All posts by Shanthi Sivaram

Habits that contribute to staying healthy

Good habits are very important to a happy and peaceful  life. Our habits could make or destroy us. Good habits contribute to a healthy and happy life, while bad habits could lead to an unhealthy as well as an unhappy...

/ December 9, 2019

A Visit to Bannerghatta Zoo and Butterfly Park

Field Trips are important to help bridge the gap between education and hands-on experience. These trips provoke a sense of curiosity among the students along with the .They begin to see that what they learn within the walls of the classroom...

/ December 3, 2019

Grade 6A – Class Assembly- The Child Prodigies of India

We began with a simple introduction to our class assembly and an inspiring quote stated by Rabindranath Tagore. We then showcased some of the best and widely known child prodigies from India; Trupraj Pandya (a tabla master) Priyanshi somani (the...

/ December 3, 2019

TECHNOLOGY: A BOON OR A CURSE?

Technology is a major factor in the lives of millions of students. Wherever we go, we see technology improving the lives of students. However, as useful as technology is, it has a dark side that affects students in a dangerous...

/ December 3, 2019

Field Trip to Kathalaya

Stories play a vital role in the growth and development of children. The stories they hear and the characters they get to know can become like friends. Who doesn’t remember the wonderful stories that we heard from our grandparents when...

/ November 23, 2019

Kannada Rajyotsava Celebration at Ekya School JP Nagar

 ಏಕ್ಯಾ ಶಾಲೆ,  ಜೆಪಿ ನಗರ ಕನ್ನಡ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವ ಆಚರಣೆಯ ವಿವರ   ಕನ್ನಡ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವನ್ನು  ನಮ್ಮಶಾಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನವೆಂಬರ್ ೭ರಂದು ಆಚರಸಿಲಾಯಿತು. ಈ ದಿನ ಮೊದಲಿಗೆ ೧೦ ನೇ ತರಗತಿಯ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಂದ ಕನ್ನಡ ನುಡಿಯನ್ನು ಹೇಳುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಆರಂಭವಾಗಿ  ೭ನೇ ತರಗತಿಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿನಿ ಶ್ರಾವ್ಯಳಿಂದ ಕನ್ನಡ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವನ್ನು ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರು ಏಕೆ ಆಚರಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ ಎಂದು  ಕಿರು ಭಾಷಣದ ಮೂಲಕ...

/ November 19, 2019

Fundraiser at Ekya School JP Nagar

Service learning is important to Ekya as it helps students identify themselves as part of the community and pick up on civic engagement skills. Apart from the opportunities to work with diverse members of the community, service learning is a...

/ November 2, 2019

The Resolution for the Future by Ms. Aarthi V B

Two of the most innovative creations in the history of man are – Technology and Plastic. While these two have definitely made our lives easy, they have hazardous consequences on the health and environment. Plastic is widely used throughout the...

/ October 23, 2019

Grade 6 students become historians at Venkatappa Art Gallery

Recently, my class went on a field trip to the Venkatappa art gallery on the 16th Oct 2019. There were many magnificent paintings, sculptures, statues and inscriptions. We were interested in making inferences on what we saw and making connections...

/ October 23, 2019

Author Visit at Ekya JP Nagar – Mr. Ken Spillman

Meeting an author, illustrator, poet or storyteller in real life and hearing them convey their passion for their work can fundamentally alter a child relationship with books. This helps ignite a life-long love of reading.  Ken Spillman, one of Australia’s most prolific...

/ October 22, 2019