11-14

HARVESTING TRADITION: HOW SAINT BENEDICT COLLEGE MIDDLE SCHOOL TURNED OLIVES INTO EDUCATION, SUSTAINABILITY, AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

submitted by St Benedict College Dr Maria Sciberras Middle School Kirkop : EkoSkola Student Committee  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School magazine, school media, website
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For the past decade, the EkoSkola committee at St Benedict College, Kirkop, has managed an organic olive‑harvesting project that blends tradition, sustainability, and hands‑on learning. In 2025, Year 7 and 8 students harvested 430 kg of olives, which were processed into 60 litres of olive oil and jars of preserved olives. Students designed labels and sold the products during school events. Half of the €940 profit was donated to Puttinu Cares, with the rest funding future EkoSkola initiatives. The project promoted health education, sustainable consumption, and active citizenship. Its success attracted recognition from the Climate Action Authority, which filmed a documentary. The committee now hopes to expand the initiative through community olive‑picking events across Malta.



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AIR POLLUTION AND MALTA’S CALL FOR HELP

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Kelly Scerri  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles

Air pollution occurs when harmful particles and gases, such as fine dust (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides, enter the air. In Malta, the average level of PM2.5 is about 11.7 micrograms per cubic meter, which is more than double the safe limit of 5 recommended by the World Health Organization, according to the Malta Environment and Resources Authority (MERA).



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A gem in ruins

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Emily Saliba  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
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Malta is famous for its beautiful Mediterranean beaches and rich marine life. The sea around Malta has coral reefs, about 800 types of fish, and five types of turtles. Sadly, two of these turtle species are endangered because of ghost fishing.



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Is Malta’s Blue turning Grey?

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Paige Grech  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles

Even when the water looks clear, the ‘Saving Our Blue’s’ campaign is showing that our sea is struggling against constant litter and pollution!



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Marine in Malta

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Kady Gatt  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles

Malta’s seas are full of life but are facing serious threats from pollution, overfishing and climate change!



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LITTERING AROUND THE WORLD!

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Kayleen Zahra Cutajar  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles

Here in Europe, we are experiencing a lot of pollution caused by people who don’t care and litter all around the world. Animals are dying because they are finding only litter to eat instead of real food.



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Running Dry

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Eliza Marie Farrugia  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles

Water is disappearing quicker than we thought!!



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Invisible in Daylight

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Kelsey Degiorgio  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles

Walk down any busy street and you’ll see people rushing to work, scrolling on their phones, carrying coffee cups…. Look a little closer, and you may see someone sitting quietly against a wall with a blanket wrapped tightly around their shoulders. Many people in Malta do not realize, how big and annoying the problem of homeless really is.



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Greening the Island: Malta’s Project Green Initiative

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Martina Catanzaro  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles

Project Green focuses on improving and developing public green areas across the country.



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Malta’s New Parks

submitted by Mater Boni Consilii St. Joseph School Paola : Raelene Cassar  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Articles

Malta is known for its beautiful landscapes and sea views. But it has few parks where people can spend time. Parks are important because they let people relax, play , exercise, and enjoy nature while even helping the environment.



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