Kids' World

I had two pet rabbits. One was Ginger and the other one was Micky. Ginger was brown and Micky was black and white. They played with me in the afternoon. They liked to eat carrots. They hopped and hopped in the garden.

One night a bad predator came into the hutch and killed them. I lost my poor pets. I am so sad. My father said he will bring me new pets.

The midnight surprise

By Mandini Gunasekara (Grade 4), Musaeus College

One lovely night
When I was asleep
I saw a lovely
Fairy dream

The fairy’s name was Pinkie
And her friend’s name was Twinkly
Suddenly I felt
Someone pinching me
What a surprise!
It was my sister little Courtney!

An unforgettable day

By Binadi Almeida (Grade 4), Sujatha Vidyalaya

January 19, 2012 was a very special day for me. It was the day that Sujatha Vidyalaya, my school – welcomed our little sisters of Grade One to school.

As always, a very special welcome ceremony was organised. The chief guest on this occasion was Ms. S. Bandara, Assistant Directress of Primary Education. She was welcomed by the Eastern Band of the Primary Section.

It is also very special for me as I was chosen to announce, at this event. It was the first time that I was given an opportunity to be a part of the announcing team. I was a little nervous at first – but my teachers’ encouraged me to do my best.

The ceremony started with the Pooja Dance followed by many items like dances and songs by the students. Our Principal and Managing Director then addressed the gathering. The ceremony ended with the Vote of Thanks.

I was very happy when my teachers said that I compered the show well. I look forward to
compering more such events in my school.

Droughts and famine

By Moneli Samarakkodi (Year 6), Gateway College, Rajagiriya

A drought is a long period of dry weather, when no rain falls for weeks, months or even years. In poorer countries, a long drought often leads to a famine. A famine is when people don’t have enough to eat. During a famine, people get weaker and weaker, and get diseases often as they are unable to fight them off. Children and mothers’ starve and babies die as their mothers milk dries up.

Drought causes many problems. Rivers, lakes, reservoirs and wells dry up. Plants wither and die. The animals die. The soil becomes dry as dust, and is blown away in strong winds. The dry plants and bushes may catch fire. With no crops for food and no animals for meat and milk, people starve unless they get food from somewhere else.

Are you beginning to have some idea of what it would be like to live in a place where there is a famine? So, my dear brothers and sisters please don’t waste food!

My mother

By Niruthea Thiruvarulselvan, (7 years) Methodist College

My mother’s name is Jegadevi Thiruvarulselvan. She is 42 years old. She studied at Good Shepherd Convent, Kotahena and continued her studies in Jaffna Saiva Mangaiyar Kalakam.

She has two brothers and one sister. Her occupation is as a Finance Manager. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sithamparanathan. She was born on March 15, 1968.

She loves to listen to music. She is good at making vadai. She makes many vadai for many special
occasions. I love my mother and she loves me.

My sister

By Levanya Jayathilleke (9 years), Visakha Vidyalaya

My sister’s name is Livinya Jayathilleke. She is my twin sister who is there for me all the time. She celebrated her 9th birthday on last November 28. She studies at Visakha Vidyalaya in Grade Four. Her teacher’s name is Mrs. Priyangani and she loves her.

She and I study, play and spend all the time. I call her Nanga and she calls me Akki. Faluda is her favourite drink and ice-cream is her favourite food. She is fond of pets. She can play the piano and sing very well. She is the sweetest girl that I ever have and I love her so much.