11-14

Are the Ukrainian children finding a safer space

submitted by Kirkop Sec. School St Benedict College : Sephora Camilleri  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Sephora investigates the plight of Ukrainian children refugees under the care of the Salesians of Don Bosco and how the latter facilitate their transfer to a safer neighbouring country



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Can our school be a safe-enough place to call Home?

submitted by Kirkop Sec. School St Benedict College : Anthea Mamo, Cayden Zammit, David Farrugia, Mariah Galea, Matthias Vassallo, Mireya Bugeja  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): attached to the YRE school noticeboard (latter photo to be sent later), emailed to a local newspaper, newspaper, other, posted on Facebook
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

Using the Ekoskola Green School Travel Plan as a basis for his article, Cayden investigated the situation at school with the aim of raising awareness on the surrounding air quality and how this can be improved to make the school a safer environment.



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Cycling makes life simpler

submitted by Kirkop Sec. School St Benedict College : Anthea Mamo, David Farrugia, Mariah Galea, Matthias Vassallo, Mireya Bugeja, Myra Camilleri Barun  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): emailed to her local council and to a local newspaper, newspaper, other, YRE school noticeboard
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

Using the Ekoskola Green School Travel Plan as a basis for her article, Myra’s article highlights the advantages of cycling to school while investigating what can attract more cyclists.



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Let us try to make students’ life better! 

submitted by Kirkop Sec. School St Benedict College : Jade Cutajar, Ylenia Galea  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): attached to the YRE school noticeboard (the latter photo to be sent later), other, posted on fb
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Jade and Ylenia investigated how the life of students who walk to Kirkop secondary school ca be made safer



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Cycle, Cycle Everyday… To School Do Not Hesitate To Make Your Way!

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Anthea Mamo, David Farrugia, Jessica Psaila, Mariah Galea, Matthias Vassallo, Mireya Bugeja  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

Using the Ekoskola Green School Travel Plan as a basis for her article, Jessica investigated the situation at school with the aim of raising awareness on other possible and more sustainable means of transport to school and back.



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Cycling to school is not as hard as one might think

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Jerome Delia  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): attached on school noticeboard (photo of noticeboard to be sent later), Emailed to Head of School, emailed to Kirkop Local Council, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Jerome shares his experience of using his bike to commute to school.



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Journey towards greener environment

submitted by Guardian Angel Resource Centre : Exsenia Tabone, Matthew Grech, Max Waltzing, Megan Wheeler  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): notice board, other, school media
filed under Articles

The students at Guardian Angel Resource Centre committed themselves to promoting a greener environment within our school.



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Every Litter Bit Hurts

submitted by Gozo College Secondary School : Julian Tanti  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo

Unfortunately we often make such unpleasant encounters while strolling in the countryside. A good deed is that of disposing of such waste which is harmful to the environment apart from being an eyesore. A better deed would be that of educating people living in our community to take care of our natural environment.



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Junk in the Jungle

submitted by Gozo College Secondary School : Julian Tanti  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media
filed under Photos Reporting photo

Due to the irresponsible actions of a few individuals living in our community, our natural environment risks being uglified and contaminated with non-biodegradable waste and man-made disposed products. It is a pity considering that our community provides a free service that allows bulky refuse to be disposed of appropriately.



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From #Flightshame to …

submitted by St Thomas More College : Louisanne Hili  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Class Presentation, other, school media, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo

International research shows that in 2018 2.5% of global CO2 emissions were from aviation. From 2013-2018 CO2 emissions from aviation increased by 32% and this can triple due to post Covid travel boom. For example, a return flight London to New York emits 1,100kg of CO2 per passenger. Lower CO2 emissions should be the target and the use of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) instead of fossil fuel is highly encouraged. SAF is produced from used cooking oil and household forestry waste. Further more, improved aircraft & engine design and making passengers more environmental conscious would also help to attain greener flights. Sources include: www.ourworldindata, https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/sep/19/airlines-co2-emissions-rising-up-to-70-faster-than-predicted#:~:text=Carbon%20dioxide%20emitted%20by%20airlines,of%20CO2%20last%20year.



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