Finalist

The sad story of the sienja – or wind powered water pump – in Malta

submitted by St. Augustine College : Jake Zammit  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Exhibited at Action Planet exhibition, newspaper, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist, HSBC Award

This article by Jake Zammit (Year 9 – St. Augustine College, Pieta’) talks about the plight of the sienja – or wind powered water pump – in Malta. A number of farmers and several entities were contacted regarding the topic. https://www.facebook.com/notes/grupp-eko-skola-kulle%C4%A1%C4%A1-santu-wistin/the-sad-story-of-the-sienja-or-wind-powered-water-pump-in-malta/1021409864682875/



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Washed up

submitted by G.F.Abela Junior College Malta Msida : Rachel Fleri Soler  for 15-18
campaign: Litter Less Campaign Entry
dissemination(s): Instagram, other
filed under Campaigning photo Photos
awarded: Finalist

Let us acknowledge the importance of properly disposing of our waste. He who understands how a trash-can works is nowadays considered a mastermind. Recycling appropriately is not strenuous work. The effects of each plastic cup and water bottle left behind last up to 450 years. According to international studies, humans have created enough plastic since the end of the second world in 1945 to coat the Earth entirely in clingfilm. So let us not suffocate our own home; by recycling and being responsible citizens we can ensure that Earth no longer suffers due to the lack of care of humankind but instead flourishes and breathes.



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Traffic in Malta and some ways to decrease it

submitted by Saint Francis Secondary School Sliema : Attard Shanaya, Gauci Daisy, Magro Amy Ann, Palmier Tara, Sammut Mariah, Suda Maya  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other, School notice board, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

Scientific research states that Maltese roads are perceived as the fifth worst in Europe, and that Maltese people spend 52 hours stuck in traffic every year. As regards construction, it is evident that permits are issued without proper planning because one frequently finds closed roads at short notice at the same time that runs-offs from these roads are closed. We have all been caught in traffic or forced to take an unplanned diversion, and we know how frustrating it is for our parents. Therefore, we carried out this research to determine what Maltese people think about traffic and related issues.



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Milied Li Jimla L-Qlub 2017: Helping to break the chain at St Francis School, Sliema

submitted by Saint Francis School Sliema : Michela Tonna, Vida Galea  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other, School notice board, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

Milied li Jimla l-Qlub marks an annual date with unity, generosity and altruism as the students and teaching staff at St. Francis School, Sliema, work together towards a common goal: raising money for those in need. For us at St Francis School, Milied li Jimla l-Qlub is, in effect, a concrete way of experiencing the real meaning of Christmas as we work together and help each other understand that helping others warms up the hearts of those who put aside all differences and believe in the meaning of Christian charity and love, donating not only money but also, even more importantly, our time. This year, the money we raised, was donated to help people suffering from domestic violence.



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Don’t Judge People By Their Culture!

submitted by Saint Francis Secondary School Sliema : Celine Spiteri, Kelly Caruana, Marta Baldacchino, Nicole Anne Buhagiar, Nicole Busuttil  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other, School notice board, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

Maltese culture is evolving. This is because people with very diverse backgrounds and cultures are now calling this island their home. Our study focuses on whether this is accepted and embraced by Maltese citizens; do they think immigrants should be helped, and why? Through our study, which is based on 100 questionnaires distributed to a representative sample of the population, we discovered that different people of different backgrounds and ages have very different opinions on this topic.



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Do we eat responsibly? Choosing between fresh and frozen pre-packaged food.

submitted by Saint Francis Secondary School Sliema : Genuis Shantelle, Mifsud Millicent, Pace Thea, Spiteri Christina, Urpani Martha  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other, School notice board, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

According to the Hon. Mr. Christopher Fearne, Parliamentary Secretary of Health, ‘The global burden from unhealthy diets is a major issue that is neglected in high morbidity and mortality’ (Fearne, 2014) Given the high incidence of diseases and conditions related to a bad nutrition in Malta (diabetes, heart disease, obesity, overweight, etc.) we have chosen to investigate the choices of Maltese people when shopping for food…



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Different Colours, Same Rights

submitted by Saint Francis Secondary Sliema : Caruana Justyne Joy, Cocker Maia Anne, Ferriggi Naomi, Gatt Althea Lorraine, Mifsud Thea  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other, School notice board, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

Even though different people have different skin colours and different cultures, we are all equal and we all deserve the same human rights. Our aim was to try to determine the attitudes of Maltese people towards people from different races, to determine whether they are racists and whether they are willing to change their opinion.



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Animal Cruelty in Malta

submitted by Saint Francis Secondary School Sliema : Kyla Farrugia, Lara Bonnici, Leah Bongailas, Raisa Farrugia  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other, School notice board, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

Whilst out there, there are a lot of animal lovers, unfortunately there are others who treat animals cruelly. Animal cruelty is a worldwide problem which keeps escalating. The first step to help these animals is by making people aware of this issue, and therefore we have chosen to carry out this research. Our aim is that people show love and respect towards animals.



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Do you know the helpline number in case of a stray animal in distress?

submitted by Saint Francis School Sliema : Justine Borg Carbott, Martina Camilleri, Michaela Camilleri, Nicole Said  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other, School notice board, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

We decided to focus on the situation of stray animals in the Maltese streets, because there are too many strays in unhealthy and bad living conditions. Together we decided to carry out this research and see what other people think about this issue.



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Don’t Waste Food

submitted by San Gorg Preca College Ħamrun Secondary School : Alice Chumova, Jake Camenzuli, Sarah Habesh, Shania Mizzi, Waleed Ahmed  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): radio, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Campaigning video Video Clips
awarded: Finalist

The school’s EkoSkola Committee are taking part in the WasteServ School-Community Link Project – Promoting a Zero Waste Society in which through this and two other video in collaboration with the Video Production House Striped Sox, we are promoting the reduction of food waste and how to avoid it. This by creating awareness and also, giving tips and solutions on this. The EkoSkola team also worked g on the We Eat Responsibly Project with this same theme of food waste which is being tackled via the production of a recipe booklet Sustainable Cooking including tips and ideas to preserve food and avoid wasting it as well as recipes of leftover food.



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