11-14

Wind of Change

submitted by St.Thomas More College- Tarxien Middle School : Mireille Bonnici  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other, Presentation of work to other students., school media, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Finalist

This photograph clearly shows the devastating effects of the strong gale force winds which hit Malta last February. An indigenous tree (Aleppo Pine) near our school was unfortunately uprooted. Such damage caused by natural forces are beyond our control but we can control the number of new buildings being constructed which are certainly hindering the few greenery left in our islands.



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Survivor

submitted by St.Thomas More College- Tarxien Middle School : Juan Orsini  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other, Presentation of work to other students., school media, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

Whilst enjoying some free time at Joanne Gardens-Tarxien, I have come across this tree with a broken branch caused by the gale force winds which hit Malta last February. Fortunately, this tree survived and may the authorities ensure that more trees are planted around the island to make Malta greener and less polluted.



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Rest in Peace

submitted by St.Thomas More College- Tarxien Middle School : Juan Orsini  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, other, Presentation of work to other students., school media, website
filed under Photos Reporting photo
awarded: Commended

Should we rest our minds when seeing this sight in a public garden? May the authorities ensure that for every fallen tree, new trees are planted.



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When in doubt, don’t dump it out

submitted by Kirkop secondary school : Kristina Manicaro  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): girl guides fb page and local council noticeboard, other, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Waste separation and citizens’ contribution.



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Building Homes for Solitary Bees

submitted by Maria Regina Secondary School Zokrija : Aurelio Pellegrino, Jayden Zammit and Lara Camilleri, Margherita di Giovine, Martina Schembri, Shaznay Said  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

A group of year 9 students studying Agribusiness have constructed some bee houses made of wooden pallets and bamboo reeds. The aim of this project is to increase chances of solitary bee reproduction. Various studies have shown that the world bee population is decreasing due to various factors such as temporal mismatches as well as the introduction of alien species. Solitary bees are different from honey bees because the former do not live in groups and do not produce any honey.



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In 20 years’ time we might no longer have farmers!

submitted by St Ignatius middle school : Nicole Farrugia  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

The article speaks about the decreasing amount of farmers, A lot of people are choosing other jobs instead of farming, This is due to the low pay of farmers and it is also a difficult job.



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Bees are life!

submitted by St Ignatius middle school : Salma Elsadi  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

The article is about the decline of the Maltese honey bee which is caused by the extreme use of pesticide on crops. This means that humanity depends on the bees’ life. If bees didn’t exist humans wouldn’t either



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Pesticides versus the Environment

submitted by St Ignatius middle school : Justin Camilleri  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

The article is about pesticides harming the environment. Pesticides have gases which are toxic to the environment. Right now people are trying to make pesticides which are safe to use.



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Farmers wasting our veggies to make further profits

submitted by St Ignatius middle school : Miguel Caruana  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

The article is about how much food is being wasted in the Maltese islands. A lot of people are suffering from this they don’t have none to eat. Not only restaurants waste food but even farmers They do this so that their products are more rare and more expensive.



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Pests be gone!

submitted by St Ignatius middle school : Miguel Muscat  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, school noticeboard
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

Pesticides are a danger to humans. Pesticides can be avoided by using sheep wool. You can wrap it around trees so the insects won’t harm.



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