Physical Education Program
Unlocking a World of Opportunities:
Learning Area Purpose
The Physical Education program equips learners to:
- Develop physical, emotional and social skills which can be transferred to their everyday lives.
- Acquire a sense of personal responsibility for lifelong health.
- Engage in movement skills and strategies in various sports.
The Ekya Schools Physical Education Program emphasises strength and conditioning, skill development, and sportsmanship, fostering a lifelong love of physical activity and promoting overall well-being and health.
Our strength conditioning curriculum focuses on proper form and technique for various exercises, developing strength, endurance, and flexibility. In addition, we provide opportunities to develop essential techniques, strategies and skills in a variety of sports. Students also cultivate sportsmanship and teamwork.
Strength & Conditioning
Physical Education is an essential part of a student’s development, focusing on building strength, skills, and sportsmanship.
- Strength & Conditioning: Helps develop every area of the body and improve the way a child moves, and enhances sporting/physical performance.
- Collaboration & Play: By exploring various physical activities, students develop a deeper understanding of the connection between health, body, and mind.
- Motor Skills & Rhythm: Our campuses offer a wide range of sports facilities tailored to enhance student engagement and physical fitness.
Strength & Conditioning
Physical Education is an essential part of a student’s development, focusing on building strength, skills, and sportsmanship.
Strength & Conditioning: Helps develop every area of the body and improve the way a child moves, and enhances sporting/physical performance.
Collaboration & Play: By exploring various physical activities, students develop a deeper understanding of the connection between health, body, and mind.
Motor Skills & Rhythm: Our campuses offer a wide range of sports facilities tailored to enhance student engagement and physical fitness.
Physical Fitness and Well-being
Our campuses prioritise safety and security for all students, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for physical education.
Yoga & Stretching: Our students engage in yoga and stretching exercises to improve flexibility and balance.
Guided Warm-up & Cool Down: Our students participate in guided warm-up and cool down exercises to prepare for physical activities and prevent injuries.
Nutrition: Our students learn about the importance of proper nutrition for physical fitness and well-being.
Physical Fitness and Well-being
Our campuses prioritise safety and security for all students, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for physical education.
Yoga & Stretching: Our students engage in yoga and stretching exercises to improve flexibility and balance.
Guided Warm-up & Cool Down: Our students participate in guided warm-up and cool down exercises to prepare for physical activities and prevent injuries.
Nutrition: Our students learn about the importance of proper nutrition for physical fitness and well-being.
Teamwork and Sportsmanship
Through a variety of sports and skills building programs, students incorporate skills and sportsmanship attitudes and behaviours to positively impact a student’s overall development and future success.
- Basketball: Our students participate in basketball activities to improve teamwork and physical fitness.
- Swimming: Our students engage in swimming activities to improve cardiovascular fitness and physical fitness.
- Track: Our students participate in track activities to improve speed and agility.
Teamwork and Sportsmanship
Through a variety of sports and skills building programs, students incorporate skills and sportsmanship attitudes and behaviours to positively impact a student’s overall development and future success.
Basketball: Our students participate in basketball activities to improve teamwork and physical fitness.
Swimming: Our students engage in swimming activities to improve cardiovascular fitness and physical fitness.
Track: Our students participate in track activities to improve speed and agility.
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Languages Offered
| Category | Languages | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| First Language | English | Grades 1-12 |
| Second Languages | Kannada, Hindi, French | Grades 1-10 (French from Grades 5 & 6) |
| Third Languages | Kannada, Hindi, French | Grades 5-8 |
Learning Area Purpose
The Language program equips learners to:
- Make meaning of the language
- Understand a variety of texts and develop an informed appreciation for literature
- Communicate effectively and creatively, according to the medium and the audience
Key Learning Experiences
Love to Read Program
Ekya’s ‘Love to Read Program’ encourages students to explore new genres, authors, and stories, developing essential skills and fostering a lifelong love for reading. The program includes experiences such as –
- Author Talks: Our students engage with and draw inspiration from popular Authors
- Guided Levelled Reading Program: Implement a program to support all readers and their diverse reading abilities.
- Literary Circle: Foster literary engagement through the School’s Literary Circle.
- School Book Club: Participate in the School Book Club.
- Reading Initiatives: Introduce initiatives like Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) time, Reading Week, and Read-aloud events to promote reading.
- Ekya Publications: Curate and showcase student work through Ekya Publications.
- Creating Literature: Create literature to empower students to become confident writers.
Immersion into Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry
Ekya, through our language program, students will delve into diverse genres of books. Each student is distinct, so we encourage them to explore various genres and discover their ideal fit.
- Inclusion of Indian Authors: Award-winning Indian authors’ works are featured in contemporary Indian settings.
- Building Empathy: Diverse book titles help build empathy and understanding among students.
- Overview of the Book Plan: A plan designed based on international benchmarks and standards prepares students for various language uses.
- Grade-Specific reference books: Grade-specific books, such as ‘Sunita Williams- A Star in Space’ by Aravinda Anantharaman for Grade 5, are provided.
- Books About Books: Early grades start the year with stories that celebrate books and libraries, fostering a love for reading from a young age.
- Summer Reading Program- A structured summer reading program encourages children to read during school breaks.
Writing Process
The writing process is a significant part of the language program where all writing is treated as a creative act which requires time and positive feedback. Students use feedback to modify their work and have to return to the prewriting step to develop and expand their ideas.
- Prewrite: Students generate ideas, choose a topic, and outline their approach.
- Research: Sources are identified, information is gathered, and findings are categorised.
- Draft: The next step is to write freely, review their work, and revise until satisfied.
- Revise: Then, paragraphs are reorganised, unclear language is replaced, and content is refined.
- Edit & Proofread: The final step involves reviewing formatting, grammar, and punctuation to ensure a polished product.
Language Tools
Ekya’s language program employs interactive techniques like Reader’s Theater and Author’s Chair to enhance literacy skills, foster creativity, and build community, making student thinking visible and deepening comprehension through peer collaboration.
- Reader’s Theater: Perform scripts to enhance reading fluency and comprehension.
- Reading Jigsaws: Read, summarise, and share sections of a text to piece together the full story.
- Author’s Chair: Share writing and receive feedback to build a supportive writing environment.
Physical Education
The Ekya Schools Physical Education Program emphasizes strength and conditioning, skill development, and sportsmanship, fostering a lifelong love of physical activity and promoting overall well-being and health.
Our strength conditioning curriculum focuses on proper form and technique for various exercises, developing strength, endurance, and flexibility. In addition, we provide opportunities to develop essential techniques, strategies and skills in a variety of sports students also cultivate sportsmanship and teamwork.
Learning Area Purpose
The Physical Education Program equips learners to:
- Develop physical, emotional and social skills which can be transferred to their everyday lives.
- Acquire a sense of personal responsibility for lifelong health.
- Engage in movement skills and strategies in various sports.
Key Learning Experiences
Strength & Conditioning
Physical Education is an essential part of a student’s development, focusing on building strength, skills, and sportsmanship.
- Strength & Conditioning: Helps develop every area of the body and improve the way a child moves, and enhances sporting/physical performance.
- Collaboration & Play: By exploring various physical activities, students develop a deeper understanding of the connection between health, body, and mind.
- Motor Skills & Rhythm: Our campuses offer a wide range of sports facilities tailored to enhance student engagement and physical fitness.
Physical Fitness and Well-being
Our campuses prioritise safety and security for all students, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for physical education.
- Yoga & Stretching: Our students engage in yoga and stretching exercises to improve flexibility and balance.
- Guided Warm-up & Cool Down: Our students participate in guided warm-up and cool down exercises to prepare for physical activities and prevent injuries.
- Nutrition: Our students learn about the importance of proper nutrition for physical fitness and well-being.
Teamwork and Sportsmanship
Through a variety of sports and skills building programs, students incorporate skills and sportsmanship attitudes and behaviours to positively impact a student’s overall development and future success.
- Basketball: Our students participate in basketball activities to improve teamwork and physical fitness.
- Swimming: Our students engage in swimming activities to improve cardiovascular fitness and physical fitness.
- Track: Our students participate in track activities to improve speed and agility.