Figure 9.5.21. Facade development

Figure 9.21. Facade development

Source:

https://www.archdaily.com/909867/cmr-ekyaschool-mindspace-architects

STUDENT : TEACHER RATIO

• 30 : 1

SCHEDULE

• Montessori Sub-Juniors: 8:10 am to 12:30 pm

K1, K2, • Montessori Juniors and Montessori Seniors: 8:10 am to 3 pm • Grades 1 to 12: 8:10 am to 3 pm

9.5.1. THE FOLLOWING AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED AT EKYA SCHOOL ITPL FOR THE ACADEMIC SESSION 2018-19:

i. Design thinking challenge

ii. robotics

iii. Hour of Code

iv. quizshala v. Visual Art

Visual Art classes are conducted after school hours for students who are interested in learning finer techniques than those covered in the curriculum. Students learn about various techniques

of visual expression like abstract art, glass painting, Madhubani, contemporary and realistic art, 2D and 3D art, canvas painting to name a few.

Performing Arts*

Students are trained in the technical intricacies of classical music and musical

instruments such as the Keyboard and Table. Children are also groomed in the genres of Western Vocals. Hindustani Vocal classes are conducted by trained instructors who help students gain technical proficiency.

Dance Fitness

In Dance Fitness, technique and intricate choreography aren’t the focus. Students are let to enjoy a freestyle form of dance, sweat out while doing their best to follow the instructor. Dance fitness classes have a focus on cardiovascular exercise.

Animation & Multimedia

AECS (Aplus Education and Computer Services Pvt Ltd) will deliver a course on “Digital Artwork Design” as part of our after-school classes. The key topics covered in this course will be Sketching, Illustrator, and Photoshop. On completion of these classes, students would become familiar with the latest digital design tools used in the Industry today. They can also create logos, printing materials, advertisements, etc. This course works acts as a steppingstone for careers in Web designing, Game designing, Animators and Visual Effect experts.

Drone Making

GSPER with conduct the Drone Making classes for our students. They enable young minds to express their creativity in a scientific manner. Their objective is to make learning practical, fun and application based. GSPER wants to empower students with knowledge that helps them to create innovative designs, products, and solutions using their own creativity. At the end of the session, every student will have their own quadcopter and will go through a test and will become a certified “Quadcopter Pilot” and fly their own Quadcopter. All the students will be part of the biggest air show in India, which will be conducted in the month of December 2019.

Basketball coaching is conducted on campus for students of various ages. In addition to Basketball, the campuses provide coaching for Skating and Karate. they also facilitate indoor games like Chess and Carrom with the provision for Yoga.

9.5.2. INFRASTRUCTURE

The Ekya School ITPL campus is situated on a two-and-a-half-acre campus in the heart of Doddanekundi, Bangalore. The building was designed by nationally renowned architect, Mr. Sanjay Mohe and his team at Mindspace Architects Some of the key features of the campus are:

i. 600 seated amphitheatre that hosts special annual days and sports events ii. Separate entrance for pre-primary section iii. Sandpit area iv. Pre-primary play area v. Gardening area vi. Pre-primary activity area with puppet space, puzzles, kinetic sand and games vii. Well-lit, spacious Montessori and Kindergarten environments equipped with appropriately sized toilets for boys and girls viii. Digital school library with over 5000 titles ix. Library seating especially for primary and senior children, with lots of cushions and floor seating for a relaxed reading environment x. Social studies lab with maps and materials xi. Mathematics lab equipped with math manipulative xii. 90-seated AV room

xiii. Conference rooms for discussions

xiv. Well-ventilated classrooms with large windows. Every classroom contains an in-class library and comfortable and flexible seating xv. Teachers’ Resource Centre

xvi. Parent-Teacher meeting rooms xvii. ICT labs with computers with internet connection xviii. Three well-equipped science labs for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The labs adhere to all safety precautions and contain eye wash area, fume chamber and student goggles. xix. The campus has a public address system for announcements and national anthem at the end of the day xx. Large visual art rooms with specialist material xxi. 24-hour CCTV monitoring facility

xxii. School infirmary with first aid kit and resting area xxiii. Student artwork displayed in the corridors xxiv. Every classroom has large pin-up boards that showcase current and visible learning. Word walls, math wall, sight words, calendar, social contract and birthday boards are common features.

xxv. Staff rooms

xxvi. Well maintained and separate staff, boys and girls toilets on every floor.

9.5.3. SPORTS

i. National level basketball court

ii. Large playground iii. Throw ball court

iv. Volleyball court v. Indoor sports room with table tennis, vi. chess and

vii. carom

9.5.4. SAFETY AND SECURITY

As a school, they believe that protecting the interests of children is non-negotiable. The school takes every possible measure to ensure that our students have access to a learning environment that is safe, secure and enjoyable.

Here are some of the security measures that are in place at campus:

i. Each campus was designed and constructed with the conscious thought of safety in mind. In addition to vantage points, staff rooms are strategically situated so that teachers may keep an eye on the corridors and student activity at all times. ii. Each of the campuses is brightly lit. schools were built with the intention of heavily relying on natural wind and sunlight during the school hours. the school do not have rooms that are secluded or dark. Every room has a glass panel that assures visibility of any activity taking place. iii. All campus civil maintenance related works are carried out post school hours thereby prohibiting any service provider into the premises. However, if there is anything that requires urgent attention, there is a female campus in-charge, who escorts all servicemen. iv. Our campuses have been provided with tight CCTV surveillance that cover corridors and meeting-points of every floor. v. There are separate male and female washrooms for students and teaching staff. Drivers, security access an external washroom which is not within the campus.

vi. To be prepared in the event of any emergency, students are made aware of the fire evacuation procedures. Members of staff are trained in First Aid. In addition to the in-house School Nurse, there is a doctor on call to address any medical emergencies.

9.5.5. TRANSPORTATION

i. Parents are to submit their requests for transportation to the office at the time of admission.

ii. GPS tracking systems are installed on all our school buses which lets us monitor their locations.

iii. Each bus has a lady attendant who accompanies the students during pickup and drop-off. A few of our teachers join them in the morning. iv. With a dedicated transport in-charge, headed by a centralized team, the drivers and attendants are continuously briefed and checked. Surprise checks are conducted on the buses at regular intervals to ensure that all safeguards are in place.