The first day at school
View(s):I woke up early in the morning
Full of flowers blooming
I first saw a dress
Which was blue and white
But I couldn’t realize why was that
Then I went downstairs
To see everyone working hard
When I asked my mother
I was surprised and happy
But still I couldn’t realize why was that
My grandmother had arranged
A glass of water with some flowers
But still I couldn’t realize what it was
I got ready in the blue and white dress
I went to a place with my parents
But I still couldn’t realize why was that
There were lots of children dressed just like me
Beautiful teachers in colourful dresses
Finally I realized where I was
Nikini Medawatta, (9 years), Vidura College
My pet
My pet is a dog. Its name
is Berry. My dog is black.
It is small. He loves me.
I love my dog very much.
Senuka Nagodavithana (Grade 2), S. Thomas’ Preparatory School
Tsunami
It was the day after Christmas, December 26, 2004. It was 9.26 in the morning when the sea went back. Suddenly the sea came at the height of more than a coconut tree.
The houses, railway lines, trees, boats and all the things close to the sea were destroyed. People who got the news panicked and packed their bags as soon as possible and went to their relations houses where it was not affected. Many lives of human beings and animals were lost.
The railway lines were removed. Nobody could believe the strength and pressure of the water. Many people were travelling in the train that was destroyed. This disaster is an unforgettable incident for everybody.
Raashid Jayman (12 years), Wesley College
My best friend
My best friend’s name is Shehara Fernando. She lives in Moratuwa. Her favourite fruit is strawberry. She has one elder sister. She is very friendly with me. She is ten years old. She goes to St. Lawrence’s Convent which is my school too.
Shehara has short hair. Shehara is fair. She likes to eat chocolate melt lava cake. My friend is very intelligent. She always gets good marks for her term test. My friend loves me a lot and I love her too.
I wish her good health and I hope she will be my friend for many more years to come.
Alison Grero (10 years), St. Lawrence’s Convent
My favourite TV programme
My favourite TV programme is Mr. Bean. I like Mr. Bean because he is a comedian. Mr. Bean goes on Pogo. Mr. Bean is a British situation comedy television programme series of fourteen 25 minute episodes written by and starring Rowan Atkinson as the title character.
Mr. Bean goes on at 8 a.m., on Sunday. My favourite episode was when ‘Mr. Bean goes to Church’. I wish I could meet Mr. Bean. Wouldn’t you want to meet him?
Rakesh Ratnasingham (10 years), S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia
My country
My country is
Sri Lanka. It is an island in the Indian Ocean. It is also called the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. There are several communities in my country. They are Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims and Burghers. Sri Lanka exports tea, rubber and coconut. Sri Jayawardenepura
Kotte is the capital of Sri Lanka. Piduruthalagala is the highest mountain and Mahaveli is the longest river.
We have a tropical climate. Sri Lanka is famous throughout the world as a tourist paradise. Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa is the present president of my country. Our national tree is the Na tree. Our national game is Volleyball. Our national bird is the Jungle fowl. Our national flower is the Blue Water-lily. Our country is very, very beautiful.
I love my country so… much.
Kasuni Kaushalya (Grade 4), Negombo South Int. School
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all of you! Do you know why we celebrate Christmas? We celebrate Christmas because of Jesus’ birthday. It is a joyful time for all of us. We give gifts, Santa comes, we clean our houses and we go shopping. I enjoy Christmas by helping the poor.
My advice to you is that Jesus is the reason for the season (not Santa).
Jessica Peiris, (8 years), Bishop’s College