Winner:
The world in 2050

In 2050 the world will be full of machines and techniques. People will travel by solar-powered electric and battery operated vehicles at great speed. All the vehicles will have modern facilities.

The communication system will be highly developed. You will not find mobile phones. People will use small cards for all their communications.

Houses will be more comfortable and mostly of them would be built using plastic and straw. People will have luxurious houses. There will be many storeyed buildings and apartments.

People will be engaged in many games through the internet. Sports will be modernised with robots.

Dananjaya Triwon,
Grade 9G,
Joseph Vaz College,
Wennappuwa.

Winner:
The elephant

The elephant is a big animal.
It has a long trunk.
It is grey. The elephant has two big ears and a small pair of eyes.
It has a long tail.
It likes to eat fruit and leaves.
I like to see it very much.

Tanisha Navanjana Jayathilake,
Grade 3A,
Ga/Dharmasoka College,
Ambalangoda.

Winner:
Sleep and its benefits

It looks as if you are doing nothing at all. Your eyes are closed and your muscles are relaxed. You breathe softly and it is called sleep. Everyday at night we go to bed to sleep. We sleep seven or eight hours a day. The bedroom should not be warmer than 20 degrees C to sleep. We have to go to bed early so that we can get up early. If you go to bed straight after watching a TV program you cannot sleep well.

Do you often feel tired during the day? We all dream every night. Sometimes you wake up and remember your dreams. Not all dreams are sweet.

Some children walk and talk when they are asleep. After a sound sleep you can work happily and better. However, we should not sleep all the time because it is not good for your health.

D.D. Sasanka Heshan Kulasingha,
Grade 7A,
Kalutara Vidyalaya,
Kalutara.

Winner:
Development of science and technology

Science means promoting the logical thinking of humans and technology means inventing new machines and equipment with the knowledge of science to make the work easier. Science and technology drive man towards a comfortable life.

In the past, many experiments were done in science. With the invention of fire and wheel man made many more inventions. But in the past man lived a very simple life.

The only source of energy for them was the sun. They loved nature immensely. Therefore, nature protected them. The garments were made using animal skin and man did not have a permanent shelter. In the past technology was not developed very well.

At present modern scientists are developing new machines to do many tasks.

With the development of science man is trying to control nature. This has led to many problems. Today people live in permanent houses and use luxurious items and fashion garments.

S.N.B.M. Hiruni Amasha Wijesooriya,
Grade 11P,
Tholangamuwa Central College,
Tholangamuwa.

Winner:
The private transport system

The private transport system was introduced to Sri Lanka a long time ago. It has been quite a successful mode of transport in Sri Lanka.

At the beginning the rates were much higher than those of Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). Only the affluent people could afford to travel in private coaches while the ordinary people could not do so. At present the bus fares are almost equal and everyone can enjoy this facility.

The system has not been streamlined yet but it was a great blessing when the railway and the SLTB service could not cope with the rush. The private transport service has gradually improved. At present the fleet has been increased and the service has improved in quality. But there is room for improvement. The bus crew must be more courteous to commuters.

Overloading has caused many accidents and this must be stopped. Then more people will travel and this system of transport will become very popular.

The Intercity service has made travel quicker and more comfortable, but there is room for improvement.

G.M.M. Niluka Kumari,
Grade 10B,
K/Marassana National School,
Marassana.

Myself

My name is Pramudi. I am seven years old. I live in Panadura. I have a brother and no sisters. I have a big house. My father works in Anuradhapura. My mother is a housewife. We are from Balapitiya.

I like to eat ice cream. I like to jump, turn and run. I am a Buddhist. I have six friends. They are in my class. I learn Kandyan, Western and Ballet dances at school.

I go to school by three-wheeler every day. I have a Sinhala and English dictionary for children. I read it every day. I have a big book of fairy tales. I also have ten books of Good Manners.

Pramudi Hiranya,
Grade 3B,
Lyceum International School,
Panadura.

Globalisation

Globalisation changes the whole world. The world has become a global village. Technology has advanced because people in the global village want to communicate with each other.

Globalisation helps in our industries a lot. Today people are able to buy as well as sell their products to other countries due to globalisation.

Oshini Sandalika,
Grade 6E,
Newstead Girls’ College.

A picnic

It was a pleasant day. The sun was shining brightly. I asked my father to take me to the “Nature Park” in Ja-ela. He agreed and we went there on one Sunday morning. My father, mother, two cousins of mine and myself went.

My mother packed some food and drinks. My father bought the tickets. We saw colourful birds, animals and reptiles. There were huge shady trees, flowering trees and trees trimmed in shapes.Everything looked beautiful and clean.

We strolled about and then played. We ate the sandwiches which my mother had made. After eating, we packed all the litter in a bag and took them away. We relaxed a little. Then we played a little and got ready to go home. We were tired but happy.

Chanuga.D.Jayathilaka,
Grade 3,
President’s College,
Rajagiriya.

My family

My name is Amna. I am eight years old. I live in Dehiwala. I am studying at Hejaaz International School. I am in grade 3B. I am the first child in my family.

Mine is a nuclear family. There are five members in it. They are my father, mother, sister, brother and myself.

My father's name is Mohammed Fazil. He is an I.T engineer. He fulfils all my needs. My mother's name is Fathima Shihara. She is a housewife and she is very helpful to me.

My sister's name is Amrah. She is in grade 1F. She studies at Muslim Ladies’ College, Colombo. My brother's name is Mohammed Aathif. He is two years old. He is very cute. I love him very much and I love my family too.

Amna Fazil,
Grade 3B,
Hejaaz International School,
Dehiwala.

My father

My father's name is V.Vijayanath. He is forty-one years old. He is a businessman. He works hard for my betterment.

I love him so much since he is kind, loving and helpful. My father buys me new clothes, shoes, chocolates and takes me to the park, beach, zoo and other amusing places. I make him happy by performing well in studies and other activities.

He supports me in my studies and takes me for classes. I am very lucky to have a father like him. When I grow up I will take care and help my father.

Amritha Vijayananth,
Grade 2D,
Methodist College.

A day without water

We cannot think of a day without water but we can live without food for a day. Water is a very valuable source. Some people say that in the near future there will be a drought.

Water is important for us as it gives many advantages. We use water for drinking, bathing, cooking, planting and to quench our thirst. So, we should protect this valuable source.

Why is water decreasing nowadays? It is because people pollute the water by throwing garbage into water resources. Some people cut trees. We must take care of water and we should take immediate action to stop water pollution.

Methmi Ravindi Perera,
Grade 8F,
Yasodara Devi Balika Vidyalaya,
Gampaha.