11-14

THE VITAL ROLE OF VOLUNTEERING IN MALTA

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Jacob Farrugia  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, other, parent's place of work
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Investigating volunteering by questioning numerous persons involved in volunteering.



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MALTA-IRELAND RELATIONS- HOW THEY CAN BE ENHANCED.

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Kira Cutajar  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

MALTA-IRELAND RELATIONS- HOW THEY CAN BE ENHANCED,



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How media affects Europeans.

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Thea Falzon  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

The effects of media on Europeans – the good and the bad.



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The Wild Extinction oof Honey Bees

submitted by St Paul's Missionary College : Giuseppe Grech, Nikolai Jovincin, Thomas Cilia, Timothy Axisa  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Google Classroom, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

Bees, essential for pollinating three-quarters of crucial crops, face alarming threats. Declining nectar levels, as highlighted by the UN, signify a concerning trend. Their role extends beyond honey production; they’re pivotal for pollinating human-consumed crops, with 84% relying on bees and insects. Yet, over the past decade, bee populations have plummeted due to various challenges like diseases, pests, and environmental factors such as air pollution and electromagnetic fields. To safeguard bees, promoting bee-friendly practices is imperative. This entails cultivating bee-friendly farms, planting bee-attracting flora like citrus, lavender, and rosemary, and transitioning away from synthetic pesticides. Community efforts, like the Ħaż-Żebbug local council’s initiative to preserve wildflowers for bees, are crucial. Government support, particularly through EU funds for organic farming, can accelerate this transition. Together, we must prioritize the preservation of bees, ensuring a flourishing future for both them and humanity.



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Mental health

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Shymon Farrugia  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

Investigating mental health which may affect all humans, whatever their career of job.



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Globalized Malta, Malta’s Controversial Future

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Owen Polidano  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, other, to teacher for discussion
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

Investigating globalisation in Malta by questioning people for different views on the matter.



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Protecting the lives of frogs

submitted by St Paul's Missionary College : Gregory Scicluna, Julian Said  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Google Classroom, other, school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

In a world where people are taking over the homes of animals, frogs are silently asking for help. They face many problems like not having enough clean water to live in. But during the pandemic, when things were quieter, they had a better life with cleaner surroundings. Now, it’s important for the Maltese government and groups like Ambjent Malta to clean up places where frogs live, just like they did in Wied Liemu. They also need to protect frogs from animals like the American crayfish that eat them. By doing this, we can make sure frogs stick around for a long time, which is good for nature and for us.



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Echoes of Malta

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Naya Fenech  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

Investigates the effect of music and the enhancement of the Maltese music industry.



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Feminism – How It Shaped Maltese Society and How It’s Thriving Today

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Mireya Buhagiar  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): a noticeboard in the Imqabba Primary School, fb, Health clinic noticeboard, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

To draw information from how Malta has changed during the past years, four women from different generations were asked by the reporter to speak out their opinions.



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Exploring Ireland’s Global Engagement: An Interview with H.E. Ambassador Caroline Whelan

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Mateja Misovic  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

Investigating Ireland’s global engagement, including its role in SDG 17.



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