A bird's story

Father Robin is very kind. He woke up early morning to find some food for the chicks. Mother Robin joined Father Robin to find food.

They searched for bugs, worms and insects to give their young ones. They went from tree to tree. Father Robin found a chubby worm. He happily carried it in its beak to the nest.

Inside the nest there were three little chicks and they were very hungry. When they saw Father Robin, they opened their huge, pink mouths for food.

Then Father Robin tore the worm into three pieces and gave each of them. Father Robin is very happy now.

Bhagya Pandithakorelege
(8 years)
St. Bridget's Convent

How we celebrate Teacher's Day in our school

If anyone is born to this world he or she must have a teacher to become a good citizen. Teachers come next to our parents. They guide us from wrong to right. They discover our talents and make us excel not only in studies but also in other fields. They are like gods. We all must have their consent to brighten our lives. So we must obey and respect them. We must make them happy.

For this sake, we celebrate a 'Teacher's Day' in our school on October 6, every year. First a group of students sing songs of devotion to commemorate the value of teachers. After that we present bouquets of flowers and handicraft items as souvenirs. Some students deliver speeches regarding how we should respect and obey our teachers.

Finally we worship and greet our dear teachers, good health and long life.

Bhanuka Kumara
(10 years)
Republican International School, Nuwara Eliya

Watching TV - good or bad?

Time is a very precious thing. Time management is essential to use time efficiently and effectively. Today, children have a busy lifestyle. They have very little time for their entertainment. Some children spend most of the time watching television. Because of this they will not have enough time for their studies. Spending most of your time with TV will reduce the time you have for hobbies and extra activities. To maintain good health, you need regular exercise. Just sitting and watching television will make you fat and lazy.

All family members should sit and talk together and spend the leisure time. But when you get addicted to the television you won't have any time to discuss with your family members.

But there are useful and important programmes for children. We can choose the programmes using the weekly programme guide issued by the newspapers. Another way is to make a timetable and work according to that.

We mustn't exceed the limits in anything. Television is a friend if we use it intelligently, but it may become an enemy of we use it without control.

Randula Senarathbandara
(13 years)
Musaeus College

Formula Plus Motor Show at BMICH

I had an opportunity to witness the Motor Show on October 7, 2006, with my brother, sister and parents. It was a pleasure to go into the area of this show as it was decorated with colour lights and other decorations. As we entered we were delighted to see the line-up of classic cars like Ford, Morris Minor, Volkswagon, BMW, Benz, Fiat, Jaguar etc.

As we moved on inside we found new model cars like the BMW 7 Series, which was very beautiful and I exchanged my views with my brother.

The second line-up was Hyundai Jeeps, which could be used in rough and difficult areas.

There were vintage vehicles used by Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru of India and Mr. Dudly Senanayake of Sri Lanka. Visitors were really taken up by the set up of this show and I was able to see photographers capturing photos from their cameras.

We were so glad to meet Uncle Bri and Uncle Bala who are the veterans of motor vehicles shows and races.

In general it was an evening with lots of enjoyment with my brother, sister and loving parents.

Pratheepan Kaviesh (Grade 5)
S. Thomas' College,
Mt. Lavinia

New start

Its never too late to start again
Plants bloom better after the rain
Never give up, never fall down.
Get up again, don't sink drawn.

In your directions cold winds may blow.
The future is something you never can know
Take troubles on the chin
Maybe then you will win.

Never give up for you have the strength .
Travel life's road, whatever the length.
The courage, the wisdom, you'll find inside
You have what you need to finish this ride

The sun may not shine bright always
Obstacles may block you on some days
Don't give up and don't fall apart
You can always make a brand new start

All around you, walls may be there
Life certainly won't always be fair
Any problem you can understand
When you don't wilt and you don't break

Life is a season with ups and downs
Sometimes its laughter, sometimes its frowns
Suddenly you might lose everything
Then start a new, at the beginning

F. Rukkaiya Ramzy (14 years)
Ikra International Girls' School

Animals

The yak has a coat of warm fur,
And the cat can nicely purr,
The elephant tusks are sold for gold,
Giant tortoises are very old.

When the moon comes out at night
An owl hunts with all its might,
Then the wolves come and howl,
Without hearing a bear growl.

The snake gives a hiss that's long
And the lion for that gives and angry roar,
The vulture flies for food from trees,
From the hive come the busy bees

Two peacocks dance proudly,
But elephants stamp loudly,
The parrot repeats things it hears,
And from the trees come the deer.

Dimantha Waduressa (Grade 4)
Royal College

My sister Suha

My sister's name is Suha. She will celebrate her first birthday on December 25. She is fair. She has lots of toys. She likes dark colours. When she wants a toy she crawls and takes it. When we sing songs she claps her hands. Suha looks like a doll sometimes so we call her a dolly. When she feels sleepy she cries. When my mother is washing her she likes to be in the water with toys. She splashes the water. Suha is the youngest in our family. I love my sister.

Maiz Munthasir
(8 years)
Hejaaz International School

My feet

Feet for walking
With red slippers
Feet for dancing
With no slippers
Feet for running
With blue shoes
Feet for hopping
With no slippers
Feet for sitting
With or without shoes
Feet for everything
as we all know

Harini Nanayakkara (8 years)
Lyceum International School,
Panadura