11-14

Combat Climate change through our body orange scrub

submitted by St.Thomas More Middle and Secondary school Zejtun : Andre Galea, Jake Wallhead, Jayden Galea, Kieran Caruana, Nikita Balaraine, Shazney Galea, Sofia Vargas  for 11-1415-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other, school media, website
filed under Long form reporting video Video Clips

The idea behind the orange scrub is to make students aware about the importance or recycling and to combat climate change. Agricultural products such as fruit and vegetables need a large amount of water to grow (and it is good to keep in mind that in Malta there is water shortage), and they also need energy for production and transport, as well as agricultural land. The Machinery as well as the transport, all use some kind of fuel to operate and all this damages the environment. Apart from that, when food rot and is thrown into landfills, its decomposition produces methane, a greenhouse gas that leads to climate change. This project brought together students from different forms who attend the Geography Club to work together and to tie awareness of resource use and recycling to practical solutions for reducing environmental impact. www.facebook.com/share/v/18ndzsnhsy/ https://www.facebook.com/ZejtunSec/videos    



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Geo-Inf: A Sustainable Solution to Malta’s Water Crisis

submitted by St Michael Foundation : Chloe Coppini, Tommy Gatt  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): School magazine, school media
filed under Articles

The article, written by students at St. Michael Foundation Senior School, highlights the launch of the Geo-Inf project aimed at addressing Malta’s water crisis. The initiative, which involves the installation of two new boreholes, is designed to replenish the island’s groundwater by collecting rainwater from surfaces like roofs and playgrounds. The students explain how this project helps reduce reliance on costly and energy-intensive desalinated water while promoting sustainable water management. Geo-Inf will save up to 2.5 million liters of water annually, contributing to Malta’s water conservation efforts. The article also emphasizes the students’ role in raising awareness about the importance of water conservation and encourages others to adopt similar environmentally friendly practices. Through their work, the students are actively contributing to the sustainability of Malta’s water resources.



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How can we be more inclusive?

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Waylon Desira  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): father's place of work, fb, newspaper, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

An investigation into more inclusivity in schools, where the PE lessons are concerned.



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Voluntary work in Malta

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Mariah Busuttil  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Investigating volunteers in a band club.



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From Eco-School student to environment entrepreneur.

submitted by Immaculate Conception School, Tarxien : Kyla Nicole Psaila  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School Facebook page and shared by influencer, school magazine, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Best Entry, Finalist

The article is about how Eco-Schools is a great opportunity for anyone and how greatly it can affect your life. It also is about how positively it affected Samira Axiak. An ex Eco-School student who is now an environmental entrepreneur. She is also a thrift shop co-owner with Maya Mifsud. The article has also a transcribed interview that I carried out with her. It shares information about the shop and her views and perspectives on certain things.



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A guarantee for the future: Gender equality in schools

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Lilah Borg  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

An investigation on gender equality carried out at own school.



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THE VITAL ROLE OF VOLUNTEERING IN MALTA

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Jacob Farrugia  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, other, parent's place of work
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Investigating volunteering by questioning numerous persons involved in volunteering.



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Is this the right address?

submitted by ZAK Iklin : ZAK Iklin  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook of youth group, other
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

Quite a paradox!! Doesn’t the site itself classify as ‘junk’?



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The best of both worlds.

submitted by ZAK Iklin : ZAK Iklin  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook, other
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

The balance of urban and rural environments co-existing with nature.



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Destroying our friend’s natural habitat.

submitted by ZAK Iklin : ZAK Iklin  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Facebook, other
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Participation

Are we living in the ‘age of selfishness’? Destroying an animal’s natural habitat to build our “comfortable” habitat.



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