Good at Heart Good in Mind

1. Diary of a Grade 5
Pupil
BY: ARSENIA T. MANALO

2. Dear Diary,
It’s already 9:00 p.m. and I just
finished doing my assignment and
working on my projects. After writing
this entry, I will go to bed and sleep
because I still need to wake up at
around 5 a.m. or earlier to be ready
to go to school with my brother and
sisters. My class starts at 6 a.m. and
ends at 2 p.m.

3. This has been a very tiring day
because after my classes in the
afternoon, I attended a meeting with
other student council officials and
practice for the upcoming drum and
lyre contest.
This morning, I joined an essay –
writing contest in which my entry
luckily won first place. I was so
happy because once again, I was
able to share my talent.

4. My winning essay was about how I value my education and my
God – given talents. I mentioned there how thankful I am to my
teachers for sharing with me their knowledge, to my parents and
other family members for being supportive with my studies, and to
my classmates and friends for cheering me and boosting my
confidence.
Being a pupil is a great experiencing because studying is fun. I love
studying so much. I appreciate my teachers and my classmates. I
enjoy going to school and experiencing a lot of things.

5. As a pupil, I strongly believe that education is the surest way
to help me climb the ladder of success. That is why I study so
hard not only for myself but for my family as well. I want them
to be proud of me and of my accomplishments. I also want to
have a bright future as a doctor. I know that my dream is very
much possible because of my good study habits.
Until then, Dear Diary, because I must prepare for tomorrow’s
lesson. I must ready myself for discussions, different
classroom activities like games, and group works that our
teachers have prepared for me and my classmates to ensure
that all of us will receive quality education.
Always,
Alyssa