Happy World Water Day
KIDS, do you know what day is it today? It’s World Water Day!
The United Nations has made this a day to appreciate freshwater.
This year’s theme is “Leaving No One Behind”, meaning everyone should have access to safe water.
If you are in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, you could participate in the World Water Day run this Sunday at Penampang Sports Complex. Don’t forget to ask Mummy and Daddy to join in the fun.
Water can be obtained from three sources – groundwater (water from underground), snowpack (water from melted ice) and spring water (water that flows from an aquifer to
Earth’s surface).
About 80% of illnesses are linked to poor water and sanitation conditions. Worldwide, one out of every five deaths under the age of five is due to a water-related disease.
Children, do your part to keep our rivers clean. Ensure you do not throw waste and trash in river.
In conjunction with World Water Day, we asked our young readers to submit their letters and drawings on water. Judging from the responses, we can safely say there are many young water conservationists out there!
Tharun Kandasamy, eight, feels water is very important for all living things to live their life. “We must learn to save water and not keep the tap running as some countries do not have adequate water.”
“Turn off the tap after washing hands to save water,” writes Arianna Tan Vern Sze, six.
Tamaraa Parameswaran Ramasamy, eight, shares: “Turn off the shower when your are applying soap. Take a quick shower and use a small tub of water instead of running water while washing face.”
“Water is very important, so please do not waste water,” writes Tan Li Ren, nine.
Cynthia Lau, nine, encourages children to save water. “Earth needs water, so be kind to Mother Earth.” – Compiled by Mohamad
Saifullah
ITEM: Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day is celebrated on April 12. People across the world enjoy eating this popular comfort food because it’s tasty and nutritious. Are you a fan of cheese sandwich? If you are, tell us some of your favourite toppings for cheese sandwich. Do you prefer it with ham, eggs or cucumber? Or delicious peanut butter, banana and jam?
All letters must include your full name, age (open to children aged 12 and below), gender, e-mail, phone number and address. Just colour the drawing and send it to us with your letter, titled Grilled Cheese Sandwich. 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. All letters must reach us by April 5. 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.