Thenuka Thehas Patabendige is a bright and compassionate five-year-old boy from Matara. 

He attends Future Minds Montessori School, where he excels in elocution, recently earning a certificate for scoring 100 marks at a school prize-giving event.

What is your name?

My name is Thenuka Thehas Patabendige.

How old are you?

I am five years old.

Where do you live?

I live in Matara.

Who do you live with?  

I live with my father and mother.

Do you have any pets?

Yes, I have a dog named Pinky and a rabbit. We also have two visitor cats. 

I like pets a lot. We even have a fish tank.

Do you go to nursery school?  

Yes, I go to Future Minds Montessori School in Matara.

What did you achieve recently in school?  

I recently got 100 marks for elocution and received a certificate at the school prize-giving. It was conducted by the Mystical Rose Institute.

Does everyone in your nursery school learn elocution?

Yes, everyone in my nursery school learns elocution. I was one of the students who got 100 marks.

What do you like to do?

I like to dance and make creative things using building blocks and geometric blocks. I love it.

Are you hoping to go to a big school?

Yes, I am hoping to go to a big school next year.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

When I grow up, I don’t want to work in an office. I just want to grow tall.

Can you tell us more about your nursery class?

My nursery class teacher is Kaushalya. She helps me a lot to do my work.

How do you show kindness to animals?

I show kindness to animals by feeding them, playing with them, and talking to them kindly. We should never hit them.

How do you take care of your pets?

I take care of my pets by feeding them and playing with them.

I help my father to change the water in the fish tank. I also play with them, and talk to them kindly. I believe we should never hit animals.

What colour is Pinky, your dog?  

Pinky is a white dog.

What colour is your rabbit?

The rabbit is white too.

What can you tell others about taking care of pets?

You should be kind to them. Always feed them properly and make sure they have clean water. Play with them so they feel happy.