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itplccacoordinator / December 18, 2020 Posted by : editor

 

 

My dream destination is Moon, I would love to go to the moon because from childhood I have always been fascinated by Moon, its color, its brightness, and Grandma’s stories about the moon. 

As I grew up, I came to know that the moon is the only satellite of the earth. It is a bright object in the night sky. It does not have any light of its own but reflects the light of the sun. The moon is approximately 238000 miles away from the earth and hence looks small. It takes around twenty-eight days to revolve around the earth and approximately the same time to complete one rotation. The moon has fascinated man since the beginning of his life on the earth. He has looked at it with wonder. Many poets have composed beautiful poems on the moon. Scientists tried to reveal the mystery of the moon. They wanted to send a human to the moon. Several attempts were made to place a man on the moon. At last two Americans-Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin-reached the moon on July 21, 1969. They walked on the surface of the moon and collected the lunar rocks. They returned to the earth safely. The American scientists have sent men to the moon several times. Now the moon has been conquered by man. It is no longer a mysterious object. 

Also during the lockdown, I had attended online programs organized by my school about space and life in space. The book on Sunita Williams was part of my subject last year. These have added a sense of curiosity in me and I wanted to be in space and experience the thrill of space. Also on the moon, we cannot walk like on earth because of gravitational attraction and we will be floating or we need to adjust the pressure, I would like to experience that adventure. That’s why I want to be the first to go to the moon! 

Anushka, Grade 6A EITPL 

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itplccacoordinator / 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

itplccacoordinator / 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

itplccacoordinator / 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-Animation -The complete knowhow by Ayan Sinha, Grade 11, ITPL

By Ayan Sinha 11 C

This blog is going to be about the following things: 

  1. What is animation,
  2. How do you animate,
  3. Different animation styles,
  4. My experience in animation.

  1. WHAT IS ANIMATION-
  • The animation is a method of photographing successive drawings, models, or even puppets, to create an illusion of movement in a sequence. Because our eyes can only retain an image for 1/16 of a second, when multiple images appear in fast succession, the brain blends them into a single moving image.
  1. HOW DO YOU ANIMATE
  • In traditional animation, pictures are drawn or painted on transparent celluloid sheets to be photographed and shown on film. Early cartoons are examples of this, 
  • But today, most animation is made with computer-generated imagery or CGI. In the film, a frame rate of 24 frames per second is often used for smooth motion animation. 
  • I am new to animation and right now I make 2D animations using a PC and a drawing tablet. It takes time for me to make the animations because right now it is new to me, with practice I know it will get better & faster.
  • You can start animation right now by starting drawing on the pages as flipbooks animation and then slowly progress as you gain skills. Or Stop-Motion animation is one easy way to animate if you're not good at drawing right now, but it will also need a lot of patients.
  1. DIFFERENT ANIMATION STYLES
  2. Traditional animation:

-This is one of the oldest forms of animation in film. It’s sometimes called cel animation. in traditional animation, objects are drawn on celluloid transparent paper.

  1. 2D Animation (Vector):

-2D animation can fall under traditional animation like most early Disney movies --- Aladdin, Beauty & the Beast, Mickey Mouse, etc. But there is something called Vector-based animation that can be 2D and not considered traditional. 

-With Vector-based, the motion here can be controlled by vectors rather than pixels

-Images with familiar formats like JPG, GIF, BMP, are pixel images. These images cannot be enlarged or shrunk without affecting image quality & this is the best thing for editing them. Vector graphics don’t need to worry about the resolution(vectors are characterized by pathways with various start and endpoints, lines connecting these points to build the graphic)

-Shapes can be created to form a character or other image.

-You can also check out the 2D animations that i made on youtube: link 

  1. 3D Animation:

-In 3D animation, the animator uses a program to move the character’s body parts around. They set their digital frames when all of the parts of the character are in the right position. They do this for each frame, and the computer calculates the motion from each frame. From Toy Story in 1995 to today’s Coco, etc. 3D animation has become synonymous with “animation.”

  1. Motion Graphics Animation:

-Motion Graphics are pieces of digital graphics that create the illusion of motion usually for ads, title sequences in films, but ultimately exist to communicate something to the viewer. 

  1. Stop Motion Animation:

-However, instead of drawings, stop motion adjusts physical objects in each frame. If moved in small increments, captured one frame at a time, the illusion of motion is produced.  Whether puppets, clay, or even real people, these manual adjustments can make it a long, arduous process. Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run, etc are all great examples of stop motion animation films.

IV. MY EXPERIENCE IN ANIMATION:

  • I started animation when I was in 7th grade. The first animation I made was of  3-5 seconds, and it was made on a website called SCRATCH. After that, I started seeing youtube videos of animations and the tutorials by the creators of those animations.
  • Now by the time I had reached 9th grade I got to know about this amazing free animation application called KRITA, I quickly installed it without even knowing much about it.
  • I started making 2D animations on that. Slowly I learned the tools and got fluent with the shortcut keys and improved my skills a bit. Then I decided to make an animation video and posted it on youtube. This was when I was in 10th grade.
https://youtu.be/7YKC-QeBrlo
https://youtu.be/8enSCUBN8Cg
  • After that video, I worked on it more but before my pre-boards, I took a break and didn't animate for a long time. 
  • One day I decided to clean my PC. Now because of this, I made a mistake while removing the CPU cooler fan. Science then my PC is not working and when I got the time to get it repaired the coronavirus pandemic caused a lock-down. So I have decided to improve my drawing skills till that time and then get back to animation on the device.

--- Here is a link to the playlist made by my most favorite animator (ALAN BECKER) on Youtube: link


SOURCES:

  1. Personal experience   
  2. https://www.studiobinder.com/

#StudentBlogger: Visit BELGAUM – Something New every time-By Seja Heda, Grade10, ITPL

When one thinks of a tourist destination, their mind first goes to some exotic location, be it abroad or in our country. However, while we’re out vacationing at these locations, we forget the experiences a simple city can offer us.

One of my favorite places to visit is the city of Belgaum, or Belgavi, as it’s officially called, located at the northern tip of Karnataka, along the Western Ghats. It is in an ideal location, close in proximity to Maharashtra, and Goa – which allow for fun weekend getaways to a new place every time. And the best part is, it’s only a couple of hours away from Bangalore, as it is roughly 500 km away.

However, my absolute favorite way to travel to Belgaum is through a train as it provides beautiful views and makes you appreciate the journey all the more.

Its history is also one to be remembered – it was, and still is a major military center. The city served as a major military installation for the British Raj, primarily due to its proximity to Goa, which was then a Portuguese territory. Once the British left India, the Indian government continued and still continues to have armed forces installations in Belgaum. In 1961, the Indian government, under Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, used forces from Belgaum to end the Portuguese rule of Goa.

Now, the city is well on its way to becoming a Smart City, under the SmartCities Mission. It has an airport, connecting to major cities, well-built roads, and good facilities.

But don’t worry – as modern as the city seems – it still retains its old charm, especially with its two forts – The Belgaum Fort, and the Rajhansagad Yellur Fort. 

The Rajhansgad Yellur Fort is a definite stop if you love scenic views. It is located on a hill, 3310 ft above sea level, which provides a beautiful view and a perfect backdrop for pictures. There isn’t much else to do, other than visiting the temple in the middle of the fort, but the view makes it worth it.

Another place to visit is the Belgaum Fort, which is well known in history – mainly for it being a place to hold Mahatma Gandhi during the freedom struggle. The fort is majestic and holds temples (Jain and Hindu) and two mosques. All these structures are beautifully designed and have deep roots in history.

Belgaum also offers hillocks dotting the outskirts of the city, with vehicle access, which provides scenic views and peaceful surroundings. On every trip, we would visit one or the other hillock, and enjoy the calm, away from the city.

A spot for adventure enthusiasts is Vaccine Depot – started as a Vaccine Institute for manufacturing Small Pox vaccine in 1904. It is now an area, rich in flora and fauna – perfect for a walk. It is now rundown, but the scenery and sturdy trees to climb are a wonderful way to spend your day.

And finally, one of my absolute favorite things to do every time. I wish is to go to either Goa or Dandeli, a district near Belgaum, known for its water sports on the river Kali, such as white water rafting, boating, etc. It offers several resorts, perfect for a day trip or a weekend stay.

So, the next time you want to take a small trip anywhere, consider Belgaum as your destination, and fall I love with it, just as I did!

By Seja Heda, Ekya ITPL, 10 B

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