Dear children,

October is a special month from the point of view of days designated for various issues affecting people. Teachers' Day which is celebrated on October 5, the world over and in our country it is celebrated on October 6.Then there was World Animal Day on October 4 and World Habitat Day was on October 7. The UN has designated the first Monday in October as World Habitat Day.

Children remember that these days are designated to create awareness and to lay emphasis on the deteriorating situation in the world. Children take note and continue to play an important role in respecting your teachers and be aware of the damage caused to the environment so that with your effort the damage can be alleviated.

This month is also special to children in Sri Lanka because results of the scholarship examination were released. Some children have done extremely well while others have not done well, but don't despair, continue your studies and you will succeed. To those of you who have done well our good wishes are with you. We have details of the winners on page 14.

Bye for now,

Aunty Merle.