SHS Sparkles Edition Third Issue

SHS SPARKLES THIRD ISSUE 2021-2022

SACRED HEART SCHOOL BAHRAIN WISHES OUR BELOVED LEADERSHIP ALL THE LOVE AND LOYALTY

VISION & MISSION Educational Excellence to transform the world in ‘Love and Truth.’ The Education imparted by the Apostolic Carmel is geared towards the achievement of the highest standards of intellectual, spiritual, personal and ethical excellence by using the creative skills of the 21st Century and enhancing lifelong learning, paving a pathway to be responsible citizens equipped to work for the transformation of society in ‘Love and Truth’ within the global community.

THE PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE \"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow”. Anthony J. D'Angelo The world is always changing, but never has a transformation been more pronounced than since the start of the Pandemic. If there is anything that the Pandemic highlighted most of all, it is our need to change, grow and adapt to a different world. Our duty as educators have always been to prepare our students for their life after school. Very often, we get confused about what this entails. We instruct students in Math, Chemistry, Geography and encourage them to run, dance and sing. We emphasize their performance in tests, examinations, and competitions. But, the Pandemic brought the crux of our collective duty as Educators to the fore, which is to inculcate in our students the passion for lifelong learning. Learning does not stop after an Assessment. Learning does not end after school, or college or even at the workplace. As a case in point, the Staff at Sacred Heart School, has done a fantastic job at learning new technology and skills to adapt to Online Schooling. And thus, it is not the content, but the tools of learning that we provide to our students; tools like critical thinking, emotional intelligence, creativity and cognitive skills that will transform our students into life-long learners. These tools will make them inquiring, independent, and truly global citizens. I would like to congratulate the young artists, poets and writers for their concerted effort, innovative ideas and creative expressions on the pages of this E-magazine. My grateful thanks to the Editorial team for their hard work and self-sacrificing spirit. With God’s blessings Sister Roselyn Thomas A.C.

THE EDITOR'S MESSAGE My hearty congratulations to the organizers of assemblies, competitions etc. for opening a window to showcase students’ talents. The 2nd issue of the E-magazine was spectacular! You all deserve a pat on the back for the magnificent work you produced and for putting your views skillfully , creatively and convincingly. The Parents’ appreciation letters to the Principal were a real boost to the teachers. They sure did a fantastic job to praise the efforts of the Staff in this time of the Pandemic. The 3rd issue of the E-magazine is almost ready for publication. Thanks to the articles sent in by the students, and the long hours spent by the IT Department and Editorial Team. You can read the different segments and familiarize yourself with the interests of our students. The choreographers have done a wonderful job and added colour to the new edition. They surely made the E-magazine look awesome! May God Bless Sacred Heart School! Mrs. Selma Mendonca

EDITORIAL TEAM Principal Sr.Roselyn Thomas A.C. Mrs.Selma Mendonca Mrs.Panna Subbaya

Our Mentors Our Guides Our Inspiration Sr.Roselyn Thomas A.C Principal. Sr. Rose Celine A.C. Sr. Nimalapriya A.C. Sr.Armilian Mylliem A.C. Sr. Maria Elsie A.C.

CUTENESS OVERLOADED!! Innocent cute faces, Eyes always big and befuddled, With ambivalent about the things going on around. Their lips red and pink, Asking questions curiously in a blink, Tiny, cute fingers always fidgeting with their favourite things, Sometimes toys or sometimes their soft hair, Nothing then pulling their mom’s dress To be the centre of attraction is their way of distress!! From the time they are awake, there is bedlam, Running around, keeping their mom on toes is their deem Naughtiness’ overloaded, Cuteness overloaded They are God’s lovely creation And future of our nation…. Mrs.Sindhuja Manish

LIFE AS I SEE IT !! Life is beautiful Life is wonderful Life is crazy And not so easy Life is unpredictable one day you are uphill and the next, downhill Life can be colourful or dull and dreary But Life is Life, just as you see it. Live Life one day at a time Make the best of what you have in hand Accept every challenge  or opportunity that comes your way look at life straight in the eye Fight for what you believe in find your purpose in life Since Life is Life, just as you see it.  Accept yourself Life is what you make of it Be honest with yourself 'Cause you have to live with yourself  Your time to live, is now  TShthheeapamortewmaoyriksapirnoessfpeinSrteerdd. by B Your time to act, is now  You can make life happen by just as you see it. 4 Mrs. J.Vaz

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THE ENGLISH EDITORIAL Mrs.Saumya Thomas Mrs.Lissy Jolly Mrs.Sylvia D'Souza Mrs.Marina Lobo Rheanna Kantipudi Noof Mohamed Sr. 3B Sr. 3A Mrs.Roopa Wenish Catherine Moncy Sagai Stephen Sr. 3B Sr. 3A Shrutee Manish Jr. 6D

A Student’s Emotions Corona, Corona Please go I want to be free from masks I want to go to school have fun with my friends and teachers Corona, Corona Please go Life as I see is entangled In restrictions I wish to breathe fresh air I want to be a free bird Corona, Corona Please go Aira Deepu Jr. 1A

DadZ Jokes Deqlhn Pereira Jr. 1A

Olivia Nepomuceno Jr. 1B

In your heart Every day is the same Every year it takes Every month it makes The world is changing It is the day we have made We have a day with the sun Like a bright heart in you Chorus Get it together Get it together Get it together You have a spirit inside of you. Repeat Chorus In Your Heart Inigo Esperida Jr. 1C

S T A Y S A F As I sat in my home E Looking out of the window I hadn’t combed my hair For it really didn’t matter, and I had nowhere to go. I had learnt to keep myself busy with books, toys and make shift games. My best friends were my pet birds And my playmates were my folks. Good things do come around People getting better, people being there for one another. The days are now looking beautiful With a new hope and more laughter. We have the vaccine and a new normal, to keep us safe. The rules keep changing but, In the end my friend, Wash, sanitize your hands and stay safe! Mia Fernandes Jr. 1C

Life is really beautiful, Aliena Jacob Sometimes rain, sometimes sunshine, Accept whatever comes your way, Jr. 2A Then everything will be fine! There may be some thorns in the way, But there will also be flowers, There will be hospitable, smiling huts, So why bother about those frowning towers? Don’t be afraid of the darkness, Look, there is always a safe place by dawn! Amidst the cacophony of crying crows, There is the serene song sung by the swan. Everything doesn’t happen as per your wish, Who doesn’t suffer the adversity’s wrath? With a smiling face and singing lips, Go on moving on your chosen path. And live your life to the fullest without any regrets, As the angel assigned to you from Heaven is always there by your side.

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it Life is a beauty, admire it Life is a dream, realize it Life is a challenge, meet it Life is duty, complete it Life is a game, play it Life is a promise, fulfill it Life is sorrow, overcome it Life is song, sing it Life is struggle, accept it Life is tragedy, confront it Life is adventure, dare it Life is luck, make it Life is too precious, do not destroy it Life is Life, fight for it. By Mother Teresa Lynton Mendonca Jr. 2A

Online classes are fun, But I miss my days in the sun. I take my classes on I-Pad, And, they are making my eye sight v-bad. Online classes should end, So, I can meet my dear friends. I miss my teachers badly, But cannot meet them sadly. I pray Corona Virus goes away, Abdul Tariq And school comes back Jr. 2B HOORAY!! For Answers: Check NEXT page Nazario Gallardo Jr. 2A

Guppy And Puppy I have a Guppy He is very Jumpy His name is Happy I also have a Puppy Her name is Poppy My Poppy is Grumpy When she sees 'My Happy'. Joanna Libin Jr. 2C A comb Riddle It was having trouble with its Bluetooth Answers A gummy bear (previous A molar bear page)

SHARKDOG There was a boy named Jack. One day, he went to the beach and played. When he was playing, he saw a magical Shark land near him. First, he was afraid, later became friends. He named it as Sharkdog. Jack’s Parents wouldn't allow pets to play near. They sneaked in the house and they slept. Next morning, breakfast was fish sticks. Jack didn't like fish sticks. He gave them to Sharkdog. He ate it. Mom and Dad had gone fishing at the beach. Jack also went and took Sharkdog with him. There was a shark hunter called Miss Vee. She was looking for a magical shark. Miss Vee said to Jack, “You look familiar”. Jack went looking for Sharkdog who jumped in the water. Sharkdog made friends in the water. At night, they came back home. Mom and Dad watched TV and Jack made his baby sister sleep. Next morning , breakfast was pasta. “Humm yummy tasty pasta’’ said Sharkdog. Jack called his friends and showed Sharkdog to them. They planned a prank on Jacks’ Parents. When Jack’s Parents were at the beach, they hid Sharkdog. At night, Jack’s friends enjoyed the sleep over. Next morning, they had breakfast, It was apple pie. That morning, the Parents saw Sharkdog with Jack. They were surprised, but not angry. From then on, they all lived happily. Hari Joshi Jr. 2B

1. You cut me, slice me, dice me, and all the while, you cry. What am I? 2. What has many ears, but cannot hear? 3. I’m a bird, a person, and a fruit. What am I? 4. What do you call a cat who loves to swim? 5. When I’m ripe, I’m green, when you eat me, I’m red, and when you spit me out, I’m black. What am I? 6. I’m the father of fruits. What am I? 7. What goes up, but never comes back down? 8. How many months in the year has 28 days? 9. What has hands, but doesn’t clap? 10. I have legs, but cannot walk, what am I? 11. What becomes wetter, the more it dries? 12. What has a neck, but no head and arms but no hands? 13. What belongs to you, but other people use it more? 14. What room do ghosts avoid? 15. What always comes into a house through the keyhole? 16. What is full of holes, but still holds water? 17. If a red house is made of red bricks, and a yellow house is made of yellow bricks, what is a greenhouse made of? 18. What has a neck, but no head? 19. I’m filled with keys, but can’t open a lock. What am I? 20. What has eyes, a tongue, and a soul , but can’t see, taste, or die? For Answers: Ellouise Fernandez Check NEXT page Jr. 2D

(Previous Page) A Bright Future Ahead 1. An onion 2. Corn I wish a day or two 3. A Kiwi Where life needs no mask for sure 4. A catfish Where kids can play and go to the beach 5. A watermelon. And chase each other everywhere. 6. A papa-ya. 7. Your age! 8. All months in the The sun is out and inviting year have at least A small tail wiggling 28 days. Waiting for me to come out 9. A clock. And bring him to the beach to play. 10. A chair 11. A towel. 12. A shirt. I know one day, this all will end 13. Your name And every kid will be free to play 14. The living room. 15. A key But,don’t feel despair 16. A sponge. Coz still a bright future is there . 17. Glass, all green- houses are made Soon this will end of glass. And we will all be back to our feet again. 18. A bottle. 19. A piano. Mariabella Fontelo 20. A shoe. Jr. 2D

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Cats do not eat apples, but they sure look cute on an apple. I have carved this cute little cat with my favourite red apple. It’s ears and hair bow are pieces of green apple. It’s eyes and nose are made with cloves. And its whiskers are made with toothpicks. So, do not forget to have an apple a day and stay healthy. Adoria Savio Jr. 3A

On When you try to jump, And you can’t jump high Instead of crying Just keep on trying. When you do your homework, And you get it all wrong Instead of crying Just keep on trying. When you try to hop, And it is a flop Instead of crying Just keep on trying. Look at the bright side, Always be happy Try not to get snappy Just keep on trying. Maria Dominic Jr. 3A

❖ More English words begin with the letter “S” than any other letter of the alphabet. ❖ “I” is the oldest word in the English Language. ❖ Approximately one new word is added to the English Language every 2 hours. ❖ The English Dictionary has almost 4000 words added to it every year. ❖ The most common letter in English is “e”. ❖ The most common vowel in English is “e”, followed by “a”. ❖ The most common consonant in English is “r” followed by “t”. ❖ Every syllable in English must have a vowel (sound). Not all syllables ❖have consonants. The following sentence contains all 26 letters of the alphabet. This sentence is called “PANGRAM” “THE QUICK BROWN FOX JUMPS OVER THE LAZY DOG” ❖ The longest word without a vowel is “RHYTHM”. ❖ “Month”, “Orange”, “Silver” and “Purple” don’t rhyme with any other ❖ word. “Altogether” is written separately and “Separately” is ❖ written altogether “I am” is the shortest sentence in the English Language. Abhyudaya Kapoor Jr. 3B

Raphael Reyes Jr. 3C

God put breath into our bodies and gave us life, without which we cannot live! Each of us has a different story to tell about the kind of life we live. Well, here is mine. I am only 8 years old and my life in short, is beautiful! Beautiful because of all the things God has provided for me and my family! It is never the same for everyone! Some people are sad, some are happy, some are rich and some are poor, some are very sick and some are healthy. Sadly that is life! However, if each one of us try to focus on what we have and not what we do not have, we can live a happy life. I know it is easy to say this, but hard to do. So, this is what God expects us to do - to reach out to those who are struggling and help them to see life in a different way! When we feel the love of people around us, see the beauty in the world around us and count our blessings, we all can see life differently. LEYA RAJKUMAR Jr. 3C

My One day, I had a dream. In my dream, I was standing in a hilly area with beautiful greenery around. My dream takes me through lovely lakes, waterfalls, hills, mountains, tea plantations and paddy fields… Such a beautiful land! I wondered! I decided to learn more about nature. Suddenly, I woke up and realized that it was a short dream! Even though I live in Bahrain, my homeland is Kerala, a natural paradise in India popularly known as “God’s own Country”. I was thinking of my vacation days and eventually it appeared in my dream. But, I realize that each country and region has its own natural treasures different from each other. We can experience different varieties of life and culture in different parts of the world. Let us try to learn more about them. It will make our journey called life more exciting! Maryam George Jr. 4A

Riddle Time 1.What do you call a bear with no teeth? 2.What goes up but, never goes down? 3.On my side I am everything, cut me into half and I am nothing, what am I? 4.No matter how little or much you use me you change me every month? 5.Take one out and scratch my head, I am black now, but once was red, what am I? 6.A man was walking in the rain, he was in the middle of nowhere, he came home wet, but not a single hair on his head was wet. How is this possible? 7.What has four legs, but can’t walk? 8.Which building has the most story books? 9. 10 fish are in a tank, 2 drowned, 4 swam away, 3 died. How many are left? 10. What English word has three consecutive double letters? For Answers: Check NEXT page Faustina David Jr. 4B

Once upon a time there was a boat driver who took tourists to a jungle, to explore and study . Suddenly the boat stopped because the engine broke down. The boatman removed his overcoat and went to fix the engine. The engine started working and the boat started moving. There was a dry tree in front of the boat. The tourists were going to hit the dry branch. The boat driver got up slowly and walked to the control section. The boat driver held the steering wheel and turned right. There was a big snake. On the right side there were a lot of tribes. The tribes were shooting sharp needles into a jungle animal. They drove into the river. They saw a waterfall, the driver of the boat tried to go back. But , the water was pushing forward. Then they all fell down, but they were alive because there were no rocks. They swam and reached the landscape. They walked until they reached the village. Aaban Joseph Jr. 5A Riddle Time (Previous Page) 1. A Gummy Bear 2. Your Age 3. Number 4. A Calendar 5. A Matchstick 6. The man was bald 7. A chair 8. A library 9. 10 fishes 10. Bookkeeper.

The happiest day of my life was on 5th November 2021, I got the chance to spend a wonderful time with my family and my close friends. We woke up early at around 4:30 am to prepare. By 6 am, we met at our place, and then we went directly to Dumestan Beach. The weather was nice. We had our breakfast first, we ate egg sandwich, marshmallow on hotdog and our parents ate one of the most popular Filipino food called “lugaw” or “porridge”. After breakfast, we went swimming. The water was so clear, but there were a lot of stones under it , but still we enjoyed our swimming. It's really fun to swim with your friends. By 10:30 am, we had our lunch and then we went to visit the Karzakan Forest. The forest was so beautiful and we even got the chance to eat ice-cream. We also visited Almalkiya Beach where we drove ATVS, the controls were easy. We also went to a green house where we saw a lot of nice plants and then we went to Enma Mall. All of us enjoyed shopping as there was a Buy 1 Get 1 Promo. And then we went to Al Najma Restaurant for our dinner. The most exciting part was when we went fishing, located in the Al Seef area.It was a very long day, tiring, but a very enjoyable experience. I hope we can do it again. Matthew Gapaz Jr. 4A

1) I have lakes with no water, mountains with no stones and cities with no buildings. Who am I? 2) If you've got me , you want to share me, if you share me, You haven't kept me. What am I? 3) There's one-storey house in which everything is Blue. Blue Walls, Blue Doors, Blue Furniture. What colour are the stairs? 4) What can you put between 8 and 9, to make the result greater than 8, but less than 9? Iriel Calignawan Jr. 4C Ans 1: A Map Ans 2: A Secret Ans 3: There aren't any- it's one-storey house. Ans 4: A Decimal Point. The result would be 8.9

Do your best, your very best, And do it everyday Little boys and little girls, whatever Work comes to your head, At home or at school, Let’s do our best. Let’s listen, help, get full marks and Participate even though its hard. Do your best! Tina Helou Jr. 4D

1.If athletes get an athlete's foot, what do astronauts get? Missile toe. 2.What is a horse’s favourite game? Stable tennis. 3.At a championship high diving contest, a spectacular dive was performed to wild applause. Then the announcer's voice came over the loudspeaker: “Ladies and gentlemen! I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that the magnificent dive you just witnessed is a perfect score. The bad news is- there was no water in the pool.\" 4.Dad: Bonnie, please take the dog out and give him some air. Bonnie: Sure, Dad. Where's the nearest gas station? 5. Doctor: Do you always snore? Patient : Only when I sleep. Ashley Hernandez Jr. 5C

1. Dull in Scotland is the sister town of Boring in Oregon. 2. Japan has roads that play music over them at the correct speed. 3. Flamingos are pink because of the food they eat. 4. Mudskippers, a type of fish can drown underwater. They need to be able to poke their heads above the water to breathe. 5. The ancient Aztecs ate tortillas stuffed with tadpoles for dinner. 6. The word SWIMS when written upside down still looks like SWIMS. 7. Eating onions will make you sleepy, (but you’ll have to eat a lot of them.) 8. Giant Anteaters’ tongues are about two feet (0.6 m) long. 9. Most crabs grow a new claw when they lose one..

10. An average person laughs TEN times a day. 11. There are more than 60 kinds of kangaroo. 12. The female black widow spider’s poison is 15 times deadlier than a rattlesnake’s! 13. The giant squid has the world’s largest eyes. They are the size of a DINNER PLATE!! 14. Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse, was afraid of mice. 15. Your heart beats about 40 million times a year. That makes 2.5 billion times by the time you are 70. 16. Your lungs are roughly the same size as a tennis court if you flattened them out. Maverick Coutinho Jr. 5D

Out of the world’s approximately 7.8 billion inhabitants, 1.35 billion speak English. It is a language used throughout the world. English became a language used globally because of the rise of the British Empire and the United States and the fact that the English Language is gender free. English is the language of science, aviation, computer, diplomacy and tourism, knowing English increases your chances of getting a good job. As the world has become a small place where people from all over the world can easily communicate using the English Language. The Evolution of Spoken English began from the 5th Century with waves of attack and eventual occupation by the Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians. They spoke the same West Germanic Tongue but with different dialects. The English Language was invented in London though Netherlands has emerged as the nations with the highest English Language Proficiency. There are four phases in the English Language. They are: Old English, Middle English, Modern English and finally Social Media Language

Old English is also known as Anglo-Saxons which is derived from the names of two Germanic tribes that invaded England during the 5th Century. The most famous work of Old English literature is the epic poem “Beowulf”. Old English is very different from Modern English. Examples of Old English Literature were: Thou, thee, thine, thy, thyself, ye, and you. Middle English was a form of the English Language spoken after the Norman Conquest until the late 15 Century, the English Language underwent distinct variations and developments following the Old English period. Middle English saw significant changes to vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and orthology. This largely formed the basis for Modern English spelling, although pronunciation has changed considerably since that time. Modern English also known as “New English” began in the late 14th Century and was completed in roughly 1550. There are many dialects of Modern English spoken in English English, American English, Australian English, Welsh English etc. With some difference in vocabulary, texts from the early 17th Century, such as the works of William Shakespeare and The King James Bible, are considered to be in Modern English, or more specifically, are referred to as using Early Modern English or Elizabethan English. Zara Jensen Jr. 5C

Facts: ● Forests are home to about 80% of the planet's terrestrial animals and plants. ● Forests covered over 10 billion acres or 31% of the Earth's landmass in 2020. ● Only 1.8 billion of the Earth's 10 billion acres of forest are protected. ● More than 50% of all the Forest area on our planet is in just five countries. One day, there was a boy named James. He was with his dad named David. They were on a hiking trip, but they had to pass a forest filled with dangerous creatures. In their bag they had a machete, food, water, rope, med kit, tent and a torch. James and David were hiking. They came across a jackrabbit. The rabbit started chasing them, but James and David got away. David was planning on setting camp, while on the other hand James said we shouldn’t because of how dangerous it is here. But, David said we have to and James finally agreed. The next morning was great. The sun was shining, the rivers were shimmering and birds were chirping. After a while, they came across a beautiful waterfall with water cascading into a large lake and in the lake there were wild birds chirping and eating. After their fun adventure they came out of the beautiful forest and survived. Philip Bhandarkar Jr. 5D

Jame! I Gifltin Saviour Jr. 6B

The time that we sleep at home, The infected people weep alone. The name that will never be forgotten, Corona time is what we call it. At this time nurses and doctors, Become heroes and rulers no doubt. The streets become quiet and alone, People are protected safely at home. If a miracle happens, I hope one day, Then children with joy can run and play. The schools and colleges will open at last. Corona, please leave fast. Erika Gonsalves Jr. 6C

My life is my way, I take the challenge to play, Because life is a game, So, there’s a name. My Life has ups and downs! I went again and again. because I'm waiting for an opportunity, So, isn’t it impunity? You are my sunshine, Never tell me to decline, Going for more energy, When I was lethargic. You fulfil my promises! Far away from blemishes, Be it tragedy or comedy, Everyone enjoyed it! Already. Lanette D'souza Jr. 6C

The beauty of life, the beauty of nature. The beauty of nature is not only greenery, actually almost everything you see around you is the beauty of nature, like, birds, flowers, mountains, forests, plants, animals, we humans and in fact even air, all these are a part of the beauty of nature. Have any of you ever realized how we, human beings depend on it for everything and every time. Nature provides us with water, clean air, food, raw materials for medicines, materials for shelter, nutrients and for humans, animals and all living things on the earth a place to live. But, what are we doing in return for what nature has given us, destroying it? We humans are not grateful for what we are given, instead we want more and more and more until there’s absolutely nothing left for our future generations. But, it’s not too late to save nature, to save our earth. There are so many ways we can save what is ours, well, that’s if we want to. Here are some ways we can save nature; ◊Buy less plastic ◊Use reusable shopping bags ◊Use energy efficient light bulbs ◊Reduce, Reuse and Recycle ◊Volunteer for cleanups around your Society ◊Plant more trees ◊Conserve water etc. Remember, protecting our Planet starts with you. Mehak Shaikh Jr. 6C

COVID-19, the worst disease, Hide in your homes, if you please. A disease killing lives, And spreading negative vibes, Symptoms like fever making us weak, Doctor’s help, we need to seek. Let us unite and find a cure, quick. Getting rid of it is now quite tough. Let us build immunity, me and you. Wash your hands with some soap, We’ll fight the virus, that’s the hope. Let’s take some steps to tackle this issue. Don’t go to crowded places, Don’t be one of those thousand cases, Visit a doctor if you need care, Now, just make others, all aware. Melani Sandra Jr. 6D

with A sibling is a lens through which you see your childhood. Siblings are like branches in a tree. They grow in different directions, yet their roots remain as one. They say that no matter how old you become, when you are with your siblings, you revert back to childhood. There can be no better companion than a brother, and a no better friend than a sister. I have 3 sisters and a brother. I am Neha, age-11, my sisters are Hannah, age-9, Sarah, age-6 and Leah, age-7 months, my little brother is Johan, age-2. So as you can see I am the oldest. One morning, my parents said they had to go somewhere and would only come back at night. I was petrified thinking of handling four little naughty kids all on my own. I knew then and there, that I would not be able to take care of them. My mom said that I would be fine and they would be little angels. The previous time, I was left alone with them, they were the exact opposite. When my parents left home, I thought they would play a prank on me or they would do something bad, but I was in for a surprise. They actually were behaving themselves. I don’t know what they had got into them, but I liked it. The rest of the day they studied, played games and we also did some painting. Since they were so good, I decided to have a picnic in the backyard. We ate sandwiches, apples and also had some mango juice. After an hour we went inside and watched a movie. When it was time to go to bed, I tucked all of them in bed and had a good night’s rest. The conclusion is that even though your siblings trouble you, doesn’t mean they don’t love you. I would never be able to live without them. Neha Thomas Jr. 6B

They say the sky is the limit, but what if it isn’t? What if, there were animals that could talk? What if, there were real-life genies? What if, escalators were monsters and the railings were their weapons, which had spikes that could go up and down? Yup. That was me. My mind soaring through the zillion possibilities. That’s my imagination for you. A wild one. One cool Tuesday night, I prepared to go to bed. As I was drifting off to sleep, I hear some knocking. It continued until I finally opened my eyes. I looked towards the window. The moonlight was streaming through it, but, that wasn’t what I was looking at. There was a peculiar thing, that’s silhouette was the only thing shown. Slowly, I crept out of bed and approached the window. Now, it looked like an odd creature. I grabbed my hairbrush and opened the window. We both screamed. I screamed because there was a purple creature with three eyes and two pointy things on top of its head. The creature probably screamed because I had thrown my hairbrush at it. “What are you?” I whispered. “Hello, nice hairbrush. I’m Melay and I’d like to talk to you, Tamara.” I almost freaked out. “How do you know my name?” “My people and I have been keeping an eye on you. You’re a special one. In fact, they’d like to meet you right now.” She started climbing down. I saw a ladder and climbed out too. She led me to the backyard where there was a huge object, what you’d call an alien spaceship.

When I entered it, I then understood what Melay 1. A piano meant by her type of people. There were loads of aliens 2. A shadow like Melay, except that they had different colours and 3. A door handle each one of them had a different body structure. A cyan 4. It’s the spare tyre one with one eye who was sitting on a high chair, got up 5. It’s a glove! and came towards me. “Hello, Tamara. Welcome. Now, 6. His car door let’s cut to the chase.” As I walked back to my house, 7. Stop imagining now! about to climb up to my room, I processed it all again. So, the aliens were an organization that I wanted to be part of them and spy on potential threats? When I closed the window and turned to my bed, I had another shock. There were five evil looking aliens with black masks, pointing guns at me. Suddenly, I woke up with a start. It was a dream. Just a dream! I sighed with relief and went to a non-alien sleep. My imagination can really get to me sometimes. Tamanna Daniel Jr. 6A