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Ekya / July 12, 2019 Posted by : administrator

Investiture Results for Ekya School, BTM Layout

“A ceremony at which honours or rank are formally conferred on a particular person,”  the Investiture ceremony started with a formal welcome by students, Diya Anil Kumar & Amrutha KrishnaKumar followed by an invocation song. A walk past by the student council was followed by the Badge Decoration. The oath was administered to the Student Council, following which the Head of School, Ms. Deepa Rani addressed the students.

Ms. Deepa in her speech told students that to be good leaders, they do not need to be the fastest, the wisest, the smartest or the most brilliant. All they need is the courage, a bold outlook, the will to try and the faith to believe it is possible. She told the young leaders to, most importantly, believe in themselves.

The Head Boy of the school Hanish Reddy then gave his first welcome address.

Head Boy: Hanish Reddy

Vice-Head Boy: Keerthan Subhakrith

Sports Captain: Ansh Gangey

Sports Vice-Captain: Aditya C Reddy

Cultural Secretary: Christina Nelson

Editor: Diya Anil Kumar

Sub Editor: Dia K A

Agni House

Captain: Kartik Kothari

Vice-Captain: Aisiri Haritsa

Bhoomi House

Captain: Anish Kulkarni

Vice-Captain: Rukith Nayak

Jal House

Captain: Akarsh Vasudev

Vice-Captain: Sameksha

Vayu House

Captain: Aditya Vijay

Vice-Captain: Shivaprasad A

Club President: Pranad C

 

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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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Investiture Ceremony, Ekya JP Nagar

The Investiture Ceremony of the newly elected Students Council of Grade X and IX took place on 20th June, 2019. The Ceremonial pinning of the badges and handing over the sashes to the newly elected candidates was done by Ms. Ayesha Sirajuddin, Head of School - Ekya JP Nagar. Jahnavi Rajesh (Head Girl) along with the team of Office Bearers took the oath.

The Student Council for the year 2019-20

Jahnavi Rajesh - Head Girl Sai Anagha - Vice Head Girl Anvita Hakkalamani - Cultural Secretary Nawal V Kotla - Vice Cultural Secretary Akash Chinni - Sports Captain Aryan Dalmia - Vice Sports Captain Nidhi Bhavsar - Editor Ananya Puri - Sub Editor The House captains are: Agni House Prasidh Pradeep (Captain) Maya Prashanth Seshadri (Vice Captain) Bhoomi House Likhitha Anilkumar (Captain) Raksha Mahesh Rao (Vice Captain) Jal House Aditi Guruprasad (Captain) Dwijesh Natoor Bhaskar (Vice Captain) Vayu House Jayashree S (Captain) Urja Srivastava (Vice Captain) Ms. Ayesha Sirajuddin congratulated the newly elected Office Bearers, encouraging them to perform their duties with utmost diligence and show the same energy and enthusiasm throughout the year.

Field Trip To MEG For Students Of Ekya School BTM Layout

An educational field trip to the MEG-Madras engineering group informally known as the Madras Sappers was organized for the students of grade 9,10 and 11. Khwaish Panwar and Diya Anil Kumar of grade 12 share their account of being surrounded by patriotism and learnings about the adverse conditions that the army officers face.       On entering the campus it felt like we were in a different world. There was a sense of enthusiasm, discipline and patriotism. We were all filled with curiosity. Motivational quotes such as "May God have mercy on our enemies cause we won't" and "I did it because I was told that it was hard to do" was painted on the walls. What amazed us all was that it was like a whole different clean town in a big polluted world. There were solar panels, kitchen compost areas, cycle stands, a mini-mall, medical centers and students who were sitting in the cool breeze writing their exams. A few soldiers showed us around. We saw different types of mines, their effect and the different ways they were arranged like the single row, double row, diagonal, zig-zag, scattered, etc. We also saw the different types of masks and shoes they wear. They showed us the different types of makeshift bridges they make and told us how the soldiers take only 8 hours to make this wonderful hanging bridge with no supporting pillars in the center. We even saw a model of the India border and all the security measures over there. Next, we went on to the shooting range. A few soldiers were practicing and we got to see the various positions they adopt while shooting. Some were the standing position, kneeling position, sitting position, and the prone position. The sir in charge told us that the soldiers held their positions for long periods of time as practice; and for strengthening their arms and fingers they had various exercises, one being that they rolled and twisted a wet cloth. The soldiers did everything and made everything they required, from utensils, furniture, and even decorative articles. We then went to the museum where we saw how the army uniform had evolved over the years, all the mementos India received from the different the countries, medals won by soldiers who took part in the Olympics and a huge map which marked all of India's victories. The last part of our trip-the march past- was the most emotionally charged. It filled in us all a feeling of patriotism, teamwork, confidence, and trust. This trip definitely taught us all something. It showed us the beautiful life of a soldier and inspired us all to join the armed forces. It taught us to be self-sufficient and independent but at the same time the importance of trust on one another and their selflessness to serve our country. Jai Hind to the Indian Armed Forces. Writer: Khwaish Panwar XI 'A' Editor: Diya Anil Kumar XI 'A'
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