Winner:

I won a lottery prize!

On our way home from school my sister and I bought a lottery ticket. It was a Vasana Sampatha lottery. It was drawn on the same day and televised on Rupavahini at 9.35 p.m.

When I checked the winning numbers, I could not believe my eyes.

I was very happy and I jumped in joy because I had won the first prize.

On the next day, we went to collect the lottery prize of Rs. 2 billion. My parents and the staff of the Lotteries Board congratulated me.

My sister and I want to be doctors in the future and I thought I should spend the money on our education. I also hope to buy a luxury house and a new car. However, all this happened in a dream!

Withanage Sandini Gihansa,
Grade 6D,
Negombo South International School.

Winner:

The teacher I admire most

Recall your sweet memories you had in Grade one. Those days didn’t you attend school with great interest than today? Why? Wasn’t it because of your fine class teacher who related interesting stories?

I can still remember how I hurried to school without having my breakfast properly, though it was delicious, to listen to the stories my teacher related. They took me to a fairyland and I went on mental tours in every corner of the world! Sometimes, I found myself in a monstrous circus where elephants trumpeting and monkeys chattering. And the imaginary friends in those stories provided me with a gigantic company.

My teacher, who treated us as her own children trained us to distinguish good from bad like a swan that separates milk from water. Though I am studying in Grade nine, my spirit is still settled comfortably in a corner of my Grade one classroom.

If I could listen to wonderful fairy tales related by my teacher once again I would eat all the vegetables in my lunch box!

My teacher consoled me when I was depressed. She pointed out my shortcomings and weaknesses. Whenever I was sour faced my teacher stood by me.

Oh! teacher, I was so lucky to have been one of your students.

M.P. Ama Shakya,
Grade 9D,
Central College, Anuradhapura.

Winner:

My mother

The person I admire most is my mother. She is a very special person to me. Her name is Ranmuthu. She is good and kind-hearted. She makes tasty food.

She is the only person who can give me what I need. My mother looks after me. When I fall ill she looks after me. She wants me to study well and get through the scholarship examination, so that she could be proud of me. She wants me to become a doctor. I would like to fulfil her wishes and make her happy.

When I do something wrong she corrects me.

I really love and admire her very much.

Dinumi Aloka
Grade 6-3,
St. Bridget’s Convent, Colombo 7.

Winner:

My sister

My sister’s name is Javini.
She is one year old.
My sister has curly hair.
She loves to play with me.
She calls me Akka.
I love her very much.
She is so cute.

Indumini Samayadasa,
Year 1J,
Asian International School,
Colombo 5.

Winner:

Parent’s love towards children

The bond between parents and children is incredibly strong. The main reason is that parents and children are linked with their blood. This unique tie distinguishes it from any other interpersonal relationship.

The love between children and parents is special, whether they are with their children for two or 12 hours a day. Parents are special to children.

They make the difference during their childhood. Furthermore, they make a great impact on their lives. Parents’ love towards their children is eternal.

When I was a little boy my mother asked me to set the table every evening. She said, to gain something, you should put in your work. When I grew older, I learnt the value of responsibilities.

It was though these small things that I learnt the art of living.

Janiya Nethma,
Grade 7D,
Lyceum International School,
Gampaha.

Nature's beauty

Listen to what you hear
Do you hear the soft breeze,
Whispering through the leaves,
Look around for a moment,
Do you smell the scented wind,
Sweet with the perfume,
Of a wild rose blend.
Nice to see the dew drops sparkle
and shine,
As the morning sun touches,
Each one of them,
All sights beautiful – but not rare,
Always around you,
If you care to see,
The beauty of nature,
You may see it as a paradise,
Love nature, care for it,
Preserve it,
As tomorrow may be too late.

Pravesha de Silva,
Grade 7,
Good Shepherd Convent,Panadura.

I love my parents

My parents gave me life,
To live in this wonderful world
Teenagers try to keep company with friends,
But I always wish to be with you.
Every girl faces problems in life,
She needs help from society,
In difficult times
I'm sure you'll protect me.
Both of you love me
We share both happiness
and sorrow
Our relationship is eternal
The bond is permanent.

Abdul Rafeek Mifrath Hanah,
Grade 11 BLA,
Km/Mahmmud Ladies College,
Kalmunai.

My father

My father's name is Satheeskumar. He is an accountant. My father is 33-years- old.
He works in Batticaloa. He goes to office by car.
My father is an honest person.
He takes us to the children's park during his free time.
I love my father very much.

Sarvika Satheeskumar,
Grade 3S,
Bt/Vincent Girls’ High School,
Batticaloa.

My wish

I live in the town,
Crowded with men and women,
There are buses, cars and trams,
I wish there were meadows and lambs,
The houses are built in a row,
There is smoke everywhere I go,
The noise is deafening,
I wish there were flora and fauna.

S.F. Sazna,
Grade 8,
Leeds International School,
Nawalapitiya.

Doing the impossible

If I could do the impossible,
I would fly like a bird,
Over the seas and shores,
Valleys and hills.
If I could do the impossible,
I would have four legs,
Mew like a cat,
Fly like a bat.
If I could do the impossible,
I would have green skin, and a tail,
Have some scales,
And look like a tattooed iguana.
If I could do the impossible,
I would have four paws,
All with claws,
And look like snow with straws.
If I could do the impossible,
I would rule the world,
Tell hens to lay ice cubes,
Dogs to wail, doors to sing,
Oh! if only I could do the impossible.

Shivangi Sritharan,
Grade 4A,
St. Judes College,
Negombo.