Mitdenken mit Marx : Where Curiosity Meets Conversation

On 12th and 13th August, following two dynamic sessions by Goethe Institute at the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair—a year in which Germany was the theme country—some German students of Class VIII (12th Aug) and Class VI (13th Aug) participated in Mitdenken mit Marx (“Think Along”), a day-long and thought-provoking gathering once again at Max Müller Bhavan.

This interactive event invited young learners to step into the world of Karl Marx and reflect on a compelling question: What would Marx say today?

Through a rich mix of discussions, role-plays, and creative expression, participants engaged with the fundamentals of Marxist thought in an open, lively space. The focus was on curiosity rather than certainty, with no right or wrong answers—only respectful dialogue, reflection, and the courage to question.

Ultimately, Mitdenken emerged as a space for free thought, constructive challenge, and collaborative exploration, where critical perspectives were encouraged and nurtured.

Bulbuls-Flying Ceremony 2025

On 28th July 2025,the class 5 Bulbuls of Modern High School for Girls were honoured with the prestigious Golden Arrow Award — the highest recognition in the Guide Group. This award stands as a true symbol of their hard work,discipline and dedication.

To earn this honour, a Bulbul must complete all tests and activities up to the Heerak Pankh stage and also embody the values of good citizenship,service and leadership.Hence,it is a proud moment for every Bulbul.

Our Bulbuls with pride have completed their journey and have flown into the Guides Group.

CISCE ZONAL BASKETBALL COMPETITION – 2025

Modern High School for Girls participated in the CISCE Zonal Basketball Competition organised by St. Xavier’s Collegiate School from 10th to 13th August, 2025.
Our teams delivered an outstanding performance and secured the First position in U-14 defeating The BSS School with a score of 30–14. They also emerged First in U-17 defeating La Martiniere for Girls with a score of 22–18. In Under 19, they acquired the Third position, defeating Sri Sri Academy with a score of 22–2.

Independence Day Celebrations 2025

As India celebrated its 79th year of independence on 15th August, 2025, the Junior School students of Modern High School for Girls joined the celebration by rejoicing in the progress that this great nation has made since regaining autonomy. The students presented their vision of a modern India through meaningful narration, melodious songs and artistic dance compositions.

 

Class 8 Interaction with Dr. Madhurima Vidyarthi

On 18th August 2025, MHS alumna Dr. Madhurima Vidyarthi interacted with the Class 8 students of Modern High School for Girls on her novel ‘The School for Bad Girls’. Apart from being a wonderful and captivating read, the novel is on the class 8 English curriculum for this year and the girls had a delightful time speaking to the writer herself. The interaction began with a presentation by Dr. Vidyarthi on the historical context of her novel and was followed by a question and answer session with the students where they asked her all sorts of insightful questions they had come across while reading the novel.

 

Indradhanush ’25

Students of Modern High School for Girls were selected to represent the school at Indradhanush ’25, an Inter-School Fest hosted by Lakshmipat Singhania Academy. What made the event truly unique was that all activities were kept a surprise, requiring no prior preparation.

On arrival, participants were grouped into mixed-school teams, each representing a Superhero Theme. The day unfolded with exciting challenges such as obstacle races, art competitions, dodgeball and skits with imaginative titles like Trial of the Titans, Rescue Rush, Caring Squad and Relay of Champions.

The fest became a vibrant platform for students to engage in collaboration and teamwork, as they connected with peers from different schools, shared creative ideas and worked together towards common goals. Beyond showcasing their talents, they experienced the joy of learning through cooperation and collective effort. It was a memorable and enriching day that celebrated unity, creativity and the true spirit of working together.

Captain’s Cup Martial Arts Competition 2025

The students of Modern High School for Girls participated in the Captain’s Cup Martial Arts Competition on 15th August 2025. They showcased commendable performances, especially in the Kata events, where the school team secured 4th position in the Open Team category.

In the individual Kata events, class 5 participants — Arna Bhalotia, Arohini Halder, Dhiaana Poddar, Kavya Khater, Riddhima Ghosh, Rudrakshi Chatterjee, Samaira Agarwal, Shivanshika Sanghvi and Zayesha Kamal — won a total of 9 medals: 3 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze and 1 Copper.

Adding to the success, our Physical Education teacher Mrs.R Mishra won a Silver Medal in the Masters Category (Kata), bringing pride and inspiration to the school. The championship was a true display of skill, discipline and growing enthusiasm for martial arts among our students.

Tree Planting Ceremony 2025

On 8th August, 2025, the students of Class 8 of Modern High School for Girls transported everyone to the picturesque and serene Santiniketan, where Tagore or Kobi Guru Rabindranath Thakur, as we, the Bengalis felicitate him, started the ‘Vriksharopan Utsav’ on July 14, 1929 by planting a ‘bokul’ sapling. Modern High School for Girls has kept the legacy alive with its annual ‘vriksharopan’ (tree planting) ceremony where at the end of the ceremony, the sapling is planted in the school garden. The ceremony was an expression of the bard’s love for Nature and his strong belief that a deep sense of harmony binds every element of Nature. The various songs and dances, as well as narration, all performed by the young and talented students of Class 8, highlighted Tagore’s legacy of protecting the environment. The beautiful flower ‘alpana’ is an artistic expression of Tagore’s cherished ideals of ‘Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram’ – ‘Truth, Beauty and Compassion’ ; which is also the vision of our school. The ceremony was a celebration of the sacred communion between Nature and the human soul and compelled us to acknowledge and recognize Nature as a friend, philosopher and guide.

CISCE Swimming Regional Competition – 2025

Students from Modern High School for Girls participated in CISCE Swimming Regional Competition-2025 on 14th August, 2025. The three students performed brilliantly and secured the following positions.

U-19 Srija Saha
800 freestyle – Bronze
400 IM – Silver
200 Butterfly Fly – Silver

U-17 Aditi Srinivas
50 Butterfly – Gold
100 Butterfly – Bronze
50 Breast – Silver

U- 14 Anaya Adhikary
200 Butterfly – Gold
100 Butterfly – Silver
4*100 Medley Relay – Gold

Independence Day- Nursery

The youngest members of our MHS family celebrated Independence Day with a lot of enthusiasm and vigour. They wore saffron, green and white hair clips symbolizing the colours of the National Flag of India. The children also carried small flags in their hands and sang two songs along with the National Anthem.

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