Hermione’s Adventure

Hermione was curious young Emirati girl who loved exploring the world around her. She lived in Abu Dhabi with her family, but her adventurous spirit often took her to new places. One day she heard about a mysterious island off the coast of Abu Dhabi that nobody had ever explored before. Intrigued, Hermione decided to embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of the island.

As she set sail, Hermione felt a sense of excitement and anticipation. She packed her backpack with all the essentials she would need. When she reached the island, she was amazed by its beauty. The sand was white and the water was crystal clear. As Hermione explored the island she noticed that there were strange markings on the rocks and the trees. She followed the markings until she came across a cave. Inside the cave, she found a chest. Hermione opened it and was surprised to see a golden key. Hermione tried the key in the lock of a nearby door. It opened and she was surprised to find herself in a room full of treasure. But as soon as she touched it ,she heard a voice saying, “You have passed the test. You have proven yourself worthy of the treasure.” 

Hermione realized that the island was a test of her character and that the treasure was not the real prize. The real prize was her discovery of the importance of honesty, integrity and perseverance. She returned home with a newfound appreciation for the values and culture of the UAE.

In conclusion Hermione’s adventure on the mysterious island not only brought her treasures but also taught her valuable lessons about Emirati culture and values. The unexpected twist at the end of the story is the importance of integrity and perseverance, values that are deeply ingrained in Emirati culture.

By: Swara Zanje

Grade: 3G

🙏🙏🙏Helping Hands🙏🙏🙏

Helping Hands

Once there lived two friends Sonu and Monu. They were very poor.

They used to beg for alms. Sonu was blind and Monu was lame.

He could not walk without help. One day, Sonu heard a large religious fair was

being held in the neighboring village. He said to Monu , “Friend, we must go to the fair.

Many rich and saintly people will come there. We’ll get a lot of alms”.

“But Sonu, how can we go so far away? You are blind so you can’t see the way and

I am lame so I can’t walk for a long distance.”
Sonu smiled and said, “Don’t be disheartened Monu, I have found a way out.

I am blind but I can walk a great distance. You cannot walk as you are lame but you can

show me the way to the fair. You can sit on my shoulders, guide the way while I will be your

legs and carry you to the fair. So off the two friends went to the fair and enjoyed themselves.

Moral- Help others to help yourself.  

Saida Mariam (3E)

🙏🙏🙏Short Story by Zirwa Naoum of Grade 3C🙏🙏🙏

 Ruby’s Worry

Ruby was a little girl who was very joyful and playful. She loved to sing, explore faraway places and even went all the way to the bottom of the garden. She was a very happy girl.

One day she found something, a WORRY! At first, it wasn’t a big worry. It was a tiny one, so much so, that Ruby hardly noticed it. But as the days passed, the worry started growing. Each day, the worry became bigger and bigger. It was there everywhere, it followed her wherever she went. It was there at the breakfast table when Ruby was having her favorite cereals. It was there in the washroom when Ruby was brushing her teeth. The strangest thing was that no one else was able to see this WORRY, not even her teacher. So Ruby pretended to not see it too. She tried to go on as if everything was normal, but sadly, the worry would not leave her. Ruby wondered if this worry would ever leave her. Little did Ruby realize that she was doing the worst thing with a worry, she was worrying about it! The worry tagged along wherever she went, in her school bus, the cinema, etc. The worry became the only thing that Ruby would think about.

One day Ruby happened to notice a boy sitting alone in the park. He looked just how Ruby felt, sad. And then she noticed something else next to the boy, a WORRY. Ruby realized that she wasn’t the only person with it, other people had it too. When she went to the boy and started talking to him, the strangest thing happened. The boy’s worry began to shrink. Then Ruby also started to share her thoughts and as the words came out, Ruby’s worry began to shrink until it was all gone. Finally Ruby felt like her old self, full of joy and happiness.

 

What Ruby finally understood is, worry happens to everybody from time to time. It is about sharing the worries to somebody, no matter how big or small they may be.

Zirwa Naoum

Grade 3 C

🙏🙏🙏Story by Asher Dsouza of Grade 3B🙏🙏🙏

 Asher Dsouza of Grade 3B has exhibited confidence in  writing a funny story narrating an experience with his grandfather during his vacation

⏰⏰⏰The Jealous Clock and the Kind Watch ⏰⏰⏰

 Once there lived a jealous clock and a kind watch. The clock told the watch “I am always on the wall where as you can roam the world”. The watch knew that the clock was jealous but he stayed quiet and the clock wished he was the watch. 

After a few days the watch and his family had to move to another country. They said bye and went off leaving the clock behind. Now the clock was all alone. He was scared. Just then a new family shifted into the house. This time the owner ill treated the clock. The clock was sad. He remembered how he was mean to his only friend, the watch. 

That night the clock kept thinking about the watch and couldn't sleep. A fairy appeared and asked him what the problem was. Clock explained that he wanted to talk to his friend and it was urgent. The fairy gave him hands, legs and a cell phone. The clock called his friend and asked him where he was. Now that clock had hands and legs he went to the watch and they stayed friends forever, traveling the world together.

⏰Story by:- Jayadev Agastya Anamtham

Of Grade 2-G

Arnit Gupta of Grade 4-D

🚒🚒🚒 Firemen to the Rescue! 🚒🚒🚒

It was a bright sunny morning, Joseph, Mia,Tom and Emma were enjoying the beautiful day in the meadow. Mia and Emma were playing badminton while Tom and Joseph were sitting and watching the girls play.

While playing, Emma hit the shuttlecock so hard that it went flying over Mia’s head and got stuck on a tree. Everyone was wondering how to reach the shuttlecock and bring it down. A few moments later, Joseph struck upon an idea. He decided to climb the tree and get it down. The girls were worried. “What if he falls down?” said Mia. First was Joseph, he held one branch and put his feet on a weak branch. The branch could not support his weight and it snapped! Joseph was stuck on the tree! The girls were terrified. They rushed and called the firemen so they could rescue Joseph. The fireman pulled out a long ladder and told Joseph to climb down. “Climb down the ladder and do not be afraid!” shouted one of the firemen. Joseph carefully stepped on the ladder and came down safe and sound. 

“Were you scared?” asked Emma. Joseph was ready to reply, “Are you kidding? I was not scared at all!” exclaimed Joseph. Mia started whispering something in Emma’s ear, “I think Joseph was petrified when he realised he was stuck on the tree,” whispered Mia, giggling.

“I think you are right,” said Emma. Tom suddenly popped up in the middle of their conversation and said, “Is it really hard getting down a tree once you have climbed it?” Emma and Mia both looked at Tom and replied, “Yeah, obviously.” Tom got embarrassed and said, “Anyway, it’s getting dark so we should head back home now. “Yep!” replied Joseph. Tom, Mia, Emma and Joseph went back home. The next day, the four friends told everyone in their neighbourhood about what had happened the other day.

🚒 Story by - Navika Khare 

Student of Grade 4-F

  

Artwork by Aarav Mehta of Grade 4-C

🗼🗼🗼 An Adventurous Day In France 🗼🗼🗼

Ring! Ring! It was the alarm clock. I woke up to find myself lying on a bed in a different room! I looked around. Oh no, all my stuff had disappeared! Except for my clothes. I got up and looked out the window. The Eiffel Tower? Where was the Burj Khalifa? Am I in France? 

I peered in wonder.

I put on the first thing I found in the closet and went down stairs. I went outside and what I saw stunned me! It was completely different from Dubai. Everything was written in French. I walked around looking for a bank. ‘Blom Bank France’. It looked like a bank so I went in. I asked, “How much is five hundred dirhams to Euros?” “One hundred thirty seven Euros, four cents.” replied the man staring at the wad of bills in my hand. I exchanged my money for Euros and went to a cafe. I was starving! I looked at the menu. Bœuf bourguignon, Poulet confit, soupe à l'oignon, etc. I called for a waiter. “Oui? Puis-je prendre votre commande?” Just then I realised something! I don’t know to communicate effectively in French. I tried my best. He smiled and said, “May I take your order?” I smiled back. “ One Bœuf bourguignon” 

I got my order and ate it all up. 

After that, I did some shopping and was waiting for the bus. A girl my age came up and asked, “Salut, D'où viens-tu?” “Je viens de Dubaï.” I replied. "Dubaï! Vous vous plaisez là-bas ? Que c'est beau!” She started chattering happily. I didn’t understand a thing. I flailed around for an answer. Just then, the bus came and I hopped on.

A few minutes later, the driver called out, “Rue du citron” Nobody replied so he drove off. I kept looking outside the window admiring the mesmerising Eiffel Tower and dozed off. My jaws dropped when I woke up! I saw the magnificent Burj Khalifa and realised that I was dreaming. My parents and I were on our way to visit my favourite uncle in Dubai. 

I laughed and said to myself, “ Haha, How silly of me!” 

Article & Artwork by - Aysha Sidrah

Student of Grade 4-A