15-18

2nd Place YRE – Video 15-18yrs: Operantes Ad Finem

submitted by St Clare College, Boys' Secondary School, Gzira : EkoSkola Committee  for 15-18
dissemination(s): school media, website
filed under Video Clips

A short video clip portraying the work undertaken by the EkoSkola students to enhance the school’s environment. We started by pinpointing the actions to be taken and the activities to be carried out, in order to improve the school’s environment, with particular attention to the school garden.



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1st Place Wrigley – Article 15-18yrs: Organic Waste Management

submitted by The Archbishop's Seminary School : EkoSkola Committee  for 15-18
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, website
filed under Articles

When we were first introduced to the Wrigley Litter-Less campaign, as an EkoSkola Committee we immediately started to brainstorm for ideas on projects that we could work on for this campaign. Upon our next meeting, we decided to do the project related to Kitchen Waste produced from the Seminary Kitchen. This was also decided so that the Major Seminary could also be included in the EkoSkola project.



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2nd Place Wrigley – Article 15-18yrs: Litter: If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem… Are you?

submitted by St. Theresa College Boys' Sec. Birkirkara : Alessandro D'Amato, Charlie Curmi, Dario Sapiano, Jayden Lee Curmi, Jean Paul Sant, Nathan Spiteri, Ryan Pisani, Stefano Grech, Tyrone Grech  for 15-18
dissemination(s): newspaper
filed under Articles

This article highlights the main issues of littering and what society and each one of us can do to reduce this problem on our island. Students have grouped their ideas and concerns about the subject thus forming an article. As the title suggests, it focuses on who or what is the problem, ultimately concluding that the persons responsible is each and every one of us.



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1st Place Wrigley – Photo 15-18yrs: So Goatilicious !

submitted by St.Nicholas College Rabat GSS : Maria Bella Muscat, Yanika Micallef  for 15-18
dissemination(s): school magazine
filed under Photos

This is Wiġi tal-Beżuża tending his sheep and goats at Dingli . His trade has been passed from one generation to the next. Rearing livestock used to involve the whole family. Long ago, when the herd was bigger, women made traditional cheeslets from goats’ milk called ġbejniet and they also sheared their wool. In December 2011, the National Statistics Office stated that the population of sheep decreased by 4.0 % and that of goats by 3.4 % when compared to the previous year. While foraging, one of Wigi’s goats chewed on a discarded plastic bag. Our carelessness is affecting our environment. If we act more responsibly such realities could be avoided. Indeed, we should appreciate our cultural and environmental heritage more. The next time you are enjoying a picnic in the countryside please do dispose wisely of that plastic bag, the outcomes may be greater than you could imagine!



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2nd Place Wrigley – Photo 15-18yrs: Shame, Shame, Shame!

submitted by St Michael School St Venera : Karl Buhagiar  for 15-18
dissemination(s): school magazine
filed under Photos

Dumping in 2013! Irresponsible, shameful and degrading! We cannot enjoy our beautiful islands without witnessing horrendous acts like the one above. Bulk refuse service, which is provided free of charge, is surely the civilised way to deal with undesired junk. Instead, a few mad hatters opt to pollute scenic landscapes away from public scrutiny. Education and effective policing are our best hope to reverse this persistent trend. I hope we restore our shores to their original state and let families and tourist alike enjoy our unrivalled coastline.



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1st Place Wrigley – Video 15-18yrs: Saving Nature in 3 Minutes

submitted by ST. Margaret College Girls' Secondary School Zejtun : Angelina Yurieva Dimitrova, Celine Camilleri, Graziella Chetcuti, Martina Mifsud  for 15-18
dissemination(s): assemblies, Facebook, other, school magazine, website
filed under Video Clips

Four students, disguised as Inspectors, take their audience on a trip across Malta in hopes to reveal shocking consequences, simple and at first glance ‘innocent, activities harmful not only to humans, but to the eco-system as a whole. Moving from one location to another, our aim was to show our viewers that these horrible scenes seem to follow us no matter where we go, remaining as traces of human activities that leave behind an ugly scar on the beautiful face of Nature. Through this project, we hope to open the eyes of those around us and deliver a message to all generations – “We are ready to take action and, as your children, we hope that you will join your forces together with ours and give us the opportunity to live in a clean environment”.



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2nd Place Wrigley – Video 15-18yrs: Do’s and Don’ts of Recycling

submitted by ST. Margaret College Girls' Secondary School Zejtun : Nicole Buttigieg  for 15-18
dissemination(s): Facebook, newspaper, other, School assemblies, school magazine
filed under Video Clips

Everyone seems to know what to recycle and not… but in reality is this properly done? This video investigates what is present in ordinary and recycling bags which were to be trashed on an ordinary day. Check for yourself by watching this video in order to find the truth. Remember… Do not trash our future. Recycle!



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Enjoying Natural Scenery

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Donalise Aquilina  for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, Participation in School Photographic Competition & School Open Day, school media, website
filed under Photos

Photographing natural scenery is certainly one of my favourite pastimes. These photos show picturesque views of popular bays located in the Maltese islands, such as Għajn Tuffieħa. People are relaxing at the seaside with their families while enjoying the sea breeze and the beautiful sunset. As youths, we hope that this natural beauty remains intact for future generations.



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Safeguarding our Coastline and Marine Life

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Maria D'Amato  for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, Participation in School Photographic Competition & School Open Day, school media, website
filed under Photos

These photographs were taken in the South of Malta, where one finds picturesque bays excellent for swimming. On the sandy beaches, one finds seaweed which is washed to shore through winds and sea currents. Unfortunately, amounts of seaweed at times accumulate on the beach. Moreover, the regular use of small boats in these areas is adversely affecting this natural marine environment. Some boat operators may deliberately or accidentally discharge oil, fuel or cleaning agents into the sea putting at risk the life of several marine animals. Given this scenario, action must urgently be taken to protect the coastline and marine life through regular beach cleaning and law enforcement.



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The Year 2463

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Joslyn Falzon  for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, Participation in School Open Day, school media
filed under Photos

Just imagine for a moment, the year 2463. The plastic bottles shown in this photograph will finally cease to exist. Research shows that plastic material takes at least 450 years to decompose into the sea. This waste is certainly a threat to sea birds and several marine animals as some of them become entangled in it and die. Other creatures, in particular endangered sea turtles, mistake plastic bags for jelly fish. The ingestion of plastic material by these animals is often fatal as it blocks their intestines making them starve to death. Online research reveals that during an autopsy performed on a dead turtle scientists discovered 1,000 pieces of plastic in its stomach!! Public awareness should be increased urging people to reduce, re-use and recycle plastic waste. More litter and recycling bins should be placed on the beaches and people should be responsible and make proper use of them.



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