Bowen International School in Germiston recently invited all learners from Grades Four to 11 to participate in an essay-writing competition.
The principal of Bowen, Nadia Gaffoor, said the competition was an opportunity for readers to understand the views and concerns children have about the pandemic.
“We would also like to thank these learners for putting their time and effort into their writing skills.
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“Their essays were very informative.
“Three learners qualified to win stationery packs.”
First place went to Nicole Nunes, a Grade 11 learner from Alberton High School.
She wrote: “It is tough being at home all this time without being able to visit relatives, but applications such as Facetime make the distance a bit more bearable.
“The use of home-made masks for public appearances and regular sanitising have become part of our daily routines.”
The first-place winner also commended President Cyril Ramaphosa and his ministers for the swift response and said it was necessary for the health and safety of civilians.
Second place went to Amina Mbewe, a Grade Nine learner from Lenasia South Secondary School.
She wrote that the virus has instilled fear in everyone.
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“Death is a natural process experienced by every being, yet society’s attitude towards death has made dying their fear.”
She said the virus is a spontaneous disease that no one expected.
Amina also highlighted challenges other learners are facing.
“We are lucky to have educational television channels for extra studies, but it can sometimes be a little challenging for those learners who don’t have educational channels.”
Third place went to a Grade Four learner from Bowen International School, Willow Katsapas.
Willow wrote that the lockdown has had a huge effect on schooling.
“Children cannot play and talk to their peers and close friends. I think all children are missing this, as much as I am.”
Willow added how lockdown has been a blessing too.
“We are forced to spend time, playing games and listen to the songs we love with our families. We get to live, laugh and love with our families and that is usually forgotten by us all.”
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