Winner:

How to check air pollution

One way to reduce air pollution is by changing a gas lawnmower to an electric lawnmower or to get an old-fashioned push lawnmower that provides exercise to your body.

If you ride a bicycle or use public transport, there will be less air pollution.

Whenever possible walk, instead of driving. Do all your shopping in one trip or buy a vehicle that uses less fuel.

Instead of destroying forests, plant trees wherever possible. Trees reduce air pollution by releasing oxygen to the environment.

Aaqila Munawera,
Grade 8,
Azhar College,
Akurana.






 

Winner:

Let’s have a balanced diet

We eat many types of food to live. What we eat should be wholesome. Our mind and body will be strong and healthy if we eat a balanced diet which must contain all the nutrients required by the body.

We have a food pyramid which shows the quantity of food required by the body. If we eat accordingly, we can be healthy.

If a person eats a lot of food, he is likely to become obese. If he eats less food he is likely to suffer from malnutrition and anaemia.

To maintain good health we must have a balanced diet.

Sayuru Akash,
Grade 8M,
Mahinda Rajapaksa College,
Homagama.



 

Winner:

The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is a landmark in France. It is one of the world’s most amazing creations. The tower rises upto 300 metres and it was completed in the 19th century.

The Eiffel Tower is a wrought iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. The Tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most visited monument in the world. Millions of people ascend it every year. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel whose company designed and built the tower.

More than two million people have visited the Tower since it was built in 1889. The Tower is one of the great sights in Paris and it will not be missed by anybody. The gold lighting highlights the beauty of the steelwork during the night. You miss it during the day.

The super skyscrapers such as the World Trade Centre was erected in 1960. However, the Eiffel Tower is internationally recognised as one of the landmarks of Paris.

A.H. Shashikala Wijesinghe,
Grade 11,
Holy Family BMV,
Kurunegala.

Winner:

The tree I like best

There are many trees in the world. They are a gift of nature. Humans and animals cannot exist without trees. They provide food, shade, shelter and medicine to man.

The coconut tree is a wonderful creation of nature. Every part of the coconut tree is useful to man. It is a versatile tree.

People use coconut leaves to thatch their houses. The coir from coconut husks is used to make brooms, brushes, ropes and rugs. The ekel is used to make brooms.

People use the trunk of the tree as rafters for houses and also to make furniture and boats. The tender coconut is a delicious drink. Coconuts are used for cooking. This is also used to extract oil.

The hard shell of the coconuts are polished and are used to make spoons, toys and beautiful ornaments.

There are many coconut estates in our country. Coconut is one of our main exports. It brings us much needed foreign exchange.

It is our duty to grow more coconut trees.

W.M. Methsara Dulanjith,
Grade 9D,
Ma/Christ Church College,
Matale.

Winner:

My favourite teacher

My favourite teacher is Anuradha. She is 23-years-old. She is in our school for the past one year. My teacher is fair and pretty.

She teaches us English. She wants us to be obedient, virtuous, hard working and clever. She is very kind hearted and clever.

My teacher helps us with our work and keeps us happy throughout her lessons. She helps us to improve our knowledge, gives us good advice and encourages us to reach our goals.

I think she is an ideal teacher and I love her.

Mahelee Tarindi Muthumala,
Grade 8D,
Agamathi Balika Vidyalaya,
Panadura.

My sister

My sister's name is Sewwandi Thiserra. She studies in grade 10 at Sir John Kothalawala Vidyalaya. These days she is preparing for the Ordinary Level Examination.

Her favourite subject is English. She is tall and slim. She has a fair complexion. She sweeps the house daily. She is good at singing. She watches films and reads books during her leisure time.

My sister's ambition is to become a teacher. She teaches Mathematics and Science in the evening. My sister looks after me like my mother. I love my sister very much and she loves me too.

H.A. Dilshan Thiserra,
Grade 3,
Unique International College,
Kurunegala.

Helping the helpless

There are many helpless people in our country. Beggars are not the only helpless ones. There are some who are desperate in certain situations. When a person falls into trouble he becomes helpless if there is nobody to give a helping hand. It is our duty to do some service and be helpful to those who are poor and helpless.

There are so many who become helpless due to natural disasters. There are people who have nobody to take care of them. The handicapped are also helpless. It is a good habit to help these people.

Most of the beggars cannot do a job. They have no way of earning so they beg for a living. It is our duty to help them once they come to us.

Ours is a developing country. There are people who need shelter. As a result some of the elderly people and children undergo many difficulties.

The Social Services Department helps people in many ways. Some people receive Samurdhi assistance.

Many wealthy people do not care for the poor. It is time they change their attitude.

Kaveetha Gayathrini Senarathne,
Grade 10A,
Mahamaya Girls’ College,
Kandy.

My class teacher

My class teacher is Miss. Usha. She is fair and tall. She has long hair. She is kind.

She wears beautiful sarees to school. She is beautiful. She teaches us good habits. I love her very much and she loves me too.

K.Rithees,
L.K.G,
Buckingham International College,
Colombo 15.






 

My father

My father’s name is Kulendren. He is a businessman. He likes to eat noodles and loves to drink papaw juice. He is kind. My father is tall and smart. He is strong.

My father is 34-years-old. I love my father very much.

K. Sarthos,
Grade 1,
Buckingham International College,
Colombo 15.




 

My friend

My friend’s name is Hamda. She is eight-years-old. She is quiet and chubby. She likes to eat noodles and drink water. She is a good friend. She helps me in my studies.

Her favourite subject is Mathematics. She gets good marks for Mathematics. My friend is a Muslim. She knows how to speak English well. She has ten members in her family.

I love my friend very much.

Hansini Kemindi,
Grade 3C,
Lyceum International School,
Panadura.









 

My ambition

My ambition is to become a teacher. I got this idea on my first day at school. I felt the kindness of teachers and admired their attractive appearance.

I saw how children love and respect them. Teachers are considered as our second parents. They guide students. They mould students for the future. They can change students positively.

I too like to become a teacher and teach my students to be good citizens. I think it is the noblest profession in the world.

Y.A.S. Dulanjanee,
Grade 11,
Sumana Balika Vidyalaya,
Ratnapura.