Once upon a time, there was an aquatics competition held annually. The competition was for all the young gladiators who loved to swim and wanted to show their determination and perseverance. Every year, these young athletes would take an oath to excel in the competition and give their best.

One year, a young girl named Lily was participating in the competition. She had been practicing for months and was determined to win. However, the competition was fierce and she faced many challenges along the way. But Lily never lost hope and persevered through it all.

Despite the tough competition, Lily's determination to win never wavered. She swam her heart out on the day of the competition and gave it her all. In the end, her hard work paid off and she won the first place trophy.

Lily was overjoyed at her victory and her perseverance and determination had paid off. She had proven that with hard work and a never-give-up attitude, anything is possible. From that day on, Lily became known as the champion of the aquatics competition and inspired many others to strive for excellence.

Reflections

-What did Lily do to win the competition?
-How did Lily feel when she won the first place trophy?
-What does perseverance mean?
-What does determination mean?
-What does it mean to take an oath?
-Do you think you could be like Lily if you tried really hard?