Field Survey In The East Kolkata Wetlands

Field survey in the East Kolkata Wetlands took place on 2nd July, 2025 for Disappearing Dialogues Wipro Sustainability Program 2025-26. The resource person was Ms. Nobina Gupta. The students of Modern High School for Girls participated in the survey to understand the significance of the preservation of the wetlands and the impact of these ecosystems on the flora and fauna that exist around us. It whetted the curiosity of the young enthusiasts and encouraged them to think of more eco-friendly and sustainable means of developments.

Australian University Fair

The Australian University Fair by IDP was organised on 25th June, 2025 for students of Classes 11 & 12 by Modern High School for Girls. University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of Adelaide and the University of New South Wales participated and interacted with the students, enlightening them about admission procedures, the logistics and the wide array of courses available.

Interhouse Table Tennis Competition (Seniors) -2025

The Inter-House Table Tennis Competition for students of Classes 9 to 12 of Modern High School for Girls was held on the 1st and 2nd July, 2025. The final match was a thrilling contest between Orchid House and Rose House. Orchid House emerged victorious in the final. Participants from the winning team included: Myra Asif, Sonakshi Roy, Avika Mohta and Sarah Tabish.

Class 10 Visit to Arts Acre

The Class 10 Art students visited Art Acres, a gallery in New Town on 7th July, 2025. The students explored 13 diverse exhibits showcasing paintings from across India. The collection featured works by photographers and artists like Ronny Sen and Raghu Rai, alongside pieces by Shuvaprasanna, the gallery’s founder, and other artists like Henry Salt, Bikash Bhattacharya, and Sandip Roy. The visit also included a glimpse of the Craft Museum. It was a visually enriching experience where they explored new artists and admired a wide range of sculptures and fabrics, deepening their appreciation for Indian art.

Lower KG Activity- Blue Day

‘Blue Day’ was celebrated by the children of Lower KG in school on Friday, 4 July 2025 with great zeal and enthusiasm. They all came to school excited, dressed up in different shades of blue with matching accessories. The teachers were also dressed in blue! The classrooms too looked bright and colourful, decorated in different shades of blue.

The children were engaged in various fun-filled activities which included art and craft, hopscotch, balancing on a plank, feeding the shark, catching the blue fish, winding the wool activity, etc. All these activities were aimed to improve their motor skills, listening skills, balance, concentration, creativity and hand-eye coordination. It also encouraged teamwork as the children cheered for their friends and enjoyed participating together.

 

Van Mahotsav Week 2025

The air was filled with energy as the lively Bulbuls of Modern High School for Girls, Guide Group, came together to celebrate Van Mahotsav Week with great spirit and purpose. With muddy hands and bright smiles, these young nature lovers set out on a heartfelt mission—to make their surroundings greener and remind everyone that even the smallest hands can help grow the tallest trees.
With saplings in their hands and smiles on their faces, the Bulbuls planted many trees around the school. Each sapling was a special promise to take care of the Earth. They also made bright and colourful posters that shared important messages about saving nature. Their artwork caught everyone’s attention and made people stop and think.

Through their efforts, the Bulbuls sent out a clear message: “The Earth is our home—let’s protect it together!

 

 

Indian University Fair 2025

The Indian University Fair by Student Outreach was held in Modern High School for Girls on 24th June, 2025. The Class 12 students attended the fair which hosted 20 renowned universities from across India giving essential insights into the admission procedures and courses offered.

English Masterclass 2025

A Masterclass on English for the students of Class 12 of Modern High School was organised on 26th June, 2025 on the topic ‘What do we do when we read literature and culture?’ The resource person was Dr. Chinmay Lal Thakur who is an Assistant Professor at The School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Shiv Nadar University. He spoke about the usage of tropes and stereotypes and the significance of the plot line in seamlessly traversing the dual worlds of culture and literature. It was a wonderful opportunity for the students to have cerebral discussions on how to approach literary texts and the construction of meaning through reading which went beyond the general curriculum.

Meghna Chakravorty (MHS Batch of 2017)

Meghna Chakravorty (MHS Batch of 2017) has cleared the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024 with an All India Rank of 79 and is the topper from West Bengal. She will be allocated a position in either the Indian Administrative Service or the Indian Foreign Service. She graduated from MHS in 2017 with a score of 98.25% in her ISC Board examinations. Thereafter, she pursued a degree in B.A. History Honours from St. Stephen’s College and an M.A. in Politics and International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi. Passionate about these subjects from her middle school years, Meghna aspired to serve the country as a diplomat in the IFS. However, during her years studying at public universities, she cultivated greater social consciousness regarding developmental challenges within India. The multi-dimensional crises precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, motivated her to work in public policy and governance through the IAS. Being the second highest scorer in the country in the Interview round of the UPSC Civil Services Exam, Meghna credits the cumulative process of personality development throughout her formative school and college years. She feels immensely grateful for having received opportunities to foster critical thinking, public speaking and leadership skills within a nurturing environment of curiosity and learning as this enabled her to perform well in the Interview with clarity of thought and conviction.

Indian Museum visit of Class 6

The Class 6 students of Modern High School for Girls participated in an educational field trip to the Indian Museum on 1st July, 2025. They visited the Egyptian and the Large mammal galleries where they explored the various exhibits and were informed about their historical significance.