A place of historical value
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Flags back in action
The public had to witness the strange incident of the ‘flagman’ due to the blackout spread island-wide.
A man, holding two flags representing ‘go’ and ‘stop’ replacing the alarm which had discontinued ringing due to the power failure, was in charge of the lives of the public who were passing through the
rail-tracks. The man used his brains. Though the newest technology is in use in our day – to – day life, the traditional methods still serve as an alternative.
Aalia Khulusie (9 years)
Sujatha Vidyalaya, Nugegoda
If I had one super power
Many people love to have super powers for many reasons. Some examples of super powers are
super-human strength, elasticity,
and extreme luck which we all wish to have.
I would like to have the power of ‘healing’. This power allows you to do the impossible. Just by the touch of a finger, I would be able to cure anybody’s sicknesses, like wounds, bruises, deadly diseases etc. Nowadays many people struggle with the most deadly disease called Cancer. This disease destroys peoples’ lives. In Sri Lanka, Dengue is also very common. Many small children die at a very young age due to this illness. Many children, who do a lot of sports, sometimes end up crying because they fall and end up getting bruises and wounds.
Using my super powers, I would heal the wounds and bring a smile to those little faces. My super power of healing could do wonders! Every single human being on this earth will be free from sicknesses and live a normal and peaceful life!
Amal Gaffoor (11 years)
Royal Institute Int. Girls’ School
Dinosaurs
There were creatures on earth before humans were born. One of these species were called ‘Dinosaurs’
Although the word dinosaur means
‘terrible lizard’, dinosaurs are actually reptiles.
They first appeared during the Triassic period 234 million years ago. They were omnivorous animals. There were more than a thousand species of dinosaurs for instance, Mosasaurus, Ichthyosaur, and Dimetrodon. Some of the dinosaurs had large bodies. The largest Sauropod Dinosaurs reached 139 feet in length and 59 feet tall.
Dinosaurs ruled the earth for 135 million years. They suddenly died because a huge meteor struck the earth and a huge dust cloud covered the sun for more than two weeks.
They went extinct due to starvation.
Yasass Ranaweera (12 years)
S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia
Myself
My name is Ayali. I am seven years old.
My school is Musaeus College. I am in Grade 3G.
I live in Kotikawatta.
I like to eat apples. I like to drink fruit juice.
I have a younger brother. I am a good girl.
I like to be a doctor.
Ayali Disanayake (Grade 3)
Musaeus College
My favourite book
My favourite book is called ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’. It’s a story about how four children are sent to a house where there is a professor and a maid called Mrs. Macready.
The children’s names are
Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy. Lucy finds a place called Narnia but her brothers and sister don’t believe her. There is a lion called Aslan, who brings Christmas every year but there is a white witch who brings winter.
Aslan kills the witch and brings Christmas back. He does this with the help of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy. I love to read this book over and over again.
Miriam Ranjithan (8 years)
St. Lawrence’s Convent,
Wellawatte
My trip to Galle
I went on a trip to Galle on February 21.
I went with my father, mother, sister,
Aunty Margaret and Uncle Bedi. We left our home at about 10 o’clock. On the way, we stopped to buy some food for breakfast from the supermarket. We reached Galle at about 12 o’clock. First we went to see the fish at the fish market. There were different sizes
of fish. Some were small and some where big. Next we went to the Galle Fort.
We took a lot of photos there. After that
we went to eat from the Dutch Hospital.
The food was very tasty.
After that we set off for home. On the way home my sister and I played ‘I Spy’ with Aunty Margaret. We came home at about 5.30 p.m. It was a very nice day.
Mishane Fernando (9 years)
St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa
My mother
My mother’s name is Ramya Shanthi Perera. She is 45 years old. Her favourite colour is white. Her favourite food is rice and curry. She is very good.
She helps me a lot in my day to day activities. She is the best mother in the world. She takes good care of me. She has short hair. She is very beautiful and short. Her favourite dress is skirt and blouse. She can sew clothes well. So I like to wear them.
I love my mother very much.
Nathasha Athugala (Grade 5)
Royal Int. School, Kegalle
Good manners
As school children we must learn good manners. We must always try to be well-mannered persons. Good manners are essential to live in a good society.
When we meet someone we must greet him by saying, ‘Good morning or good afternoon.’ We must greet him with a smile. When someone offers to help us we must say, ‘Thank you very much.’ That is to show our gratitude. If we want to speak to someone who is very busy we must say, ‘Excuse me.’ When we have hurt someone by an oversight we must say, ‘I’m very sorry.’
We must respect our parents, our teachers and our elders. We must not look down upon the poor and the weak. We must always help them. We must appreciate the talents of others. We can say, ‘How nice!’ ‘That’s fine,’ ‘My congratulations’, ‘It is excellent.’ That will be a great encouragement for the person. When the teacher comes to the classroom, we must stand up and greet him by saying, ‘Good morning sir.’ Only well-mannered persons can become good citizens.
Malisha Rajapaksa (Class 5)
Jennings Int. College, Nainamadama
The Science Fair
The Science and Technology Fair 2016 was held on February 26 and 27 at Lyceum International School Wattala. It was organsied by Dr. Nonis and Rakhita Sir. Many children of Grade 6 – 12 participated in this and it was opened to the public.
We went to the opening ceremony and listened to the speeches by the judges and the Science Co-ordinators. We had about
5 – 6 categories. We went to our respective classes and it started.
The judges came and we explained our inventions by showing how they work. There were many useful and creative inventions like Mosquito Repellent Candles, Flubber soap, Automated Fishing Rod, natural creams, cosmetics, healthy food
and many more.
Our school owner Mr. Mohan Lal Grero too came to observe our young inventors. Our parents also came to encourage us.
All the inventors were eagerly waiting for the results the next day.
The following day we had our awards ceremony. The best invention for this fair was Nano Paper. First, second, third, fourth and fifth got cash prizes and certificates and some better inventions got highly recommended awards which were certificates. After that we thanked our principal and teachers and also Dr. Nonis and Rakhita Sir, who helped us and others who gave this opportunity. We all went home with sweet thoughts.
Anjula Hirimuthugoda (11 years)
Lyceum Int. School, Wattala
New Year Festival
It is in April. It is very nice. We wear new clothes. Mother makes milkrice and sweetmeats. Father cleans home and garden. We visit our relatives and friends. We share presents.
We can play New Year games. We are very happy on these days.
Thisara Dissanayaka (Grade 3)
Pilana Thakshila Primary, Galle
My best friend
My best friend is Raheema. She is from Thennekumbura She is nine years old. She has one sister but no brothers.
Raheema like Maths and she studies well and helps me in Maths. She is a good girl. She comes to school by
three-wheeler. Raheema is a neat and tidy girl. She likes to eat ice-cream. Her ambition is to become pilot. We are best friends forever. I wish her best of luck.
Rifka Ifthikar (9 years)
Tennekumbura, Kandy
There are many places of historical value in
Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is one of them.
Sigiriya is a rock fortress built by one of our Sinhalese kings. It was built by King Kasyapa. It is situated in the Matale district.
Sigiriya is world famous for its frescoes. Hundreds of foreign tourists visit this place every day. It has become a popular place among the local tourists too. We can also see the inscriptions on the mirror wall. They are called graffiti. These verses have been written on this wall by the visitors in ancient times.
The height of the rock is about 600 feet. There are ruins of an ancient palace on the top of the rock.
Also there is a moat around the rock.
Sigiriya is considered the eighth wonder of the world.
Shukra Rizwan (13 years)
Badi-ud-din Mahmud G.C., Kandy