My favourite newspaper is Sunday Times. It is published on Sundays. Every Sunday my mother brings this newspaper.

There are lots of things to read in this paper. We get to know hot news by reading Sunday Times. There is a kids magazine which is issued with Sunday Times. The kids magazine is Funday Times. My brother Vimarshan and I like to read Funday Times.

It is a very useful magazine. There are lots of funny things and interesting stories. From Funday Times we got to know about various things like maths, sports, history and news too. It also publishes our articles. My brother and I prefer to do fun games which are in this paper.

Funday Times gives good knowledge to every student. I like Funday Times very much.

Myself

By Chamali Ranasinghe (Grade 2 ), Bandarawela M.M.V.

I am a girl. My name is Chamali Ranasinghe. I am in Grade Two. I live in Diyatalawa. My father's name is Chaminda Ranasinghe. He is an Army Officer. My mother's name is Chandrika Abeykoon. She is a housewife.

I like to eat fruits and drink juice. My ambition is to be a teacher.

I wish to be a princess

By Pavitra Pandithagedare (12 years) Colombo International School, Kandy

If I was a princess I would live in a castle with many facilities. My parents should be obeyed by every person in Sri Lanka. We can have huge parties in the castle and in the entrance of the palace there will be soldiers standing smartly with their costumes.

My parents would help the poor people and keep our motherland peaceful. I would travel on carts where a horseman will be riding in front and in the castle there will be many maids who will make delicious meals and keep them on the garden tables. I wish my dream comes true someday.

The largest butterflies I ever saw

By Savithri Meegahagedera (13 years) Bossella M.V., Kegalle

Today we saw an interesting thing in the school garden. We saw two large butterflies on a tree. Their wings were very large, about 20 cm long and 15 cm broad.

They were also very beautiful. There were black, red, blue, green, orange and brown spots on them. Most children and teachers admired them.

My Arangethram show

By Hiruni Vidanapathirana (8 years) Ceylinco Sussex College, Kuliyapitiya

On March 28, 2009, I had my maiden Bharatha dancing show also called the Arangethram show. It was held at the Provincial Council Auditorium in Kurunegala.

My Bharatha dancing master is Natyabhooshana Sri Jayantha Kumara Karunasekera. The chief guest was Prof. Carlo Fonseka, while our principal sir was the guest of honour. A lot of my relatives, teachers and friends attended it.

The function started at about 7 p.m. But dressing me commenced from about 3 p.m. I was taken to the hall by a Tamil band. After

conducting Nataraj Pooja by the Sami from Kuliyapitiya kovil, my ammi delivered the welcome speech. Then I presented my dancing items. I wore four saris’ with matching jewellery and flowers. My thaththi sang two songs. It was memorable day in my life.

Gardening is my favourite form of exercise

By Aysha Nazar (9 years), Ceylinco Sussex College

Gardening involves a number of different kinds of exercise, including stretching and lifting. A study showed that you can get good exercise by raking the lawn and trimming the trees and shrubs. Clearing bushes and stacking wood also provides good exercise for the body, equal to a light aerobics class.

The 'yard care' tasks such as watering the lawn, mowing, trimming, raking, planting seedlings, weeding, clearing land, digging, tilling, laying the sod, all provides exercise for the whole body. Apart from that, gardening is beneficial for your mental health too. For many people, it is a hobby.

Like other kinds of exercise, gardening can help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It reduces problems with heart disease, diabetes and other diseases related to inactivity and excess weight.

I love my mother because…

By Teshani Attanayake (Grade 5), Bishop's College

I am here now because my mother brought me into this world. She has brought me up with a
loving heart. If I go the wrong way, she advises me to go the correct way.

When I am sick, she sits by my bed. She always makes me happy and gives me tasty food. She stitches frocks for me and helps me to do my studies.

She is like a friend and teacher to me. She always tells us to be honest and helpful to others. She is the best mother in the world.

My family

By Bulitha Cooray (Grade 2), I-Gate College

There are four members in my family. They are my father, mother, sister and me. We live in Angoda. My father is a director. My father's name is Thushantha.

My father is the head of the family. My mother is a housewife. My mother's name is Ruwanthi. My sister's name is Binuri. She is two years old. We like to watch cartoons. We like to go on trips. I go to I-Gate College. I love my family very much.

Peace

By Husna Jameel (8 years), Harrow International College

Just the sound of the word 'Peace' brings happiness to me. As mentioned in the Oxford Dictionary, peace means a condition in which there is no war, violence or disorder. So we as children should start showing that nothing is impossible, if we set our minds and also our hearts to do it, and bring peace into our lives and to others as well.

I hope with all my heart that peace will be the goal of the leaders of the world, where men of different colours and religions will live together in harmony. I also think that if we all demand for peace and destroy all guns and weapons of every nation. We could bring peace to every country as well.

So let all of us be united and work hard to achieve 'Peace.'

My best friend

By Hasifah Zaheed (8 years), St. Bridget's Convent

My best friend is Lucy. She is eight years old. Her school is St. Bridget's Convent. We both are in the same class. Her favourite drink is Fanta and her favourite fruits are oranges. Her favourite toys are dolls. Her best subject is Maths. She wears long trousers with T-shirts.

My friend Lucy is very pretty. She helps me and we play together. She is very fond of me. I love her very much.