Winner:

The Vatican City

The Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world by both area and population.

It is in Rome, Italy. The Vatican City is ruled by the Bishop of Rome, the Pope.

It has a population of around 840. The Vatican city has many famous monuments such as St. Peter’s Basilica, the Apostalic Palace, the Sistine Chapel and museums were built along with various other buildings.

The Swiss guards are responsible for the security of the Pope because the Vatican City has no armed forces. People from all over the world visit the Vatican City.

Pasindu Abeysinghe,
Grade 7,
OKI International School,
Negombo.

Winner:

My pet

My pet is a dog. Its name is Ashley. It is brown. It likes to drink milk and eat meat.
Everyday I play with my pet. It has a red belt around his neck.

I love Ashley and he loves me.

Minuthi Weediyage,
Grade 3C,
Mahamaya Girls’ College,
Kandy.

Winner:

My pencil

My pencil is blue. It is long and pointed. It has an eraser at the end. It is made out of wood and lead. It is made in Sri Lanka.

It has a slim body. I bought it for Rs. 10. My pencil becomes shorter day by day. It has a sharp point.

I like my pencil very much.

D.A.Beneesha Janith Dambadeniarachchi,
Grade 5C,
St. Mary’s College,
Veyangoda.

Winner:

The blue planet

There are eight planets in our solar system. They are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Among these planets the Earth is unique. It is known as the blue planet.

Seventy-one per cent of the Earth is covered by water. Clouds around the Earth reflect the sunlight in a more effective way.

All humans exist on the planet Earth. It provides a suitable atmosphere, solar energy, air and water needed to sustain life. The location of the Earth is very conducive.

It is situated far away from the Sun.

Sandali Dissanayaka,
Grade 9E,
H/Vijayaba National School,
Hungama.

Winner:

My country

My country is Sri Lanka. It is an island. It is known as the pearl of the Indian ocean. The President of Sri Lanka is Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Sri Lanka has many waterfalls, rivers and forests. There are many beautiful birds and animals in my country.

The capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte. The Mahaweli is the longest river in Sri Lanka.

I love my motherland very much.

Buddira Hashen Weerasekara,
Grade 4A,
Royal International School,
Kurunegala.

An unforgettable person in my life

Everyone in this world likes to lead a good life. Many people help us in making our life better. Doctors help us in curing our diseases. Teachers help us in brightening our future. Farmers give us food. Among them, teachers are very important to everyone. Though doctors, engineers and lawyers are important, they also have to study under a teacher.

Therefore, teachers are an asset to society. The greatest person I met in my life is my English teacher.

Marliya Izzadeen is my English teacher who improved my knowledge from the age six. She looks so pretty and smart. She taught us English very effectively. She speaks to us very politely. I was interested in going to her academy after I started my studies with her. I have participated in many English competitions and won many prizes. Now I can speak English fluently. I like my English teacher very much because she has showed me the way to success.

Rizqa Jiffry,
Grade 9,
Bt/Meera Balika National School,
Kattankudy.

The Yapahuwa rock fortress

Yapahuwa is a city which was a kingdom of Sri Lanka in ancient times. Although it may not hold the same prominence as the cities of Anuradhapura or Polonnaruwa, the city holds a special place in history.

Yapahuwa is better known for its rock fortress. Another place which was built with a similar concept was Sigiriya. The Yapahuwa rock fortress rises 100 metres from a plain. However, unlike Sigiriya, it is relatively peaceful these days, as it does not attract many visitors. The Yapahuwa fortress was built in the 13th century to protect the kingdom from south Indian invaders.

It was also known as the 'fire rock.’ King Buwanekabahu I set up his kingdom in Yapahuwa. One of the most outstanding feature of the fortress is the steep ornamental staircase leading up to the ledge which held the 100th temple. The majestic lions near the top of the staircase give are well known for their superb craftsmanship. They are also depicted on the ten rupee note.

The porches on the stairway have beautifully carved stone windows. One of them is displayed at the Colombo National Museum.

Another can be seen at the museum of the Yapahuwa historic site. The South Indian influence of the time is apparent in the carvings of animals, dancers and musicians.

The museum stands to the right of the entrance. Stone sculptures of God Vishnu and Goddess Kali along with fragments of ancient pottery work are some of the items exhibited at the museum. So, Yapahuwa is another ancient city we can proudly talk about.

Mohamed Haris
Fathima Safra,
Grade 8D,
Newstead Girl's College,
Negombo.

Two days in the hospital

One evening I had high fever. My mother took me to the town hospital. They sent me to the children's ward. There were many boys and girls. The doctor was attending to them.I waited for some time. A nurse came with a thermometer and took my temperature. Then the doctor put the stethoscope on my chest and back. He felt my pulse and said, “You have fever.”

He asked the nurse to give me some mixture and tablets. He asked me to drink a lot of water and liquids and rest on bed for two days.

I got well in two days. I thanked the doctor and the nurse. Then I went home with my mother.

Babu Pavithra,
Grade 6T,
St. Anthony's Girls’ College,
Kandy.


 

My family

My family is small. There are four members in my family. They are my father, mother, brother and myself.

My father is Sudeshan and mother is Roshine. My brother is Vinuka.

I am Sithika. I am the youngest in the family. My brother is three years older than I. My father and mother are both bankers.

He works at the Hatton National Bank in Colombo and my mother works at the Seylan Bank in Colombo.

My grandmother and grandfather also live with us. My parents help me to do my homework. My brother plays with me. My grandmother cooks delicious food for us.

All our family members are good and kind hearted. I like my family very much.

We are a happy and enjoyable family.

Sithika Silva,
Grade 3F,
St. Sebastian's College,
Moratuwa.

Happy Teacher’s Day!

Having superb talents within yourself,
And giving them to innocent students,
Purely, each and every matter you know,
Powerful thoughts and impressions too,
You give us from your kind heart.

Throughout the years you do this great mission,
Early in the morning you come to school,
And open your kind heart to take the great matters inside,
Cheerfully we take them to brighten the world,
Hence, you are the lamp of our dark room.
Enthusiasm is the order of the day.

Rarely some situations worry us Surprisingly you resolve them without complaining.
Days dawn for every twenty-four hours,
And this is the special day of that all as,
Your day is today to pay our gratitude.

W.A. Thilini Shehani Kulathilaka,
Grade 12H,
Sujatha Vidyalaya,
Matara.