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Four Gozitan schools are taking part in a competition for this year’s World Days of Action. School students from different countries were invited to sing in a music video competition about hope for a sustainable world.
Schools were invited to submit a music video to the song Generation Next. The song was produced by FEE Norway, the organisation that operates Eco-Schools in Norway.
The school with the best video will then represent its respective country in an international competition which will be judged by a jury, the selection will be made in the following way:
The national operator will choose one national winner to enter the international music video competition and upload it on the WDA webpage during the WDA in April 2015 which is 20-26 April.
Then from 27 April until 3 May it will be possible to vote on the videos through the WDA site.
Out of the five music videos which have the most likes on the WDA site, an international jury will choose the top three winners.
The videos will be judged on the following criteria:
– Creativity
– Enthusiasm
– Storyline
– Technical quality
– Reference to eco-schools (Green Flag)
The winners will be revealed on the 6th of May 2015. Third place winners will receive €200, second place €400 and the first price winner €600.
The four Gozitan schools are listed below, please click on the school title link to view the video.
“The Gozo College Sannat Primary and Special Unit School has produced this music video to promote and spread the word about Eco-Schools.This project was integrated in the day-to-day life at school.The school got on board with the basics, being the three R’s and furthered its activities to promote sustainability.
A school garden was planted and vegetables are growing on site.The pupils learn to produce their own food; from vegetables to eggs. This leads to healthier choices and healthier lives. Moreover they are used during cooking lessons.
An alternative form of transport is introduced. Those living close enough to school can try biking for a few days a week.
The Red Palm Weevil has caused an ecological damage on our Maltese Islands.
Through the help of the school gardener, Sannat Primary is taking the necessary measure to control this species. Therefore the school is trying to instil in the pupils, the love for all living things around them. In addition pupils discussed the issue of loneliness, especially among the old aged persons in the community and how this could be tackled.
We should embrace our traditions and learn more about them. Pupils at Sannat Primary and Special Unit School are proud that they are making changes in their lives to be more sustainable.”
“Education for Sustainable Development has become a priority at the Gozo College Rabat Primary. For this reason the EkoSkola committee together with the joint effort of staff, students and parents decided to produce this music video to spread the message that future generations depend on our actions.
Tree planting was done in collaboration with Eco-Gozo. It is our responsibility to take care of the environment around us, use resources responsibly, reduce, reuse and recycle, be aware of the damage being done through pollution, and that adopting a healthy lifestyles is the right way forward.
Trees help clean the air, walking reduces exhaust fumes from the streets, buying and using only what we really need reduces waste and permits the better distribution of resources.
Let’s join forces and together take care and enjoy our beautiful island, Gozo, with it’s lovely countryside and rich cultural heritage.
This music video is participating in an international call to promote Education for Sustainable Development through a whole school approach by Eco-Schools, FEE international.”
“The pupils of Gharb Primary School are trying to convey a message that being sustainable is possible, but one has to act fast! Even this is written on the belfry, ‘Ibni Ghozz iz-Zmien – My son, don’t waste your time!’ – in this case, to become more sustainable!”
St Francis Primary
