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Ekya / June 13, 2019 Posted by : administrator

I am Roshan Nair, a student from Ekya ITPL 10th grade. When I was offered an internship by Indus Action, all I could think was the fact that this would be a wonderful opportunity to get out into the real world and learn something. I knew it would be a chance to broaden my knowledge, meet new people and acquaintances. The experience was bound to put me out of my comfort zone, help me expand, learn the best possible ways to communicate effectively. The internship would expose me to what the world wanted from a speaker and how to put forward the most concise and eloquent content.

Despite all these expectations I had gathered, my experience at Indus Action was a memorable one. I had an opportunity to know how office work is done, communicate and be independent.

The first day I walked into the office, I was completely enraptured by the aesthetic of the office and not to mention filled with excitement. I met my fellow interns and we all bonded over our first day. Enough though I was the only intern of the three of us for blogging, I never felt left out.

Mahua ma’am was an amazing person to have as a mentor over the course of my internship. Although she had a busy schedule, she was ever patient with all of us and explained everything we needed to know about communication. She was the one who gave me pointers on how to capture my listener’s attention and not lose them halfway through.

I learnt so much over these past few weeks. I learnt things from how scripting works, to what goes into designing a blog post and the behind the scenes of a voice call.  I also learnt to be independent by booking a cab and travelling by myself. Sitting through a business call and learning about all the adjustments and negotiations that go into a call, was an eye-opener.

These four weeks made my summer of 2019 the most memorable one I have ever had. I am truly grateful to all those who extended this opportunity towards me. Looking forward to my next WEP.

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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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Environment Day at Ekya School Byrathi

The environment is everything that determines the life of us, the human beings on this earth. World Environment Day is celebrated on 5th June every year, as declared by the UN General Assembly in 1972. The main aim of observing this day is to change the attitude towards the environment and advocate partnership between each human being and society to ensure a safe future.

Ekya School Byrathi celebrated the world environment day on 04/06/19 Tuesday with full vigor and enthusiasm.

The celebration started with a special morning assembly dedicated to the environment day. The event was followed by showing a short film on Global warming, pollution, and solution for the same. Teachers interacted with the students on how they can become an active citizen to help and change our environment. As a part of this celebration, the students participated in a group activity where they contributed their ideas for change as a Slogan.

This was strengthened further by a short film on Reuse, Recycle and Reduce. The students then reflected upon their new learnings and shared the five changes that they will bring about at an individual level for the welfare of the environment.

 
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WEP 2019 Experience/ Learnings – Diya Baid and Aashmika Varma, Grade 10 Ekya School ITPL

Internship at Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled Name: Diya Baid and Aashmika Varma Internship duration: 4 weeks Spending 4 weeks at Samarthanam was a wonderful experience and has taught me a lot. I got t to meet many different people. On my first day at Samarthanam, we were sent to the ‘vocational and counseling unit’ where we made paper bags. Over here, we also met Baba Jaan who helped us with our paper bags. In addition to making paper bags, we met our fellow interns Kamro, Sandra and Abhishek. Kamro instructed us about what we have to do daily. She was very friendly and also very hardworking. Towards the end of the day, we went to the recording studio where we recorded books for the visually impaired. Recording books was a completely new experience for us and we had a lot of fun doing this. From our next day onwards we got very different work. We were sent to organize a summer camp for children from grade 4 - 10. This summer camp was sponsored by ANZ so each day a few volunteers from ANZ would also come. All the children were divided into 2 groups- 4th to 7th and 8th to 10th. On our first day, we went to higher school kids. Our topic for the day was indoor games and we enjoyed talking to all the students and we were truly surprised to see their positive and happy attitude. The summer camp lasted for 2 weeks and we enjoyed each and every moment with all the children even though sometimes the language barrier made communication difficult. Once the summer camp ended we had work involving computers and data entry. We did a lot of data entry for Parisara in the field of dry waste collection. In addition to data entry, we worked with Mr. Subash (centerhead). We helped in developing content for a dictionary for rural kids who have little to no access to modern education and English. During this time we also met many different interns who had very pleasant personalities. Every single day we would record books as it was one of the most fun things to do. We also saw a few ‘speech and hearing’ impaired people who were communicating through sign language. This really fascinated us. We spent the next two weeks of our internship doing data entry, preparing dictionary content and recording. On the last day of our internship, we got field work. We did gardening. We started by loosening the soil, then adding manure, watering the soil, planting the seeds and then watering the seeds once again. We also got to learn about the composting setup Samarthanam has. They prepare manure by using kitchen waste. We also got to see their STP, where they reuse and recycle water. This recycled water is used in the washrooms. With this, our internship at Samarthanam came to an end. We enjoyed our internship very much and also learned a lot. Lastly, I would like to thank our school and the authorities at Samarthanam for giving us this opportunity. To make our internship more memorable, my friend Aashmika and I have prepared a blog. Here is the link for the same: aashmikav502.wixsite.com/samarthanam
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