DeutschDialogTreff”- Stress

On 14th April 2026, the German students of classes 10 and 11 participated in the first session of the “DeutschDialogTreff” organised at Goethe Institut/Max Müller Bhavan, Kolkata.
The session focused on discussing matters concerning the theme “Stress” through simple German dialogues and words.
From discussing words and phrases about things like Prüfungsergebnisse (exam results) and Krankheiten (illnesses) that make one stressful, to creating funny, short dialogues and skits with assigned group members about coping up with Stress through methods like “Musik hören” (hearing music) and “Zeit mit Freunden verbringen” (spending time with friends), it was a fun-filled and enriching opportunity for the participants to enhance and practise their spoken German skills outside the school environment.

 

Prize Distribution Ceremony-Upper Primary Department

The Upper Primary Prize Distribution Ceremony, held on Friday, 17 April 2026, was a vibrant celebration of talent, perseverance and achievement. The event was graced by Mrs Swati Das, former Acting Vice Principal, as the Chief Guest.

Students were recognised for academic excellence, commendable progress, communication skills,leadership abilities, attendance and various other parameters, with each class also honouring an All-Rounder. The prestigious Deepika Dutta Memorial Award acknowledged excellence in creative writing,art and communication skills.

A proud highlight was the Class 5 Bulbuls receiving the Golden Arrow Award—the highest honour in the Bharat Scouts and Guides—for excellence in skills, service and leadership.

The opening song “Barte Raho” beautifully captured the spirit of the ceremony, inspiring students to keep striving and always give their best.

Youthopia 2026

Students of Modern High School for Girls participated in Youthopia, 2026 from 16th to 8th April, 2026 and emerged as Champions winning several laurels for the school. They secured the First position in Basketball,  Football (girls), Creative writing (Bengali), Cooking, 25 metres backstroke (girls), 50 metres freestyle (girls), 25 metres butterfly (girls), 25 metres freestyle (girls) and Relays 4*25 metres freestyle (girls). They placed Second in Eastern Music, 25 metres breaststroke (girls), Eastern Dance, Rock Climbing, Ad Spoof, Reel Making and Fashion Show.
They secured the Third position in Best Manager, Short film, Quiz, Hackathon, Archery and Relay.

Chessmate 2026

Students of Modern High School for Girls participated in ‘Chessmate’, The Inter School Fide Rapid Rating Team Championship, 2026 organised by South Point School on 10th and 11th April, 2026. MHS emerged as the Champion School defeating 38 schools. It was indeed a proud moment for all Modernites!

Prize Day 2026

Modern High School for Girls celebrated the Annual Prize Day on 7th April, 2026 with great enthusiasm, honouring the achievements of our talented students. The event featured cultural performances and the distribution of awards for academic excellence and co-curricular accomplishments. It was a proud moment for students and teachers, highlighting dedication, discipline, and the spirit of success.

IICP Visit by Class 9

The Home Science students of Class 9 visited the Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy on 16th March, 2025 and did collaborative artwork with students there as part of understanding development in their curriculum.

Showcasing My Year 2025 – 2026

Modern High School for Girls implemented a new initiative, “Showcasing My Year” for Classes 6 to 9 and 11 during the concluding week of the Academic Session 2025-26 which was a week-long student-led reflection on learning. This was envisioned as a reflective platform where students presented the learning that they had meaningfully assimilated over the course of the academic year. This initiative was not mark-centric and instead, it foregrounded learning that had made deep sense to the student—knowledge they had internalised, interpreted, and made their own. Students presented their learning through projects, models, artwork, demonstrations, presentations, or other creative forms. The showcase was presented before peers, teachers, and parents, reinforcing the idea that learning is a shared and dialogic process. Parents were invited to participate as thoughtful listeners—asking questions, encouraging reflection, and appreciating the individuality of each student’s learning journey.

ICCAES Robotics Event

Saanvi Chatterjee, Gurleen Kaur and Aira Manocha from Modern High School for Girls attended the ICCAES Robotics Event on 28th March , 2026. Exploring and creating working models while interacting with other schools and esteemed guides made it an enriching experience.

Biology, EVS & Geography Masterclass

A Biology, EVS & Geography Interdisciplinary Masterclass was held on 16th March, 2026 on the topic of Biodiversity Conservation. The Resource Person was Dr. Akash Chowdhury,  Assistant Professor at Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy College, spoke at length about this in this interactive session throwing light upon some burning issues relevant to this time.

Weaver’s Studio Factory Visit

The Fashion Designing students of Classes 9 and 11 visited Weaver’s Studio Factory on 10th March, 2026. They explored different techniques of printing, weaving and dealing with various kinds of textiles.