Winner:

Entertainment in the modern world

As a result of globalisation the world has become more developed. People the world over have joined the rat race. They led busy lives from childhood to adulthood.

In the past small children in our country played hide and seek and bear family during their leisure time.

With the development of technology they have become addicted to play-station and computer games. Scientifically it is not good for their health. Parents should not let them get use to these technology for their convenience.

Teenagers in the future will find many ways of entertainment.

By chatting on skype, roaming on facebook and watching various music videos they entertain themselves.

Children should read books, newspapers, watch TV news and gain more knowledge. They must not waste their valuable time misusing the new technological devices.

Forgetting the teenagers for a while and paying attention towards the elders, we can see many have their entertainment in a different way.

They earn money and patronise clubs, casinos and get addicted to alcohol and waste the money they have earned.

In the past there were no casinos. As the world develops, people find new ways of entertainment.

It is our duty to use technology wisely for our betterment.

Menushi Thilakarathne,
Grade 11-7,
Holy Family Convent,
Wennappuwa.

Winner:

Sri Lanka, a tourist destination

Sri Lanka is a historic country. The main religion in our country is Buddhism. There are many other religions such as Islam, Christianity and Hinduism. There are many interesting places in Sri Lanka.

The ruins of the ancient kingdoms in Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya reflect the grandeur of the past. Our country is a tourist attraction. At the Yala National Park we see a lot of wild animals such as elephants and deer. They add beauty to the environment. The elephants are used to go on safaris for tourists.

The beauty of Nuwara Eliya, Haggala Gardens and the colourful coral reefs at Hikkaduwa add beauty to our country. Sigiriya, the rock fortress and the World’s End at Horton Plains are other tourist destinations.

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy is a historic place in Asia.

Thusara Samiranga Jayathunga,
Grade 8,
Vidyartha College,
Kandy.

Winner:

A sad day in my life

It was a rainy day. My mother called me and I went to see what had happened. I was surprised to see that my pet ‘Arno’ had died.

‘Arno’ was my pet dog. I played with it in the morning. I was so sad to see ‘Arno’s’ dead body.

My father dug a pit and buried it. It was the end of my two-year-old pet ‘Arno.’

W.A. Pasindu Anjana Weerakkody,
Grade 4A,
Royal International School,
Kurunegala.




 

Winner:

Aquatic animals

Animals who live in water are known as aquatic animals. Their living environment is water. Fish are the most common aquatic animals. But there are many other aquatic animals such as water leech, crabs, prawns, aquatic insets, turtles and water snails.

Aquatic animals live in water. They use their fins or specialised legs to move. These animals use different methods to get oxygen for breathing. Most of the fish use the oxygen dissolved in water. The gills help them in breathing.

Natasha Perera,
Grade 9A,
St. Jude’s College,
Kurana.







 

Winner:

The coconut tree

The coconut tree grows well in tropical countries such as Sri Lanka, Madagascar and Bangladesh. It also has a tall and straight stem such as some other palm trees.

Salty soil and sunshine are favourable for its growth. It grows well in the coastal areas. It is a very useful tree for us. No part of it is thrown away as useless.

Coconut leaves are woven and used for sheltering houses. The young and tender leaves are called Gokkola which is used for decorating purposes.

The most useful part of the coconut tree is the nut. It is covered with a thick husk and hairy shell.

Coconut is mainly used for cooking purposes and coconut oil. The young coconuts are called Kurumba. King coconuts or Thambili is very tasty and sweet.

Coconut husks are used in the coir industry to make things such as ropes, doormats, brooms and mattresses.

We get very strong timber from the stem. Most parts of the coconut tree can be used as firewood.

As the coconut tree has served man in three stages of age such as Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age, it has been named “Heavenly Tree.”

Amra Maryam Rizvi,
Grade 4G,
Ilma International Girls’ School.

My aim in life

Everybody should have an aim in life. An aimless person cannot enjoy success. The earlier the aim is decided the better it is.

Different people have diverse aims in life. Some people want to become famous while others want to be wealthy.

A friend of mine wants to be a film star. I want to be a doctor. There are a good number of doctors. They are in great demand.

I want to work hard to achieve my aim. I want to be a good and respected doctor. I would not work to earn money. I will give free medicine to the poor and the needy whenever possible.

I pray to God that my aim will be fulfilled.

Fathima Nadah,
Grade 8D,
BT/BC/Oddamavadi Fathima Balika Maha Vidyalaya,
Oddamavadi.

My pet cat

My cat is Tommy. It is black and white and is very beautiful.
It likes to drink milk.
Tommy loves me and I love Tommy.

M.R.M. Leena,
Grade 4,
BT/Fathima Balika MV,
Oddamavadi.

The Blue Planet

Do you know what a blue planet is? It is the only planet with life. It is our planet Earth. We call it the blue planet because it is covered with oceans, seas, rivers, valley, streams, waterfalls and vegetation.

Earth is the most beautiful planet in the solar system. Seventy-one percent of the surface is covered by water. Twenty-nine percent of the earth surface consists of land area.

Therefore, the earth has four spheres. They are Atmosphere, Biosphere, Lithosphere and Hydrosphere. The atmosphere consists of various gases and water particles. Biosphere is the layer in which life exists and various processes are constantly active. Lithosphere consists of land area and Hydrosphere has 71 percent water.

The earth has two movements such as rotation and revolution. As a result of these movements variation of seasons such as winter, autumn, spring and summer occur.The unique planet in the solar system is the earth. It is the responsibility of all of us to protect the environment which supports life.

Mohammed Anver Aysha Siddeeka,
Grade 9,
British International School,
Kalutara.

Gardening promotes good health

Exercise is necessary for good health and proper development of the body. We can remain smart and active by doing exercises. Gardening is a good exercise. It involves a number of exercises. It provides exercise to the whole body. It is also a hobby for many people. At the same time, gardening is a source of income.

Gardening will refresh the mind and body. For instance, farmers, planters and cultivators exercise their bodies by bending, stretching, moving, toiling and watering the plants.

Mushal Ahamed,
Grade 8A,
Mukrammah International School,
Dematagoda.