Monsoon Magic

"Oh yes, the rains have arrived," I exclaimed loudly. My heart was beating with joy. I was ecstatic.

Strong gusty winds were blowing. The sky was overcast with dark clouds. We could see flashes in the sky and hear the claps of thunder. We knew it was going to rain but we still went for a short drive.

When we were half way, we saw a bright blue peacock dancing in the drizzle. We stopped our car there and took pictures of it. We went further and saw a marvelous rainbow. It was more beautiful then the peacock.

While returning back home, we were very tired because of the snail like speed of the traffic. At last we reached home. It was raining badly and we all were drenched to the skin. My father switched on the TV. They were showing clips of trees that were uprooted, cars were damaged and people were injured badly. After an hour the rain stopped. I called all my friends down and we sailed paper boats and jumped in puddles.

Green slimy frogs were jumping in the mossy Lilly ponds. Lambs were bleating with joy and frogs were croaking. The roads and leaves were clean and shiny.

I like this season very much because it is a relief from the burning heat of summer. It is a lot of fun when we are splashing in the muddy puddles.

- Manav Reshamwala

Youth Camp Letter

Dear Yaashvi,
I hope you are sailing in the boat of health and happiness. I felt very doleful when you were unable to be a part of the youth camp because of your sister's wedding. But I want to narrate some wonderful experiences that happened in the camp.
It was a two days and one night youth camp. It was a combination of a trek with other activities. we went to Jim Corbett park in Nainital. We lodged into a small at a little distance from the milling crowds that frequent the place during the summer vacations. We were going to trek through the hills. We were ten in all. Our group escort's name was Ramesh who was very strict and firm. I just could not resist the temptation of taking a trek on that roads the path was flanked by tall pine trees that gave off a sweet fragrance The soft breeze carried the fragrance far and wide. The trail led to slopes and terrace fields. it looked very picturesque and I was awed by the industriousness of man who can overcome all natural obstacles to survive. the chirping of birds filled me with peace.
After walking about fifty yards we chanced upon a small rivulet. The clear, sparkling water gurgled as it moved and lashed over rocks and pebbles. we took a stop there and did white water rafting. We quickly changed in a shack near by and resumed our trek. After some time we reached an open green stretch with velvety grass that stretched out before us. Over there we did various activities like archery, riffle shooting, bungee jumping etc. Our group escort taught us various self defense techniques and Jungle survival techniques. This helped us overcome or phobias and helped us to broaden our vision and strengthen our willpower.
The evening sun had stretched before the horizon and we decided to spend the night there. We learned how to make tents and did star gazing. In the morning we decided to go back to our cottage. The return journey was through a shorter trail.
We reached our cottage and took a train and returned home.I hope that you will be able to join us next time in the camp. I will e-mail you some of my photographs. Give my regards to your parents.
RIA NISAR
11 YEARS
C.N.M school

My Summer Vacations

"OH! What an exciting day'' I cried out with delight.I was as happy as a lark.I was jumping with joy and delight.As I din't have any lectures,no homework.I was as free as a bird and I was the king of my time.
With a joyful heart I was making plans as my summer vacations had began.I was very excited and elated when my mom announced that we were going to three magnificent places Nanital,Jim Corbett and Agra.I was filled with pleasure.There was a lot of time to go.Within that time I did many things like read many books ,did many workshops and played a lot.Atlast the day came for what I was waiting for.I was as merry as a cricket.First we reached Delhi airport and then we sat in the train and reached Nanital.It was a stunning place.We did many activites,we first did boat riding and fed ducks,we sat in a cable car wich was very thrillig.Then we went to a huge zoo there we saw various types of birds and different species of animals.ln the
end we bought the magnificent candles of Nanital.Our next destination was Jim Corbett it was an adventurous place the very first day we went for a jungle safari we saw many animals.We relaxed rest of the days.Our last destination was Agra one of India's prized heritage.I was feeling on seventh heven.We first went to Fathepur Sikri there I learnt a lot about history and we saw the huge Buland Darwaza.Then we went to the Agra Fort where the Mughal kings and emperors lived.Atlast we went to the grand Taj Mahal it was looking mindblowing.We event ate Agra's famous chats.
I enjoyed my vacation and was well satisfied.I was also waiting to begin a new year school,make new friends and meet new teachers.


By,Janvi Panani

Saturday Morning at 9

For my teacher

Life is about dreams,
Teacher makes it true.
When we have problem,
Teacher always has a solution.
If we forget our book,
Teacher says,"Yes ,yes no problem".
When we get hurt,
she comes running and treats our wound.
Mrs asks"Did you understand?",
If we dont she explains until we get it.
Teachers can do better than computers,
because they have a limited knowledge.
Computers have a harddisk where everything is stored;
But teachers have a HEART DISC where every thing is stored.
Without current computers dont work,
But Mrs can teach us anytime.
I like MRS. TEJAL the best of all

-Harsh Bhabhera (Utpal Shangvi, 10 years)

A letter thanking your cousin for the gift he sent to you

Dear Dheirya,
I heard that you have come first in the whole foyer.
My heartiest congratulations to you. I am writing this letter to thank
for the wonderful gift that you sent me on my 10th birthday.

It was a real surprise to me as I have wanted
it for a very long time. It is a very cute & chubby teddy bear. On
The very first day when I got it, I named it 'Softy' because it had a
very soft & smooth fur.

Whenever any of my friends came home they always
ask for the Teddy. They love it so much that they do not leave it for a moment. They all pounce on me for it. I always carry it with me everywhere, for trips, long journeys, friends place and I also sleep with it. It is like a lucky charm for me; because in every competition that I take part I always take it with me. I always win & have won many prizes, medals and trophies.

This was the best gift that I have ever received from any of my brothers and sisters. Thank you once again for the wonderful gift you gave me. Give my regards to Uncle and Aunt.

From Your Loving Sister

S H R E E Y A

A Rainy Day

“Rain rain come again, I really want to play!” I exclaimed to myself. Everybody is tired of the heat. We can feel the scorching heat of the Sun and steam rising from the ground. My only wish to God is to get rains and my wish came true yesterday.
I woke up early in the morning. Strong gusty winds were blowing in my face as I went out in the balcony. I saw that the sky was overcast with dark clouds making it a sight worth admiring. Suddenly it started raining and people started running for shelter. I quickly woke my parents up and they were delighted to see it. Then we saw a bike skidding and thank goodness the driver wore a helmet. As the day progressed, the vehicles began moving at a snail’s pace. I requested my mother if I could go to play in the rain and surprisingly she allowed me. My friends and I splashed water on each other and had a rollicking time. We were drenched to the skin. Then my mother called me as the first rain was acidic and it could harm me.
After the rain stopped my grandfather and I went around for a walk. We saw shining clean leaves and big puddles. The sky had a marvelous rainbow and the sky was painted with a variety of hues. We went in a park and we saw boys merrily sailing paper boats and jumping in muddy puddles.
Then at night the sky burst in all it’s fury and it started to rain cats and dogs. Flashes of lightning dazzled my eyes. Streaks of lightning across the jet-black sky made it look magnificent. It rained all night and the next morning I saw people wading through knee deep water.
I wished that it rained everyday and we would get a relief from the burning heat and the floods would result in holidays from school.

HARSH SHETH
13YRS.
J.N.S

Summer Vacations

"We are going to SINGAPORE!” exclaimed my father. My eyes gleamed with joy. I was shocked and pleased.
The summer vacation had started. I had put all my books inside the cupboard. I had two months of vacation. I was going to enjoy the freedom and my mother was not going to be chasing me to finish homework. I was on cloud nine.
The very next Sunday we left for Singapore. I was on the seventh heaven. We visited to many places like the bird park, many theme parks and we saw the Dolphin show and the aquarium. The bird park had the birds from all around the world. As we entered the park I was enchanted to see all the birds. Next, we went to the theme park, we sat in all the rides, we were overjoyed to sit in them.
After two weeks we returned. It was a wonderful vacation and I thanked my parents for taking me for a delightful trip which will stay in my mind forever.

- Sania Shah (9 years)

Monday afternoon 4

A horrifying car accident-2

“ Oh no ! “ I exclaimed loudly to my friend. A car had banged into a wall at the corner of the road. I was left gaping with horror.
I saw blood flowing from the site. People rushed to the site. The car had lost control and its brakes had failed. The wind screen had shattered and glass pieces had scattered around the site on the road . The car engine was crushed and fuel was dripping out. The driver had a nasty head injury One tyre had rolled over a girl’s foot who was walking on the road , near the car . After some time an ambulance came. Suddenly, a tyre burst with a bang. The girl on whose foot the tire rolled was crying in pain and they all were taken to the hospital . They had bruises all over the body , but the good news that they all were alive
After this incident I am very careful on roads. I walk very carefully. I don’t want to be a victim of any such accident.

-Anirudh

A horrifying car accident

‘Someone call the paramedics’ screamed out loud. A chill ran down my spine. I was horrified.

It was rainy season. We decided to go to Lonavala to have fun. We soon left the city and drove a long way so we decided to stop at Mc donalds. I ate my favorite mc chicken and left for Lonavala.

When I was looking at the greenery outside suddenly I saw a truck overtaking and smashing into an Audi A4 and then it sped away. My father stopped the car and we ran to the black Audi. We saw an old driver and a gorgeous lady.

It seemed that they were in excruciating pain. Glass pieces were in the lady's tummy and she was crying for help and the old man head was injured. Blood was oozing out like a fountain. The sight was horrific.

My dad and I helped them. I pulled the lady out and my dad pulled out the old man. We called the paramedics. They came and took them on a stretcher to the Lilavati Hospital. In the hospital they were taken directly to the ICU and we soon came to know that they were dead. My mother was in tears.

I can never forget this incident in my life. This was the most horrifying accident I have ever witnessed. I could not sleep for many nights and sometimes I cried in my sleep.

Siddhanth Chamaria (Jamnabai Narsee School 11 yrs)

Autobiography of a Butterfly

I have gorgeous and colorful wings & you can usually find me in lush green gardens & bushes. Now can you guess who am I? Well, your guess is as good as mine- I am a butterfly having a spellbinding evolution, in comparison to boring, mediocre lifestyle of you human beings. Now, I am sure that you would be dying of curiosity to hear my fascinating life story.
I flutter around on a warm, sunny day in gardens, happily rubbing off my colorful wings & imprinting the vibrant colors on whoever catches hold of me. To start with, I was an innocent caterpillar hiding in a warm cocoon safely & than transforming into a gorgeous butterfly. I was born from a little yellow egg nestled on a huge leaf. After caring & feeding me in the initial stage of my life, my mother left me to search for the food & I started getting used to be independent. Once, I was playing with my other cousins & siblings, when our enemy- a huge eagle swooped down to prey on us, and we all quickly crouched in a dark corner, waiting for him to fly away. I stopped dead in my tracks, hardly daring to breathe also. I was most relieved when the big bird went away & again all of us were as merry as a cricket. Like this after few days passed by, it was time for me to take a long rest in my cocoon. After few months, when the cocoon opened, you could not believe what I had transformed into, out I came as a marvelous, enchanting butterfly. I was one in million – The Monarch Butterfly .One warm day , when I was proudly gliding across in the park , sudden stark white light hit me in my face, which later I came to know was a camera flash , as tourists were trying to click pictures. After a few days I noticed that all my friends were green with envy, as my picture was put up in an exhibition. Oh! I was as cheerful as a lark.
This is my routine, enjoying the warmth of the sun & making the most of it during the warm, sunny days & during the wet spell, hiding in the bushes & recuperating.
So I do not know what the future has in store for me, whether ours will be EXTINCT OR ENDANGERED species, but right now I am living in present & with full faith in my creator , that whatever happens , it will be for our own good.

Netra Sanghvi (Maneckji Cooper 9 yrs)

Tuesday Evening 5 O' Clock batch

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Thursday Afternoon 2:30 Batch

Thursday Morning 9 AM

Increase pocket money letter

Write a letter to your father requesting you to increase your pocket money
New Era Girls Hostel,
Ram lane,
Chinchwadi {West},
Pune-400 056.

10th June, 2010.





Dear father,
Thank you so much for the system of pocket money. It has taught me the value of money. I am writing this letter requesting to increase my pocket money.
Out of Rs 150, I spend Rs 40 on transport and sweets. Rs 60 are spent for buying gifts for my near and dear ones. I desperately want to buy a book, which I read in the school library. I also want a basketball kit. The total comes upto Rs 1,000 and if you increase my pocket money by Rs 50, I will be able to fulfill my wishes. The book will increase my vocabulary and playing basketball will make me fit and healthy
I am eagerly waiting for your letter and I am sure you will grant my wish.

Yours lovingly,

Mahika.
(11 years)

My favorite food-pav bhaji

“Mmmmm! It is so delicious!” I exclaimed. My mouth started watering when the plate of pav bhaji was put in front of me. Once I started, the food was so scrumptious, that I could not stop gobbling down the food morsel after morsel. Tears were rolling down my cheeks, my mouth started watering, my nose started running and I could almost imagine smoke coming out of my ears, since it was very delectable too. The orange colour of the bhaji finally chopped with white onions, lush green coriander leaves and yellow lemon slices – all adds to the colour riot. The aroma of the pav bhaji itself is enough for any strong person, to start drooling over it. Eating the pav bhaji is indeed a very sensory experience because it affects all the sense of our body. Can you imagine such a great combination of various tastes, aromas and colours all in any other food item?
To top it all, the healthiest way to make children eat all the vegetables without making a fuss about it is, to put it in the pav bhaji. For example, I do not like French beans and cauliflower; my mother will add these vegetables in the pav bhaji. Although, many of us like eating pav bhaji, too much of the dish is not advisable as it causes indigestion and other stomach disorders. But we can always have it once a week. The vegetables in the pav bhaji cover up the harmful effects of it.
So in all the pav bhaji is very healthy. But we must be careful of the amount we eat or we will have stomach problems.


- Netra Sanghvi (Maneckji Cooper-9 years)