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Ekya / September 27, 2021 Posted by : administrator

Initially, the thought of attending classes with ITPL scared me and I did not appreciate it. As a student in Ekya Byrathi, I was already accustomed to having few students in my class. One thing I was sure of is that when the number of students is relatively less, we can interact with each other and understand our concepts better. Moreover, I always felt like teachers are our mentors, guides, and our friends whereas in a large group of students I might not feel the same. That is what made me very apprehensive of the implementation of these combined classes.
All my thoughts changed when I started attending the classes with ITPL students. It is much more fun and involves a lot of interaction, discussions, and sharing with other students. This has helped me improve my thinking skills and my overall outlook as well. Group activities are a lot more fun now as there are students who are quite well versed and well-read and their ideas are shared.
It is truly amazing to see students of my age coming up with many ideas, thoughts, and suggestions.
It is also true that in the combined classes your chances of being chosen to answer a question is not frequent because there are many students in a class. Over and above, it is not possible to make many friends because we are not interacting with each other in the online classes.
Offline classes were the best as we could make friends. When there were offline classes before Covid, Aaliya and Charvi had a good friendship. Whereas Prisha, Shlok, Ribhav, and Raqhib are new and we did not meet each other physically. That’s the reason we don’t know about each other yet.
This new change of having classes with other students of EKYA has taught me that you can see the same thing but have different perspectives and that we should learn to appreciate and respect others’ opinions and thoughts. It has also enhanced my interactive skills and allowed me to express myself in a group with confidence. I would be willing to go to combined classes offline too.
Everything has advantages and disadvantages. But the idea of making this possible has improved my involvement, sense of responsibility in and out of class, and my zeal to complete my work on time. So I truly believe that these combined classes should continue even in the offline setup.

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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

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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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#TeacherBlogger: Festivals and celebrations in Early Years By, Nikhat Yasmin Ekya ITPL

Festivals and celebrations in Early Years, Ekya ITPL The best way to preserve everything is to teach our future generations about it. Our country has a rich culture and the best part is the unity in diversity. In Ekya our students get to see festivals from all over India and the way they are celebrated. I am glad they are getting to witness it all as it is the best way to teach students. Involving students in the celebrations the traditional way is very important to keep our traditions going. Our festivals help students to learn about our culture and traditions. At Ekya we celebrate different festivals to teach students our culture and traditions. We encourage them to wear our traditional clothes at this time to make them aware of our culture Food is another very important part of our festivals. We involve our students in festive fireless cooking. We do different art activities related to festivals. Some of the festivals we celebrate at Ekya are Ganesh Chaturthi, Onam, Diwali, Eid, Christmas, and also national festivals such as Independence Day, Republic Day, Gandhi Jayanti to inculcate feelings of patriotism in our students. To enhance their creativity we also make art related to the festivals. We also celebrate days like Fathers day, National sports day, Chocolate day, Yoga day to increase their awareness and knowledge.

#CounsellorBlog: Mindfulness By, Anushree C N, Counsellor

Mindfulness is being aware and accepting things/ situations as they are without any judgement. It means to be rooted in the present and be actively involved in what is happening to yourself and others NOW. The students explored this concept of being in the present through guided meditation and with an activity to imagine themselves with a superpower and then to explore what they would do with such a superpower. This activity motivates them to work better in the present and also develops their creativity. We explored the benefits of being mindful - it helps develop awareness and focus, improves physical health, and helps us manage our emotions. Also, we discussed how we can incorporate mindfulness in our day-to-day activities - paying attention to what we are doing, being kind and gentle to ourselves and others, not being hard on ourselves when we make a mistake, etc. During our discussion, we also explored mindful usage of Social Media.

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