The Class 7 students of Modern High School for Girls visited Birla Industrial and Technological Museum on 16th September, 2025. They explored the galleries based on Communication Technology and Television and learnt about the detrimental impact of the high carbon footprint that comes along with the over-usage and reliance on technology. It allowed the students to enquire and delve deeper into the present concerns related to our planet.
A session on Actuarial Science was organized on 25th September, 2025. The Resource Person was Ms. Shivangee Agarwal, Director and Lead Mentor at Actuators Educators Institute and Mr. Parveen Patwari who is a Chartered Accountant and FRM. The session was extremely interactive and educational for the students who ventured beyond the general curriculum.
Durga Puja, a vibrant festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil, was joyfully marked by our Class 2 students with great enthusiasm. The day began with an introduction to the significance of the festival, followed by engaging activities across all sections.
Students prepared a creative version of Malai Cham Cham using bread, cream, milk powder, and beetroot juice for color, beautifully garnished with rose petals, coconut and nuts. Sharing the sweet treat filled the classrooms with joy.
Through a worksheet, they learned about the ten weapons of Goddess Durga and decorated their class boards to reflect the festive spirit. They also linked the ‘vahanas’ of different deities with animals studied in EVS.
The celebration not only immersed the children in tradition but also taught them values of courage, strength, unity and respect for culture.
The students of Class 1 celebrated the onset of the festive season by discovering and learning about the diverse cultures of India. The children dressed in regional outfits, brought a simple food item related to the place and spoke a few words on their chosen region. They thoroughly enjoyed wearing the bright and colourful clothes and spoke with confidence. All participated in the activity with much enthusiasm and gained valuable information about the different parts of our country.
On 17 September 2025, the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Kolkata conducted the fifth session of its “DeutschDialogTreff” this year.
In this second round, advanced learners of German were invited to participate in an informal setting to practice their speaking skills. The session focused on the theme “Gefühle” (Feelings), encouraging participants to share experiences, engage in lively discussions and explore the nuances of expressing emotions in German.
One of our Class 11 students, Sunayani Mitra, proudly took part in the event. It was a valuable opportunity for students to strengthen their language abilities while connecting with peers in an interactive and motivating atmosphere.
On 18th September 2025, the students of Classes 3, 4 and 5 at Modern High School for Girls came together to celebrate Hindi Diwas with great enthusiasm. Although Hindi Diwas is traditionally observed on 14th September, the school marked the occasion a few days later so that everyone could participate and enjoy the festivities. The programme sought to honour Hindi as a unifying language and to highlight its cultural and literary significance.
The young performers captivated the audience with a vibrant line-up of dances, soulful songs, expressive poetry recitations and a lively skit. Their energy and sincerity made the programme both joyful and inspiring, reminding everyone of the beauty and richness of the language we share.
On 9th September 2025, Krystal School of Excellence held a three-hour baking workshop for students of Class 9 of Modern High School for Girls focusing on hands-on learning and creativity. Participants learned to make strawberry cheesecake, focaccia bread, garlic knot, and churros under expert guidance. The workshop allowed students to explore ingredients, baking techniques, and food presentation, helping them gain basic and advanced skills in pastry and bread making. Such events at Krystal School of Excellence are designed to boost culinary confidence and teamwork among young learners, reinforcing its reputation as one of Kolkata’s top institutes for hospitality and culinary arts. Exposure to real-world baking inspires students who may want to pursue a professional future in patisserie or hotel management. Overall, this practical experience not only made baking fun but also encouraged students to consider further possibilities in the culinary world.
