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Shanthi Sivaram / July 19, 2020 Posted by : editor

Art is something I have always loved! Whenever I feel like, I go to my room and start drawing, painting, doodling, and making crafts. I dream of becoming an artist.


During the lockdown, I could not go out to play with my friends or attend any of my sports classes. I was so bored with only color painting and making origami that I was looking for new ideas and saw that there were old newspapers at home. I was checking youtube videos for newspaper crafts. I came across some ideas that I was interested in and started making my own designs. The materials that I used are newspapers, glue guns, old cd’s, glue, fabric paint, and cardboards. I spent most of my lockdown time creating paper models. I had to make a few blueprints before I could make the final design. Since my parents were busy working from home, I created these on my own. I received a lot of appreciation from my relatives and friends. I was so happy; I created my own youtube videos to teach other children (https://youtu.be/5ioxp5hfurE).

There were days I sat till midnight to finish some of the models. Now that I know the newspaper art trick, I am able to make several different designs. I am currently working on a Giant Dragon.”

By

Samarth Vasisht,

Grade 4B, Ekya School, JP Nagar

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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

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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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#StudentBlogger -Reason why working moms are great role models

In the olden days' mothers staying at home and fathers going out and earning was usually the norm. But there’s a change in the present day. More women and mothers are being encouraged to go out and work to earn and follow their passion. Mothers today are capable of taking care of us and the household, yet go out and follow their dreams, earn and make a name for themselves. Nowadays there are so many cases of working moms. Moms today have become naturally more ambitious and can take care of the family and yet can get a job and work to earn money. Men are becoming more supportive of women following their dreams and the overall goal of gender equality is being achieved.   I would take the example of my own mother. With the support of her parents, she has been able to be a great mom and also has a great job as a manager in Infosys and gets a lot of appreciation from clients and superiors. She has not only made a name for herself but also is a great mom who cooks delicious food and is an integral part of my family.  Just like my mother, there are so many other examples of women overcoming difficulties and becoming successful. In conclusion, we should all support women’s dreams and encourage our own mothers to go out and chase them and try to spread awareness so that people are informed of the 21st century and how things have drastically changed for women. By Rohith Maiyya, Grade 7A Ekya School - JP Nagar

#StudentBlogger: The Magic of Theatre

All the world’s a stage! I bet you have heard this famous line of the great playwright William Shakespeare. Often I hear people say that theatre is boring and what’s so special about it but my dear friend, theatre is so much more than just memorizing a few lines here and there or wearing fancy costumes. Theatre a place of wonder and magic where you can be a whole new person! You can meet new friends and even become famous. Theatre has always had a spark in people. In the 1560’s it was a very scary thing to be a playwright or even an actor because if the audience didn’t like you or the play well you would get a nasty rotten tomato in your face and you would have been laughed off the stage yet there still were dreamers, like young Shakespeare.  Many people laughed at the idea of him being a playwright because why would the son of a wealthy glove maker want to throw away all his money and a stable career for the most unstable career! But young Shakespeare wouldn’t give up because once his father died Shakespeare went to fulfill his dream. People were amazed at the fact that Shakespeare was a great playwright, in fact, he was so great that we still remember him over the centuries! Some of his famous plays are Hamlet(the most famous of them all), Romeo and Juliet and of course Macbeth! Shakespeare’s plays also have reason to believe that they are actually magical! The reason it is is because if you ever go to a theatre and say the word “Macbeth” it automatically lays a curse on the production because this all started in 1606 when an actor who was playing the role of Lady Macbeth died all of a sudden thus forcing Shakespeare himself to replace the actor! Now Shakespeare isn’t the only famous playwright there was Ben Jonson, Thomas Dekker, and William Rowley! So is theatre interesting or not interesting? that’s the question. So why don’t you decide?  Anika Nitin Katare, Grade 9 IGCSE, Ekya JP Nagar

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