Modern High School for Girls participated in the CISCE Zonal Karate Tournament -2025 U-14 and U-19 categories on 25th August, 2025.
Anushka Patra and Kesar Sharma secured 3rd Position.
CISCE Zonal Karate Tournament – 2025
Regional Chess Tournament – 2025
Modern High School for Girls participated in the Regional Chess Tournament – 2025 on 25th August, 2025 and Vaishnavi Poddar secured 4th position overall and received a Gold Medal (as the top 5 positions were awarded Gold) in the U 17 category. She has qualified for the Nationals.
In the Under 19 category, Muskaan Goenka and Mrigakshi Mazumder secured positions in the top 5, received Gold Medals, and qualified for Nationals.
Independence Day 2025- Stand Tall! Stand Tall!
This Independence Day, our Class 4 students presented a captivating performance under the theme ‘Stand Tall, Stand Proud.’ The celebration began with a spirited flag-hoisting ceremony by our Guides, followed by the students’ inspiring showcase of India’s resilience and achievements over the years.
Their energetic dances, meaningful songs, and powerful narrations beautifully showcased India’s journey — from the Green and White Revolutions to pioneering space exploration and life-saving vaccine development. The Chipko Movement beautifully tied the theme to environmental conservation, reminding us to stand tall for our planet.
To share this joy on a wider platform, a Special Show was held for parents on Thursday 21 August 2025. The performances left everyone with a renewed sense of pride and patriotism, reminding us all to truly Stand Tall and Stand Proud as Indians.
Reflection by Samaira Sirohia- Workshop”MItdenken mit Marx” at Goethe Institute.
Samaira Sirohia (8D), one of the enthusiastic participants of the Mitdenken event, beautifully penned down her reflections after the session. She had attended the event on the 12th Aug.
Moreover a creative summary of the event has been put together by her, offering a glimpse into how deeply the children were engaged on that day.
Mitdenken mit Marx – Samaira Sirohia 8D
Karl Marx (1818-1883) was a German philosopher, historian, sociologist, and journalist born in Trier, Germany. He wrote Capital, which inspired our day’s activities. We began with introductions and the concept of fairness, which Marx valued. Fairness means making judgments without discrimination or bias. We were grouped with students from other schools, which was out of our comfort zone but ensured that we bonded with other students.
Our first activity was matching German words with pictures — das Proletariat (working class), die Gerechtigkeit (justice), die Gleichheit (equality), die Ungleichheit (inequality), die Bourgeoisie (owners), and die Arbeit (work). We had discussions on each of the words with examples.
Next was the class system game. Chits were picked and they determined whether we were workers, supervisors, or owners. Workers or Proletariat made bookmarks in 20 minutes. Supervisors checked quality and ensured deadlines were met. The Bourgeosies who were the heads of it all and overlooked the entire process. We were made to sign contracts agreeing to fulfil our duties as mentioned and producing high quality work efficiently. Owners sold them for ₹100 each. Workers got ₹20, supervisors ₹100, and owners kept the rest. It did not matter who did how much work, who produced more goods as everyone was given the same amount. We could buy badges, caps, notebooks, stickers. Owners bought the most goods. This showed unfairness, luck, and the need for unions and strikes.
The paper-shredding activity taught die Entfremdung (alienation). Some had scissors, others rulers, which was also the unjust we had to face .We cut strips in silence as instructed. We didn’t know the purpose, leaving us alienated. The work felt monotonous, isolating, and disconnected from results.
We wrote dream jobs and discussed their role in capitalist society. Then we rated professions and found hand-based jobs like cleaners or waiters got fewer stars. Every profession has its own importance, its own value in society and in every field. Just because they don’t make use of mind and instead hand, we treat them without respect and pay them less?
We answered reflection questions on how to create a fairer society and reduce inequality. Worksheets after each activity helped us think deeply. During breaks, we had hot chocolate, muffins, noodles, and played memory games and scrabble with other schools.
Thank you to MHS and Goethe Institut for giving me this opportunity! I look forward to more such events!
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.
