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Sunsets and Rainbows – proof that nature is beautiful and makes you believe in miracles… Jahnavi, Grade IX, Ekya School JP Nagar beautifully describes how HOPE is what keeps everyone going and how Nature in its calm yet unpredictable ways ensures that life is indeed beautiful.

Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens,  every day can end beautifully…

Sunset…the time of the day when all is calm and beautiful. The sky is like a canvas painted with the best shades. They inspire us to look up, keep dreaming and to learn from the past. Red, yellow and orange are the colours of a sunset. But what do they symbolise? The colour red symbolises love and adventure. Orange is the colour of joy, success and happiness. Yellow represents honour, loyalty and hope.

For some, sunset is just a time of the day, but when you actually think of it, it has a true and strong message. Have faith and have hope. After all, that is God’s greatest gift to us and the bedrock of every single country. It is the reason that everybody has dreams. It is why people achieve their goals and gain success in life.

No matter how bad a particular time in your life is, it is necessary to have hope. H-O-P-E. Hold On, Pain Ends…

Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible. It brings out the never-give-up attitude that we all must have. Michael Jordan once said, “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over in my life and that is why I succeed.”

Never give up. Never lose hope, because you never know what tomorrow will bring. Have hope not only on the world, but have faith in yourself. Trust in yourself. Fail, but only to rise up above it all and succeed. Never stop believing in hope because miracles happen every day.

We live in a blue planet that circles around a ball of fire next to a moon that moves the sea, and you still don’t believe in miracles?

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subeditorjpn / 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.
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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

subeditorjpn / 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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subeditorjpn / 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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The Deep Blue Sea – Poem by Anvita Kaur, Grade VIII, Ekya School ITPL

How deep is the sea? It encompasses the vastness of life, imagination and colours. Here is Anvita Kaur from Ekya School ITPL giving us her interpretation of what the sea means to her. The Deep Blue Sea
The sea plays a tune,
Till out comes the moon.
Beasts, mermaids, fishes, whales
And the men who set up sails.
When the sky spells dawn,
The spirit of the sun is reborn.
With brightly coloured blues
And beautiful green hues.
From the sunny shallows to
The deep sea blue,
The whales that leap high
And the gulls that fly by.
All is lively
In the deep blue sea.
There are many noises we can't hear,
Well, the sea isn't mere.
~ Anvita Kaur
  VIII-A
   EKYA ITPL

Introducing PowerSchool Unified Classrooms at Ekya Schools

At CMR and Ekya, the child is at the heart of everything we do and technology is no different. We have always believed in giving the best of tools and technology to our students with the sole intention of enhancing their learning experience. We also strongly think that any technology intervention should complement the learning process and what the teacher teaches in a classroom. Hence, we introduce a technology solution only when there is a strong need and a compelling use-case. Our technology journey started way back in 2012 when we were one of the earliest schools in the Country to launch Google Suites (earlier known as Google Apps for Education) to all our teachers and students. And, over the years we have partnered with few of the most progressive technology players in different facets of education spanning administration, curriculum development, and professional development. These are truly cutting edge solutions that have a proven track record globally. With our curriculum design and delivery evolving at a rapid pace, we started looking out for a solution that would be able to capture all aspects of learning a student goes through, by providing a platform that complements the learning standards set by the Ekya curriculum. Our search for such a solution started over a year ago and after testing out almost all leading solutions available within the country and globally, we zeroed in on the best in the game – PowerSchool – Unified Classroom. With all our students and teachers already having used Google Classroom and Suites over years now, we were confident that this upgrade will be nothing less than exciting and enriching for all of us.
PowerSchool is the #1 leading education technology platform for K-12, serving more than 32 million students, 66 million parents, and 100 million users in over 70 countries around the world.
Screenshots of the current Unified Classrooms at Ekya Schools What adds to our excitement is the fact that we are the first Indian group of Schools to launch PowerSchool’s Unified Classroom. The award-winning Unified Classroom facilitates a centralized instructional process for Ekya and CMR, bringing together student information system, assessment, learning and grading into a single unified platform. Stay tuned for more updates on our technology journey.

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