Commended

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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“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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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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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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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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Stress Amongst Secondary Students – Does it Matter?

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Mireya Buhagiar  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): on a local clinic's noticeboard and blog post., on Fb, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

An investigation into stress in secondary school students including a discussion with a psycotherapist.



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20 percent of Malta’s population is made up of foreigners

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Maja Ann Ruzicic  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, on Fb, on local council noticeboard, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

An investigation into multiculturalism in Malta with a focus on 2 immigrants.



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Dreams vs Plans

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Owen Polidano  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook, newspaper, other, sent to teacher for discussion in class
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Owen investigates the divergence between the dreams and plans of teenagers and the impact this may have on their psyche and health.



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