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St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala students create awareness about Breast Cancer during the Pink October worldwide campaign

submitted by St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala : Jamie Bugeja, Salerno Andrei, Yanique Gambin  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

On Monday, 24th October 2022, a special school assembly was held at St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala, Cospicua to create more awareness about Breast Cancer during the Pink October worldwide campaign.



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The Seed that Sought Good Soil

submitted by Sliema St. Joseph School : Katya Vassallo  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School Ekoskola noticeboard, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Commended

The article introduces the plight of a wind pollinated seed as it struggles to find good soil in which to plant itself and germinate. Information about weather changes on our island are presented including the claim that Malta’s natural habitat is undergoing the process of desertification. The article continues by presenting the problems brought about by desertification and what could possibly be done to slow down this iirreversible process.



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Eutrophication Euphoria

submitted by Sliema St. Joseph School : Katya Vassallo  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): other, School Ekoskola noticeboard, school media, website
filed under Articles
awarded: Finalist

The article deals with the case of a water reservoir located on a very busy street. The reservoir is home to a group of ducks. The surface of the water is very often covered with a thick layer of algae – the result of eutrophication. The article explains the possible reason behind this phenomenon, identifies the problems it causes and discusses possible ways in which the situation can be dealt with.



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THE WORLD IS YOUR W€ALTH – the Impacts of an Educational Campaign by the St Augustine College Secondary Campus Ekoskola Committee

submitted by St. Augustine College : Andre Mizzi, Benjamin Borg  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school magazine, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Honorable Mention

The article summarises the Committee’s work during this scholastic year to reduce litter and encourage recycling of waste. It relays how the students embarked on an educational campaign and are working with the College Gardening Club to compost organic waste and contribute to the circular economy.



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Multiculturalism in Europe

submitted by Kirkop secondary school St Benedict College : Jodie Borg  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): fb, newspaper, on a notice board at her mum's workplace, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Honorable Mention

Multiculturalism in Europe, and more specifically in Malta, is investigated, to highlight the challenges and opportunities of such a society and of immigrants.



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Are Eco-Friendly Products Competitive on Supermarket Shelves?

submitted by St Nicholas College Secondary School Ħad-Dingli : Sara Marie Mifsud  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): College Facebook Page, other
filed under Articles
awarded: Honorable Mention

This article investigates the prices of eco-friendly products. It compares their prices with those of traditional products. A survey at a local supermarket was carried out to collect data for this article and shoppers were interviewed for their views on whether eco-friendly products are competitively priced.



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St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala students reflect upon the Pope’s message for Mission Sunday 2021 and commit themselves to support the Missio Malta missionary fund campaign.

submitted by St Margaret College Verdala Secondary School : Erin Bach Sakka Fiorini, Leonella Galea, Rihana Grech  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

On Monday, 25th October 2020, a group of Form 4 (Year 10) students at St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala, Cospicua reflected upon Pope Francis’s message for Mission Sunday 2021 and committed themselves to support the Missio Malta missionary fund campaign in aid if disabled children in Cambodia. This project also invited RE programme students to reflect upon the missionary call of every Christian in today’s life.



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St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala, students reflect upon the meaning of Love on St. Valentine’s Day.

submitted by St Margaret College Verdala Secondary School : Jeanelle Galea, Yanique Gambin  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

On Monday, 14th February 2022 a group of R.E. Form 4 (year 10) students at St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala, Cospicua, reflected upon the meaning of LOVE on St. Valentine’s Day. This exercise was related to the R.E. study unit; ‘Lejn Zvilupp Shih: Gesu Kristu’ (Towards full development: Jesus Christ).



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St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala, Queen’s Young Leaders Group reflect upon the importance of mental health.

submitted by St Margaret College Verdala Secondary School : Abela Pearl Marie, Delia Yirish, Grech Rihana, Portelli Denzel  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

On Monday, 11th October 2021 St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala, Queen’s Young Leaders Group assembled together with their group founder teacher, Martin Azzopardi sdc to commemorate Mental Illness Awareness Week which is celebrated from the 6th till the 12th of October. The 10th October also marks World Mental Health Day and National Depression Screening Day.



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Applied Science CCP students at St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala, Cospicua learn about the health benefits of Chinese Green Tea.

submitted by St Margaret College Verdala Secondary : Santelli Gaetano, Sciberras Michael, Zammit Caydon  for 15-18
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): newspaper, school media
filed under Articles
awarded: Participation

On Wednesday, 12th January 2022 and on Thursday 13th January 2022 a group of Form 4 (year 10) and Form 3 (year 9) Applied Science Core Curriculum Programme (CCP) students at St. Margaret College Secondary School Verdala, Cospicua learned about the health benefits of Green Tea while enjoying the fragrant taste of Chinese Tea. This project was held at the School Science China Corner founded in 2010 as a Montessori Method of teaching. The research study was related to the Science units about ‘Mixing Substances’ and ‘Body Basic Needs’.



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