A school magazine designed by a creatve teacher in a southern town in Tunisia.

1. 2013-2014
Al Mahassen Secondary School

2. Editor: Miss Rim Letaief
Contributors:
- Anis Touati
- Amal Hammadi
- Amina Othmani
- Amira Saidi
- Aya Chbiki
- Besma Othmani
- Chahla Dridi
- Hana Zien
- Meriem Bouzayene
- Mohamed Bouhlali Dridi
- Mohamed Saidi
- Nouha Nbili
- Nour Triki
- Rahma Arroum
- SousourOthmani
- Wahida Hammi
The Star Magazine presents to
you the works of 16 young
pupils whose talents range
from writing, to rhyming and
drawing. These pupils have
chosen to display their pieces
of work in this magazine
hoping that it paves them the
way towards stardom and
serves as a springboard
towards your hearts and souls.
With love we start our
magazine and with love we end
to fill you with warmth and joy.
So read and enjoy
Rim Letaief

3. A love song
I see trees of green, and red roses too
I see them bloomfor me and you
And I think to myself what a wonderful
life
I see a blue sky and white clouds
I look at the sun and admire its
brightness
And I think to myself what a wonderful
life
The colors of the rainbow areso pretty
in the sky
They charmthe people who often go by
I see friends shaking hands and I know
They’rereally saying I love you
And I think to myself what a wonderfullife
Rahma Arroum
Amina Othmani
Fatma Yakoubi
Nour Triki
2nd
Exp. Science

4. An article about the situation of children in Tunisia
Children are important in our life. They are the future of our society and
they are capable of developing our nation. However, there are many problems
that may hinder this development. What are these problems? What are their
effects and what are the rights of children?
There are many problems that children face. First, there is poverty. Children
don’t have homes, food and clothes. Second, they don’t have schools and
books. They live without education. Third, poverty affects their health.
Sometimes, they die because of hunger. These situations have many effects. In
the first place, children will be exploited by the rich people through child labor.
Also, they will become criminals and will
know many corrupt people and start stealing
and depending upon alcohol. To prevent
children from these dangers, we have to give
them their rights. Children’s most important
rights are: freedom, protection, health and
education.
In conclusion, we can say that life without children is a life that is without
development and that has a bad future. That’s why, people should help these
children. For example, they can give them money and enact laws to protect
them.
Wahida Hammi
2nd Arts

5. An interview talking about the dream job
Radio Presenter: HiAnis!Welcome to our radio show.
Anis: Hi! I’mso happy for your invitation. Thank you.
Radio Presenter: First, I wantto ask you about your
dream job.
Anis: I dreamof becoming an architect.
Radio Presenter: It’sa good job but why an architect exactly. Why haven’tyou
chosen another job?
Anis: In my opinion, this job is the best job because it gives you a good salary.
Also, it has prestige.
Radio Presenter: Whatdoes an architect do?
Anis: when someone wants to build his houseor anything else, the architect
prepares the plan.
Radio Presenter: I think it’s a difficult job.
Anis: No, it’s not but it requires a lot of schooling, about7 years.
Radio Presenter: So you haveto work hard to succeed.
Anis: yes and I’mworking on that.
Radio Presenter: I wish thatyou achieve your dream and thanks for coming.
Anis: You are welcome.
MeriemBouzayene
and Anis Touati
2nd Exp. Science 2

6. An earthquake stole away our happiness
Last month, we moved to another house and we were feeling so happy. We
tried our best to make the house look beautiful. The first night in that house,
my mom prepared a delicious dinner. My brother and sister set the table.
Everything seemed like magic. All of us sat around the table and enjoyed the
smell of the flowers. Suddenly, the weather changed and the house began
shaking. We wereso afraid. My little sister was screaming. My dad tried to help
my sister and brother. We tried to leave the house as soon as we discovered
that it was an earthquake. Oh God! When I remember that night I feel
frightened. Our house collapsed
on top of us. My mother was hurt
and she fainted. My sister was
crying and all of us tried to
survive. Unfortunately,
my mother died. My father took
my sister and I and put us away
from the devastation. But
my brother didn’t survive.
The closet fell on top of him. On that night, I lost my dear father and also my
best brother. My family became homeless. And my sister was lost. I lost my
family, my dreams because of a disaster, an earthquake.
Hana Zien
3rd
Info Technology

7. A report on Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is a love story. It is set in the past, in Italy. Its main characters
are Romeo and Juliet and their parents.
The story opens with Juliet, a beautiful girl when meeting her man of dreams
Romeo. Their first meeting took
place on a big boat of love, named
The Titanic. When Romeo saw
Juliet, he believed that she was his
princess and Juliet shared with him
the same feelings. The couple spent
great days on that love boat but
their happiness didn’t last because
their parents and the society in
which they lived refused their
relationship. They thought that it was an unusual relationship, which made
Juliet feel disappointed and forced her to jump into the sea and commit
suicide. As a result, Romeo cried and he felt sad because he thought that he
was guilty for the death of Juliet.
This story bewitched me. I think it’s a great story that teaches us about love
and its importance in our life. Parts of the book are funny and sad. I certainly
recommend this story to everybody.
Aya Chbiki
3rd
Economics

8. Love is you
Love is you
That’s why I can’t hate you
I can’t live without you
Because I will feel sad if I leave you
My mind always thinks of you
Come let me love you
Let me dance with you
Think with you and
Live my life with you
Chahla Dridi
2nd
Arts

9. The internet: a Blessing or a curse?
In the beginning of the 20th
century, the internet was invented. This means
of communication has made a revolution in different areas. Some people agree
that it has many benefits while others disagree with the latter idea.
On the one hand, people, who say that the internet has many
disadvantages, state many reasons. First, they say that it’s a waste of time
because children and adults sit for much time in front of the net and forget
their duties. Second, statistics show that the internet leads to poor school
results and bad behavior. Third, through the net, some illegal behavior
becomes common in society such as stealing. Fourth, if someone surfs the net
whenever and wherever he wants, he can never have a social life and can
become addicted to the internet. So these are the
main dangers that the internet causes.
On the other hand, we cannot cover up the good
things that the internet can give to us. First, through
the internet, we can entertain ourselves. In addition, the internet helps us to
download information. Second, thanks to the internet, we can do shopping,
pay bills and study. Besides, this type of media gives people the right of
speaking and showing the truth. Finally, we can communicate with people and
make new friends easily and also have relationships with people from other
countries.
To summarize, I think that life has become easier than before thanks to
the internet and we should take only the best things
offered by this technology and corrector leave the worst.
Rahma Arroum

10. Love adventure, you will love Carthage
Here history and legend intermingle. Spend a period of fun and
excitement in the Martyr’s Amphitheatre, the terrace of the
Antiquarium. Enjoy the view of the Antiquarium. You will never
forget the baths of Antonimus and of course the Punic ports. You will
discover their ancient civilization. This great place will make you so
happy and be sure all of the beautiful views will attract you. Enjoy
our culture, feel the warmth and become stronger. Carthage is calling
you, so come to it.
Hana Zien
Nouha Nbili
3rd
Info. Technology

11. Dear Abrare,
I am writing this letter to advise you
on how to cope with exams. First,
you should concentrate with
the teacher when she explains the
lesson. You shouldn’t revise
your lesson at the last minute. You
had better get a good night’s sleep
the night before the exam so that
your mind is fresh. Second, you must
keep calm in the exam and there’s no need to panic. Also, work out how much
time you need to spend on each section. Third, you mustn’t waste time on one
question. If you can’t do something, leave it and come back to it later. Finally,
you ought to use all the time that you have available in the exam. If you finish
early, go back and check everything even the questions you find very easy. I
hope that you like my pieces of advice. I wish you have good results in all the
exams.
Yours Besma
BesmaOthmani
2nd
Exp. Science 3

12. An article on the advantages of work for mothers
For millennia, women have stayed at home cooking, cleaning and taking
care of children. But, now, and with the change of life, women see that they
have to work and help men. Yet, some people think that a woman’s natural
place is at home and believe that the work of the mother has many
disadvantages.
I personally think that the point of view of these individuals is wrong. The
work of mothers has many advantages. First, the working mother comes into
contact with famous and important people in the work place and in society in
general. Second, she gets money and can
build a good future for herself and for
her children. Also, she can help her
husband and her family. Third, the
working mother has a role in society and
helps in the success of the economy.
Finally the mother can work and take
care of her family when her husband
helps her.
Work is the most important thing. It makes the individual more important
in society. So people shouldn’t deprive women from their right because they
are equal to men and they can work like them.
Rania Othmani
2nd
Exp. Science 2

13. A personal diary
I woke up early and went to the
supermarket. I felt happy. Yet,
there, I saw some people stealing
the supermarket. I felt scared. I
took my phone and I called the
police but at the end of the call
the leader of the gang saw me
and beat me. At last, the police
arrived and took the gang. I was
taken to hospital and went home. The day was very bad.
Saidi Mohamed
2nd Arts 2

14. I will be heard
You look at me and call me obsessed
Simply because of the way I am dressed
You don’t know me for what’s inside
You judge the clothing I wear with pride
My body is not for your eyes to hold
You must speak to my mind not to my
feminine mold
I’m an individual; I’m no man’s slave
It’s Allah’s pleasure that I only crave
I have a voice so I will be heard
For in my heart I carry His word
AmiraSaidi
BesmaOthmani
Amal Hammadi
2nd
Exp. Science 3

15. The party
My friend invited me to a party at night
I was happy because the sound of music was
marked by its height
I am going to meet Sarah, Dave and Johnny
I’m sure that this party is going to be funny
This night is my best night
Because there is no parent to say be quiet
Yes! This party is going to be funny
MohamedBouhlali Dridi
2nd
Exp. Science 2

16. Men and women: equal or not?
Women and men are two important parts of life. Yet, there is no agreement on
whether they are treated equally or not.
On the one hand, there is no gender equality in Tunisia but there is gender
discrimination. Women and men are unequal due to many reasons. For
example, only women do the housework and only men are allowed to do
whatever they want and to go wherever they want. Also, only women raise
children. Women and men are unequal not only in society but inside the family
also. For example, men eat better food than women and are given more pocket
money and we cannot forget the other problems that women face. For
example, women suffer from violence and oppression. They can’t express
themselves freely.
On the other hand, there is
equality between men and women.
For example, they are equal in
education and work and they
have the right of voting. Also law
protects both men and women.
All things considered, there
is equality between men and
women in Tunisia. Women in our country arelucky compared to other Arab
countries.
Amina Othmani
2nd
Exp. Science 3

17. Save the environment
The environment is very important in our life because without it, we can’t
live and we can’t eat or drink. Without the environment, we are nothing.
Saving this blessing makes us feel happy because saving the environment is
saving ourselves.
We can savethis blessing through many ways. First, we should plant trees
in the forestto make our country look good and to give us clean air. Second, we
should use the bicycles instead of cars
to keep the air clean. Third, we
should stop smoking because it is
very dangerous for our health and for
the health of others, especially kids.
Fourth, we should build
conservation areas to save animals
from the huntsmen. Finally, we
should put factories in the desertaway
from people to save our health.
Saving the environment will make our future better than now. It will save
the future of our children.
Chahla Dridi
2nd
Arts

18. Al Mahassen
Gafsa
Dear Sir,
I’m writing this letter to tell you how to save
the environment and what the dangers your factory is causing to it. Because
the environment is very important in our life, I advise you to protect it. First,
you should put your factory in the desert. I know that you are a business man
and you have many factories. For this, I am telling you to put them in the desert
because they can cause many problems. They can cause air pollution and water
scarcity. In addition, the gases of these factories can also cause diseases.
Besides, they cause many illnesses to the
people.
Now Sir, I will tell you the ways of saving
the environment and I will give you the
solutions to all these problems. First, you
should recycle plastic bags and bottles.
Second, you ought to reducethe production of gases in order to savethe ozone
layer. After that, you had better avoid throwing waste, litter and garbage.
Finally, Sir, don’t forget to decrease using the car. You can walk when you’re
going to a close place and you should use the car only when you are obliged
because cars can cause air pollution.
At the end, I can tell you only good bye Sir. I hope that you pay attention to and
be careful about the dangers of the environment.
Faithfully yours,
Amal Hammadi

19. I really miss you
Please leave me. Don’tmake me cry
I don’t need your love. I say good bye.
I want to forgetyou, but whatcan I do
I really miss you
I miss your smile. I think of you fromtime to
time.
I see you in my dreams. I get up and
remember our memories
I remember you words “wewill live forever
and change the world”
I really miss you
I see couples in my way. I think of our first
meeting
Life is so sad becausemy heart is broken
The birds fly in the sky but they havestopped
singing
The sun wakes up every day but it has stopped rising
I really miss you
I can’t forgetyou Rahma, Amina
Nour and Fatma