U.P.D.Jayathilaka

                                  A PET PARROT TALKS. I am a caged parrot. I have been entrapped in this cage by my master for two years. I feel like I am in a prison. When I was in the jungle I enjoyed a lot with my friends. But for two years I could not get a chance to fly out of this small cage. M y master gives me various food items but I do not like them at all. What I ate in the jungle,  before I was caged was very tasty. Now I am given rice and curry  constantly. But I have fed up with them and have a desire of eating fresh fruit that I had used to. Now I am a different one from my friends. I have a name. My master's family members call me "Micky". I can imitate speech sounds of people. My master and his family members have trained me to speak well. But in the first few days I could not understand anything that they spoke. My master is a small boy who studies in grade eight. When he ret...

                            MY FAVOURITE SUBJECT. My favourite subject is   English language. It is an international language. It is used in almost all the countries of the world either as the first language or the second language. English is very important due to several reasons. It has become the language of many higher educational courses all over the world. Another reason is, having a good demand for this language in the competitive job market. Always, English is  regarded very essential in the private sector that the public sector. They need employees who are capable of working in English because they maintain their all documents in English. English has become my favourite subject due to the above mentioned factors. There is a practical value of learning it in the real life. In a way, learning English is very interesting. When we use English in day today communication. it gives us a sense of achievement...

                    😻  KEEPING PETS.😻 Keeping pets is one of the most popular leisure time activities among people. It is a hobby that brings happiness and knowledge for people in many ways. Many children like to keep pets. Mostly cats , dogs and parrots are kept as pets because it is easy for them to find such animals and birds in their surroundings. For keeping pets, one must have a good knowledge about the life cycle of particular animals or birds.  In addition to that the knowledge of illnesses peculiar to each pet and relevant treatment is vert important to rear a healthy pet.  Some people earn a commercial profit by keeping pets. It is a profitable way of earning to them. They rear pet animals and birds and sell them at a higher price which, bring them a good profit. However, keeping pets gives every one a great mental satisfaction. There is a healing effect of of it. Sometimes doctors advise heart patients and man...

    ANCIENT CITIES OF SRI LANKA. Although Sri Lanka is a small country in extent, it inherits a long history more that 2500 years. Anuradhapura is the first capital of Sri Lanka where a lot of ancient ruins can be seen. Ruins of very ancient buildings, places, pagodas and tank bear evidence to a prosperous era of our country. When we visit the ancient city of Anuradhapura we can really be proud of our forefathers and their skills and craftsmanship. Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Daambadeniya are some of the other historical place in the country. Aukana and Vijithapura are two other important places in the history of Sri Lanka. Vjithapura is believed to be the place where the king Dutugamunu fought with King Elara. The Buddha statue at Aukana marvels people at its unique quality.  However, there are many historical places in our country. As real citizens we all must be proud of our history and out great ancestors. Further, we all must try to protect these historical monuments for ...

                              IF I WIN A LOTTERY..... I I win a lottery, first of all I will collect the cheque at the lottery board with the help of my parents. Next I will deposit it into my BOC account. I hope to donate some amount of money to the poor people of my village. I expect to donate another portion of money  to the chief incumbent of our village temple to expedite the construction work of the pagoda which is being built these days.  I hope to invest some money in treasury bills according to advice of my parents. Then I would be able to get a large amount of money when I grow since the interest is also added annually. Further, I hope to help all my classmates and specially poor ones. I can buy books and some presents to my teachers also.  I will not forgot my relations too. I hope to buy some gifts for them as well. I f they want any financial support I will help them surely. If my pare...

             Dr.C.W.W.Kannangara. Dr.C.W.W.Kannangara is one of the most famous persons in the field of education in Sri Lanka. He is an eminent educationist who made a lot of changes in the prevailing education system of the country.  He was born on 13th of October in 1884. He got his primary education at Weslyan English High School and the secondary education at Richmond College, Galle. He was very clever at studies as well as sports during his childhood. He was really a fine sportsman. He captained the Richmond cricket team. And the same time he excelled in football two. He started his carrier as a teacher in Richmond College, Galle and taught in several famous school in the country. After passing the law examinations, he started practicing law in 1910. He toiled over to bring about reforms in education. He became the minister of education in 1931 who was very successful. The policy of three education is a brain child of him. Therefore , he is ...

                                          UNIVERSAL CHILDREN'S DAY .  This day falls on 1st of October in every year. Children's day as well as adult's day is celebrated on the same day. Having a special day for children is very important because a special attention is paid to children on this day. At the same time ,  it is aimed al solving problems related to them on this day. But paying attention foe children should not be limited to that day only. Always their needs must be catered to. Rights of children have been safeguarded by the U.N.O. convention as well . Children are the true and real owners of the country in the future. Therefore, it is the duty of adults protecting them well and looking after them with great care. So that, dedicating a special day for children helps to develop their personality and cognitive domain in many ways.   There are several advantage...