Winner: Healthy mind in a healthy body

A healthy body is important for everybody. Similarly we need a healthy mind.

Sufficient exercises, waking up early, taking nutritional food and following the doctor’s instructions contributes to protect our body. Breakfast is our main meal. It helps us to maintain a healthy body. But some children and teenagers skip breakfast.

We are students. We go to school and learn many subjects. We have to maintain a healthy mind. We can do many activities to maintain a healthy mind. We can listen to songs and watch television programs. These activities can make a good, healthy mind.

P. Amandi Umayangana,
Grade 8F,
Central College, Piliyandala.











 

Winner: My best friend

My best friend is Charithma. She is in grade two. My friend helps me a lot.
Charithma is pretty.
She is kind.
She loves me and I love her too.

Monadi Samarakoon,
Grade 2,
Girls’ High School,
Mt. Lavinia.




 

Winner: Sports and games for a healthy life

Good food, sleep and rest are important for a healthy life. Another important factor is physical exercise. We must either work hard or do sports and games for physical exercise. Sports and games keep our bodies healthy and fit. Thereby we can also have a healthy mind. Football, cricket, volleyball and hockey are team games. All players have to play their part well in a match. Therefore, sports and games help us to work as a team.

Man sometimes is selfish, proud and rude. We can be proud of our talents in sports, but at the same time we must learn to recognise, admire and appreciate the talents of others. We shake hands with our opponents, congratulate them and wish them well. This will go a long way in our lives. Sports and games are essential for everyone. I think everybody should do sports and games in life.

U. Udari Madushi Gunasingha,
Grade 11B,
Meril Kariyawasam Central College,
Meegahatenna.

Snakes

There are more than 2,700 species of snakes in the world. They live in deserts, oceans, streams and lakes. Some people have the impression that all snakes are poisonous but that is not true.

There are poisonous snakes, pet snakes, amazing snakes and unusual snakes. I fancy the Boa Constrictor, Taipan and the Eastern brown snake. One out of 14,000 of an ounce of the Eastern brown snake is strong enough to kill an adult human.

The most amazing pet snake is the Cornsnake. This is commonly seen in Eastern countries. They exhibit the most amazing colours seen on earth. I love watching movies, cartoons and television programs that exhibit snakes.

Shaahila Banu Yaseen,
Grade 8,
Ilmam International Girls’ School,
Colombo 5.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is the pearl of the Indian ocean. There are three main cash crops. They are tea, coconut and rubber. Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity are the four main religions. We got our independence on February 4, 1948. Sri Lanka was called Taprobane, Thanbapanni and Ceylon in the past.

Sri Lanka is a developing country. Our national heroes are Anagarika Dharmapala, Mahinda Thera and Migettuwatte Gunananda Thera. Our president is Mahinda Rajapaksa.

He established peace and harmony in our country by defeating terrorism.

The capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte. The commercial capital is Colombo.

P.A. Camilla,
Grade 5A,
Willesden International College,
Battaramulla.

Winner: A visit to Logos Hope ship

I visited the Logos Hope ship with my family last year, when it came to Sri Lanka. My father bought tickets for us and we all entered the ship.

The ship was introduced by interactive displays and short movies. There were many books on various subjects and stationery items. My mother bought many story books for me. Some books were given free. After buying books we went to the International Cafe which had ice cream, drinks and snacks. We took many photographs.

I enjoyed myself a lot in the Logos Hope ship. I will never forget the visit.

Kuranage Anne Mihashi Neelika Ranasinghe,
Grade 7F,
Ave Maria Convent, Negombo.




 

Winner: The Eiffel Tower

There are many marvellous places in the world. We can consider the Eiffel Tower as one of the most beautiful structures in the world. It is one of the great wonders in the world.

The Eiffel Tower is in Paris. The Tower was built by Engineer Alexander Gustave Eiffel in 1889. He was born in 1832 and died in 1923. To honour engineer, Alexander Gustave Eiffel, the tower was named ‘Eiffel.’ The tower stands serenely in Champ de Mars, on the southern bank of River Seine.

The landmark was originally built as an entrance arch for the World Fair which was held in Paris in May 1889.The iconic monument was built with the cooperation of 300 workers for two years. The Eiffel Tower was the tallest structure in the world for 40 years. Many people visit the tower.

The tower was made using 15,000 iron pieces, 2.5 million rivets and it required 40 tonnes of paint. The estimated weight of the tower was 8.56 million kilograms.

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most historic landmarks and a symbol of France.

K.G.M. Nirmani,
Grade 9A,
Pilawala MV,
Pilawala.

A tribute to my father

You taught me the correct path of life,
Step by step I learnt to live by myself
According to your precious advice,
You always tried to make me happy,

Even now you're doing your best for my happiness.
Everyday you loved to see the sweet smile on my lips,
You gave me all the things that I asked,
Every time I succeed,

I saw your delight from your glittering eyes.
I learnt a lot about life,
From your priceless advice,
Your devotion always made me strong,

I think we have a bond joined by a golden chain,
That can never be separated.
You taught me how to win the world,
By facing challenges,

I know you too have many dreams,
Don't be afraid,
All your dreams would come true.
Everyday you fed me with,

Good and enjoyable things,
You are the power of my life,
Without you my life would be dark.
You always admired my talent,

Your appreciation encouraged me,
I think that you are the best father,
Among all the fathers in the world,
I love you my dear dad!

Sadeesha Jayathilaka,
Grade 9A,
Devi Balika Vidyalaya.

An educational excursion

We went to Kandy on an educational excursion from school on August 30. I went with my friends and teachers by bus.

Kandy is a historic city. The Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic is situated in Kandy. It is an important place for Buddhists.

As we went there, I saw huge tuskers and beautiful sceneries. We worshipped the sacred Tooth Relic.

We returned to school at around 2 p.m. We enjoyed the excursion.

W. Wanshaka Kenula,
Grade 6B,
Kottawa Dharmapala Maha Vidyalaya, Kottawa.



 

My Family

There are five members in my family. They are my father, mother, brother, sister and myself.

My father is a principal and my mother is a teacher. We eat and do our day-to-day activities together.

We try to keep the environment clean. We are a happy family.

K. Mohamed Aadhil,
Grade 3,
K/De/Jamaliya M.M.V.
Munwathugoda,
Danture.