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Ekya / January 06, 2023 Posted by : administrator

Well, if there was one, I don’t remember it at all. I felt so much joy and happiness when the sports day dates were announced in the assembly, and my heart was soaring. 

Sports day is one of my favourite days; making me feel free. This year was enjoyable as it was the first sports day in 2 years, and everybody was so excited. There were endless days of chatter and planning for this grand event. The only thing we weren’t pleased about was that there were classes in the first, fifth and sixth hours. But as the days passed, we soon forgot about it. Finally, it was Friday, November 11th. Well, we just got a tiny bit lucky. It was cloudy in the morning and was predicted to rain, so …. Instead of doing our first hour, we had to line up and go directly downstairs. YAY.

The races started with the Montessori class and slowly progressed from there. Everything was excellent and exciting. Everybody was cheering for their own house – which was quite a lot of noise. Grade 2 had one of the most exciting races. Those kids took sports day earnestly; they ran like professionals, fighting for the first position.  

By the time Montessori, first, second and third finished their races, it was already snack time. We lined up and went to the classroom for snacks. Snacks break was exciting and suspenseful as we did not know who was winning. When we came down, the scores were written on the board. Vayu house was winning. That gave us all the energy to run well and win.

The fourth and fifth grades had their races together; they had the – running race, crab race, skip the hoop race and relay. It was exciting and fun to watch, just like the other races. After this was the most exciting part, OUR RACE. We participated in all the races. When seeing the others run, I thought it was fast. But when we ran, I realized how tiring and slow it was!

I thought I wouldn’t win anything, but to my surprise, I did. Wait, hold on …. I’m not going to tell you what I won just yet. 

Wow. Time flies, doesn’t it? It was already lunch break. As we went for lunch, it dawned on us that sports day was still ongoing, which meant we would also be missing the fifth and sixth hours. YAY AGAIN. Lunch break was great, and when we came down, Bhoomi’s house was in the lead. Well, that sent all the homes on the run again.

The senior’s race caused a big sensation in the different houses, with each house cheering for its very own fast seniors. This race was critical as we knew the place that won would get a significant boost in points, causing that horse to win or come second at least. After this race, we were all waiting for the issues to be announced, But the teachers told us that they would announce the winner of sports day at the end of the day.

Last but not least – The prize distribution, Our head of school – Mrs Smriti Agarwal, gave out medals and certificates to the winners. Many people won from all grades – I won a gold and two silver medals. After that, Smriti ma’am congratulated us and asked us if we would like to do anything else. All at once, the whole school started chanting ‘Teacher’s race, Teacher’s race ‘.

And yes ! our wish was granted, the teachers ran, and they got medals and certificates too.

This was the best part of sports day – seeing the teachers run!

I loved sports day, especially this year, and I loved sharing my experience with you. Oh, and by the way, Vayu won with 900 points.         

By – Aviviyah Sabnani

6 ‘A’ – Ekya Byrathi 

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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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Montessori Programme At Ekya Schools–The Best International School in Bangalore!

Montessori is a window to the outside world for toddlers. Montessori education is important for encouraging empathy, fostering independence, supporting the spirit of inquiry, and probing deep into children's minds to make emotional connections. Giving a good start to your children can make them enthusiastic, confident, diligent, and self-directed. If you're looking for the best Montessori schools in Bangalore, here's all the information you need.

The Unique Aspects Of Montessori Teaching & Learning

  • Ensuring Belongingness
Montessori education is a toddler's first step away from their home's safe and familiar environment and toward the unknown and unfamiliar school settings. A classroom with 3-year-olds from diverse family backgrounds recreates a family-like structure. Children feel they belong to a close, caring community. They pick up significant values like care, kindness, respect, etc., modelled by their teachers.
  • Encouraging Socio-Emotional Development
Maria Montessori's teaching methodology has proven its effectiveness in aiding child development for more than a century. It motivates children to cooperate and share resources. The classroom activities are developed to teach children to respect, care for, and help each other. 
  • Nurturing The Pursuit Of Curiosity
Preschoolers are curious about everything around them. Children have the freedom to learn from their mistakes: constructive feedback, acknowledgement, and compliments aid internal satisfaction, which motivates children to learn more. Children have the freedom to learn from their mistakes: constructive feedback, acknowledgement, and compliments aid internal satisfaction, which motivates children to learn more. Teachers at the best Montessori schools in Bangalore create an environment based on question-answering, hands-on experimentation, and exploration that allows students to find answers to mysteries.
  • Discovering Unique Learning Styles
As we know, every child has a different and unique learning style. Montessori education includes rhymes, storytelling, reading, music, dance, games, free play, children's movies, etc. They help children explore different learning styles and encourage them to learn at their own pace.
  • Establishing Independence & Order
The best Montessori schools in Bangalore design their classrooms, learning materials, activities, and routines to encourage curiosity and self-regulation (or the ability to think and educate oneself). Children learn to listen to and follow instructions through many learning resources, get into a routine, collaborate with peers over activities, and form opinions on various topics. Little ones enjoy trying new things with their peers, feel supported, and form friendships. It builds their self-esteem and gives them the courage to settle outside their homes.
  • Instilling a Self-Correcting Approach
Preschoolers in a classroom have freedom within limits set by the educators. With their teacher's feedback, they learn to recognise their mistakes, differentiate "good and bad behaviour". Montessori Learning At Ekya Schools Ekya Schools believes in ensuring "learning through doing," not just instruction, at the Montessori level. Their personalised, in-house curriculum nurtures the spirit of inquiry by stimulating all five senses to maximise the learning output. Teachers constantly monitor interactions, encourage careful observation, and ask questions for children to probe deeper into concepts. The focus is on developing independence, responsibility, and a love for learning, with engaging activities at the core of its learning methodology. Their curriculum involves a blend of structured and unstructured activities to ensure readiness for higher grades.

The Main Components

  • Play
Considering the importance of free and structured play in fine-tuning motor skills & developing focus, teachers arrange activities that allow children to learn through engaging experiences. E.g., age-appropriate sports, puzzles, sand play, water play, gardening, etc.
  • Sensorial Activities
Children form a perspective about the world based on specific parameters at this age. E.g., length, size, shape, colour, sound, taste, smell, texture, etc. Teachers use these stimuli to encourage acute observation, judgement, and decision-making in children.
  • Reading & Comprehension Development
Ekya Schools cultivate an early reading habit to foster a lifelong love of books. They implement an age-appropriate reading programme with storytelling and related activities to expand students' vocabulary, comprehension, and literacy.
  • Worldly Exposure
Students are introduced to festivals, annual days, seasonal events, and 'special days' (like grandparent's day, environment day, etc.) to generate awareness about their nation, culture, and society.
  • Skill Development
Toddlers are indulged in activities that refine their hand-eye coordination, balance, motor skills, limb strength, mental concentration, etc. E.g., cutting and pasting, origami, fingerprinting, jumping, hopping, dancing, having one's meals, following toilet etiquette, etc. Children learn to manage themselves and their lifestyles with repeated practice and develop critical life skills.

The Benefits Of Ekya Schools' Early Years Programme

  • Since the emphasis is on tangible (not abstract) learning, toddlers retain information.
  • With a personalised and differentiated curriculum, your child can learn and explore independently. 
  • Preschoolers learn age-appropriate socio-emotional skills that help them interact with peers and adults.
  • The importance of structures, routines, limits, and expectations is set with a fixed classroom timetable and school calendar. 
  • Teachers ask questions, hold discussions, and model activities that develop an understanding of respect, boundaries, and values. Once understood, children can imitate these values in different situations. 
  • Inside the classrooms, students can choose resources and activities and work on their terms. This facilitates the development of active imagination, creative thinking & expression.
  • Ekya Schools focus on major developmental milestones throughout the formative years. Children are involved in a range of activities. E.g., art & craft, reading, writing, music & movement, dance & drama, excursions, nature walks, cooking, fireless baking, pottery, puppetry, etc. These activities develop age-appropriate soft and motor skills. E.g., active listening, communication, leadership, literacy, numeracy, etc.
Choosing the Ekya Schools' Montessori programme can give your child a great start in life. Are you looking for the following: Click to discover why Ekya Schools is the best Montessori school in Bangalore.

#Student Blog: Visited to Shrishti Manipal Institute Of Art, Design and Technology By, vaibhavi jain Grade 6A, Ekya School, Byrathi

A visit to a college can sometimes completely change the course of your plans. Something close to that happened to me when we visited the Shrishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology on Friday, 2nd November. The first look of the college brightened my eyes, seeing countless murals on the walls surrounding the campus... and that was not all! The first glimpse inside the labs and students' workplaces took my heart away. InI had planned to go abroad and take up engineering. However, here (and especially with design as one of my passions), I could see myself among these students.

Proceeding from a fun-filled introduction at the cafeteria, we reached a place where numerous people had displayed their work for a particular competition. I looked at a few showcases and talked to their respective creators. Left bewildered by their creativity and imagination, I continued asking questions, being intrigued about the process involved. I met someone who had taken up the problem of waste/ old flowers and turned them into bright, colourful dye. The final products showed fabrics of various kinds coloured by those dyes, along with some cute jewellery bags. Yet another group had created posters on which the illustrations were augmented. With the help of a teacher, I scanned the code given on the sign and watched their images come to life. Another person I met showed a redefined jewellery cart for street vendors to ease their selling process. Every student considered every problem every time.

As our guide told us, we continued into one more lab, where art and science came together... Me being who I am, I started jumping with excitement inside. We led up a staircase where an instrument mysteriously started playing. The room at the top was filled with speakers, a piano, a 3D printer and a few people who were introduced later on. One of them told us about an experiment he was working on involving mind control which I was interested in.

Finally, we were brought downstairs to the bus. It was a wonderful experience, and I would love to come here again!

-Vaibhavi Jain

Grade IX

Ekya School, Byrathi

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