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maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2016 17 Events HSBC finances water conservation project at Tarxien school STUDENTS of St Thomas More Middle School Tarxien have the opportunity to change their outlook on water consumption thanks to a conservation project funded by the HSBC Water Programme – Catch the Drop. The school, which is reputed for taking a proactive approach in safeguarding the environment, needed to replace its crum- bling rainwater preservation system. With the help of HSBC Water Programme – Catch the Drop - two water tanks and one water reservoir have been installed. The tanks have a capacity of 1,000 litres while the reservoir can hold up to 5,000 litres. The new system will be used for landscaping and gardening. The project at this Green Flag school was officially inaugu- rated by the Minister for Education Evarist Bartolo in a morn- ing assembly, during which students presented cards bearing their environmental artwork. The design of the cards feature water conservation messages in multiple languages. This inno- vative approach, blending science with international languages attracted more funding from the Catch the Drop programme. A total of 100 cards were printed to be given away in the com- munity. St Thomas More Middle School assistant head Franceanne Borg Orland commended the support of the HSBC and said: "We came up with this rain harvesting project but were unable to continue it on our own due to lack of funding. HSBC's sup- port made it possible to realise the project in a professional and sustainable way." Minister Bartolo receiving the water conservation cards designed by students of St Thomas More Middle School Tarxien Malta Baby & Kids Directory awards talent competition winner TEN-YEAR-OLD Sam Casey from San Gwann is the lucky winner of a School of Perform- ing Arts two-term scholarship for any discipline of her choice. The School of Performing Arts is syn- onymous with excellence in their wide range of courses offered- be it music, dancing, drama or sing- ing. In her winning entry into Malta Baby & Kids Directory's latest competition for children- Malta Baby & Kids Show Talent, Sam showcased her talent as a trapeze artist. The competition was open to all children aged between 3 and 14 years old during the month of August, and aimed to encour- age children living locally to gain confidence by tapping into their innate artistic nature. Par- ticipants in this competition were asked to send in a short amateur video of their special skill, in or- der to win great prizes. Videos were then uploaded to maltabab- yandkids.com Facebook Page and YouTube channel and the general public were asked to vote by 'like'- ing their favourite. The top two runners-up were also rewarded for their efforts with consolation prizes. The first runner-up, six year old Julia from Kalkara, wowed the public with her precise sketch of a mermaid, despite her tender years. Julia re- ceived a Heritage Malta Family Multisite Pass. In third place, 11-year-old lim- ber Destiny's skill in contortion and dance wins her a compli- mentary family entrance ticket to Eden Cinemas. Sign up to maltababyandkids. com to check out the other amaz- ing competitions on offer! (from left to right) Competition winner Sam Casey being presented with her prize by Gillian Zammit- principal of School of Performing Arts & Crysta Darmanin from Malta Baby & Kids Directory Asian Fusion hits The Londoner Pub at SmartCity FOLLOWING a special request from customers and timed with the extension of the larger ex- tended kitchen, The Londoner has introduced a small Asian fusion special menu including the traditional red Thai chicken curry, coconut curry and special Thai soups incorporating the signature Thai herbs and spices. The fusion cuisine is best com- plemented with one (or two!) imaginative cocktails that per- fectly capture the restaurant's dining concept. The Londoner British Pub is one of several restaurants at SmartCity Malta, which forms part of the city's consistently innovative lifestyle culture. Op- erated by Daniel Farrugia and Giovanni Mugliett, Londoner continues to maintain its repu- tation for genuine pub dining with also Mediterranean fusion menu, signature cocktails and a gorgeous indoor/outdoor space. The menu is mainly focused on traditional British favourites including fish and chips served with mushy peas, a selection of pies, exquisite roasts on Sun- day and several platters to share with the thirst-quenching array of local and international beers. With a happy hour from 3pm to 7pm daily on all cocktails everyone is welcome to enjoy a pleasant after-work with friends and family in the beautiful set- ting of the SmartCity Laguna. For reservations call on 2180 1567 or info@thelondonerpubs. com.mt