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Ekya / July 06, 2021 Posted by : administrator

It was finally the day I was impatiently waiting for “The RESULTS”. I had gone sleepless the previous night. Well, here it was. I had logged on to the zoom call 10 mins early. And once ma’am started the call, my heart blasted. I tried to cool myself down. The adrenalin in my veins was rushing

The cold feet tap-dancing on the floor and my hands praying was just the sign that I could not wait for even a second more.

 And now our Head of School started announcing, starting from the head boy. The results for the post that I was contesting for were the last. I had my eyes flashing on my screen; at the same time biting my nails. I closed my eyes and was imagining our teacher calling out my name. And guess what she did? Did she say “ For Vice Cultural Captain we have Snigdha Belavadi”?? I took time to register that in my mind, I was filled with joy. I had to let everything off. I turned my camera off and screamed so loud; I was so happy I started crying too. Well, this was one of my dreams. 

Let’s rewind and go back to sixth grade when we all could vote. I remember all my friends and I were so amused by the fact that we could vote. We imagined ourselves to be adults in school. And we all took our sketch pens and drew a line across our index fingers. It was a huge privilege given to us. As we grew up I wanted to be a part of it. I was waiting for 9th grade. Well, unfortunately, it was not how I had imagined standing for the election would be. Everything was online. However, it gave us all an advantage as we could get creative and make manifesto videos the way we wanted. All the teachers told us to think out of the box and do something different. 

The next goal was to think about how can I make mine different. I contacted all my friends and family and finally did my manifesto. I am fortunate to have such supportive parents who helped me in my manifesto and all my speeches. I also borrowed instruments from my friends to shoot for the video. And luckily it came out well when I put them together. I did minimal campaigning. 

I am so delighted and overwhelmed to have this post and excited to do my best!

By, Snigdha Belavadi, Grade 9A, Ekya 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

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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: A Poem on Father’s Day by Pratham Kakodkar, Grade 7, Ekya ITPL

My Dad, My Hero

My father is a funny man
I am proud to be his biggest fan

When I’m in the dumps
He doesn’t let me stay grump

Doing things with him is lot of fun
Playing games, listening to music or baking a bun

My father and l like the same things
Like cricket, TT and chicken wings

I’d like to call him the king of comedy
His sense of humour is my life’s melody!

By, Pratham Kakodkar, Grade 7, Ekya ITPL

Investing Time on Hobbies

“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” - James Howell’s most famous quote points out how important hobbies are. Hobbies provide a fulfilling, productive use of our free time and often keeps our lives grounded. When we invest time in our favourite hobby, we are investing in self-care. More often than not, when we are caught up in the rat race, our hobbies bring that peace and calmness that we so desperately desire.

When we focus on self-care, we bloom and flourish. What better way than investing time in a hobby - a hobby that brings us joy, a hobby that enriches our lives and a hobby that teaches us new skills.

Here are five reasons why investing in a hobby is a good decision:

Helps improve our mental health and happiness: When we do something we love, there is positivity in us. We are happy and our mental health is at its peak. We bring radiance to all around us.

Increases confidence and self-esteem: When we enjoy and love something that we do, most often we are good at it. This brings confidence and boots self-esteem in us.

Makes us patient: When we learn a new hobby, we are learning a new skill. Every learning that we get, we go through a learning process and curve. No one is perfect and hence we need to be patient to acquire the skill.

Develops new skills and increases knowledge: Learning a new hobby leads to developing new skills - sometimes we will be shocked at what we can do. It also increases our knowledge as we develop our skills.

Helps us socialize: Human beings are social animals. We love interacting with other people. It brings a balance in our lives and what better than a hobby that we love!

No matter what we do or what we learn, it is important that we invest time in something we love - there is no use in doing something that we personally don’t enjoy. Hobbies are meant to be activities that bring us joy and make us happy!

By Ms. Rupjyoti Dowerah
Senior School Social Science Teacher
Ekya School JP Nagar

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