From getting smileys drawn on our hands to receiving our graduation certificate, Today we walked into school as students of Ekya ITPL and today we are going to walk out as Alumni of Ekya ITPL.
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed faculty, parents who still wonder how we made it through, and my fellow graduates – the Class of 23! Standing before you today as the valedictorian of this exceptional class, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and pride.
I would like to extend a vote of thanks to our teachers, who taught us how to spell our names and then stood by us as we found our identities finally letting go of our hands as we graduate today. To the teachers who taught us that life is not just about finding x; it’s about navigating through challenges and still managing to smile. To the teachers who shaped our minds and tolerated our questionable dance moves during school events. Thank you for everything, and may your future students be as entertaining as we were.
To our parents, who have been our personal emotional support helplines, thank you for pretending to understand the quadratic equation drama and for refraining from saying, “When I was your age…” too often. We appreciate your unwavering belief that we were studying every time you walked into our rooms.
To the admin, security, housekeeping, medical, IT and transport staff, thank you for greeting us with a smile every time you saw us. Last but not least, to Ekya,for the knowledge important,friendship forged and the memories that will forever be etched in our hearts. You’ve been more than just a building, you’ve been a home, a place where we not only found education but also a sense of belongingness.
What my 10 year old mind found interesting was the symbol of ekya. The way I saw it, The large fish represented Ekya and the tiny fishes within it were us, the students of ekya.Today, 8 years later i can’t help but feel overwhelmed from the epiphany that each tiny fish will now have to part ways with the rest of the school. Each fish has its own destiny. They weren’t just swimming randomly; they were on a path, a unique journey that would lead them to different corners of the vast underwater world. But Ekya’s symbol also whispered a promise – that no matter where we end up, we’ll always carry a piece of that magic with us.
Whether we’ve spent 12, 8 , 5 or 2 years here, how do we say goodbye to the homes that fundamentally made us who we are? To the place that forms the first line of introductions for ourselves, to our childhood.Will our bonds remain strong? Are we ready? Is it finally time? It’s scary. Yes..But so was walking into this school for the first time. We made it through that we’ll make it through this too. It is finally time and yes,we are ready!
So class of ‘23, here’s to the future, to endless possibilities and to each and every one of us making an impact in this world! May the force be with you.
I like to play with my sister because she plays whatever I want to play and whenever I want to play. I like to play indoor as well as outdoor games with my sister. Together, we play pretend games and games that involve running. We also bike together and enjoy that as well. I feel excited and happy when I play with my sister. Very often, we fight! We disagree on so many things while playing. Yet, we forget those arguments and get back together to have fun as though nothing ever happened! It is so much fun to play with my sister, Gowri. Thank you Gowri for being my companion.
Siri Goutham, Grade 2 Ekya NICE Road
Talk about the mischiefs of adolescence, they used to top the category with the best of creativity. Talk about a kid, restless and being found with a football in hand in the playground, I feared it was my 10B. Or let's say, certain kids have gone down to the CC Coordinator to plead for a PE period and there is a noise in the compound regarding the same, who else would have thought of risking their impressions and be as crystal clear as water when it comes to intent, I somehow knew it could be these bunch of un-putdownable dreamers, fearing they have failed their Captain, 'cause, they knew a Captain is as good as his class.
Not even a single day I reckon when I and my students had failed to be on the same page. And on days as good as grit, we made sure we argued staying honest to ourselves. From discussing Sir Robin Williams to the background score of Dunkirk, it has been a journey of an engaging perspective, a journey that made me more patient as an observer, a journey that made me realise the subtle difference between "teaching" and "facilitating".
And, since the Board Examination is on the cards, here's wishing hope & courage to my thirty-one brilliant dreamers (& others as well) for the new experience and before the curtain falls have a close look at your mark sheet-s, let's do our usual Ice-Breaker,
"O Captain! My Captain!"
Remember to not forget.
Remember the claps have just begun.
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