15-18

Name and Shame

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

These pictures were taken in the vicinity of the Marsa abattoir. The area is full of trash, used tyres and construction material waste. It’s a shame that in 2013 still exist irresponsible individuals who are illegally dumping waste material posing a threat to our health. Such littering and careless disposal of food items and refuse is certainly a main cause of rodent infestation. This dilapidated area should immediately be cleaned and embellished by the local authorities. Law enforcement should be strengthened and hefty fines should be imposed to deter littering. CCTV surveillance cameras should be installed to ensure that no further littering is made. People should be encouraged to use the bulky refuse service which is provided free of charge by most local councils. This service should be further promoted through the media, particularly television and social networks. As a young reporter, I urge the authorities to take immediate action!



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Littering in my Locality

submitted by Gzira St.Monica School : Rebecca Bonnici  for 15-18
dissemination(s): school magazine, school media
filed under Photos

I took this picture a few weeks ago. This litter was lying on the pavement near our garage and was left there for quite some time. Apart from being an eyesore to the people passing by, it is also very unhygienic. This litter could have been seen by tourists passing by, suggesting that the Maltese people couldn’t care less about the environment around them, which is not true. This littering could have easily been avoided as in my locality, very nearby, we have waste separation bins and the local council provides a bulky refuse pickup service.



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Fighting Animal Cruelty Together

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

Dogs are social creatures. Just imagine for a moment if one has to be kept in a room for days. Now imagine how an agile dog would feel in the same situation. I am absolutely in favour of animal rights. If firms want to test cosmetics, why do it on some innocent animal. Animals suffer as much as we do. True humanity should never impose such sufferings on these poor creatures. It is our duty to share this message of animal care across the world. We need to work harder to help people understand that animals are fellow creatures, which need to be loved as we love our own families. I hope that more people realize how totally helpless animals are and how they are totally dependent on us. We all have the responsibility to care for animals, an obligation which should never be neglected or violated through animal cruelty.



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Our Environment …Our Health

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

Our surrounding environment has certainly an impact on our health. A filthy environment is certainly a threat to both present and future generations. At the seaside, one hopes to enjoy picturesque sea views similar to that shown in this photo. This photo shows an impressive view of Ghajn Tuffieha Bay with crystal clear sea and a spotless sandy beach. Rightly so, this bay now holds a Blue Flag award. Unpolluted seawater means less risk of infections. Cleaner beaches lead to fewer injuries resulting from stepping on broken glass, cans or worse discarded syringes. It is not enough that we breathe clean air to safeguard our health. We must take measures to protect our coastline and the marine environment. More bins should be placed on beaches and people should be encouraged to use them. In this way, tourists and locals will keep on visiting and enjoying these natural attractions for years.



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Article 15-18 yrs 1st place National Winner: Are there pockets in a shroud?

submitted by San Anton School : Georgie Zahra, Nicholas Attard  for 15-18
dissemination(s): school media
filed under Articles

Ramla Valley is one of the most fertile areas in the North of Gozo. Feeding this valley is a fresh water stream that has irrigated the terraced fields for centuries. On top of this valley an area, of once unspoilt beauty has been ravaged to build a cemetery for the nearby village of Nadur. This monstrosity is negatively affecting the environment both visually and also affecting the fresh water stream that feeds the fertile land below. Ironically the permit for this structure was given the go-ahead on World Environment Day. The farmers working this land did not leave one stone unturned to lay bare all the irregularities that took place- both regarding the permit and in the construction of the graves. A group of young environmentalists crossed the channel to meet the farmer representng the rest of the farmers, and discover first hand what is actually going on.



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Article 15-18 yrs 1st place National Winner: Geographical Investigation contributes to reduction of School’s Carbon Footprint

submitted by St. Margaret College Boys Secondary Verdala : Vassallo Hertian  for 15-18
dissemination(s): newspaper, Presentation seminar 'Water..we cannot do without' organised as Follow Up for Global Education Week 2011; DVD Global Education Week 2011 for participating schools and GEW European network; Annual DVD , school magazine
filed under Articles

During this scholastic year we, a group of students interested in Geography, carried out a water audit at school and thanks to our investigation the system of using the second class water of the main reservoir for secondary uses has during the last week of March 2012 started functioning. Before major restructuring works were carried out at our school the GeoClub members of 2006 presented this suggestion but the system was never connected.



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Article 15-18 yrs 3rd place National Winner: The Malicious Monster

submitted by Junior College : Rebecca Mercieca  for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, This is the first time I am reporting it.
filed under Articles

I have investigated an incident which happened in the Month of March 2012 at the Pembroke Rocky Coast.



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Photo 15-18 yrs 1st place National Winner: That one drop!

submitted by St Benedict College Tarxien Girls' Secondary : Shanise Micallef  for 15-18
dissemination(s): Competition, school magazine
filed under Photos

For many countries, a drop of water may be meaningless.  However, for arid and semi-arid countries that experience hot weather, like many places in Africa and to a lesser extent Malta, a drop of water can make the difference between life and death for many life forms.  Many plants and small animals, some of them which may be very rare and near extinction manage to survive with very low amounts of water.  It is thus very important not to waste and contaminate this precious resource.  All of us should make an effort to save on water use!



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Photo 15-18yrs 2nd place National Winner: Minn Taħt l-Irdum

submitted by St Benedict College Tarxien Girls' Secondary : Joslyn Falzon  for 15-18
dissemination(s): Competition, school magazine
filed under Photos

Il-ġmiel ta’ pajjiżna ma jonqos qatt speċjalment f’dawk il-postijiet l-inqas affetwati mill-bnedmin. F’dan ir-ritratt naraw parti mill-irdumijiet li jinstabu madwar il-kosta Maltija. Anke jekk dan l-ambjent jidher pjuttost għeri, fih insibu pjanti rari bħal Widnet il-Baħar li ftit li xejn narawhom f’ambjenti oħra. Anke għasafar bħal Merill ibejjet f’dan l-ambjent. Ta’ spiss naraw turisti, kif ukoll Maltin jagħmlu xi passiġġata qrib dawn il-postijiet. Għalhekk għandna nibzgħu għall-irdumijiet billi ma nħammguhomx jew jingħataw permessi għal barrieri fil-qrib.



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Photo 15-18 yrs 3rd place National Winner:Filfla Nature Reserve

submitted by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Joslyn Falzon  for 15-18
dissemination(s): other, Tourist Guide Booklet entitled A Journey to the South of Malta
filed under Photos

Filfla Nature Reserve . This photo was taken while visiting the Wied iz-Zurrieq area on a small Maltese traditional fishing boat (luzzu). It shows the island of Filfla which forms part of the Maltese archipelago. Up until 1971, Filfla served as ground for military practices. Later on, in 1988, Filfla was declared a nature reserve and access to it was strictly forbidden to preserve the flora and fauna found on the island. Some of the species found on this small island are endemic such as the Filfla wall lizard and the Maltese door-snail. Filfla is certainly a unique site for future generations to enjoy. This photograph , together with other photos, is going to be published in a tourist guide booklet entitled A Journey to the South of Malta. This booklet forms part of the school’s Entrepreneurship through Education Scheme Project 2012.



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