Friday, November 24, 2006

Newspaper

Just finished typing up this bad boy. Apologies for the formatting. Phil is off playing games. Ruth just walked in. Thanksgiving was yesterday? So depressing.

New Rise Gazette

Children’s Day by Eliza Miss

Children’s Day was a fun event that happened on November 14. Five schools gathered together to compete in races, dancing, drills, and marching. New Rise got 3rd place overall! Everyone liked meeting new students from the other schools. At the end of the games, several students received trophies for placing in a race. Phil Sir and SM received Rs. 250 for winning tug-of-war. New Rise is very excited for Children’s Day next year!

About Kalimpong by Pragya

Kalimpong is a noisy place. Kalimpong has many shops and tall buildings. Last time I went to Kalimpong with my father and grandmother. Kalimpong is a dirty place. Some vehicles go to Kalimpong from Kashyem. In Kalimpong, we get many things. Many people sell vegetables and fruit. There is a bank where we get money. In Kalimpong I have a grandfather and a grandmother.

Food by Dipash

I like food. I eat it. Food gives energy. Food is very necessary for us. We cannot live without food. Food grows in fields. We cannot do various things without food. Food gives energy to perform. Some food we eat raw. Cooking improves the taste of food.

Interviews with Class II

What is your favorite color?
Sweta: Pink
Nawang: Pink
Uksav: Red
Roseleen: Pink
Prabesh: Pink

What is your favorite book?
Sweta: Headway
Nawang: Headway English
Uksav: Nepali
Roseleen: Nepali
Prabesh: Math

What is your favorite sport?
Sweta: Running
Nawang: Running
Uksav: Cricket
Roseleen: Football
Prabesh: Cricket

Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Sweta: One sister
Nawang: None
Class II Interviews cont.

Uksav: One brother
Roseleen: One brother
Prabesh: One sister

What is your favorite animal?
Prasant: Lion
Morina: Tiger
Sajal: Yeti
Angah: Lion

What time did you wake up?
Prasant: 5 o’clock
Morina: 5 o’clock
Sajal: 4 o’clock
Angah: 6 o’clock

Cats by Bivek

The cat is a pet. I like it. Its name is Pukula. It is a big cat. The sound it makes is a “mew.” It is so heavy. It has 4 legs, but it has 2 ears. My house has 2 cats. One is big and one is small. One is orange and one is white. They climb fast on the tree.

Games and Sports by Karan

I am playing games and sports. I was playing race car. I like to play football. I like to play games and sports. We are playing football. I like to swim. I like water games. We are playing cricket. I like to play football. I like to run.

Monkeys by Shamuel

I like monkeys. Monkeys have long tails. Monkeys are very active. Monkeys have 4 legs. They jump from one tree to another. They climb trees. Monkeys run very fast. Monkeys live in the jungle. Monkeys have many babies.


Interview with Class IV


How old are you?
Phil: 18
Yangsi: 10
Aasish T.: 11
Divya: 10

Favorite animal?
Simron: Cat
Aasish R.: Dog
Prajal: Dog
Eliza: Elephant

When is your birthday?
Phil: May 1
Yangsi: May 3
Aasish T.: July 1
Divya: July 27

What is your favorite food?
Simron: Momo
Aasish R.: Pizza
Prajal: Apple
Eliza: Chicken parmesean, garlic bread, clam chowder, mashed potatos, grilled cheese. Oh and apples.

Favorite song?
Phil: Title and Registration by Death Cab for Cutie
Yangsi: English song
Aasish T.: Spicy Girls
Divya: English

Do you have any pets?
Simron: Yes
Aasish R.: Yes
Prajal: No
Eliza: Yes, a dog named Tucker.


Music by Ujal

Yesterday we listened to music. The music is so nice. I like to listen to music. I have cassettes to listen to music. On a mobile there is good music. We see good music on TV. It is good to listen to music.



Interview with Class I

Age Favorite Song I look like… Favorite Color Favorite Person Favorite Place
Sudershan 8 Twinkle A horse Blue Babul Kashyem
Sangay 7 Little Bird A monkey Pink Babul Darjeeling
Prem 7 Solomon Gurdy An elephant Orange Sangay Kashyem
Babul 7 Twinkle An elephant Pink Sudershan Kashyem
Adit 7 Bati Batti An Apple Blue Prem Kashyem


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1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a great piece of journalism! Very intersting and informative. I read it to Tucker.He was pleased to be mentioned, although saddened that your favorite animal is an elephant.
Love,
Mom

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