Tagores’ cultural and historical contributions form an integral part of West Bengal’s identity. To deepen the understanding of the students about their heritage, the Second Language Bengali students of Class 9 of Modern High School for Girls visited Jorasanko Thakur Bari, the ancestral home of the Tagore family, on 10th and 11th September, 2025. The beautiful architecture surrounding the traditional courtyards created a tranquil environment, fit for a place of such intellectual importance. The students moved on to a tour of the Maharshi Bhavan, the main residential building which provided a glimpse into the everyday life of the significant family. The important figures in Tagore’s life and his interactions with various well-known personalities were also highlighted. The Bichitra Bhavan contained displays of various artifacts and archives within colonial-style buildings. Further inside were the fascinating International Galleries, which focused on Tagore’s international travels to places such as Europe, the USA, Japan & China, and the emotional, artistic and humanistic effect that they had on him. The art galleries showcased Tagores’ personal collections, as well as the original artworks of many eminent family members such as Abanindranath Tagore. This educational trip introduced the students to a new world of knowledge and appreciation which served as a start for endless conversations and discussions.
On 3rd September, 2025, the students of Group 2 Economics of Modern High School for Girls went on an excursion to the RBI Museum. Located at 8, Council House Street, this heritage property provides an immersive experience into the realm of money, banking and finance. The students first watched an engaging video that provided an overview of the history of RBI following which,their guide, Dr Amar Kanti Chattopadhyay, took them on a tour of the museum. The students were greeted by a vast collection of artefacts such as the Yap Stone, exhibits and interactive displays that provided valuable insights into the evolution of money. The students were thrilled to visit the Gold Vault and learn about the various aspects of gold. What fascinated the students the most was measuring their own weight in terms of gold bars on a machine and learning about the inflationary pressures over the years through an appealing chart. Dr Chattopadhyay showed the students the ‘Munim ki Peti’, taking them through the changing landscape of credit and the significant events of RBI. After witnessing the process of bond making, the students played interactive games that combined economic concepts and engaging activities. The visit concluded with a tour of a floor dedicated to the evolution of the credit system and monetary policies. The purpose of the visit was to make complex economic concepts accessible and interesting, sparking interest in Economics and bringing it to life.
Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad, Kolkata conferred the prestigious ‘Shiksha Samman’ to 20 teachers across West Bengal in a ceremony on 6th September, 2025. Mrs. Sharmila Jalan, a faculty member of Modern High School for Girls and an acclaimed writer, was one of the recipients.
