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CHILDREN
SLAF's 60th Anniversary Exhibition
Dear Children,
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Some of the enthusiastic school children at the exhibition.
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How has the week been treating you? I am sure you had a busy week
watching the World Cup Cricket apart from getting involved in other
activities.
Remember, studies are very important. So, please don't neglect your
studies.
This year is a very important one for the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).
Why? Because The SLAF celebrates its 60th anniversary. The SLAF is our
Motherland's 'Eye in the sky'.
The SLAF organized an exhibition to mark this anniversary.
Did you have an opportunity to go for this exhibition? I hope you
did. It was very informative and educative. The large crowds at the
exhibition proved its success.
I know of a lot of young people who really enjoyed viewing the
exhibition. They said it was fun viewing various aircraft from the past
to the present. It was not only the young, but even the not so young
found the SLAF exhibition to be most fascinating. Well have a great
week!
Bye for now.
Aunt Anji
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Tunis
Official language Arabic
Second language French
Demonym Tunisian
Independence From France March 20, 1956
Area Total 163,610 km2
Population July 1, 2009 estimate 10,432,500
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Tunisia
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Tunis - Capital and largest city. Picture courtesy: Google
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Tunisia is the Northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb
country and is bordered by Algeria to the West, Libya to the Southeast
and the Mediterranean Sea to the North and East.
Its area is almost 165,000 square kilometres (64,000 sq mi), with an
estimated population of just over 10.4 million. Its name is derived from
the capital Tunis located in the North-East.
Tunisia is the smallest of the nations situated along the Atlas
mountain range. The South of the country is composed of the Sahara
desert, with much of the remainder consisting of particularly fertile
soil and 1,300 kilometres (810 mi) of coastline.
After obtaining independence in 1956 the country took the official
name of the 'Kingdom of Tunisia' at the end of the reign of Lamine Bey
and the Husainid Dynasty.
With the proclamation of the Tunisian republic on July 25, 1957, the
nationalist leader Habib Bourguiba became its first President.
Tunisia has relations with both the European Union - with whom it has
an association agreement and the Arab world. Tunisia is also a member of
the Arab League and the African Union.
Tunisia has established close relations with France in particular,
through economic cooperation, industrial modernization and privatisation
programs.
Courtesy: Wikipedia
The coconut tree
The coconut tree is a versatile tree. Almost every part of the
coconut tree is used by people. Its botanical name is cocos nucifera.
Favourable climatic condition is 20 degree C - 27 degree C temperature
and 200 - 250 mm rainfall it needs to grow well. The coconut tree grows
well at coastal area and Negambo, Chilaw and Kurunegala areas. The
coconut tree is a palm tree.
Coconut leaves and young leaves use for decorations, as well as
weaving mats, box, hats, bags etc coconut cadjans use thatch the houses.
Coconut flower prepare and take honey, jaggery, toddy and vinegar.
The young coconut water given to patients as a medicine and most of
the people drink when they are thirsty and hungry. Coconut fruit is used
to cook curry and take oil to prepare food. The husk is used to make
rope, mats, brush and coir mats. The coconut shell is used to make
various kinds of carvings, spoons and decorations items. Coconut trunk
is used to make furniture and rafters. The coconut roots are used to
make various kind of medicine.
Thus we can say that the coconut tree is a gift of nature. Therefore
we must protect this valuable tree.
P M Ayesha Ruwani , Gunatilaka, 9E, Mahapallegama
My best friend
My best friend is Kathija Arafath
She is ten years old
She is studying in Muslim Ladies College
Her father's name is Arafath
Her mother's name is Zeena
Her younger sister's name is Zainab
Her younger brother's name is Athieedh
She is a very good girl
She is very, very nice and kind
She likes my mother a lot
I am lucky to have a friend like her
Rizwana Jaffar Grade 4B Learnium International Colombo
Departure and welcome
- PART 60
By Uncle Sachi and Aunt Ruwi
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In 'Kid's Den'...
Four children, Pramodaka, Nalaka, Champika and Chinthaka, go on a
trip to the woods with their parents for their school holidays. In the
middle of the night the children are awakened by a strange noise. On
following their dog, Scooby, Chinthaka is snared by the spell of the
'luring stones'. Pramodaka departs with Ruwi, a pixie, to recall a book
of spell to cast off the spell while the others remain behind with Sachi,
a gnome. A storm breaks and the kids are scattered.
A sleeping spell is unleashed and all the unmythical creatures
including the children fall asleep. Strangely Pramodaka is the only one
awake. Meanwhile Sulo, the goblin who is always trying to make trouble
for the mythical creatures, comes up with a nasty plan. She rushes off
gang up the rest of her pack and reveals an age old secret.
However the group discovers that it is not only Sulo's secret that
is uncovered by the storm. Something dark and deadly had been hidden in
the depths of the earth waiting to release itself and return for
revenge... ('Return of the Kids' is the sequel to 'Kid's Den')
 Rangoon
lost interest in Sulo's speech. He did not trust the female goblin as
far as he could see her and decided that it was fabricating a tall tale
to impress Disen. Soon he was lost in his own thoughts. He was expecting
a visitor soon, only the 'visitor' will be one who will stay and become
the 'controller'. Hah, that will teach Disen and Pradesh a thing or two!
"I have to be ready to greet him. I'll make a pandol to welcome him
and decorate with fish bones and seaweed. I can tell my mate to arrange
the food... only I hope he would not consume half of it. We will have to
find some fruits. Rotten fish wouldn't do for an elf.
I have to be in Nile's good books when he comes here...." his
thoughts were interrupted as someone tugged at his sleeve. Annoyed,
Rangoon looked around. It was his partner, The Other Rangoon.
Thought he was christened 'The Other Rangoon', he looked nothing like
his counterpart. He was extremely stout and had a fearful look on his
face as he looked up at Rangoon. Throughout the years, whenever the two
were together, The Other Rangoon lost his identity. He was merely an
echo of Rangoon, agreeing with his outrageous plans and hating all that
he hated. He had been watching his mate's dazed expression. "I say...
What is going on?" he asked.
"You will find out soon enough. It is not a matter which can be
discussed in public," Rangoon growled. He cast a searching look around
him least one of the other goblins had overheard his comment. Thankfully
they were all engrossed in Sulo's tale. Meanwhile as Ruwi and Sachi were
watching the woods come alive before them, Jay beckoned to the
children's father.
"I need to tell you something. It is confidential," he whispered.
"What is it?" The man looked alarmed. He had a reason to be because Jay
did not look as cheerful as he had a matter of minutes ago."
"I... I will have to leave you all to complete this task. I cannot do
this any longer. I have to go."
"You-you can't. How can you leave like this and all of a sudden? The
operation is going so well."
"You will have to find another leader. It is time for me to go. Even
elves cannot take risks when time calls."
"Then stay a while. At least till we find someone..."
"I cannot turn a deaf ear on your requests. I will stay a bit longer...
But not here..."
To be continued
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