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Ekya / August 09, 2022 Posted by : administrator

 Travel Diary  “Field Trip to Kidztopiaa”

We, the teachers along with the second graders, departed to Kidztopiaa, Bangalore Children’s Museum. The students commenced to travel by 8:30 am and reached the campus within 2:00 pm.

The students explored different places in the museum. I would like to mention a couple of them. The laser room, frozen shadow, dodging, and laser music, well all these were integrated into the laser. Students got to examine a part of science in this domain.

The students got an opportunity to examine distinctive specimens like moths, butterflies, grasshoppers, and beetles as well !!

Students engrossed themselves in glass paintings, trampoline, zipline, and building blocks. The fun didn’t end here, there were other activities too which they were entranced.

The students got to delve into noteworthy role plays, some of them were stupendous like the post office, radio station, hospital, police station, fire station, pottery, supermarket, and whatnot. The foremost part was that the students got to characterize themselves in role plays, where they were able to assimilate them too.

The environment was friendly and clutter free indeed.

I would like to mention that the kids were ecstatic about the trip and they would also enforce the same in their academics and co-curricular activities.

This was certainly an awe-striking educational field trip. Envisioning more such trips.

-Agnes Priya.R
(Class teacher of 2B)

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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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#ELCBlog: Using Practices of Scientists and Engineers in the Science Classroom By, MS Aarthi V B Instructional Designer, Science Curriculum, Ekya Learning Centre, Ekya Schools & CMRK – 12

Using Practices of Scientists and Engineers in the Science Classroom 

Science, engineering, and technology control nearly every aspect of modern life, and they hold the key to solving many current and future challenges. Children who grow up in an increasingly technologically and scientifically advanced world need to be scientifically literate to succeed. At Ekya and CMR National Public School, we believe in teaching students how to think, learn, problem solve, and make informed decisions.

So how is Science learning different in Ekya and CMR Schools?

The Science curriculum at Ekya Schools and CMR National Public School is designed to equip students with key skills - Thinking Scientifically and Design & Making. The curriculum inculcates the habit of thinking scientifically right from Grade 1. The first unit, “Skills in Science” for primary and middle school, equips students to think and work like a scientist through scientific inquiry. The unit inculcates important scientific skills such as observations, curiosity, asking questions, creating a hypothesis, and designing experiments through tactile activities, videos, worksheets, and laboratory activities.

1.Making Observations 2.Asking Questions 3.Formulating Hypothesis
     
4. Testing Hypothesis  5. Analyzing Results 6. Iterate where required
   

Designing & making involves looking for practical solutions to problems and then using this information to plan, design, make, and evaluate scientific models. Engineering Process Design is part of Design & Making that encourages open-ended problem solving and helps students to learn from failures. The curriculum facilitates engineering design challenges across all grades - Whether it is creating a house for a pet dog and testing the best material for the roof in grade 2 or designing a catapult in grade 6 or testing different materials for conduction of heat to keep a beaker of water warm in grade 7, students work through the steps of the engineering design process that is used by engineers in the real world. The creation of the prototype becomes a solution-finding crusade armed with scientific knowledge!  When students invent, they take ownership over an idea, then face real-world problems en route to making their idea come to life. They act, think and work as real scientists and inventors.

Engineering design projects are done by students at Ekya/CMR NPS!

Grade 5 students create solutions to solve the problem of a banging door in the classroom.  
  Students of Grade 4 created solutions using their learning about properties of magnets: Magnetic holder for keys grade grade
Grade 7 students used their learning about making materials stronger, creating solutions to make the flexible paper strong: a table made of newspaper to hold books. 

Solving real problems as part of the curriculum provides students with opportunities to identify issues that matter, diagnose, defend an argument with evidence, give and receive feedback, and utilize and critique internet resources.

Students use hands-on activities to construct explanations of concepts

Grade 7: using Gems and Skittles to understand Lewis Dot Diagrams  
Grade 5: Understanding states of matter using lentils.  
Grade 2: Understanding air has mass through a hands-on activity.

To ensure students learn what is important, rather than allowing textbooks to dictate the learning in a classroom, we use resources that support concepts. The focus is to deepen the level of student understanding beyond traditional teaching methods. At Ekya and CMR National Public School, we stay true to this quote- “Education is not the learning of facts but the training of the mind to think”, Albert Einstein.

Aarthi V B
Instructional Designer
Science Curriculum
Ekya Learning Centre

#TeacherBlogger: Field Trip To HAL By, Sheba Lal Bhatia Teaching Staff, Ekya School, ITPL

Field Trip  to HAL

Field Trip as the name suggests is a trip for the students or researchers to give a new perspective on a topic or a theme. It enhances their critical thinking skills and creativity.

It helps children to enhance their observation and perception skills. It provides them with first-hand experience and adds real value to their knowledge base.  

Along with the skills, it also helps the teachers and students to take the extra mile towards a deeper bond between them.

I would also like to consider the essence of the museum and how it pertains to the overall development of students. Museums tell us stories about our nation, communities, and cultures. HAL helped our students to enrich their learning in the field of aerospace. They gained experience in a new environment. Teachers also had an opportunity to teach students by setting live examples.

Such educational trips keep the motivational spirits high and boost students' confidence. And I am proud to be a part of it. 

Sheba Lal Bhatia

Grade 3 English Teacher ( Ekya ITPL)

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