Kids Essays
View(s):Story of the Pen
The first ballpoint pen was invented by an individual by the name of Mr. Biro` and it found a ready market in the United States, more than a century ago. The idea of a ballpoint came to Biro` as he watched children playing with marbles; one marble left a trail on the ground after rolling through dirty water.
In as early as 1888, American John Loud developed an idea for a pen with five balls to ensure the smooth flow of ink, but it was never manufactured.
In 1938, Hungarian journalist Ladislaus Biro` had a similar idea.
After migrating to Argentina in 1940, Biro` applied in June 1944 for what is presumed to be the first ballpoint pen patent. The following year the first pens began to appear in the market in Argentina.
Ever since then, Biro ballpoint pens have become a household name and have earned an indispensable place in our daily life. However now it has gradually given way to more sophisticated and scientifically improved range of ballpoint pens.
Umar Asri (12 years)
Zahira College, Colombo
My father
My father is my best friend and real hero in my life. His name is Dr. Hasantha Ranawaka. My father is a consultant cardiologist. He helps innocent patients a lot. He is a very gentle and polite person. My father likes to play badminton and cricket. He has studied at Royal College, Colombo 7 and University of Colombo.
My father likes to eat chocolate. His hobby is travelling. He likes to travel all over the world. I have travelled to many countries with my father. He is forty years old but looks much younger. My father has one brother. My father is a very energetic and enthusiastic person.
My father helps me with my studies
and always tells me the value of education.
My father is the best father in the world.
I love my father.
Esheli Ranawaka (Grade 3)
Musaeus College
Myself
My name is Sonalki. I have a dog and a sister. I love to eat ice-cream. One day I went to school and I fell, but I didn’t cry because it was just a little fall. My friends’ took me to the nurse.
I love my friends as well as my family. I love you and my friends and my family.
Sonalki Dharmawansa (Grade 2)
Ladies College
Jawaharlal Nehru
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was a great freedom fighter. He was born in Allahabad, India on November 14, 1889. He got his early education at home. He was sent to England to study Law.
He returned to India and came under
the influence of Gandhi. He gave up Law and joined the Indian National Congress.
He fought hard for India’s freedom.
He went to jail many times. He became the first Prime Minister of free India.
He was a great lover of peace.
He also believed in service to humanity. India made all-round progress under his leadership. He died on May 27, 1964.
Vinuda Sahanneth (Grade 5)
Vidura College
A trip to Galle
My parents’ decided to go to Galle for the December holidays. We went on the highway. I saw rubber and coconut trees and huge rocks on the sides of the highway. My grandmother said that the highway was made by blasting the huge rocks and clearing a jungle. In an hour’s time we reached Galle and went to my grandmother’s house by the Fort ramparts. Over the ramparts we could see the beautiful sea and as it was sunset, the view was very nice.
The next morning, we got up early, had breakfast and went to Jungle Beach in Unawatuna. The walk through the jungle was fun as we came across monkeys and wildlife and then we came to the amazing view of the beach. We swam in the sea, played and made sandcastles on the beach. We didn’t want to leave but as the sun was getting hotter, we came back tired and hungry. Grandmother had made a special lunch, a specialty of Galle for us.
After lunch and a small nap, we went for a walk along the Fort ramparts with my cousins. My daddy said that the ramparts were built by the Dutch and that Galle Fort is a heritage city. There was a beautiful clock tower and a lighthouse too. We were lucky as the lighthouse was open and people could climb up. Daddy climbed up the ladder-like steps to the top and came back and said the view was beautiful.
We visited the National Maritime Museum situated in a Dutch warehouse above the old fort gate. We saw exhibits of marine art like naval craft, ropes, shipwrecks, artillery guns, barrels recovered from the sea and maps, coins and antiques. This is the best ramparts I have seen in Sri Lanka as it surrounds the entire city of Galle. I really enjoyed my trip to Galle.
Rahma Rushdie (Grade 4)
St. Paul’s Girls’ School, Milagiriya
Environmental pollution
The environment around us is a national property given to us by
Mother Nature. So it is our duty to protect it and keep it clean. But it is very sad to say wherever people live, there is environmental pollution.
There are three types of pollution.
They are water pollution, land pollution and air pollution.
Factories send out their waste to waterways, thus polluting the water affects the fish and other water lives.
Industries and vehicles emit smoke and gases to the air polluting it.
People dump polythene bags, coconut shells and empty tins and bottles on land and roadsides. The environment becomes a breeding place for mosquitoes.
If we do not protect the environment, we have to face adverse results from Mother Nature. So, it is
our duty to protect the environment and make it a safe place for both humans and animals.
Umair Rizvi (9 years)
Wesswood College, Katugastota
My family
My family is a small family. There are six members in my family. They are my mother, my father, my elder brother, my younger sisters and myself. My mother makes my meals. My father works in the shop. I love my family a lot. We do a lot of things together. I know my family loves me too.
Faslath Nadha (Grade 3)
British Int. School, Kalutara
My favourite animated movie
My favourite animated movie is ‘Moana’. My favourite persons in it are Moana, her grandmother, Maui, Te Fiti and the chicken Hei Hei. Moana is funny in some parts. I like some of Maui’s tattoos.
This movie is about a terrible darkness and Moana is on a great mission to save her people and her island by restoring
Te Fiti’s heart.
Vidumini Bogammana (Grade 6)
Maliyadeva B.V., Kurunegala
The British Council
I’m going to the British Council every Saturday. In the British Council I’m in J2C2 class. My class teacher is Mr. Anoop. I’m going to the British Council Library and reading lots of books.
In the British Council class we are doing fun things. There are classes for small children and big children. In there, teachers are giving us challenges. There are lots of children in the British Council. I like to go to the British Council. I like the British Council.
Udara Weerasekara (Grade 3)
Vidyaloka Model School, Hingurakgoda
Myself
My name is Shammi Shamila. I live in Balangoda. I am 13 years old. My school is
R/Udagama M.V. My father’s name is Sarath Abewickrama. He is an army officer. My mother’s name is Chamila Sriyani. She is a good housewife. I have two sisters. My best friend’s name is Nethmi. She is 12 years old.
My favourite subject is English.
My favourite colour is blue. I love puppies very much. My favourite food is apple.
My favourite drink is milk. My ambition is to be a teacher.
Shammi Shamila (13 years)
Udugama M.V., Balangoda
The opposite day
Today’s an opposite day
Believe what I say
I stood up on my hands
To the top I wore my pants!
I brushed my teeth with a stick
Oh God! It was a toothpick.
I ate my breakfast for lunch
And the plate I was about to munch!
I spilled my milk on my lap
And I couldn’t open the tap
I kept my hand on a burning lamp
On my head I pasted a stamp!
I painted my shoes black
And put it in a sack
I crushed a bread in the blender
What has happened to me
I wonder?
Anujana Rajakaruna (12 years)
Yasodara Devi B. M. V., Gampaha
The best room in my house
The best room in my house is the study room. Because I could study in my study room and also I could rest.
I have decorated my room with pictures like dancing pictures, essays, poems, stories and our school photos.
I like to stay in my study room. There I could do anything. I could study, watch television and also I could play with my toys. The room is painted purple in colour. There are curtains pink in colour. I’ve got two cupboards which are green in colour and pink in colour. The cupboard which is green is where I put my toys and the one which is pink is where I put my clothes. There is a hanger where I could put my bag.
It is very beautiful. I love my room very much.
Rashmi Serena (Std. 4)
Jennings Int. School, Nainamadama