World Thinking Day
Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association (SLGGA) celebrated World Thinking Day 2014 on Saturday February 22, 2014, at Sri Parakramabahu Maha Vidyalaya, Colombo 5. World Thinking Day is the commemoration of the birthdays of the founders, Lord and Lady Baden Powell. ‘Education opens doors for all girls and boys’ was the theme for Thinking Day 2014. [...]
Women’s Day
“The best way to change the future is to mobilize the women of the world.” This idea was expressed by Sir Jawarhalal Nehru. Each year, Women’s Day is held on a grand scale on March 8, to honour women for the immense service they have rendered to the world. Women’s Day was first celebrated in [...]
Origami Butterfly
Origami, Japan’s traditional craft of paper-folding, has been used since the 10th century to sculpt animals and wrap gifts. Animals, birds, fish and insects are favourite origami subjects. After folding the butterfly featured here, you can make it flutter by pressing on its back with the tip of your finger. What you’ll need l 6 [...]
D. S. Senanayake College Sports Festival 2014
Sports Festival 2014 of D. S. Senanayake College, Colombo 7 held on February 21, at the school new grounds.
Sportsmeet of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya
Sportsmeet of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, Colombo 7 held on February 5, at the school grounds.
St. Nicholas’ International College, Colombo makes history
The students of St. Nicholas’ International College, Colombo held an innovative exhibition on the subjects of History and Geography, on February 13, 2014, at the college premises. The exhibition covered a wide range of topics such as the World Wars, Roman, Egyptian, Indian and Sri Lankan ancient civilizations, the Jewish Passover meal in the 1st century [...]
Hoppy’s Home
Hoppy the frog swam around the little pond he lived in. Then he hopped on to a lily-pad and sat there looking bored. “What’s wrong Hoppy? Why are you looking so down?” asked his friend, the little Guppy. “I am sick of living here!” replied Hoppy. “It’s always the same. Nothing exciting ever happens in [...]
The butterfly life cycle
Among insects of the world there is a very beautiful insect named the butterfly. It comes with many colours like blue, black, yellow, red, etc. The butterfly begins from eggs, then the egg breaks and becomes a caterpillar. Caterpillars eat leaves and in a few days the caterpillar makes a cocoon. Then it stays there [...]
An exciting event
I have many events to tell you about but I am going to tell you my most memorable one. It was my school swimming meet. Here’s how it all started. When the teachers’ announced it was the swimming meet, I was overwhelmed but also a bit scared. The teachers were already calling out what events [...]
My country
My country is Sri Lanka. It is an island in the Indian Ocean. It is called the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean.’ It is a small country. Sri Lankans are friendly, helpful and hospitable. Sri Lanka exports tea, rubber and coconut. Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka. The country is divided into nine provinces. Our [...]
A child’s dream
When I was asleep, I was in a dream world, Children were happy, Bouncing on flowers. Fruit of trees were lollipops, Flowers were jujubes, Water of rivers was turned into chocolate, The rain was full of toffees. When the sun was rising, And when the flowers are blooming, I woke up from the beautiful dream, [...]
My school
My school is JMC International College. It is situated in Kotmale. There are about ten teachers in my school. My principal’s name is Mr. Wedegedera. Two hundred students are studying in my school. Islandwide there are 24 branches. In my school there is a computer lab and computer education. I am studying the course Microsoft [...]
A pencil speaks
I am a pencil. My brand is ‘Zoom’ super dark. I write beautifully. I look pretty in my pink and white cover. I am sharp and pointed. My mistress admires me because of my beauty. I have a pink eraser on my back. My mistress takes good care of me and always keeps me safe [...]
Mammals
A mammal drinks mother’s milk. Mammals also are warm blooded. Mammals have fur or hair. Humans too are mammals. If you have a dog or a cat, then your pets too are mammals. Mammals are alike in other ways too. The mammal’s body stays at the same temperature all the time. The fur of mammals [...]
I am a bee
I am a beautiful little bee. My sound is buzzing. I make a hive from nectar. I fly from flower to flower to collect nectar. I like to fly with my friend. Nethushi Devis (6 years) Dumbara Royal Primary College
Myself
My name is Geethma Gimhani Deepashika Wikramarachchi. My school is R/ National School, Kalawana. I am eight years old. I am in Grade 4. I like to eat apples. My favourite subject is English. My hobbies are reading books and drawing. My best friend is Chamodi. I have one sister and no brothers. My sister’s [...]
My younger sister
My younger sister is Senuli Thiwinya. She is six years old. She is kind and beautiful. She is in Grade One. Her school is Lewwandoowa Primary School. She can dance and sing. She can run fast too. She is very clever. She always helps me. She wants to be a nurse. I love my sister [...]
My class Teacher
My class teacher is Mrs. Thilochana Wijerathna. She is fair and tall. She has long hair. She is very beautiful. She wears beautiful sarees to school. She is very kind. She teaches us good habits. I love her very much and she loves me too. Shenalie Mendis (6 years) Musaeus College
My favourite cartoon channel
My favourite cartoon channel is Nickelodeon, simply called as Nick. Nickelodeon has two types of entertainment, Drama and Cartoons. Some cartoons are Avatar, Shaktiman, Danny Phantom, Fairy Odd Parents, Go Diego Go, CatDog, SpongeBob and Dora the Explorer etc. Some dramas are, Supah Ninja, Icarly, One Rush Time, Instant Mom and House of Anubis etc. [...]
My grandad
My granddad was Derrick, He died when mum was small, And so my mum’s uncle, Brought them up as his own. He had three kids of his own But he brought up these three as well, His guidance straight, pure and true, Led us all up the path. And that’s why we call him, Our [...]
The person I love the most
The person I love the most is my mother. Her name is Senani Mendis. She is 37 years old. She is an old girl of Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya. She helps me to do my studies. She is kind and beautiful. She tells me nice and interesting stories. She always advises me to study well. [...]
