Kids world
View(s):True Sibling Spirit
When I was small I stayed lonely,
Spent my life a bit sadly,
All of my friends had their siblings to play,
I wished I could have one of mine someday.
Later on I got a Sis and a Bro,
Who always fought with each other like war,
They cut, chop, pinch and hit,
So Mum always used to carry a first aid kit.
Started being trouble for me,
I was very strict, as much as I could be,
“You’ll understand the value of them in future,”
Dad explained just like a tutor.
Time went by and we are now alright,
What Dad said was perfectly right;
Whole life will be precious,
cause we now inherit,
Bro and Sis, we finally found
the true sibling spirit!
Dulasi Tennakoon (13 years)
Devi B. V., Colombo 8
China
China is situated in East Asia.
China is the second largest country by land area. The capital of China is Beijing and the largest city is Shanghai. The main language is Chinese. The currency is Yuan.
The history of China is divided into dynasties. A dynasty is a family line in succession to power. When the country was ruled by the Tang Dynasty it was the best time for China. The Great Wall of China is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was built by Qin-Shi-Huang to protect his kingdom from the Huns. The two main rivers in China, the Yangtze and Hwang-ho were the origins of the Chinese Civilization. The Hwang-ho River was also called the Yellow River. The Chinese were the first to make paper.
China gained independence on October 1, 1949. The Forbidden City is located in the centre of Beijing.
China is great country to visit.
Denuwan Bandara (Grade 5)
Wycherley Int. School
My sister
My sister is Naduni.
She is eight years old. She has long hair. She can swim well. I am very proud of her. She likes to read books. I love to play with her. I love her a lot.
Ravini Jayasena (6 years)
Musaeus College
The elephant
The elephant is a big animal. It eats vegetables and fruits. The elephant has a long trunk. The elephant is grey in colour. When the elephant is bathing he is black in colour. Elephants can run but slowly.
I like elephants so much.
Thamindu Fernando (Class 3)
Royal College, Colombo
The peacock
Peacocks are a category of bird. The peacock belongs to the Pheasant family. They are found in the forests and rainforests of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South East Asia and Central Africa.
It likes to eat grain, berries, greenery and insects. It has
150 beautiful feathers that it can fan out. Most people call them all peacocks but the male is called a peacock, the females are peahens and the babies are called peachicks. A group of peacocks is called a ‘party’ or a ‘pride’.
It is the national bird of India and is protected in that
country. It can scream very loudly. It is a very proud bird.
Jaufer Hammard (8 years)
Asian Grammar School, Gothatuwa
Should parents choose the career paths of their children?
Parents know what is best for their children and usually help them to make good decisions for their future. From infancy until their teenage years, or even later, they are strongly influenced and guided by their parents. But should parents help determine their future or should they allow their children to choose their own careers?
In general there is nothing wrong in parents choosing a career that will suit their children. It’s because most of the time they mean well. They want to be sure that their children have a stable and financially rewarding career. Parents have more experience and are more realistic when it comes to career selection and life in particular. Though there is a generation gap between parents and children it is better to discuss and come to a decision. We should not go against our parents’ wishes.
The problem arises when the child is interested in a career that the parents are not agreeable with. The question now is, should the child follow his dreams or do what his parents say? The important factor in resolving this conflict is that the parents and children should talk things over and respect each other’s view.
Parents may have a say in their child’s future but a child’s life is his own and not an extension of the parent.
Saarah Aiyoob (Grade 10)
Hejaaz Int. School, Mt. Lavinia
The annual procession of Ethkanda Viharaya
A procession means a collection or group of people who are moving according to a rhythm in a queue by bringing a very important thing. Ethkanda Viharaya, Kurunegala, organizes a procession annually, named as ‘Sri Dalada Poson Perahera.’ This is organized within the period after the Poson full moon poya day, but before the Esala full moon poya day. It is exhibiting a tooth of the Buddha in a very beautiful casket.
This year, the 90th procession was held on June 10, 11 and 12. This time the procession consisted of three main parts. The first two were held on June 10 and 11 evening and the last was held on June 12 at night. There were a lot of groups of dancers, drummers, whip-crackers, flag bearers, elephants and fire bearers in the procession. There were about 20 elephants in each procession.
Various organizations like the Youth Society, Meditation Society, Donations Committee, Dhamma School Development Society and various other organizations of the Ethkanda Viharaya organized the annual procession. The Dhamma School students also helped by bearing flags, as dancers and other purposes. I was also a flag bearer. With the help of all the organisations, they could do a very beautiful, meaningful and important service for the society as well as the country.
Dulaj Abeywarna (Grade 9)
St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala
Ramazan fasting
This is the month of Ramazan.
In this month, all Muslims keep away from food, from dawn to dusk.
Fasting helps us in many ways. When fasting, you realize what hunger is, and how people suffer without food. It makes you feel pity for the poor and you are tempted to help the poor. We give money and food to the poor and when the Ramazan festival comes near, we give clothes and rice to poor people. Ramazan is a month of alms giving.
Fasting disciplines us. On normal days we eat anything and everything we come across. When fasting, you learn to control yourself from eating and drinking and doing sins.
In this month we spend time in prayers and reading the Koran. We do not gossip or speak ill of others, when fasting. We do not quarrel or fight or scold others. We spend our time in religious activities.
Fasting is not only abstaining from food but also from evil deeds. It gives a rest to our digestive system. It is said that fasting cures all diseases. Fasting controls pressure and diabetes.
The Koran was also revealed to Prophet Muhammad on the 27th night of Ramazan.
Yuhana Inthaaj (Grade 7)
Sujatha Vidyalaya, Matara
My class teacher
My class teacher is
Ms. Achala Maduwanthi.
She lives in Malpatha. She is 34 years old. Her hometown is Badulla. She has one daughter and a son. She has long hair.
Her favourite food is stringhoppers.
She can cook. She teaches us well.
I love my class teacher.
Sachini Nuwanthika (Grade 4)
Dikkapitiya Vidyalaya
Father’s Day
My father’s name
is Sabry. He is fifty years old. He lives in Dharga Town.
He helps me when I am in trouble. He likes to eat mango. He likes to drink fruit juice. When I want something he brings me it. He likes to play football and cricket. He is a businessman. I love him a lot and he loves me.
Taqy Ahamed (7 years)
Lyceum Int. School,
Dharga Town
My mother
First love in the world,
True to every word,
Kind to every mold,
Precious than gold.
Cares for me,
Loves me,
Values me,
Supports me.
The first person that I met is you,
The best person I had is you,
Love you more than hugs can say,
Love you more and more each day.
Rizla Riza (Grade 10)
Sailan Int. School, Negombo
My friend
My friend’s name is Indusha. She likes to watch TV. She is very kind. Her pet is a dog. She is a honest girl. She likes to eat mango. Her favourite subject is art. Indusha has a brother. She lives in Mawanella. Always she helps me.
Chanuri Dewansi (Grade 3)
Royal Int. School, Kegalle
My birthday present
It was my eleventh birthday. I received many presents. One was shaking and when I opened it, I saw a puppy. It was too small. It’s brown and white in colour. Its name is Chabby. It has a short tail. It has bright eyes and soft ears. Chabby eats milk rice and bones and many things. It was so pretty.
My uncle and aunt presented Chabby.
Chabby plays with me. Everybody plays with Chabby. I wash my dog every weekend. I sleep with my dog on the bed. I take my dog to the doctor every month. We go to the beach with Chabby and my friends. The best birthday present I got was my little dog Chabby.
Maneesha Fernando (Grade 7)
Ave Maria Convent, Negombo