Kids Essays
View(s):A day I won’t forget
The day I won’t forget is my 10th birthday. I won’t forget it because I had such a lot of fun. In the morning when I woke up I was given gifts from my mother and father. They each gave me a present with lots of nice and interesting stuff.
When I got ready and finished eating, my mother told me that one more surprise was there. I asked my mother, “What is the surprise?” but she said that if she told me it wouldn’t be a surprise. So I waited and then I heard the gate opening and I ran to see. What I saw was my favourite aunt in the whole wide world.
She then came and gave a hug and a gift and we went inside the house. At the time of my party, my grandparents and all my aunts and uncles came with my cousins. Later on friends and classmates were also invited. We ordered a bouncer and treats to have for snacks and there were also games to play. The party finished by 6p.m., and at last everyone left and I got ready to sleep. But I opened some of my gifts and then I was sleepy and tired, so I went to bed.
Kiara Silva (10 years)
St. Bridget’s Convent
My trip to Australia
On April 8th we went to Australia. First we flew to Singapore and from Singapore we flew to Melbourne. In Melbourne we went to the Kangaroo Park. We went to Philip Islands and we saw penguins. On the next day we went to the Pancake Parlour and had delicious pancakes. We went on a city tour. On the 14th I got the opportunity to swim in a warm pool.
On the 15th we flew to Sydney. On the 16th we went on a city tour. We travelled by ferry. We visited Darling Harbour, the Aquarium, Sydney Opera House, Botanical Gardens and Sydney Olympic Park. I enjoyed my trip to Australia.
Shevan Fernando (9 years)
S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia
My favourite sportsman
My favourite sportsman is Kumar Sangakkara. He is a great cricketer. He was a former captain of the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team.
Sangakkara is one of the best batsmen in international cricket. He has scored more than 11,000 runs in both test and one day international cricket so far. He has also won many international awards like ‘Cricketer of the Year’, ‘Test Cricketer of the Year’ and ‘One Day International Cricketer of the Year’. He is an all-rounder.
During his school days he excelled in both sports and studies. He is a good orator too. Kumar Sangakkara is a legend in Sri Lankan cricket. He is a credit to his sport and our country.
Kazee Haroon (11 years)
Readway Int. School
My school
My school’s name is Najaa International School. My school started in 2005. There are good teachers in my school. There is a small playground for us to play. In my school there are more than 100 students.
In school the teachers shout because they want to make us good citizens. Apart from home, the environment that is most familiar to us is our school.
My school is a heaven for me. I love my school a lot because my school helps me to be a good citizen. So I love my school very much.
Sara Kandasamy
Najaa Int. School
What we could do to improve the world
There is an abundance of radiance and splendour in the world. But despite its beauty and wonder, however it still has many troubles. We all agree that the world could be made a better place. However embracing the entire world as a venture can undeniably be a tremendous task. How can a task of such significance and magnitude be initiated and what can one person with simple resources effectively do?
How would I change the world? I can only say that I must continue to be the best I can be. I focus on what is within my reach, the people I can help, the kindness I can do for my family and friends, the small ways I can help and contribute positive energy and ideas to the world I impact. All of us have this ability. Recognising it and embracing it will make a better world.
With all that said, it is impossible to contribute to improve the world if you don’t know what is wrong with it. In my opinion, we, the people, are the problem. We destroy, hurt and abuse every natural beauty of the world, from the sand of the earth to the precious children.
I strongly feel that we must first improve ourselves as individuals. By my vow to living a spiritual, moral and independent life, I am passing these same virtues and values to the next generation. The world needs more loving, caring and conscious people. Parents set the trend for their children. Many do not realise that the children are our future and should be taught and raised to be leader cultivators. We lead by example.
My steps may be small and simple but improvement has to begin somewhere. We can all contribute to make this world a better place. Remember that our thoughts become our actions and the sum of our actions becomes the lives that we lead.
Fahira Fazeel (14 years)
Hindu Ladies’ College
Camping trip to Lyceum Adventure Park, Kurunegala
Early on May 16th we left our school, looking forward to reach the Kurunegala Lyceum Adventure Park. We reached there about 8.15 a.m. Then we went to our rooms, where there were bunk beds. We had our breakfast, sang songs to music and danced. After that we did various activities such as tunnel walk, crocodile walk, commander rope etc.
At about 4.30 p.m., we had a tractor ride in the jungle. At 6.30 p.m., we had the campfire. It lasted for one hour. Then we had dinner and after that we had a DJ party until 10 o’clock. Then we went to sleep. Night was the most enjoyable time. We applied toothpaste on each other’s faces, we had parties, we banged on the doors to sing songs. At last we slept at 3 o’clock.
We woke up at 5 o’clock and went on a long distance jogging. Then we had breakfast and did some activities with water. The last activities were to pass balloons closing eyes. And the balloons were filled with water. As soon as we started the staff members and the three Scout sirs threw water. We bathed with our uniforms and then had tea. Then we started our return journey at 5 p.m.
I liked this camp very much. In this camp we also learnt educational things.
Nimsara Wijethunge (Grade 7)
Lyceum Int. School, Ratnapura
My best day
My best day is Tuesday. I went to Colombo to see my grandma and spend time with her and then went to the park. My friends were also there and I played with them.
My grandma was tired. Then we went to drink some juice.
The next day I was getting ready to go home. Grandma was very sad because I was going home. This is a day that I will remember forever.
Chanuth Semika (Grade 6)
Sussex College, Ambalangoda
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is our country. Sinhalese, Moors, Tamils, Malays and Burghers are citizens of Sri Lanka. We should all live in harmony with one another. We should respect people of all nationalities and religions.
It is an island in the great Indian Ocean. It is a small country. Sri Lanka’s National Flag is the Lion Flag. We all must respect it because it represents our country.
Sri Lanka’s National Flower is the Blue Water Lily. National Animal is Giant Squirrel. National Bird is Jungle Fowl. National Game is Volleyball. National Tree is Na tree. National Butterfly is Sri Lanka Bird Wing.
Sri Lanka has beautiful places. I love my country very much.
Gaveshi (Grade 5)
Royal Int. School, Kegalle
My pet
My pet is a dog. Its name is Jimsy. My pet likes to eat bones. It likes to play with me. Jimsy is two years old. He is very cute and small. My pet is brown in colour.
I love my Jimsy.
Shashipraba Bandara
(Grade 2)
Royal Int. School, Kegalle
How does our mother care about us?
When we are small she washes our clothes, she feeds us. When we get sick she takes us to the hospital. She cares about us. She loves us.
My mother loves me but not only me, the children in the whole world. When I got low marks for the test she was telling me, “don’t cry, try next time.”
That much love my mother has for me.
I have many things to repeat to you about my mother but later.
Dinithi (Std. 5)
Jennings Int. College, Nainamadama
My friend
My friend’s name is Siluni Dinaya. She is 13 years old. She is studying at Royal Central College. She is in Grade 8.
Siluni lives in Polonnaruwa. Her mother’s name is Sajeewani. Her father’s name is Ranjith. He is a doctor.
Her favourite subject is English. Her hobby is collecting stamps. Her favourite TV series is ‘Sootin – Martin.’ Her ambition is to be a doctor.
B.W.T. Nethma (Grade 
Royal C. C., Polonnaruwa
My school
The name of my school is Lyceum International School, Wattala. There are more than 5,000 students and about 500 staff. There is a large playground, basketball court, swimming pool, library, bookshop and a canteen.
There are eight branches in Sri Lanka. There are 12 grades in my school. The motto of my school is ‘Know Thyself.’ I love my friends and school very much.
G. Delusion (Grade 3)
Lyceum Int. School, Wattala
Myself
My name is Vidumini. I’m nine years old. I’m in Grade 4. My school is Mahasen Junior School. I’m from Kalundewa.
I want to be a teacher.
Vidumini Fernando
(Grade 4)
Mahasen K.V., Dambulla