Category: Hear from Our Students

Importance of art education in kids

In a society where subjects like math, science, and language are given priority, why should art be just as important? Give a 4-year-old child some colours and they will start scribbling something on the floor, paper, or wall. It’s their...

/ February 7, 2024

Bounce back to the Normal

Mankind has faced multiple challenges and difficulties such as Natural disasters, Economic crises, Political instability, Pandemics, Wars etc. The bigger and complex the problem is, the faster we have bounced back with utmost planning and precision which has made us...

/ February 1, 2024

Kindle To The Fire

“[Kids] don’t just remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.”- Jim Henson. Our teachers at Ekya are truly amazing! They always strive to get the best out of us and reach great heights in doing so....

/ January 25, 2024

Attitudes and mindset for learning

In the field of education, the importance of one’s attitude and mindset cannot be emphasized enough. The approach we take towards learning plays a crucial role in our academic expedition. Fostering a positive outlook and nurturing a mindset geared towards...

/ January 23, 2024

My experience at Ekya!

My experience at Ekya has been amazing! To be one of the founding members of the school is an awesome feeling. The refreshing and peaceful environment drives me to school every day.The curriculum is contemporary. One of my favourites at...

/ January 19, 2024

Fill a vessel? Or “Kindle a fire”? – What do you do?

One of the core character strengths that help any individual excel in any field is “curiosity.”  When I hear the word “curiosity” as a mindset or attitude,  I remember what Plutarch said  “The mind is not a vessel to be...

/ January 19, 2024

Should debating become part of the school curriculum?

When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the losers. -Socrates Debating is a skill that extends beyond its traditional association with competitive debate clubs or specific academic disciplines. It has a pervasive presence in various streams of...

/ January 19, 2024

Unlocking Your Focus: Strategies to Overcome Distractions and Stay Productive

We have all been there: sitting at our desks with a list of tasks to finish while our thoughts drift away. A wavering attention span could most times be a symptom of underlying factors like insufficient sleep, poor eating habits...

/ January 19, 2024

Unraveling the Confusions of Student Life

The journey through education often unfolds with innumerable academic confusions. From interpreting complex concepts to tussling with the ever-evolving expectations, students find themselves in an entanglement of uncertainties. As students embark on their educational journey, the looming question of career...

/ January 19, 2024

Lesser Students, Better Education

As we all know, class strength matters a lot. Not muscle strength! But the number of students in your class. Lesser students provide a personalized, engaging learning environment that enhances a student’s learning, creates strong relationships, and promotes critical thinking....

/ January 19, 2024