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Ekya / May 26, 2017 Posted by : administrator

Fresh pair of shoes, tailor-made uniforms, matching lunch box sets and loads of stationery!

A lot is talked about a student’s checklist for going back to school. What about the view from the other side of the hill? Would you like to know how we got ready for the start of this academic year?

How we are getting ready for school at Ekya

Setting up classrooms for Monday

Aside the yearly drill of student admissions and orientations, campus renovations and upgrading classrooms with fresh furniture, ordering and bundling books for distribution, we had all our schools prepped to usher in the new season of schooling. At Ekya, it wasn’t just the normal routine of preparation that got us going. Our excitement lay in bringing to the fore, our vision for the new academic year: ‘Live the lesson’.

Our aim at Ekya is to create an environment where a child would live the lesson rather than just learn it. Inquiry based learning that is immersive and focuses on not just what to learn but how to learn.

Ekya Learning Centre (ELC), our stellar curriculum team, put in over eight months of rigorous research to identify and benchmark practices implemented by global leaders in Education. Keeping in tune with the best educational frameworks and international standards, we were able to craft well-thought lesson plans that are at the core to our comprehensive syllabus.

Transcribing this vision to our teachers was achieved by a two week long orientation, led by Mrs Tristha Ramamurthy, Founder & Managing Director, Ekya Schools.  Over 300 teachers from across all our schools convened to kick-start their preparation; sharing the same emotion, the sheer excitement of getting back to class and meeting their students. After introducing our new teachers to the Ekya family, we welcomed our faculty members back from their well-deserved summer break.

Ekya teachers looking forward to the new academic year

Our teachers all set for the new academic year

Taking the teachers through the Learning Areas of their respective subjects, the ELC also established lesson plans for the academic year that will be set in motion as soon as the students arrive for their first day when school begins.

It was not all talk at the Orientation, as teachers got their hands on few of the industry’s top tools and platforms. With technology seeping into every field of work, Education isn’t an exception. Our teachers caught up with the latest inclusion of tools that make their work paperless, convenient and easily accessible to their students.

Tucked in between sessions were the activities that raised the spirit of togetherness and spread smiles across. From showcasing quick reaction time for the True and False game to belting out Bollywood songs across the lively rounds of Anthakshari, our teachers had their share of fun and laughter.

To ensure we get our teachers the best start to their year, a few international experts flew in to host interactive sessions on subjects spanning across grades K1 to 4. Exchanging notes with teachers and trainers from the other side of the globe helped bring new perspective to teaching methods and mentoring techniques.

International Experts at Ekya Schools

A session on Singapore Math

Throughout the week, our teachers were given the opportunity and space to tinker with the tools of the trade, open up to new concepts, explore and understand what lay ahead while making room to have fun and enjoy their learning experience.

Connecting the dots and reflecting on the week that was, our teachers realized that they had in fact lived the lesson themselves. Two weeks of the Orientation was brought to a close with the sincere promise of helping every Ekya child live the lesson.

With only two more days left to get back to school, the stage is set! With classrooms, lesson plans and the year planned ahead, our teachers look forward to welcoming their students back. Be it the current crop coming back from their summer holidays or the new ones who are about to start their journey with Ekya. After all, new students equate to more new friends and all of us at Ekya Schools are eager to meet them.

Roll on, Academic Year 2017-2018!

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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

Ekya Schools BTM Layout

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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Environment club at Ekya, J P Nagar – Creating civic awareness in school!

In our endeavour to help students acquire skills related to creativity, collaboration, problem solving and innovation, the Environment club was started as one of the club activities in school. This year, the members were engaged in finding solutions to the problem of waste management. They investigated, conducted audits, identified areas for problem solving and eventually came up with solutions which included waste segregation by installing separate bins in classrooms for dry and wet waste, composting wet waste, up-cycling dry waste and leaf mulching for garden waste. They also went on a visit to the Dry waste collection centre and Biomethanisation plant in Jayanagar, Bangalore and were taken through the various processes there. The students made a presentation about their initiative in the morning assembly and got the entire school to be part of it. The housekeeping staff were made aware of the project and the expectations and they were excited to collaborate in it. Every classroom was supplied with separate bins for dry waste and wet waste and the students practised waste segregation diligently in their classrooms and in the common areas of the school. With the help of the housekeeping staff, the wet waste would then be transferred to the composting bin that the children had prepared and the compost is used as manure for the plants. The skills learned were creative thinking, analysing, empathy and working collaboratively to arrive at solutions for the future. They initiated a culture of Civic consciousness in the school which will undoubtedly go a long way in making the future inhabitants of the Earth active participants of the community at large. Watch how our students learned about waste management and solved problems related to it ...

‘On the First Day of School’ – Poem by Devika Nair, Ekya School, ITPL

First day of school brings out so many emotions; excitement across the faces of teachers welcoming their new students, anticipation as parents gather to see off their children at the school gate, eagerness of the kids to begin their year with fresh set of uniforms and stationery. Ekya School, ITPL had a fine start to their academic year 2017-2018 with a wonderful assembly address by Miss Devika S Nair from Grade XII A. Below is the excerpt from the same: ‘My name is Devika and I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of you. It is indeed very exciting to watch our family grow. To the fresh faces of the year, welcome aboard our jolly ship! We’ve got a journey to make; the more the merrier! The first day of school can be both exhilarating and daunting, whether you are new to school or otherwise. I would like to share a poem that I penned down that portrays the mind of a student on the first day of school, which I am sure you will relate to, The holidays have come to a close We stride mightily through the school’s front doors, Armed and equipped for the long year ahead Well masking the turmoil in our head, The challenge of building the best first impression The fear in making new friends and connections, The pain of playing smooth and smart The need to win the teacher’s heart, Is all but too much drama and exertion On a mere child who is lost and filled with apprehension, But don’t stray too far for love and understanding For school is home unconditional and caring, Don’t be afraid to stand out of the crowd For it’s a celebration of diversity, each colour screaming loud, Explore your opportunities and unleash your talent Fight to amass knowledge and prove a valiant combatant, If ever in doubt, you’ll always find a way out Through a teacher’s care or a friend’s support, Well, what are you waiting for? We’ve got a mountain to climb! We might struggle to the top but the view is worthwhile. So friends, this journey is the long trek up the mountain. By the grace of God, love from our parents, guidance from our teachers and support from each other, we are sure to reach the summit – our goal and take in the view – our dreams. The only way to attain success is through hard work and perseverance. We must keep in mind that through the highs and lows of our journey, we must always remember our roots and be thankful for our opportunities The taste of victory on reaching the summit is much sweeter when shared with ones whose hopes are our dreams, whose support is our strength and whose prayers are our blessings. We should always remain grounded and grateful. That will make our achievements meaningful. No matter how high the tide may be, you will always have us – friends, teachers and parents to help you tow the waves. For we stand together, stronger than ever, united as one. Together as One’
Ms Devika S Nair, Ekya School, ITPL

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