This trip was a very educational and joyful trip that has helped me improve my skills, attitude and outlook across several dimensions. I want to thank the Head of the School for initiating this trip and the other teachers for assisting me throughout the journey.
Smarani H, Grade 6
Ekya School, NICE Road
Is that an eye-catching title? I have, though, and I'm proud of it because I am not myself if I don't read every day.
Welcome to the post and have a cup of tea or coffee ready for this light yet medium-depth read. It's always important to never let go of one thing in life that makes you 'yourself', which is your hobby.
Hobbies make you centred with yourself when some elements pull at you, like teaching, focusing on students, family, relationships, cooking, chores and most importantly, lesson plans!
All these take time, and we cannot help but do these things to ensure our lives are smooth sailing, no matter how intense the storms we face are. Today, I want to remind you of why it is essential to cultivate, nurture and never give up on your hobbies.
All banter aside, think about what the eight-year-old you loved doing as a passionate hobby. It can be anything from collecting cards to reading a book. Pick up that habit again and start living with your pursuits; see that life is even more beautiful when you are the best version of yourself.
Never be ashamed of your hobbies, never call them silly or a waste of time, and keep being passionate about what you love because, as our dear Google says, a hobby is a pursuit outside one's regular occupation, especially for relaxation.
Thank you. Have you picked your hobby back yet? Vaishnavi P K
Vayu played their first match on 11th July 2023 with Jal. The game commenced with a jump ball, as Vayu got it in hand and made their first basket by Chaitanya Arun of Class 8-C. Until the first 7 minutes, Jal couldn't touch the board due to the solid defence of Vayu, as they converted every ball that reached their court to the basket and kept Jal down. At the end of the first quarter, the score was 4-0.
The 2nd quarter started with Sejal Maheshwari of class 8-B making the first shot for Jal, but within a few minutes, Vayu was back in the position and scored another 2-pointer. The referee made regular time-outs and substitutions, Mr Srikant. The players of Jal needed to be adequately backed up as there were many poor passes, and they could not convert easy shots. The second quarter they have ended with the score reading 6-2.
In the third quarter, they started with Jal scoring three baskets and Vayu hitting the two-digit mark by finishing the quarter 10-6. The fast-paced match kept the audience on their toes, with baskets scored every two minutes.
The fourth quarter saw Vayu taking the defensive note while Jal took the offensive. This quarter, they witnessed Jal's substitution and free throws, which they failed to convert into much-needed points.
The game ended with the score being 14-6 and a triumphant shout as Chaitanya walked out. Vayu successfully staggered Jal by a conveyable 8-point difference.Aanavi Sengupta , Grade 8A Ekya School, ITPL
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