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Winding down at Xwejni Bay
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by Gozo College Girls' Secondary : Stephanie Formosa for
11-14
dissemination(s): school media
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On one particular placid Saturday afternoon, my family and I went to Xwejni Bay which is situated between Marsalforn and Żebbuġ in Gozo to enjoy a picnic. This bay is covered with posidinia and is at the end of a rocky valley. To our dismay my family and I noticed that in certain areas of this beautiful bay, plastic bottles and other litter was scattered all over the area. Prior to settling down on the deserted sand to enjoy our scrumptious picnic, my family and I decided to do something worth while – restore some of the stolen natural beauty of the area. Together we started cleaning the area. Besides having an ugly effect, wind and rain would have carried all that litter into the sea and do further damage. People, behold, think before you litter. Littering has too many ugly consequences!

Tradition Tradition Tradition
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by Gozo College Boys Secondary : EkoSkola Committee for
11-14
dissemination(s): school media
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We met this lovely ‘niċċa’ on our outing. Traditions are an essential part of the culture of our people. We applaud the effort already being made by some local councils to restore such niches to their glorious past so that they can stand the ravishes of time and hope that this one receives the same treatment.

Pick up point?
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by St Clare's College Girls Secondary : Sarah Galea for
11-14
dissemination(s): school magazine, website
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This unsightly heap of litter was left to be picked up at the corner of a main road in Naxxar close to my house. Much of the items that have been disposed of, such as cardboard boxes and plastic water bottles could have easily been placed in bags for recycling and placed outside to be collected on appropriate days. Other items such as the computer monitor and carpet underlay seen in the photograph should have been taken to one of the bring- in- sites available on the island. How is it that in this day and age, with so much awareness from the media, some people still persist in disposing of their litter in such an irresponsible way? When will we learn to care for the environment we live in?

Don’t throw me away!
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by Gozo College Boys Secondary : EkoSkola Committee for
11-14
dissemination(s): school media
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These two colourful bags are waiting for the garbage collector. Looking closer you can see that they are filled with recyclable materials. Why do some people ignore all the efforts being made to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and throw all that comes to hand outside for the garbage collector? Why do they insist to continue making the world uglier for us, the next generation?

Mother Nature’s Cry
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by St.Benedict College Girls' Secondary School Tarxien : Carmen Galea for
11-14
dissemination(s): other, Participation in School Photographic Competition & School Open Day, school media, website
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Chadwick Lakes is a scenic natural place where several creatures live in such as: the Maltese Painted frog (an endemic species), dragonflies and bees. These photos show the greenery of this picturesque place. The smell of moist soil, streams of natural water and “waterfalls” make this place unique for a serene walk in the countryside. The dams in this valley were built under the direction of Sir Osbert Chadwick in 1886. Unfortunately, Mother Nature cries as people spoil this beautiful environment by throwing rubbish in this valley. The accumulation of rubbish can cause fire posing a serious threat to flora and fauna. Moreover, litter can harm wildlife as small creatures may eat it. As children we hope that this valley is well protected for all of us to enjoy. More rubbish bins should be placed along the pathways. People should be encouraged to reduce waste by re-using containers and bags.
