A new year, a new adventure
Merdeka to watch the fireworks. This year, I can’t wait to hear the New Year speech from our Prime Minister.”
“Next year, my resolution is to keep my house clean and tidy,” vows Natalie Ang XinYan, six.
Nine-year-old Chang Zhi En writes, “In 2018, I will venture into a lot of new territories. I will be a prefect in my school, and I will be taking music lessons at a new centre, with a new teacher.
“I will be in Year Four in 2018, and I hope to do well in school.
“I hope 2018 will be good to me. And I hope my family will do well too, health-wise and financially.”
“To start the new year, I will bake some cookies – which I like to do – and give them to my friends when I start school next year. Last year, I baked cupcakes and gave some to my neighbours and family members,” says Jenna Elle de Run, seven.
Melany Lee, six, says, “I wish to make new friends when I go to primary school. I will study hard and do my best. I hope to get new toys to play with during New Year.”
Nine-year-old Sarah Celina bids 2017 a fond adieu. “I wish for everyone to have a happy and blessed 2018. May we work together to learn from the past and make the New Year special.”
Erin Sonia Colin, eight, says, “I like to celebrate the coming new year. My hope is that 2018 will be a great year.”
Rhianne Reisha Abhishegam, 11, declares, “This is a new year, a new beginning, and things may all change! Happy New Year, and may 2018 be a good and fruitful year for everyone!”
ITEM: There are many landmarks around the world, and most of them are well-known.
Landmarks or monuments usually have historical significance or perhaps a unique design.
They are considered the pride of a nation, such as the Eiffel Tower in France, the Big Ben in London, the Taj Mahal in India and our very own Petronas Twin Towers right here in Kuala Lumpur.
People visit famous landmarks all around the world. What is your favourite famous landmark? Where is it located? Have you visited this landmark? What do you like about it? Don’t forget to send us a drawing too!
All letters must include your full name, age (open to children aged 12 and below), gender, e-mail, phone number and address. Please write your name behind the drawing and the topic, Famous Landmarks, on the envelope. All letters must reach us by Jan 12. Send your letters to:
Starchild, c/o Star2
Star Media Group Bhd Menara Star, 15, Jalan 16/11 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor You can also e-mail your contributions to star2@thestar.com.my. Please put “STARCHILD” in the subject line of your e-mail. Scanned drawings should be in jpeg format, with a resolution of 200 dpi.