Buried Alive

submitted by Gzira St.Monica School : Gaghel Dingli  for 15-18
dissemination(s): Exhibition, other, school media, Special Assembly
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Dissemination description: A special assembly was organised where YRE students described and discussed their work with the rest of the school. An exhibition of students' work was also set up and students’ ideas and photos were
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This sight has become a common one in the Maltese Islands. This native plant, known as ‘Prickly Pear’ in English or ‘Bajtar tax-Xewk’ in Maltese, has many things to offer. One important factor is its delicious fruit which also contains vitamin C, beneficial to our health. However, instead of appreciating this, we Maltese decide to bury it under a pile of rubbish. This prevents water from going to its roots, causing this species to start dying. Disposing of bulky boxes and apparatus in skips offered by the local council would definitely be a good start.