Best friends forever
AFTER family, we are closest to our friends.
From young, we all learn to mix with others and make friends.
We learn to play with each other, and make up after our fights.
It’s great fun to do all kinds of things with our friends, from hanging out in the park to enjoying birthday parties and sleepovers.
Friends also offer a shoulder to cry on when we are feeling down.
Of the many friends we have, a few will be closer to us than others.
You all obviously love your best friends, as we received overwhelming response to the topic: My Best Friends.
“I have two close friends in school. We play and learn together. They are special to me as we get along really well,” says Ng Yan Ting, five.
Six-year-old Loshana Laksmi Mathuraganapathy writes: “My best friends are Grace, Damia and Aqeelah. I like them very much. They make me feel nice and happy.”
Nine-year-old Nur Adeena Aysha Zahari’s best friends are her classmates, Qaisarah and Almas. “We are the three magnificent little mermaids. We love to play, eat and study together. Sharing fun and laughter make them special to me.”
“My friends and I are good friends because we enjoy the same hobbies. We understand each other and that’s really important in any friendship,” says Tiffany Ang Yun Xuan, nine.
It is a blessing to have a friend like Khusi. She is helpful and kind. I will pray for her always,” says Gideon Immanuel Andrew David, nine.
Sibling Bernard Jude Andrew David, seven, writes: “Tai Tung has been my close friend from kindergarten. She is my neighbour. We love to read and exchange books. I like her very much.”
“My close friends have been with me since Year Four. We always hang out together. I hope to be their best friend forever,” says Chai Min Xuen ,11.
How Pei Ting, 11, writes: “My best friend is Teh Yi Ting. She has a pretty pair of bright eyes, a sharp nose and curly hair. She is a librarian. She’s kind and helpful.”
“Tan Li Ren is my closest friend. We are schoolmates and we attend many fun sports activities together. We share similar hobbies like dancing, gymrama, and colouring,” says Dayang Sasabila, nine.
Aleesha Kaur Saini, seven, says: “My best friend is Cheah Rui Nee. I met her in class early this year and we became best friends. She is my true friend because she cares for me and understands me very well.”
Although Chang Zhi Enjoy ,10, has many friends, her closest friend is someone she has known since Year One. “She is amazing and a talented ballerina and a pianist. Last year I made two T-shirts with Sesame Streets characters. If we stand together, it resembles a heart. When we are together, there is only laughter and fun.”
“My best friend is Putera Danis Aiman. He is good, friendly and fun. We love to play ball after school,” says Tharun Kandasamy, seven.
Five-year-old Ng Yan Ting says: “My best friends Law Li U, Jason and I are in the same kindergarten. We have participated in many class projects together including a dance and tree planting. I love doing things with my friends.”
“My best friend,
Adrina is smart and talented. I hope she will be my close friend forever,” says
Damia Zulaikha ,10.
“My best friends are
Jacssie and Zhi Ern. We read and play fun games together. I hope our friendship will last forever,” says
Lucille Liau, 11.
“My best friends are really fun. Delvin Khoo is helpful while Zu Hong is clever,” says Ethan Chin ,11.
Shermaine Chin, 11, says: “My close friends are encouraging and helpful. Their names are Poh Yin Hui, Poh Yin Jun and Janice Yap.”
Poh Yin Jun, 11, says: “Shermaine and Janice are my BFFS (best friends forever). They are always willing to lend a helping hand with my schoolwork.”
Amy Surayyah Abdul Malik ,11, says: “Atikah, Sarra and Joanne are my tight buddies. May we be best friends forever!”
ITEM: Imagine if you had a million ringgit. Would you keep it in the bank, donate some of it to charity, buy a car for your parents or buy as many toys and books as you can? Tell us what you would do with a million ringgit.
All letters must carry 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, If I Had A Million Ringgit, on the envelope. All letters must reach us by June 15. Send your letters to: Starchild, c/o Star2 Star Media Group Bhd Menara Star
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