Month: December 2024

Students from Classes 6-12 of Modern High School for Girls embarked on an educational excursion to Epic Agro Products Private Limited, Amta, organized by the Clean Club on 9th November 2024. The visit provided a firsthand experience of how the factory operates while showcasing its eco-friendly practices and commitment to sustainability. An informative video followed, giving the students a comprehensive overview of the processes involved. Afterward, the students were taken on a guided tour of the factory’s various operating areas. The enthusiastic employees demonstrated, step by step, how the company treats wastewater, manufactures ‘Campa Cola,’ and implements its eco-conscious practices. Students were particularly impressed by the recycling of wastewater, the use of solar panels, the replenishment of underground water, and the purification of industrial wastes before being safely released into the environment. Additionally, the factory’s rainwater harvesting system was highlighted as a key measure to conserve water resources. The excursion not only provided a valuable educational experience but also fostered a sense of environmental responsibility among the students.

11 Psychology students of Modern High School for Girls visited Manovikas Kendra on 13th November 2024 to conduct no-fire cooking with the students there. They interacted with the Home Science students, and together they prepared a scrumptious spread of sandwiches, papdi chaat, and cupcakes with decorations. It allowed the students to gain insight into how schooling works for students with specific learning disorders. Overall, it was a highly motivating and enriching experience for all involved.

Modern High School for Girls organised a Bengali Poetry and Spoken Art Workshop ‘Kobitar Koto Kotha’ on 7th and 8th November 2024 for students of Classes 7 and 8. The workshop was conducted by an eminent elocutionist, Mr. Samya Karpha. The students learned about the correct diction of Bengali phonemes, voice modulation, body language, and many other important rules to follow while reciting a poem and speaking in front of an audience. The workshop was followed by a choral recitation of a Bengali poem that reflected what they learned in the session.

The SkyLab Club of Modern High School for Girls organised a trip to Purulia for its members from 26th to 28th October 2024. Mr. Bhadra, the resource person from the Skywatchers’ Association of Dhakuria along with the Club Advisors accompanied the students, where they learned to assemble a telescope. They viewed Sunspots and observed various other celestial bodies through the telescope, which was the highlight of the trip. Learning to make a Planisphere and its usage was an enriching and interesting activity. The quiet and dim atmosphere of Purulia provided the perfect environment for skywatching.

Portfolio Day by ISDI at Modern High School for Girls, where students of Ashoka Hall also attended.

Modern High School for Girls organised a Cyber Security Workshop for the students of Class 9 on 7th November 2024, where resource person Ms. Ankita More enlightened the students about cyber threats, cyberbullying, and steps one may take to avoid them. It was a highly enriching and interactive session that enabled students to identify risks and counter them effectively.

Modern High School for Girls organised a Bengali Workshop – Galpo Pather Aashar—on 23rd October, 24, for students of Class 6.

The interactive storytelling session was conducted by Mrs. Sushmita Ganguly. It was followed by a written exercise where the students were asked to write their personal views on the moral of the story.

The students of Classes 9 to 12 of Modern High School visited Sri Lanka from 28th September to 4th October 2024. They visited the cities of Colombo, Kandy, and Bentota, where they explored Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Turtle Hatchery, tea garden and factory, Galle Dutch Fort, Gem Museum, Kandy Temple of the Tooth, and several other locations. The students enjoyed the lush scenery and the authentic Sri Lankan cuisine while creating memories for a lifetime.

Modern High School for Girls, in association with Atlas ISDI, hosted the Grand Interschool Competition ‘Design Titans’ on 28th September 2024. It brought together design and art enthusiasts from 17 schools with the intent of furthering design thinking and creating awareness about design careers. It was a platform for students of Class 11 & 12 to compete with the best from all the top schools of Kolkata and also helped these students immensely to fortify their choice of design as a career. The event included a fashion styling competition, a prototyping competition, as well as a competitive designing of posters. The students of Modern High School for Girls secured the First Position in ‘Style it Up’ and the Second Position in ‘Prototyping’.