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Ekya / September 13, 2022 Posted by : administrator

The 3 states- memorable and Adventurous trip to God’s own country- KERALA

As we had a long weekend we suddenly planned a trip to Kerala! But we read about the floods in Kerala so we cautiously planned the trip with enough breaks in between and carried all necessary items… I eagerly packed my notepad and pencils along with my snack supplies!!! I already wanted to write and share it with you all!!

So we began the morning after we cleared the Varamahalakshmi pooja arranged the previous day on the occasion of the festival! The drive was pleasant as it wasn’t too sunny or rainy either! We reached our native- Gobichettipalayam by evening and relaxed as we met some friends and relatives and had our dinner. So Tamil Nadu is the second state as we started from Bangalore Karnataka!!

The next morning- the much-awaited trip – we began early just to have enough time to explore and reach safely… so a lovely sunrise en route- oh how I love the colors changing in the sky!! How often do we notice sunrise and the colors amidst our routine in cities and skyscrapers!! The mountains, the clouds, the many shades of green!!! The slight drizzle was oh so cool. Hey look, we are going through a tunnel!!! It’s so cool!! “There’s always light at the end of the tunnel, ” Amma says!! But I feel we are the light ourselves wherever we go!! We used google maps to reach our Hotel- we got repeated warnings about Kerala floods and de routes… Anxiety was there on everyone’s minds but I realized we all cheered each other up and enjoyed every moment together!! We reached Hotel Srivar- amazing ambiance and paintings everywhere. We had many friends and family calling us often to check if we were safe amidst floods! We miraculously had a safe trip!!

We had lunch, freshened up, and had a good nap… By the time I woke up amma had done a round of shopping and picked the Kerala-style dress for all of us!! We had a quick dress-up and photoshoot – memories are screenshots of our experience amma says and clicks tons of pictures always – I used to get irritated, but now when I look at my baby pics I realize why it’s important! I even carried my Polaroid camera!! We headed to the temple- the experience can’t be expressed in words!! So calm, serene! After darshan, there was a deep Utsav where they lit 40,000 Diya’s around the temple! We all got lucky and had a chance to light them too!! Which was unexpected!!! We prayed, and felt grateful for every moment! Now I understand why guruvayur is called BHOO VAIKUNTAM- It’s indeed heaven on earth!!!

We also visited vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur-a very large and spacious campus!! Siva, Parvathi, Vrishaba, Krishna, Murugan, Ayyappan! All stood tall to bless us all!! Hey, there’s even a Vyasa muni spot where we can worship for wishes to be true!

We always try to explore and try local foods when we travel- so here in Kerala, we enjoyed vellai appam, idiyappam, puttu with kadala curry, and also idli dosa vada. My thatha always says on every grain of food our names are pre-written by god!! So we got to eat yummy food as destined!! Grateful isn’t it!!

We visited Mammiyur Sivan temple the next morning- another amazing temple- my grandparents say there’s a belief that our trip to guruvayur is incomplete without visiting this temple! I always like the stories associated with every place!! So much to learn now??

We headed to the Yanai thottam next – omg!!! Soooooo many elephants in one place!! I saw elephants doing chores, an elephant enjoying eating, and another baby elephant dancing so happily!!! Another one taking a bath!! Some were standing! A few were undergoing some sort of training!! For some temple pooja, they said!! Hey, there’s a clinic inside for them too!! We can feed them too!!! I took so many pictures!! I loved this place!!!

We visited Bhagavathi temple and headed to visit my most awaited part of the trip THE MARINE WORLD- India’s largest public aquarium. We reached at 10 am and realized it opens only by 11.30 am so we took a detour and yayyyy beach wasn’t on our list due to floods but the time mismatch we all decided to explore chavakkad beach- a blessing in disguise isn’t it!! I loved the beach for its view, the sound, the sand smell!! Oh man we spotted fishermen coming back with so much of their catch – we opened nets and saw they had caught crabs!! So many varieties!!! And also we spotted a turtle hatchery on the beach!!! The sky and the sea looked like they met!!

Ok, so we got tickets and entered the MARINE WORLD AQUARIUM- India’s largest public aquarium!!! It’s so big!! Omg!! From the outside, it looks so simple!! There are 11 zones of aquariums here!! Each different theme!! We could spot almost every type of fish on earth here!!!! There’s also a children’s park and play area, a birds park where we can also feed the birds and take pictures!! We fed the koi Carp fish- they just jumped into our palms to take feed!!!! It’s so nice… koi carp is one of my favorite fish! There’s a tunnel aquarium here too!! Oh also there is a rain forest zone, igloo zone, and fighter fish zone, I forgot other names already!!! Also, there’s a separate zone for fish therapy- it’s so refreshing, all the fish nibble on our feet, it’s ticklish and so much fun!! We all enjoyed it!!! Anyways I loved the lionfish the most!!!! And also lobsters, aba, starfish, live  she’ll, silver  Arowana, shark, neon fish, fighter fish,

We half-heartedly bid adieu to the aquarium and cleared our room and packed and all set to head back to our native Gobichettipalayam.. on our way we picked all Prasadam, snacks like banana chips, jackfruit chips to give to all friends and relatives.

We reached our native by evening and relaxed while we met friends and relatives and shared our experiences with them. Had dinner with them and slept.

Early in the morning, we started back to Bangalore after visiting the party temple- remember the ducks from the previous story? We saw them today too!! And we spotted 3 peacocks sitting in a row!! How beautiful!!! Also, every time we pass by a village where we can see muniswaran idols sitting at the entrance of every village- they are huge with wide scary eyes!!! They are protectors of the villages!!! Like we have security for our apartments!!! Interesting stories everywhere!!!

Loved looking at green paddy fields all along! And hey the matter dam was brimming and gushing with water!!! It was very scary indeed!! We stopped and watched in awe!! Admiring nature, thanking for every moment, and being grateful for such a life, I happily thanked my family for this lovely trip.

Traveling always helps us realize how small we are on this big beautiful earth! And yes- please don’t use plastic!!! Carry your bottles everywhere, use all reusable things, let us reduce pollution, and save our earth!!!

Where did you travel this monsoon??? How do you like my trip? Anything similar? Please let me know …

    

     

Aaryan Vittal,

Grade 4A,

Ekya School, JP Nagar

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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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#StudentBlogger: Krishna Janmashtami By, Aaryan Vittal Grade 4A, Ekya School, JP Nagar

Krishna Janmashtami 2022

Hi everyone.. How did you celebrate Janmashtami this year? What do you like about God Krishna??  Janmashtami is Krishna's Happy birthday celebration, who would not like a birthday celebration isn't it??

I love to celebrate it. my mother used to dress me up as little Krishna every year on Janmashtami day but this year I chose to wear a shirt with a Krishna painting which we got from our guruvayur trip, and this year Janmashtami is more special as we got a lovely Krishna from Guruvayur itself- it feels like he is smiling at us every time I look at him!! We prepared many bacchanals - all Krishna's favorites as aachi said- butter murukku, seedai, the Kushal, and so many more names I forgot already!! and yes, his favorite Butter, milk, curd, and avalakki! Krishna is alankara priyan- which means he loves to be dressed up and celebrated!! so amma made all the decorations like every year- flowers, thulasi, lotus flowers were used.. and yes the footsteps were drawn using rice flour!! They are so tiny and cute!!!

This year's special -is Krishna nartanam kolam ( Krishna dance kolam ) which has so many Krishna footsteps and we decorated the kolam with flowers and dreams (diyas). This has a special meaning- Krishna comes and dances and rejoices at our place on Janmashtami!! to mark that we draw this kolam it seems!! interesting no? By evening we were all ready for pooja, bhajan, and naivedyam, yes we clicked lots of pics and blessings from elders, and yay we got to eat yum bakshanam!! Like a birthday party isn't complete without the snacks and games- Janmashtami is similar no? we had bakshanam prepared for Krishna, my grandparents told me so many stories about Kutty Krishna Leela, and I was told every child is like Krishna for all the naughtiness we do!! Amma keeps all the bakshanam at night hoping Krishna will rejoice in it!! and looks at it the next morning and does pooja. As always I love learning about new things at every festival.  Let me know about your celebration too. Happy Janmashtami everyone, May we all be blessed by Lord Krishna and be happy and smiling.

     

      

Aaryan Vittal

Grade 4A,

Ekya School, JP Nagar

#Teachers’ Day By, Mohana Veena Grade 10B, Ekya School, JP Nagar

TEACHER’S DAY

On September 5th of every year, it is common knowledge that our country celebrates the annual Teacher’s Day. But do you know some of the most interesting facts about teachers, schools, and the education systems all over the world? In this blog, I’m going to cover some amusing facts that I have recently come across.

The declaration of the Indian Teacher’s Day took place in 1962, and if you think about it, that was not very long ago! 5th September was the birthday of India’s second president, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Back then, the man held the Vice-President’s office and was a beloved teacher and a philosopher. When his students urged him to celebrate his birthday, he decided that his birthday would be declared a tribute to all the teachers of our nation!

Here are some interesting facts about the different schools all over the world!

There is a school named Bottle School, located in the Philippines, Asia. It was constructed using about 9,000 bottles and dozens of volunteers were needed to complete the structure. Each bottle was filled with sand, water, and straw to keep them sturdy. Then, a cement-like substance was used to hold the bottles in place as they were stacked on top of each other to create walls.

Did you know that the largest school in the world is located in our very own India? The City Montessori School (CMS), located in Lucknow city, enters the 2019 Guinness Book of World Records for its enormous student population. There are currently more than 56,000 students attending the school daily. In Lucknow city alone, there are 18 campuses with over 4,500 staff across the city.

All students in the schools in South Korea are expected to stay back after class to clean up their respective classrooms. This includes sweeping, moping, vacuuming, and taking out the trash. They are prohibited to leave until their classrooms have been tidied up!

Bangladesh has some very unique educational institutions. They are renowned for their “boat schools” which are quite literally schools sailing on the water. Bangladesh is prone to severe annual flooding between July and October, and this causes rivers to rise to more than 12 feet. Hence, boat schools are implemented and there are no less than 100 of them in the country. Each one of them is solar powered, consists of a library and even has internet access!

In Los Pinos, a remote, isolated valley located in Columbia, the students travel to school using a zip line! The school is separated from the residential area by ticket rainforests and travel by foot would take around two hours. Very young children are supposed to use the zip line along with an adult or an older sibling.

Different schools in the world have different things to offer and it is our teachers that bring about unity in schools and act like the glue that binds us all together.

So this Teacher’s Day, I would like to extend my warmest gratitude and appreciation to all the teachers of the world. You make our childhoods incredible!

 -Mohana Veena, 10B

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