Happiness Goes Global

Eduzine has gone global so do log on to the brilliant new site to read positive news about young achieves around the world:-

http://www.eduzineglobal.com/

Check out the Eduzine Global Achievers:-

http://www.eduzineglobal.com/70/13/eduzine-global-young-achiever-awards-2014


Don't miss me reading my poem for @kirstie79 Happiness using my iPad voice:-

http://www.eduzineglobal.com/88/144/happiness-in-audio

A POEM FOR LEEDS CHILDREN"S HOSPITAL APPEAL

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !

Happy Birthday, lets have some fun,

Its party time, the mayor has come!

Us boys and girls can't wait to play,

We're so excited to share your day,

We want to thank you for all you do,

You help make us better and pull us through.

All the fundraisers are so cool,

You make life better for us all.

Like all Leeds staff you are the best,

So happy 3rd birthday, now have a rest!

(C) Adam Bojelian 2013

You can read more about the wonderful Leeds Children's Hospital Appeal and if you like give them a donation for their birthday HERE

World Cup Winner

I wrote this poem for my home study English course, I had to imagine I was scoring the winning goal in football match, hope you like it:-

World Cup Winner

With aching legs and a heart full of pride,

The noise of the crowd left nowhere to hide.

The clock was ticking towards the end of the game,

If it stayed a draw, it would be a shame.

In my nation’s shirt, in the heart  of  Brazil

Scoring the winning goal would be such a thrill.

In the heat of Rio, I dive for the ball,

But it hits the post, I feel such a fool!

I rally my strength and run up the pitch,

I use my right foot, avoiding a hitch.

The ball floats through the air and over the line,

The feeling inside of me is simply divine.

The ref blows the whistle, the crowd shout and scream,

I’ve scored the winner, I’m living the dream!

(c) Adam Bojelian 2013

My Continuing Fight to Go To School

I am delighted that I have been able to go to school several days this week because a nurse has been made available to go with me.  I love going to school and get very sad if I can't go, especially when I can't go just because there is no nurse.


Mum and others have been battling to try and improve the situation so that I can always go when I am well.  Lots of people have rallied around to help me.  Sadly the people who can really control the situation, the big bosses at NHS Lothian don't seem to understand the problem at all.  They seem to think it doesn't matter if I go to school or not.  They seem to think different rules apply for children like me and we are not allowed to do the things others take for granted. They have even suggested that there is no reason why my mum should take me to school instead of a nurse.  I wonder what they would say if someone suggested they should go to their son or daughter's school to teach if the teacher is off sick for several weeks in a row.


I hoping the problem will be sorted soon.  It is not long till I start High School and missing that would be a real disaster, as I wouldn't be able to keep up with my school work at all.


Some of you may have seen the short movie "Adam's Fight to Go to School - The Movie" telling how I took a letter I had written to the new CEO at NHS Lothian.  He hasn't sent me a reply, by the way.  Here is a second movie in the same series.  This tells of some of my achievements - what I can achieve given the chance.  All I want is to be able to go to school like other boys and girls my age.


Click on this link to view my latest film:-
http://youtu.be/it_KQEkpqAI

Adam's Fight To Go School - The Movie

My fight to be able to attend school every day continues.  I took matters into my own hands and penned a letter to the new CEO of NHS Lothian yesterday, in the hope that he will act.  Here is the story of visit to his office.  I am now waiting for his reply..........

Opps I've done it again!

I was very excited earlier in the year to hear that I had been nominated and then shortlisted for the Sunday Mail, Young Scot, Arts Award, for my poetry writing.


Mum, Dad and I arrived early for the awards ceremony at the Glasgow Hilton last Thursday.  The invite said to "dress to impress" and I did my best, with my waistcoat and cravat.  Although I'm only 12, I am a bit of an awards ceremony veteran and the Young Scot Awards was the most impressive one I've been to yet.  The organisers did us proud, the room looked magnificent with the literally brilliant table decorations and everything went like clockwork.  Everyone on my table was really friendly and all of them were rooting for me.


I wasn't expecting to win, the competition was very stiff.  I was up against some very impressive finalists, all much older than me. Toni James, 26, from Paisley is an accomplished pianist who has played at the Carnegie Hall in New York and the  British Embassy in Oslo.  The other Arts finalist was Shetland Young Promoters Group, a group of 14-18 year olds who stage music events.  I was therefore really excited and surprised when I was announced as the winner of the Arts award.  Young Scot Awards made a short film about me, which you can link to here  I didn't notice on the night, as I was on my way up to the stage with mum  so had my back to the audience, but according the the write up in the Sunday Mail last Sunday, the audience gave me a standing ovation. I was overwhelmed to learn that.


It was a real honour to be a prize winner and along with the other finalists to show the world what young people in Scotland can achieve with the right support.
I'd like to congratulate all the other finalists and winners, especially the winner of the overall Young Scot of Year award Erin McNeill, who looked stunning in tartan.
I would also like to thank Norma Curran from Values into Action for nominating me and for the cast of thousands, including mum and dad for giving me all the help and support I need to achieve and excel.


I'm really looking forward to taking my award into school to show my classmates, I know they were all rooting for me and will be as excited as me that I have won. I haven't been able to get into school lately.  It is a long story and for another day.  I hope me getting this award has shown lots of people that supporting me is worthwhile and despite all the challenges I face I can contribute just as much as other boys and girls my age to Scotland.  Thank you Sunday Mail and Young Scot for giving me this wonderful opportunity and a night I will always remember.

A new poem for Spring

SPRING

I am March, April, May,
I am new life starting today.
I am brisk and bright,
I am a flying fluttering kite.
I am trees in the breeze,
I am cold, go away please.
I am the sun in the sky,
I am wispy clouds high.

(c) Adam Bojelian 2012