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Shanthi Sivaram / July 12, 2019 Posted by : editor

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.

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Shanthi Sivaram / 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

Shanthi Sivaram / 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

Shanthi Sivaram / 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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Experts@Ekya: Ms. Padma Venkatraman

Author Visit at Ekya School, JP Nagar

Ms. Padma Venkatraman recently visited Ekya School, JP Nagar and had the audience engrossed in her stories. Students were captivated by her books and her recollection of her journey in life. Here is an interesting account of the session by Mahashree G Das, Grade 8, Ekya School JP Nagar

A Rainbow to Reality 

As students or children, we live a shielded and privileged world. We are shielded from the harsh realities of the world and have the privilege of preparing ourselves by and by and not just jump into it. You might be thinking “Why out of the blue, is this article so serious? I was reading this to entertain myself!”. Then my friend you are not alone. On the 5th of July, at exactly 8:20 am we had the same question popping up when our ‘Meet the Author’ session was turned into a rainbow to reality, through some mere stories. If you are thinking who is this wise author who made us realize that we are seriously fortunate to have what we have and we are the only ones who can make a change in this world, it was Ms. Padma Venkatraman, an oceanology expert, an eco-engineer and an author. The U.S. settled author started off with a question that really made us ponder: Should we really drink water from the use and throw plastic bottles? There were various answers which she welcomed encouragingly. Then she told us her journey through life till now, about how she was in charge of a whole vessel being the only woman and Asian on it. A few people who were envious of her tried to sabotage her. There was a malfunction in the ship and they pinned the whole blame on her but she thrived through the whole thing only made her stronger. As a child, she was never an admirer of literature or biology but simply adored mathematics. Her family was pretty affluent and she had a luxurious life until her father threw her and her mother out of the house one night for an unknown reason. She and her mother had to struggle. Now all her luxuries were no more. Her big house turned into a small dingy apartment. Even though her mother had to work day and night to keep a roof over their heads, she also devoted herself to help the needy. She used to teach the gypsies. Ms. Padma also made a few friends who told her their tragic tales. As a researcher, she went on to meet many tribes and on tall adventures which also included wrestling live crocodiles, which made her realize that if she can do this, she can practically do anything. The plot of her book "The Bridge home" goes something like this: Life is harsh in Chennai’s teeming streets, so when runaway sisters, Viji and Rukku arrive, their prospects look grim. Very quickly eleven-year-old Viji discovers how vulnerable they are in this uncaring, dangerous world. Fortunately, the girls find shelter- and friendship- on an abandoned bridge. With two homeless boys, Muthi and Arul, the group forms a family of sorts. And while making life scavenging in the city’s trash heaps in the pits, the kids find plenty to laugh about and take pride in too. After all, they are now bosses of themselves and don’t need to depend on untrustworthy adults. But illness strikes, Viji must decide whether to risk seeking help from strangers or keep holding on to their fragile hard-fought freedom.   Through the session, she told us about her and her mother’s struggle to get an education, her love for books, how she got to study in a school in England which was much like Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and also got the chance of becoming the Albus Dumbledore there. After a short Q&A session, we bid her goodbye hoping to see her again in the near future. ABOUT PADMA VENKATRAMAN Padma Venkatraman was born in Chennai, India, the setting of her latest novel The Bridge Home. She worked as chief scientist on oceanographic ships, explored rainforests, directed a school, and lived in five countries before becoming a full-time writer. The Bridge Home has been described by the New York Times as “Gorgeous storytelling”. It is a 2019 Global Read Aloud book, a Washington Post KidPost Summer Book Club selection, and a Today Show Summer Read. Some of her previous novels include A Time to Dance, Island’s End and Climbing the Stairs. Ms. Venkatraman enjoys teaching, mentoring, and participating in literary festivals. She was recently interviewed on a national PBS program, and her work has been featured previously on national and international TV and radio, and in a documentary.

Investiture 2019 – Ekya School, BTM Layout

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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