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itplccacoordinator / September 24, 2020 Posted by : editor
Art is an expression of thought in a simple way.

Shrachi Biwas of 1 A, Ekya ITPL has illustrated the beautiful sunset, the Blue Fish, and our Indian hero Subash Chandra Bose.

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itplccacoordinator / 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

itplccacoordinator / 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

itplccacoordinator / 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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#InsideEkya: NEP 2020- The Changing Perspectives of Education in India

"Learners will change how they act in the world when old ways are no longer effective in getting what they want."

The National Education Policy (NEP) introduced this year by the Government of India will have a huge positive impact on the learning system and the learning outcomes in the coming years. This will change the way we look at education and is here to stay for our children in the days to come. If implemented successfully and with thought, the NEP can transform the education system in India making our children more empowered for the future. 

The National Education Policy 2020 is based on the pillars of Access- Access to education to all the students irrespective of their geographical location/resources; Equity- amongst all the teaching fraternity along with the student body; Quality- the quality of teaching and curriculum transaction will have to undergo a complete change to make it more effective; Affordability- looking at making education affordable to all the students from various levels of the society and creating a sense of equality among everyone, for which they have reached out to all the educators all across India for their valuable suggestions and inputs; and Accountability- where not only the students but the school, teachers as well as the parents are accountable for the child’s learning process.

Firstly, the NEP aims to make students independent learners and most importantly self-reliant when it comes to academics and other co-curricular areas. The NEP ensures that it gives a holistic approach to the education system in India. As a school, we are constantly striving to make students learn beyond the textbooks, understand the concepts, and to be able to apply knowledge. The NEP also focusses on developing education standards in remote areas and in the villages, where the students are not as privileged as those in the cities. The NEP is strongly devising methods to make education more accessible, while also providing the access to technology which can help students become self-reliant.

Secondly, the NEP is looking at making education skill-based and ensuring that the curriculum is being transacted by using newer and more engaging teaching methodology, while also taking care of the student pedagogy. This is very pertinent in today’s scenario where there are so many opportunities for children to look forward to. It becomes very essential that a school supports this mode of learning which will help our students to take up future opportunities and show exemplary performance. The successful application of skills also gives students an extra edge to compete and get placed in top universities in India and abroad.

Thirdly, the NEP strongly focuses on research and innovation and how it can be successfully implemented in the classrooms. This aspect of NEP is something that has always made our students excel through our curriculum which is based on developing the research and innovative skills of the students through the activities and the projects assigned such as a 'Makery' (the school's very own Makerspace) for grades 6-12 and a Design Challenge for all grades. These make the students more creative and also to empathize with their surroundings. Through the skills of research and innovation, our country can move ahead and make progress with the new advancements all over the world and keeping pace with them.

Although NEP is looking at transformational reforms in schools across India, it will also make India a knowledge superpower. And with the 'Make In India' move within our country, it will also reduce the brain drain from India. Our youth will be able to contribute to the growth of our own nation, to be able to identify the areas of progress and concerns in our country, and aim towards a collaborative growth.

NEP also lays emphasis on aspects like better infrastructure in schools, innovative education centers, and labs which will help in better learning, and efforts to bring back dropouts into the mainstream. This will help them pursue optional courses to facilitate completion for them. Facilitating multiple pathways to learning among others using various new pedagogic tools and strategies is also an important aspect.

The concept of replacing the 10+2 structure of the school curriculum with a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure will benefit younger children and also assist them in learning the concepts based on their development. The NEP will also ensure that the new education system will also be in tune with global best practices for the development of the mental faculties of a child. It focusses on the well-being of the students across the country and also deal with how to handle it with the help of experts in this field.

There are quite a few initiatives & methodologies that are already integral to Ekya Schools, in line with the proposed NEP 2020 policy. Some of them are integral to our curriculum are:

1- We lay more emphasis on literacy and numeracy in the first 5 preliminary years of the child’s education.

2- We have moved away from rote learning and focus more on skill-based learning.

3- Having a 360-degree assessment pattern which we practice at our schools as well. This includes portfolio assessment, class participation, notebooking, individual and group activities, and project-based assessments to help the students do research from their end, come to a conclusive decision and represent their learning through their project. This helps them to be more thorough with the concept and are able to comprehend way better.

4- While the NEP focuses on e-resource learning, which we already do this by sharing resources with the students online as pre and post-work which helps them assimilate and understand the concepts at a wider level.

5- We already focus equally on scholastic and co-scholastic areas of the child so that the feedback about the child’s progress is holistic.

6- The NEP is looking at providing flexibility to the students in what they want to learn. Our curriculum is also designed in a similar way which encourages students to come up with their own answers and there is no single right answer to any question. We encourage students and teachers to be flexible in their thoughts and expression and help them come out of the fear of being incorrect.

7- We also promote multi/trans-disciplinary, crosscutting concepts that help students to connect concepts across learning areas and teach them not to learn any subject in isolation.

8- We have also replaced the rote method of learning and the examinations are based on conceptual understanding aiming to develop student’s analytical skills.

9- For our proprietary curriculum, we look at local and global contexts that the students relate to across all learning areas and similar lines have been outlined in the NEP as well.

10- We focus a lot on the well-being of our student community and extend our support to them through our counselors.

Last but not the least, just like the way NEP is looking forward to teacher training, growth, and additional courses, we at our schools already have a strong Professional Development (PD) team in place. The PD team helps groom our teachers both personally and professionally through individual and group sessions, online additional courses, building their capacities and through constant support and mentoring.

This is how- as a Head of School and as an academician - I was able to look at NEP and its prospects.

About the Author:

Mrs. Swati Soni is the Head of School at CMR National Public School which has a rich legacy of over 27 years. She has academic experience in teaching and administration of over 16 years in various schools and colleges in Bangalore. Mrs. Soni has received a gold medal for her Masters in Microbiology Sciences from Goa University. She also has an MBA in Human resources. She is fanatical in the pursuit of a quality progressive education system where skills are more important than rote learning, and is a staunch believer that learning happens beyond books. 

Poets@Ekya: कभी न सोचा था

 "कभी न सोचा था"

कभी न सोचा था ऑनलाइन पढ़ाऊँगी,

मुस्कुराते बच्चों से इतना दूर हो जाऊँगी,

कभी न सोचा था ऑनलाइन पढ़ाऊँगी।

चाॅक-डस्टर छोड़कर कंप्यूटर में सिमट जाऊँगी,

उड़ते पंछी छोड़कर पीपीटी दिखाऊँगी, 

कभी न सोचा था ऑनलाइन पढ़ाऊँगी।

समय के साथ बच्चों में भी बदलाव लाऊँगी, 

कागज़ की जगह गूगल टेस्ट बनाऊँगी, 

कभी न सोचा था ऑनलाइन पढ़ाऊँगी।

गई थी एक दिन स्कूल देखने वह इमारत, 

सूनी बैंचें खाली मैदान, आँगन सुनसान कॉरिडोर वीरान, 

फिर भी उम्मीद का परचम लहराऊँगी, 

कभी न सोचा था ऑनलाइन पढ़ाऊँगी।

उम्मीद अभी टूटी नहीं, लहर अभी रुकी नहीं,

सपना अभी टूटा नहीं, हाथ अभी छूटा नहीं, 

वह दिन जल्द ही आएगा, हर चेहरा फिर मुस्काएगा, 

हर कक्षा शोर मचाएगी, हर शिक्षक के हाथ में लाल कलम आएगी।

अपनी कोशिश से आत्मविश्वास सबका बढाऊँगी, 

कभी न सोचा था ऑनलाइन पढ़ाऊँगी।

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