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Ekya / January 13, 2020 Posted by : administrator

An expert talk on ‘Global Warming’  was addressed by Ms. Francoise Bosteels at our Byrathi campus. Ms. Francoise is an Iconic-Doll maker and she conducted a storytelling session to create an awareness about our environment through her handmade dolls. Different dolls narrate different stories of people, their professions, their struggles and their beliefs.

Stories such as fighting and scavenging food for survival and Chipko movement were discussed.

Ms. Francoise also explained the process of making dolls, where she uses pipe cleaners to make the basic skeleton of doll, surgical cotton to build the muscle structures, colors of flannel, bobbin cone, wool, flannel pieces, blouse piece for dress and stitching thread to make a beautiful doll with a strong message. 

Students of Grades 1 – 7 thoroughly enjoyed the carefully curated exhibition/storytelling session. 

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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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Ekya Design Challenge 2020 | Help Bengaluru Lead A Healthier Lifestyle

We at Ekya Schools believe that students have to understand that they have the abiility to make a change in this world. And we want to equip them with the skills to do that. Through Ekya's Design Thinking process, students here acquire skills like research, organization, empathy, creative thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and public speaking and presentation techniques in a hands-on manner. Ekya Design Challenge 2020 | Help Bengaluru Lead A Healthier Lifestyle The Ekya Design Challenge equips students with the skills to research, define problems, develop prototypes for possible solutions and work on ways to address various challenges. At the heart of this challenge, are students trying to solve problems that affect people. This year, our students at Ekya School BTM Layout, JP Nagar and ITPL have been actively working on the challenge for the year “How might we create solutions to help citizens in Bengaluru lead a healthier lifestyle?” for the past few weeks. On 18 January 2020 at the Bangalore International Centre (BIC) Indiranagar, students will showcase their exhibits, with their solutions to help citizens of Bengaluru lead a healthier lifestyle. This event will also feature workshops on the design thinking experience. We invite you to join us and come have a look at how 800 students have developed solutions for this year’s theme on how to ‘Help Bengaluru lead a healthier lifestyle.’ Workshops:  The Ekya Design Challenge 2020 also features two workshops 'Design Thinking' and 'Designing Learning' facilitated by the Ekya Learning Centre.
  • Design Thinking- 10:00 am to 10:45 am - Our first workshop, ‘Design Thinking' will be  facilitated by Ms. Shobha Sivaramakrishnan , Manager, #EkyaLearningCentre and Ms. Ahlada Sudersan, Associate Manager, Ekya Learning Centre . This workshop will explore Design Thinking as a way of problem solving. As participants, you will complete an immersive design challenge that will walk you through the complete Design Thinking cycle. You can sign up for this workshop here- http://bit.ly/2RfDAv8
  • Designing Learning- 11:00 am to 11:45 am- Our second workshop, ‘Designing Learning’ will focus on how Learning is designed at Ekya Schools. Participants will experience how different topics are taught at Ekya Schools. This session will be facilitated Shobha Sivaramakrishnan, Jeeva Jacobs, Manisha Pandita, Teresa George, and Sharada Jaidev from the Ekya Learning Centre. You can sign up for this workshop here- http://bit.ly/2tQZmh5Note: These workshops are free and open to the public
The event is free and open to all. Event Details: Date: 18 January Venue: Bangalore International Centre Address: No. 7, 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560071 Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Pre-Primary Makar Sankranthi Celebration @Ekya JP Nagar

The aura is full of happiness, the breeze is full of colours, people are laden with colourful clothes and the boxes are full of sweets. Kids are thronging to fly kites, neighbours are rushing to cut others kite, with fun all the way. Evenings are blessed with bonfires and families are dancing around and serving Ellu (sesame seeds) preparations. Aren’t these spirits so joyous? That’s the elation that Makar Shankrathi festival offers. This harvest festival is celebrated throughout the country with great pomp. It is celebrated to thank Lord Surya or the sun god for providing the energy to grow crops, on which the livelihood of farmers depends. Our pre-primary children came dressed in traditional dresses and exhibited joy and pride as they filled the school with the cultural aura. Teachers shared many interesting facts about the festival and children were also shown some educational videos on Makar Sankranthi. It was truly a joyous occasion that was well enjoyed by both the teachers and the students.

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