Students at the Żebbuġ primary school participating in Skolasajf received copies of the third edition of We Are Children, Friends of Animals, a book aimed at fostering compassion and responsibility toward animals. The book, produced by the Office of the Animal Welfare Commissioner, contains poems and stories written by children, highlighting their sensitivity and love for animals.
During the event, Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, Clifton Grima, and Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Animal Rights, Alicia Bugeja Said, emphasized the importance of both literacy and animal welfare education. Minister Grima underscored how reading supports a well-rounded education and is a key pillar in the National Strategy for Education.
Parliamentary Secretary Bugeja Said praised the children’s literary talents, noting how the book merges writing skills with awareness of animal rights. She thanked Commissioner Alison Bezzina and her team for their continued efforts in promoting animal welfare through initiatives like this.
The event highlighted the government’s ongoing mission to encourage children’s creativity while instilling values of kindness and care for animals.
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