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Ekya / February 12, 2020 Posted by : administrator

Ekya Preprimary, Btm Campus welcomed  Dr. Anuradha Namashivaya for an expert talk to create awareness and the importance of keeping our body healthy and fit. 

Ms. Anuradha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Dental surgery and a Master’s degree in sports administration is a passionate Gymnast who has two gold and two silver medals in the gymnastics national championship to her credit. She also competed in Ms. Fitness world championship in Las Vegas. She strongly believes that Gymnastics is the mother of all sports and loves to educate young minds. 

She was excited to conduct a small fitness session for our students and kept them engaged with simple fitness exercises like forward rolls, backward rolls, splits and some students attempted to do cartwheels too. Students thoroughly enjoyed the session and showed enthusiasm to take part in all the activities. 

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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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Expert @ Ekya BTM- Ms. Leela Gour Broome

The students of Grades 5 and 6 at Ekya BTM attended a presentation and a book reading with the incredibly talented author and an equally wonderful teacher and environmentalist, Leela Gour Broome, of her new book, “Earthquake Boy”. Ms. Leela engaged the children with her grasping storytelling of a boy who suffers from amnesia in the Bhuj earthquake and escapes to Mumbai after overhearing plans of sending him to the orphanage. The story continues with the struggles and adventures of the Earthquake Boy. Ms. Broome encouraged the children to guess the plot points and the end of the story. The students were more than happy to shoot their ideas about the plot of the  story throughout. At the end of the presentation and a short description of a real earthquake, Ms. Broome showed the children pictures of places mentioned in the book. The students stuck to her words during the book reading of a particular chapter from the Earthquake Boy. It was an interesting learning experience for the students who surely took back a lot from this session as was evident from their numerous questions to the author and their sheer excitement during the session.

Ekya Design Challenge 2020: Ekya For A Healthier Bengaluru 

With the will and desire to make a difference in the world today, over 800 students from our schools came together to show how they can ‘Make Bengaluru lead a healthier lifestyle.’ This year, our students at Ekya School BTM Layout, JP Nagar and ITPL have been actively working on the challenge by using the Design Thinking process to understand the ‘why’ of learning.

    

The Ekya Design Challenge 2020

With the challenge at hand, our students collectively started the first step in defining the problem. Brainstorming saw our students start putting their minds together for the second phase, to discover and define the obstacle, which got them closer to solving the problem. Being empathic is at the heart of the design thinking process at Ekya. It encourages students to put themselves in someone else’s shoes and speak with stakeholders who are affected by this problem. Our students also met and spoke with experts from the health sector where they learned the art of asking questions at an interview and planning on how to conduct these interviews. The focus is on teaching students how to share their ideas and capture feedback.

In the next stage, all students started to test their solutions with users. This stage helped determine if the prototype solves the user’s problem. If it doesn't, it’s not a failure. Students will use feedback from the users, and more research about the viability of their solutions and turn this into an opportunity to make the solutions more workable. This helped them identify patterns and needs of people with regard to living healthier lifestyles. The exciting stage, 'prototyping' gave students the ability to design the solution and put it in practice for the world to see.

The Ekya Design Challenge 2020 was the perfect platform for our students to share their process, their ideas and their journey with an audience at the Bengaluru International Centre on 18 January 2020. To inaugurate this event along with our students, we had the distinguished presence of Mr. Ramachandran, Mission Director. National Health Mission, Mr. K.C Ramamurthy, Chairman, CMR Group of Institutions and Dr. Sabitha Ramamurthy, President, CMR Jnanadhara Trust, Chancellor, CMR University, and Dr. Tristha Ramamurthy, Founder, Ekya Schools.

Our student’s designs for solutions raised lots of eyebrows for the uniqueness and dexterity. A sight gadget for the elderly, an app on bullying and adopting a child and a bangle that can enable women safety and a drone to monitor garbage were some of the standout solutions created by our students.

With the zeal and purpose to find decisive solutions, our students' prototypes were put on display for parents, visitors and other experts to witness how they presented their ideas on solutions to make Bengaluru a healthier place to live in. This whole challenge led our students to understand new methods of learning, sharing ideas and collaboration and building positive energy to help them develop qualities of great thinkers and innovators.

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