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Ekya / June 22, 2019 Posted by : administrator

The week at Byrathi was packed with activities that are fun and educational at the same time. Here is the list of activities that kept our students busy this week

Talent Hunt for students of Grades 4-8

Talent, talent everywhere! We witnessed extraordinary display of talent from all students of grades 4-8. Students dressed as magicians, musicians, and dancers looked impressive. Students performed rhythmically to songs and instrumental music. They also presented interesting experiments and creative drawing skills.

Rainbow Day

Students of grades 1-3 used this opportunity to explore the colors of the rainbow. Our little artists got a chance to cut strips of craft paper into VIBGYOR colors and make cheering pompoms out of it. They used these pompoms to cheer their older friends of grades 4-8 during their talent performances.

Robotics after-school activity commenced from June 19, 2019

Technology in our hands!. After school classes on robotics commenced on 19th June 2019 at Ekya School Byrathi. Science and technology enthusiasts enrolled in this program to get hands-on experience in making robots. Since this was an introductory session, our expert demonstrated the operation of three robots and explained its basic parts.

Pot-Painting activity June 20, 2019

Students of grades 1-8 brought different clay pots of different shapes and decorated them with beautiful decorative items such as glitters, kundans, mirrors, colorful paints, feathers, and beads. We got to see the creativity of our students with this activity.

Vegetable Market and Salad Making ll Ekya Early Years ll June 20, 2019

Vegetable Market: A scenario of the vegetable market was created in the Montessori classroom for our little vegetable vendors and purchasers to get a feel of sale transaction. The artificial currency was given to all the students and they were asked to assume and use it as normal currency for this activity. Salad Making: after the purchase scenario, our little Ekyans got a chance to be a chef for an hour, under the supervision for our teachers.

International Yoga Day celebrations June 21, 2019

Students of grades 1-8 stretched their arms and legs and learned the benefits of practicing yoga for a healthy lifestyle. With the help of videos and demonstration, students could learn the best methods of breathing and relaxing their limbs.

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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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Campus Events – The Week That Was At Ekya School ITPL

It is the era of visual age! It is noticed that the visual representation of a message is highly received by the audience, and hence we ensure that our students master this art through our visual arts competitions and workshops. Week-Long activities across all grade tested the creativity, design, and perception and presentations skills of students. Here are the grade wise activity details on visual arts workshop. GRADES 9&10- Advertising Poster with a logo and a Jingle(Competition-Prelims) on topics such as Lampshade, Flower store, and  Slippers. The students were divided into groups of 4/5 members and were given half an hour to Ideate/brainstorm, 45 minutes to create the poster and 3 minutes to Present. Students of Grades 11 & 12 were asked to design a Product Poster with a focus on innovation in product They also demonstrated a sales pitch and a jingle. The students were divided in groups of 4/5 members and were given half an hour to Ideate/brainstorm, 45 minutes to create the poster and 3 minutes to Present. Students of grade 1 & 2 were asked to make Newspaper Collage GRADES 3,4 - Redesigned a Movie Poster. It was an individual activity Students of grades 5,6,7,8 were asked to Think Pair and Doodle. TOPIC- ZEST FOR LIFE This was a paired activity. Students paired in teams and created beautiful doodles.           

Visit to Madras Engineering Group (MEG ) – Ekya School ITPL

Students of grades 9 to 12 had an opportunity to visit Military Engineers Group MEG. Here is an account by Lekha Gopi, English Teacher, Ekya School, ITPL who had accompanied the students in this field trip. The field trip to MEG was informative and admirable. The warm smiles of the men in camouflage uniforms welcomed us to share their patriotism with the new generations. We explored the battleground in the most educational ways. Various types of mines, detonators, suspension bridges and many other methods of demolition and preparations for war were on display. The guidance and demonstrations of the Sargent proved very useful while we tried to understand the way the mines are activated. Triggering systems were explained and pranks teased our ears and eyes.                Next up, the shooting range. Cadets were not at ease but, flawlessly remained in position as we inspected the range and understood their targets and rifles. Most of us mistook them for statues at first. Their discipline is certainly beyond impressive if they are capable of ignoring the flies that buzz around their ears! Students admired their dedication and commitment to their nation. We also had the opportunity to try an unloaded rifle. It's was simply fantastic! Artisan work and makery showcase really brought out the minimalism in a camp setting. Tables that transformed into chairs and vice versa, military workmanship in innovative furniture and mini models of housing plans that were marked down to the finest details. Handcrafted by talented men in green, we watched as they displayed their works of art and demonstrated the purpose of camp-friendly, minimal accessories. A treat for the eyes was brought to us by the silence in the deeply rooted history of the battalion commanders, generals, and wing leaders. The museum helped us pay our respects to the talented medal winners since the time of the Queen who was claimed to be the "Empress of India". We toured the room to find weapons of various kinds, dating back to the 1700s. Turning back around, MEG left many students speechless and flabbergasted, encouraging them to enquire about the possibilities of attending the course. With the uniforms, sippoy attires, discipline, zero waste, Eco-friendliness, greenery, intensity, the evolution of the country's militants, the old and new maps, daggers, letters lost in time, history collected behind glass jars and patriotism oozing, it became the perfect note to cease the day.
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