11-14

Fresh water courses

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Luca Micallef  for 11-14
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, website
filed under Photos

Fresh water courses are becoming quite scarce locally and this is mainly due to the excessive increase in the built up environment. Such scenes as the one shown in the picture are amazingly beautiful. Fresh water communities are also habitats for numerous species such as the endangered and endemic Maltese Fresh Water Crab – Potamon P. fluviatile lanfrancoi and the Maltese Painted Frog – Discoglossus pictus. Fresh water communities are highly important since a rare number of species use it as their habitat. Protection of such areas however has to start from each and every one of us and informing is the major element.



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The lofty oak from a small acorn grows !

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary : Dylan Cachia  for 11-14
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Photos

The Holm Oak, locally known as Ballut and scientifically known as Quercux Ilex is a native evergreen tree species found in the Mediterranean region due to the climate of the area. Such trees are able to live in such a climate since the microscopically thin hairs growing on the leaves allow it to retain water. These hairs make the leaf look white underneath and this helps to reflect the sun’s scorching heat especially during the summer months. This tree can create both male and female flowers. The female flowers in turn create the acorn shown in the picture once they are pollinated. Once the acorns fall onto the soil below they are able to germinate and a new tree starts growing. The Holm Oak is also one of those species which can tolerate air pollution so its importance is undoubtedly priceless .



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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
filed under Articles

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
filed under Articles

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
filed under Articles

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
filed under Articles

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
filed under Articles

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
filed under Articles

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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The Trunk

submitted by De La Salle : Glenn Grima  for 11-14
dissemination(s): other, photo
filed under Photos

In Żurrieq as I was walking in my family’s field and I was inspired with the beautiful landscape of Żurrieq centre and the trees around the area and the beautiful nature in the Maltese islands. The old trunk hit my eye and I wondered why we sometimes do ignore nature.



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Glowing White Hail

submitted by De La Salle : Glenn Grima  for 11-14
dissemination(s): other, photo
filed under Photos

In Siġġiewi as I was in my mum’s car I was lucky to see hail for the first time and experience the fun children have playing in the backyard throwing snow In other countries. I was inspired to take this picture because of the contrast the glowing white hail has with the frozen red rose outside a private garden. The water droplets and the hail on the leaves made a beautiful photo, with good colour contrast. We had so much fun taking photos because of the few hail that the temperature in Malta produces and this time it was the only time I saw snow like hail. The white colour from the hail really bright up the picture and especially on flowers .



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