9 years and below
If I were a tree
If I were a tree, I would like to be a big tree in a beautiful jungle, green and bright.
I would wave my branches in the rain as if I were dancing, and smile when a ray of bright golden sunlight shines on me. I will bloom with flowers that are so fragrant that animals, birds and even people might get attracted to the smell of them. I would grow fresh, tasty fruits for humans, animals and birds to eat. If I were a tree, I could help humans by giving them oxygen to breathe and I will give medicines, shade and shelter. I could also be home to tiny insect, gorgeous birds, little squirrels and scary bats!
If I were a talking tree, I would ask people not to cut me down and to protect me and my precious friends.
Vethmi Senanayake (8 years)
Musaeus College
10 – 12 years
If I have one wish
I want to have the power of a hero. I must be a brave superhero in the world. I can fly and do anything that I need. I will save people from problems and I want to have the power to control all the enemies.
I would like to have a house in a wonderland where anything that I think will appear in-front of me. I will rule wonderland while doing all my superhero work. I will visit all the countries in the world and I could go shopping continuously for a month. I will buy a castle built with diamonds. I will develop my country with my magic powers. I will make food fall from the sky instead of rain. I will take care of my citizens.
I will lead the world with the strongest magic powers in the world. I will make this world a wonderful place to live in.
Nisma Nawfar (11 years)
Fathima B. M. V., Puttalam
13 – 15 years
Qualities a good president of a country should have
There are many great leaders who have lived up to today. They include Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Sir. Winston Churchill and Martin Luther King. They all were very much favoured among their people. What made them so loved?
Mahatma Gandhi was a transformational leader. He was encouraging, trustworthy and charismatic, leading his people by setting an example. I think this is also what a good president should do. He must be the action to his words and laws. He must play by the rules that he sets.
The president should always speak the truth. He should not make promises he cannot keep. Gandhi was loved by the world over and he always spoke the truth. He always looked for the truth in everything and this is what a good president should do.
Nelson Mandela is known for promoting the message of forgiveness and equality. The president should respect equality. He should also forgive his citizens for small mistakes and not take revenge on anybody, not even the opposition party.
Winston Churchill is known to have been determined, courageous and self-confident. The president should not fear anybody and should have confidence in himself. He should be someone who is determined to reach his targets.
Martin Luther King tried to make a difference without violence. A president should also have this quality. He should be able to change his people with love and peace.
These are the qualities of great leaders. I think these are also what makes a good president.
Ifadha Deen (13 years)
Leeds Int. School, Galle
