An interactive Story Telling Session by Farzana Parvin was organised on 5th December 2024, for the students of Modern High School for Girls. An ex-student of MHS, she is a published author and spoke about the process of the publication of books.
Modern High School for Girls organized a subject orientation for the Class 8 students and their parents on 4th December 2024 to facilitate informed decision-making on their part about subject selections in Class 9. It was a highly engaging and interactive session where subject specialists provided students and parents with a comprehensive overview of the various subject choice combinations and their associated career prospects.
A captivating storytelling session was held at Kolkata Centre for Creativity on 9th December 2024, which was attended by the students of Classes 6 to 8 of Modern High School for Girls. The session was divided into two parts: the non-voice section and the voice section.
In the non-voice section, the storytelling was skillfully enacted by Mr. Bandyopadhyay and Mr. Das. Through expressive gestures and facial expressions, they portrayed various emotions that brought the story to life, engaging the students in a unique and immersive experience. Their performance highlighted the power of non-verbal communication and emotions in storytelling.
The voice section was equally engaging, where Mr. Zaid and Mr. Palash narrated a story in an interactive format. The narrators encouraged student participation, making it both an informative and enjoyable experience. Their storytelling techniques, including varying tone and pace, kept the students hooked and helped enhance their understanding of storytelling dynamics.
Overall, the session was not only enjoyable but also informative, offering students valuable insights into both voice and non-voice storytelling techniques. The students were able to experience different methods of storytelling, which enhanced their creative and communicative skills.
On 4th December, 2024 CLEAN Club members of Modern High School for Girls learned how to identify and name various species found within the school environment, emphasizing the importance of understanding biodiversity and taxonomy. Dr A. P. Das (HOD, Botany Dept., North Bengal University), in Association with WWF, was the Resource Person. The students learned different observation techniques to distinguish species based on their physical traits, behaviors, and habitats. Practical activities reinforced these skills, allowing them to document and classify local flora and fauna while deepening their appreciation for the interconnectedness of ecosystems. The session highlighted the value of accurate species identification in fostering environmental awareness.
Five of our Home Science students from classes 9 and 11 (three of whom are also members of Spice, the MHS culinary club) immersed themselves in the collective festive spirit with peers from a few other schools in the city, alongside chefs and professionals in the field. From icing cupcakes and cookies to experiencing a high tea menu curated by a professional institute, the students truly had an immersive experience getting acquainted with the culinary arts industry.
Students of Class 11 of Modern High School for Girls participated in a session on hospitality organised by IIHM on 29th November 2024.
The Home Science Elective students and the members of the Spice Club of Modern High School for Girls attended the French Cooking Demonstration organised by IIHM on 26th November 2024. It was an extremely engaging session where the students dived in to explore French culinary techniques and learned to prepare scrumptious dishes such as French Spinach and Mushroom Quiche and Berry Clafoutis.
The Annual Sports of Modern High School for Girls was held on 23rd November 2024, with Rose House emerging as the Champion House. This year, the Chief Guest was Mr. Qin Yong, His Excellency, Honourable Deputy Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kolkata, as MHS celebrated Mandarin as a part of the school of languages. The amazing display of athleticism and sporting spirit did leave one and all cheering for the participants, evoking healthy competition and boosting teamwork. The Overall Best Athlete for the session was Palak Roy. The Individual Champion for Division C was Palak Roy; for Division B, it was Smera Mondal, and the Division A Individual Champion was Shraddha Roy. The event was a colourful affair with the wonderful drill displays by the Middle schoolers, the foot-tapping numbers by Footloose and the well-synchronised display by the School Band.
Scribes Club of Modern High School for Girls organised a trip to the Experimenter Art Gallery on 21st November 2024. It aimed to provide the members with an immersive experience where they got to explore art through various mediums based on which the Scribes Club wishes to organise a unique literary event of the ‘Ekphrastic Challenge’ centered on the fusion of art and creative writing. The visit provided students with a unique opportunity to engage with art and develop their skills in ekphrastic writing—a literary form where the writer responds to visual art through words. By interpreting paintings, sculptures, and installations, students explored new dimensions of creativity, sharpening their observational and analytical abilities while also reflecting on the emotions and stories conveyed by the artworks.
A Portfolio Review was organised in Modern High School for Girls by Atlas Skilltech University for Elective Art students on 12th November 2024. Participating students received personalized individual feedback on their portfolios from their experienced design faculty and industry experts. They explored creative pathways and dove into the world of design to discover the diverse range of design programs and career possibilities available at ATLAS SkillTech University. The Portfolio Day was designed to inspire and empower the next generation of creative minds.
