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Ekya / August 28, 2019 Posted by : administrator

Chess Competition Round 1 (Grades 4-8) 
King, queen, rooks, knights, bishops, pawns, and checkmate were all echoed in the corridors of Ekya School, Byrathi on 01st August, as our students enthusiastically played the first round of two rounds of chess competition. Chess, one of the oldest games of India, demands extreme concentration, patience and practice to understand the rules and method to play it. The school’s PE specialist, Mr. Karan, has been training the students to understand this complex game in a simple and interesting method.

    

Chess Competition Final Round (Grades 4-8)
Semi-finals and finals for the Chess Competition were conducted on August 27, 2019. All the houses – Vayu, Jal, Agni, and Bhoomi performed extremely well with a great competitive spirit. Each of the four houses played against each other in the semi-final round.

Ms. Dhanyata (Grade VI), represented team Agni and received the 4th position by scoring 10 points. Jal is in the 3rd position which got 20 points, played by Ms. Aditi (Grade IV). Vayu acquired the 2nd position by scoring 30 points, led by Ms. Anika (Grade IV). And, Bhoomi, led by Ms. Anshika (Grade VI) received 1st potion by earning 40 points in the competition.

 

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Ekya / March 26, 2024

The Hot Garlic Soup Inspired by ‘The Last Leaf’ by O. Henry

Sue and Johnsy, two young artists, shared a small flat on the third storey of an old house.
Johnsy fell ill in November. She was diagnosed with pneumonia. She would lie in her bed, gazing out of the window. Sue sent for the doctor. The doctor said to Sue, “Johnsy’s condition is not so serious yet. It seems she is unable to recover because she has lost the will to live.”
Sue became extremely worried for Johnsy’s well-being and mental health. She tried to make Johnsy interested in the things around her, but Johnsy never replied with more than a noncommittal hum.
One day, Sue was painting when she heard Johnsy counting backwards. Sue looked out of the window and saw an old ivy creeper climbing on the brick wall. The ivy was shedding its leaves in the strong gust of the wind.
“They are falling faster now,” whispered Johnsy. “Three days ago there were so many leaves. Only five are left now.”
“It is autumn,” said Sue, “and the leaves will fall.”
“When the last leaf falls, I will die” said Johnsy with finality. “I have felt this for the last three days.”
“Oh, that’s nonsense,” replied Sue. “Why do you believe your fate is tied to those old ivy leaves?”
“Human life is fleeting, just like those ivy leaves,” said Johnsy. “I got sick just as the ivy started shedding its leaves. It must be an omen. The last leaf will fall, and I will slip into slumber forever.”
Sue sat on Johnsy’s bed, kissed her and said, “You are not going to die. Plenty of people fall sick in autumn, and they recover soon enough. Do you want some soup?”
“I don’t want any soup. My time is almost up, I’m sure of it,” murmured Johnsy.
Sue decided to change tactics. She was not going to give up on Johnsy.
“It is true that human life is somewhat fleeting, but that’s exactly what makes life valuable. Do you not want to see what life has to offer before you slip into slumber? Will you not miss the cool breeze waking you up, the warm embrace of sunlight? Do you want to give up the feeling of the paintbrush gliding over the canvas?” Sue quavered.
“Look beyond the ivy to that tree over there,” Sue continued. “Even that tree is shedding its leaves, but it is also growing new leaves. It is going to live for many more years, just like you.”
Johnsy contemplated for a while. Then, she looked out of the window and smiled.
“Perhaps I will have some hot garlic soup. You made me realise that life is worth living after all.”
Written by Aahana,
from grade 9A

Ekya / March 22, 2024

Importance of Literature in a Classroom.

"Literature is one of the most interesting and significant expressions of humanity" - P.T.Barnum

We as humans are social beings. We can't imagine our lives to be solitary. Literature facilitates us to understand and communicate with one another in society. It helps us explore the world around us and is a medium to express our views and experiences. So it is of vital importance that the students are introduced to literature at a young age.

Literature is necessary for students as it helps them to develop imagination, improves vocabulary and language skills and even enhances creativity. Literature helps them understand the world outside their home and school.

It is disheartening to see that literature is often not put on the same pedestal as other technical subjects like Math or Science. where it shouldn't be the case.

Literature includes different types of texts like stories and fables, myths

and legends, poetry and drama or even informational texts that help them explore other subjects. It prepares students to read and understand the real world.

There are one too many benefits of including literature at a young age. It is like an exercise for the brain, keeping an individual mentally active and stimulated.

Exposure to cultures from different countries brings in a sense of respect and tolerance, a feat possible through literature. It motivates one to appreciate different lives and their ways and also to graciously disagree with something that may not be right. The different characters the students are introduced to become a source of inspiration. They start to imagine themselves in varied situations. they learn different solutions to problems they come across.

More importantly, reading is fun and literature develops an inclination toward reading and makes them self-learners.

It can be concluded that literature is a gateway to nurturing a child’s life skills more than any assignment or task

can ever do.

Written By:

Shruthi Prakash

English Educator - Primary

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Ekya / March 22, 2024

A Day to Remember: Juniors Bid Goodbye to Seniors with a Spectacular Farewell Party.

As the academic year draws to a close, emotions run high at our beloved school. The time has come for the juniors to express their gratitude, love, and affection for their departing seniors.

And what better way to do this than by throwing an unforgettable farewell party?

The air was buzzing with excitement as the juniors meticulously planned every detail to make it a night that their seniors would cherish forever.

The audio-visual room was transformed into a place of nostalgia and celebration, adorned with decorations to welcome the seniors. Each performance was filled with energy, enthusiasm, and dedication. Each video played, spoke volumes about the memories shared and the bonds formed throughout their academic journey, blanketing the atmosphere with a mix of joy, laughter, and a hint of bittersweet anticipation.

Our seniors were all dressed up to the nines for the occasion with the girls in a blue and white saree and the boys in black suits.

But how did all of this come to be? I am a grade 11 student and let me take you through behind the scenes of this event and how we prepared for this event.

  • Many girls formed a group and decided to dance to “Paint It Red” and “All Is Well”. Everyone’s efforts are to be appreciated as they come up with new steps and formations. Well-coordinated teamwork led to an amazing performance that got everyone cheering.

  • Meanwhile, my batchmate, Lara,  and a few teachers were preparing to sing songs dedicated to the seniors. Lara sang a melodious rendition of “When You Believe” and the teachers sang a medley of songs which got the seniors singing along as well!

  • The boys planned on dancing to the song “Galti Se Mistake” and their performance was full of creativity and humour. The choreography was inspired by the original music video of the song and they worked hard together and taught each other the steps. This performance got everyone giggling and cheering so loud!

  • It did not end with the students, even the teachers chose to step into this grand celebration. They danced on a variety of songs and each song made the seniors hoot louder. Even though they had a very busy schedule they would still take time and dedicate it to the dance practice during after-school hours. Huge kudos for their coordination and effort!

  • Mohana and Arshia came up with a very engaging script which had the attention of the audience. A small game was organised for the students where they had to write something good about one of their batchmates. Everybody put their hands together and made 32 crowns of appreciation for their seniors. A video of the seniors was made including photos and videos of their dearest memories. Last but not least, our teachers also prepared a video message for the seniors bidding farewell and wishing them the best for their future endeavours.

The day finally came. The 10th of February came. It was the day - the day for which we had been preparing for days. The graduation.

The place was set, the background screen was ready, the mic was ready and the sound system was ready. Our seniors came one by one and the auditorium was filled with chatter until the anchors came in and the event started.

After a few minutes, the head boy gave a heartfelt speech, followed by the chit game of affirmations then Lara’s beautiful performance.

The girls donned black kurtis and sunglasses and danced to “Paint It Red”, which got a round of applause. The seniors loved the “Galti Se Mistake” dance by the boys for its creativity and comedic execution and what made it better was the shorts with shirt and tie combination. The dance finale was to the song “All Is Well” which got the audience cheering for the dancers with lots of enthusiasm.

Then a video filled with the memories of the seniors was shown which made most of them emotional. The dance which everybody was eagerly anticipating started - it was our beloved teachers who completely rocked the stage with their amazing performance.

Then a few teachers gave a very emotional message followed by songs dedicated to their students. The event came to an end with video messages by the teachers,  a crowning ceremony and high tea.

In conclusion, the event was successful, and enjoyed by all the students - juniors, seniors and teachers. It wouldn’t have been possible without everyone’s contribution and teamwork. It was an emotional roller coaster for everyone and a day which will never be forgotten.

Written By:

Stutee Samantray

(Grade 11, Ekya BTM)

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Teaching Kids Time Management Skills

'Being on time' is a trait that talks volumes about a person. It is the responsibility of parents to teach their children the practice of 'Time Management' from an early age so that they learn to appreciate the value of time. Ms. Madhuri Premnath, parent of Esha, Grade 4 at Ekya School JP Nagar was disturbed by the callous nature of people towards being on time and decided to tell her children on ' Time Management.' Read on to know her views and perspective on 'Teaching Kids Time Management Skills'
Teaching Kids Time Management Skills
After living in the US for 17 years, moving to India with a 6-year-old and a 2-year-old has been the most ambivalent experience for me. With both positives and negatives, it has been an immense learning experience to learn and unlearn day to day activities which are taken for granted abroad but have taught me so much that I understand the value of most basic things.

One of the experiences I would like to share was my daughter's 7th Birthday Party which she was excited about, as it was going to be her first celebration in India with all new friends. The Invitation clearly stated 11 am - 2 pm - Drop off only and I was really surprised when I had 2-3 parents walk into the party at 1:30 pm and ask me "what time can I pick up my child". I was clearly amazed. Hence came in my sheer urge to teach my daughter the discipline of time management, no matter if it's school or a social event, it is important for us to teach kids how to manage their time and respect time. Just like how we enforce washing hands, brushing teeth, and respecting elders, it is equally important to manage and respect this limited resource called time in a world where science and technology are an indispensable solution for progress. I always felt that Time Management is synonymous with Discipline, it's uncanny how we constantly reiterate to our kids to be on time to School, Tutions and Sports activities but are just the opposite when it comes to managing their time on day to day activities like attending social events and family dinners, we don't enforce it. Children work best on a schedule, as a mom of two kids who are worlds apart, I learned that schedule still works for both kids in many ways and helps us discipline and inculcate certain values in them early on.

We can start with simple activities like bedtime and reading time and slowly progress to being on time for social events and birthday parties and drop-offs and playdates. Just like how we give and take respect, we can respect each other's time and teach our kids to make this world a better place. A short profile of Ms. Madhuri Premnath: Ms. Madhuri Premnath is originally from Bangalore, India and lived in the US for 17 years. She completed her MBA in New Jersey specializing in HR and MIS. After working in Sales and Recruitment for 10 years in Stamford, Connecticut, she pursued her passion in Pastry and Baking by opening a bakery in Northern New Jersey for 5 years. Madhuri moved back to Bangalore in 2016 to take over as COO of RK Group of Hospitals in the Electronic City branch. Her daughter Esha is in Grade 4 in Ekya School JP Nagar and she also has a 5-year-old son.
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Talk on Health, Puberty and Hygiene – Ekya School Byrathi

Talk on Puberty and Hygiene (Grades 4-8) Ms. Deepshika, counselor of Ekya School Byrathi addressed our students from Grade 4 to 8 on hygiene and puberty. She spoke regarding a series of life stages - infancy, childhood, adolescence, middle age, and old age and changes in each stage. Biological, psychological changes in both boys and girls, and the reason it happens by the onset of puberty. The expert suggested a few guidelines to be followed for taking care of the body. What kinds of food to eat, what should be avoided. How to be physically fit and practice hygiene routine. Talk on Health and Hygiene; In-house Activity (Montessori) Science teachers of Ekya School, Byrathi introduced a few important guidelines on hygiene. They presented the topic with the help of songs and poems related to personal hygiene which focused on a daily routine such as brushing teeth twice daily, showering, hand wash routine, how to avoid spreading germs while sneezing, etc. Students proactively shared their healthy habits during the session.  
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