Issue 53 letters
Here are some more letters from our readers that we could not fit into issue 53.
Who's listening to deaf children?
Dear Editor
I happen to be deaf. I am the only one in my family that is deaf. Lots and lots of people come to me at school to find out what it is like being deaf and I really don’t mind answering questions about it. The only thing is lots of people find it very hard to hear people when they are talking too quiet or when people are not facing you when they are talking. We find it very hard when there are lots of noises around. I hope that this helps you understand more about deaf children in life.
Elinor Higgins - Moss Bury Primary School
Single sex schools
Dear Editor
I am writing to give you my opinion on mixed and single sex schools. I am an eleven year old boy who has been to both types of school. My opinion is that single sex schools are better because both sexes learn differently.
At my old school (a mixed school) I, and lots of other people around me, were afraid of simply putting our hand up! This was because we were scared that if we got the answer wrong, we would look silly in front of the opposite sex. One researcher said that the mixed school system works better for girls; I totally agree but my point is, why not go to a single sex school? The school can teach their pupils in an appropriate way and therefore the pupils can learn more easily and quickly. According to The Times top ten schools at A level standard in 2009, only two of them were mixed schools, you must consider that the majority of schools are mixed schools. I feel that this is compelling evidence to show that single sex schools are better than mixed schools.
In conclusion, I can say that boys feel more comfortable around boys and girls feel more comfortable around girls. Also mixed schools help children to learn in the way that suits them. They therefore learn quicker. I hope you appreciate the point of this letter.
Patrick Andrew Croghan – Lanesborough
Mandela freed 20 years ago
Dear Editor
I am writing in response to your article named ‘Mandela freed 20 years ago’. I know that South Africa used to be one of the most racist countries on Earth.
It was amazing that Mandela did get voted into power. When he was in power South Africa won the World Cup in rugby for the very first time, the only difference was that they had both black and white players in the squad.
Mandela is an inspiration to many people around the world. Even though he is 91 he is widely regarded as a hero around South Africa and also the world.
It is great that a film has been made as a tribute to this great man. I’m going to see it even though I only want to see the bit about rugby.
Iain Ritchie – Houston
The World continues to help Haiti
Dear Editor
This article encouraged me to think about how extremely hard the tragic lives of the Haitians must be right now. Hundreds of thousands of people have lost their families; consequently children have had their parents die in front of their own sorrowful eyes and are now having to take care of younger siblings.
We could help Haiti by exporting medical staff and necessary equipment, although that may seem too expensive for us to pay, in reality this is a very small price considering how much they have had to pay themselves.
In conclusion we should all raise money and take baby steps to restore Haiti to it normal self.
Lucy Sergeant – Sarratt
Calming classical music
Dear Editor
I have read the article on calming classical music. If I was at that school I would be trying not to go in Mr Walkers class BIG TIME other wise you would have to listen to that horrible annoying music. I would not stand it and I think it would work in our school as a deterrent.
Alexandra Hamlin-McCorry - Shapwick
Lessons in 3D
Dear Editor
I am writing to respond to the article ‘Lessons in 3D’. I don’t think that it would make lessons more exciting. We either find a lesson boring or fun. 3D wouldn’t change anything. If lessons were in 3D then children would get distracted and might not learn as much.
Eloise White – Kingsthorpe
Let’s talk about water
Dear Editor
I was disgusted to find out about the article on water in Eritrea. I was horrified to find that it was a 2 hour walk to fetch some water – no wonder education must be horrible for him, as he would probaby be late and miss some of his work.
Clearly this poor child will be aching and sore with exhaustion and won’t be able to work as hard at school. It was dreadful to find that he had to carry 20 litre jerry cans whereas we only have to walk to a tap. Obviously he would have to go again in the evening which I found appalling.
However I was pleased to find that the UK government has given them water pumps all over the region. The little boy now (only) has to walk for 10 minutes which means he won’t be late for school. Maybe we should be using less water? I say thanks to the UK government.
Autumn Rose Cumming – Holsworthy
Is it a bird? Is it a plane?
Dear Editor
I am writing in response to your article ‘Is it a bird? Is it a plane? I found it interesting because it is like a mystery to find out if UFO’s exist. If the government knows then we should know. Why shouldn’t we know? They may be dying out there in space.
If aliens were dangerous but were brought to earth it might cause trouble. Many people think it would be cool but they may be dangerous. Do we really need more creatures on our planet? I think that everyone should know because we all belong to the earth.
In conclusion, I think that if the government knows something secret, they should tell everyone.
Isabella - Selling
Calls to free Tilikum
Dear Editor
After reading the article ‘Calls to free Tilikum’ I felt I had to write to give you my response. I was very interested in this article because I feel no animal should be kept in a zoo or any type of captivity unless you are trying to breed the animals. I also think that people should not make an animal do anything against its will.
James Jones – Priory integrated