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Ekya / September 02, 2020 Posted by : administrator

‘Good players, inspire themselves, great players, inspire others’

National Sports Day was celebrated virtually on the 29th August at Ekya School, Byrathi. The birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, an Indian field hockey player is celebrated and his contributions to sport are remembered on this day. In India’s rich sporting history, the exemplary figure of Dhyan Chand Singh clearly cuts out a mark for himself. Born in the city of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh on 29th August 1905, Singh was regarded as a prodigy in the field of hockey. During his years as a professional hockey player, Singh won the Olympic gold medal on three occasions- 1928, 1932, and 1936, cementing his position in the pages of history. The above-mentioned information was shared with students to impress upon them the significance of the day.

The virtual celebrations commenced with an address by our Head of School on sports being an integral part of life and good sportsmanship followed by various student events. This was the first time during this academic session, students from Montessori to Grade 8 came together for this virtual meet. Students were allotted a breakout session with their respective class groups and each group was assigned an activity.

Students of the Montessori class worked on a digital coloring activity. Coloring pages related to sports and sportspeople were assigned through a website – www.online-colouring.com. Students used coloring options and brought images to life during this activity. Students had dressed up as famous sports personalities and recorded videos on the same, this was compiled and played during the session, to mention a few, Tanish Ayur was dressed as Major Dhyan Chand, Avyaan as Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Runav as Sachin Tendulkar.

Grade 1 was divided into 2 groups and created posters on indoor and outdoor sports in their respective groups. Students were actively engaged in looking for fun facts about their favourite sport to create simple yet beautiful designs. Agastya made an expressive poster on the game snake and ladder in which he had mentioned the Indian name – Mokshapatam and the rules of the game. Shanhvi mentioned a game called Othello which she often plays with her family and added that she believes one becomes smarter by playing this game! Naman made a poster of 4 indoor sports that he likes – Carrom Board, Chess, Ludo, and Uno. Children enjoyed the session while creating interesting posters and getting to know interesting facts about different sports.

The  Students of Grade 2 were given a collage-making activity on the topic, ‘How do Sports keep us healthy and fit’. Aarav Kumar, Shirish Gowda, Chris Melque, Siddhi Ajay Kalro, Hasan Ghadially, Tarika Thimmaiah, Shivang Deviah, and Mohammed Daniyal created digital poster collages using the Canva app. One of the students mentioned his interest in playing football while the others created informative posters on how sports keep them fit and healthy. The posters were fantastic and colorful and depicted the significance of the topic. 

The students created collage of victories of sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Shooting, Archery, Athletics and Paralympics. Advika Appaiah titled her poster as ‘Let’s Cheer, it’s a big game!’ whereas Avishai Gideon titled  the collage as ‘India Soaring High’, Claire Jacob named hers as  ‘Reach for the gold like our Heroes’ with a hashtag of believe in yourself, Kabir Bassnett’s work was represented as  ‘India’s Sportsmanship’ and Tejaswini Valaboju’s was named as  ‘Sports over time.’ 

The Students of Grade 4 had worked on a video titled, ‘Importance and Benefits of Sports’. Each student had chosen one particular game to speak about and highlighted the importance/benefits of the same. This video was compiled and played during the virtual session. Apart from this, Grade 4 was divided into groups of three to work on PowerPoint presentations on sports-related topics such as how to avoid injury when playing Cricket, the influence of Football lessons on student memory, the difference between sports nutrition and regular nutrition, and the benefits of team sports.

The Students of Grade 5-8 participated in a Debate Competition in their respective house groups. The house groups Jal and Vayu argued for and against the topic, ‘Should games be decided on penalty shots?’ and house groups Bhoomi and Agni reasoned for and against the topic, ‘Are the Olympics important?’. 

All the teams asserted their cases based on a lot of research and statistical information. Some important points that came up included a brief background of penalty shootouts, an argument on whether penalty shots were skill or luck, the spectator’s love for penalty shots and facts from the past. The second topic under discussion called to attention the disadvantages, problems, expenses that a Country must face while hosting the Olympics and if it really is worth all that trouble. The Debate session helped nurture in students the spirit of healthy competition. Team Jal and Team Agni secured the first and second positions respectively.

The celebration highlighted the overall importance of sports and nudged Students in realizing the necessity of sporting activities in maintaining a healthy and fit body. The spirit of healthy competition was encouraged through the various activities organized.

It was indeed a time of celebration and learning!

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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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#ParentBlogger: Making the new learning experience more enjoyable

Our Prime Minister, Mr. Modi during his Independence Day speech this year spoke of many things which are undergoing major changes because of the COVID 19. One of the main changes being in the education system, not only in India but across the world. 


My daughters Aditi and Anika Taneja are now in Grade 5 in Ekya Byrathi and I couldn't be happier to have them studying at Ekya. I have always been convinced of the school from 2014 when I enrolled my children in the Ekya Montessori program. The way teachers make their students learn, the way the students are being groomed for the future is very interesting and encouraging. I am definitely amazed that the transition from regular schooling to online schooling has been absolutely seamless.

The classes have been spaced out well, the online tool is very student-friendly and the content has been well thought through. The concept of online library and breakfast meets are definitely a good initiative.
I thank the Ekya staff, teachers especially for making the new experience of learning online enjoyable while keeping in mind that the learnings must go on irrespective of any situation. 

I wish the school all the very best and I am sure you will continue to amaze us, students and parents in these unpredictable times.

By

Aparna Taneja 

Mother of Aditi and Anika Taneja (Grade 5) 

#PoetsOfEkya: An Ode to My Teacher

Online teaching is not always easy,

Online teaching is not always fun.

Endless hours of planning,

To help us in our learning.

Happy and cheerful,

Cautious and careful.

My teachers are the best,

They never ever rest.

They come to class with a smile,

And if students are late they wait a while.

They approach us with a positive attitude,

And tirelessly teach us on longitudes and latitudes!

Each day with a smile they greet,

With enthusiasm,  students  they meet.

They give us support and cheers,

Their memories will be with us for years.

Teachers with their wisdom and grace,

Undoubtedly make our world a better place. 

So on this teacher's day, let's pay tribute to all our teachers,

In whom are worlds nestle, 

As they are truly special.

Happy Teachers Day.

By

Prisheta Ravi Murugan,

Grade 6, Ekya Byrathi

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