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ccacoordinator / October 22, 2019 Posted by : editor

Kids love to help in the kitchen. So why not teach them food safety while talking with them about the great places the foods actually are grown? 

Our students enjoyed creating a neat recipe with their teachers and learned more about the origins of the foods that they were busy preparing. 

This salad activity consisted of ingredients that had to be sliced or peeled and then tossed into a bowl. Afterward, a whole tin of condensed milk mixture was poured over the salad and served. They also had notes handy as a reminder to keep up with their talking points or interesting facts about the foods. This helped to keep both the conversation and fun rolling. Questions popped up, brainstorming the teachers with their answering ability. 

While preschool children were preparing the food, there were some things the teacher wanted to discuss with them. They discussed how the food reached their local grocers or why it is best to clean all fruits and veggies before consuming them. There were many other topics they discussed during this fun preschool lesson – for instance, the shapes of the foods and their colors. 

  • Papayas: Are grown in Hawaii and are a large herb that grows on a stalk- color, deep yellow.
  • Red grapes: Are grown in almost every country and they grow on a vine, three years after being planted- color deep red or purple
  • Kiwi: Are grown in China and in the USA. They grow on a vine- color, green and brown.
  • Pineapple: Originally from Brazil, they grow like a plant- color, yellow
  • Coconut: Originally from South Asia or South America, they grow on a large palm tree about 30m tall usually- color, white.
  • They had total fun singing the song Fruit Salad……..yummy……yummy……, also marked the places on the map or globe before starting for quicker reference.

We understand that spending time with our kids is valuable, but teaching them at the same time ensures that they are healthy and smart.

 

  

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ccacoordinator / 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

ccacoordinator / 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

ccacoordinator / 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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Outbound trip to Indian Music Experience

Music has always played an important part of India's culture and diversity . The range of musical phenomenon in India extends from simple melodies to what is one of the most well- developed "systems" of classical music in the world. Our students of Grade 5 had an opportunity to visit The Indian Music Experience as part of their outbound learning trip. It is India’s first experiential music museum. Our students explored India’s cultural nuances, through music. This encouraged them to rediscover various genres of Indian music, from the traditional to the contemporary, to ultimately create an emotional connect with music. They also got to see 108 Musical instruments which were displayed in the gallery.  Students were able to experience the interactive multimedia galleries, performance venues and learning spaces. They had an exposure to the importance of music in our lives and witnessed the work of various artists and genres of Indian Music.    

Poet of Ekya – Maya Kubher

Maya Kubher of Grade 4 published her own book of poems at the age of 9.

It all started when Maya was about 7.5 years old. Her first poem was about nature and she had written it down on a piece of paper along with a picture. She was inspired by the "Poetry Magic" book which was part of our School's prescribed book that contained simple but elegant poems for children. Maya started jotting down ideas and verses in her rough notebook as and when they occurred to her. 
When she revealed her poems to her family, they gave her a diary to record the poems. When she had a collected about a dozen, it was time to publish it. Maya aspired to be an artist she wanted to illustrate them herself, thus her first book "Poetree" was born.
Below is the poem she wrote about how she became a poet;
I got inspired from a book at school, 
Then I decided to write everyday hot or cool.
Poetry magic was the name of the book,
And a pencil and paper was what I took.
And I started writing no matter what the topic may be.
I wrote down ideas that occurred to me.
When I finished writing my first one,
I thought yay Iam done.
I showed it to my mother and said,
Poetry Magic is what I read.
She read it, and said it was good.
Happy and excited, there I stood.
Later, I wrote more.
My mother, looked at them on the floor
To publish a book, she picked the best few.
And I kept it a secret to surprise you.
Inspiration was what I needed;
And in publishing this book, I succeeded.
By Maya Kubher, Grade 4C
Ekya School, JP Nagar

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