their ideas and concerns about the subject thus forming an article. As the title suggests, it focuses on who or what is the problem, ultimately concluding that the persons responsible is each and every one of us.



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1st Place Press Kids – Article 7-10yrs: Arbor Day

submitted by St Benedict College Safi Primary : EkoSkola Committee  for 7-10
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media
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On the 25th January 2013, SBC Safi Primary celebrated Arbor Day in collaboration with the EkoSkola Committee, Nature Trust, Safi Local Council and P.A.R.K. This activity was combined with the celebration of the school’s inauguration of the Green Flag awarded to the school the previous year for the first time.



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Trid Malta tasal f’dak l-istat?

submitted by St Albert school Valletta : Ryan DeBattista  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media
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Storja qasira ta ghasfur jismu Rixu u id destin tieghu. Storja li iggghalna nirriflettu dwar jekk iridux nibqghu passivi jew nihdux azzjoni..storja li gghalna nahsbu jekk iridux lil Malta tispicca hazin jew le..



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Pollution Petition

submitted by St Edward's College : Jack Mc Clure  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media
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An article discussing Pollution issues on the Island of Malta.



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Let it Crumble!

submitted by St Edward's College Malta : Edward Thake  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school magazine
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An investigative journey about our countryside’s appearance and litter.



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The Star of Joy

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Julian Cachia  for 11-14
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, website
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This article is related to the “Smooth Starfish” – one of the many interesting species found in the underwater world.



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“Tyred” Flower

submitted by St Edward's College : Mattia Agius Muscat  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media, website
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Litter is a constant headache and an eyesore, especially in the South of Malta. Over the years, nature tries to win over an area and reclaim it back….



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Solar Energy and Wind Energy in Malta

submitted by Gzira St.Monica School : Roberta Schembri  for 11-14
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media
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The article discusses Renewable energy in the Maltese islands. It starts by emphasizing the use of oil as a source of energy to power the Delimara Power station and then discusses the advantages of using Solar Energy and Wind Energy as a renewable source of energy.



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