11-14

A rare sight!

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Mattea Zammit  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): EkoSkola/YRE noticeboard, newspaper, other, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo

Can you spot the ladybug? There are only 4500 species of ladybugs left on our planet. Let’s help protect these small but mighty pollinators.



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Save the species!

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Martha Sultana  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Ekoskola noticeboard, other, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo

We, the people of the planet, are responsible of making Earth a safe home. Humans are capable of the impossible but what’s possible for the little creatures that wander through the earth? Pollution and habitat damage that we created is posing danger for these unique creatures. Hedgehogs are decreasing because they can get hit by cars, get entangled in litter or simply because their natural habitat is shrinking to satisfy our greed. With a little extra effort, we can all live in harmony.



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Abandoned Paws

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : Lauren Micallef  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): College website and fb page, other, school magazine, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Unfortunately, there are still many stray cats on our streets. Animal Welfare are doing their utmost to control this situation, but people need to be more aware of it.What can we do to help these creatures who contribute so much to the mental health of their owners?



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How to Save The Environment

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : Justin Zahra  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): College website and fb page, other, school magazine, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

Can our planet be saved? There are many ways to save the environment. This article puts forward some tips for all of us to follow: Taking steps to conserve and reuse is one of the best things you can do to help save the environment, and it is easier than you might think. Start small and do your part just by changing your daily habits!



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ENDANGERED MALTESE ANIMALS

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : Maya Bugeja and Carla Said  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): College website and fb page, other, school magazine, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

There are many endangered animals in Malta and this report raises awareness why these animals are endangered and how we can help. if we care for the environment, we will be protecting and saving these creatures



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REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

submitted by DINGLI PRIMARY : HAILEY BARTOLO  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): College website and fb page, other, school magazine, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo

Oh no! Look what happened!… why are you so cruel to the environment? Here are some tips to save our planet: REDUCE • Use metal cutlery or bamboo cutlery, not plastic ones. REUSE • When shopping use a cloth bag, wash it when it’s dirty; do not use a plastic bag. RECYCLE • When you draw use a used paper and draw on the other side; don’t use a new blank paper to draw on



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Differences in Surface Temperature readings across the Maltese Islands

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Eco-schools Committee  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other, school noticeboard, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) at Xrobb l-Għaġin (XGĦ) Nature Park and GLOBE Malta launched the GLOBE COOLING DOWN Students’ Investigation to collect and share ground surface temperature (ST) data from around the Maltese Islands and hence explore the Urban Heat Islands Effect (UHIE) across the islands. Gozo College Middle School Victoria, St Thomas More College Żejtun Primary School B and ESD at XGĦ collaborated to explore whether location and other factors affect the STs of similar surfaces in three different locations.



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An ethical wardrobe

submitted by St Nicholas College Secondary School Ħad-Dingli : Amy Smith, Angelo Graham, Antonia Ciappara, Faith Bondin, John Mizzi, Julienne Portelli, Lisa Aquilina, Sara Marie Mifsud  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Campaigning video Video Clips
awarded: Best Entry

A group of budding environmentalists at St Nicholas College Secondary School Ħad-Dingli have been investigating the environmental impact of the clothing industry. They were not happy with just highlighting the issue but have also come up with suggestions how changes in our lifestyle can reduce the negative impact on the environment of this industry. So join us…let’s redesign fashion!



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Agents of Change

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Elena Attard, Gilbert Scicluna, Martha Sultana, Mattea Zammit  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

YRE students from Gozo College Middle School report on the Climate Change and Life on Land summit which was held virtually on 10th December 2021. They give a brief overview about their active participation during the summit and beyond, explaining how they are agents of change.



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The Climate is changing, so should we!

submitted by Gozo College Middle School : Elly Cutajar  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): radio, school media, website
filed under Reporting video Video Clips
awarded: Best Entry

Young Reporter for the Environment, Elly Cutajar, highlights the importance of using alternative modes of transport to help stop climate change.    



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