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On 3rd July 2025, the members of the Bhasha O Reeti Club of Modern High School for Girls embarked on an enriching field trip to Jorashanko Thakurbari, the birthplace and ancestral home of Tagore, nestled in the heart of North Kolkata.
The visit offered a glimpse into Tagore’s life beyond his writings. Among the many fascinating exhibits, the students saw rare photographs of Tagore with Rashbehari Bose’s family in Japan (1916), reflecting his global connections and influence and pictures from his visit to Burma and a model of the train compartment that carried him from Shantiniketan to Calcutta during his final journey. They got the opportunity to stand in the very room where Tagore breathed his last – a space that echoed in quiet dignity and deep history. They also explored the family maternity room, offering insights into the domestic life in the Tagore household and a mud oven, showcasing the traditional culinary practices of the time.
This trip was much more than just a field trip – it was a walk through living memory, where every corner held poetry and every wall hummed with rich history.

Field survey in the East Kolkata Wetlands took place on 2nd July, 2025 for Disappearing Dialogues Wipro Sustainability Program 2025-26. The resource person was Ms. Nobina Gupta. The students of Modern High School for Girls participated in the survey to understand the significance of the preservation of the wetlands and the impact of these ecosystems on the flora and fauna that exist around us. It whetted the curiosity of the young enthusiasts and encouraged them to think of more eco-friendly and sustainable means of developments.

The Class 10 Art students visited Art Acres, a gallery in New Town on 7th July, 2025. The students explored 13 diverse exhibits showcasing paintings from across India. The collection featured works by photographers and artists like Ronny Sen and Raghu Rai, alongside pieces by Shuvaprasanna, the gallery’s founder, and other artists like Henry Salt, Bikash Bhattacharya, and Sandip Roy. The visit also included a glimpse of the Craft Museum. It was a visually enriching experience where they explored new artists and admired a wide range of sculptures and fabrics, deepening their appreciation for Indian art.

The Fashion Design students of Modern High School for Girls participated in an immersive eco-printing workshop organized by Resham Shilpi, a government-run textile enterprise under the Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises & Textiles, Government of West Bengal from 23rd to 25th June,

2025. The workshop aimed to introduce students to sustainable textile practices by utilizing natural dyes and local flora to create botanical prints on fabric. Students engaged in identifying and collecting various plant materials, including leaves and flowers, to be used in the eco-printing process. This hands-on activity enhanced their understanding of the local biodiversity and its application in textile design.
The workshop emphasized the use of natural dyes extracted from plant materials. To fix these dyes onto fabrics, mordants such as iron and alum were employed. These substances bind the natural pigments to the fabric fibres, ensuring colourfastness and durability. Students prepared silk and cotton fabrics by soaking them in mordant solutions. This pre-treatment is crucial for achieving vibrant and lasting prints.
Participants meticulously arranged collected leaves and flowers on the pre-treated fabrics, considering design aesthetics and colour outcomes. Using the Japanese technique known as Hapazome, students hammered the plant materials onto the fabric, transferring pigments and creating detailed botanical impressions. After arranging and hammering, fabrics were tightly rolled and secured. These bundles were then steamed, allowing the natural dyes to penetrate the fabric fibres, resulting in unique and organic patterns.
The workshop culminated in a display of the students’ eco-printed fabrics, showcasing a range of designs inspired by nature. Participants expressed a deeper appreciation for sustainable practices and the potential of natural materials in fashion design.
The knowledge and skills acquired from this workshop equip students to incorporate eco-printing techniques into future projects, promoting sustainability in fashion. Potential applications include creating eco-friendly garments, accessories, and home textiles, aligning with global trends towards environmentally conscious design.
This workshop not only provided practical experience in eco-printing but also instilled a sense of environmental responsibility among the budding fashion designers of Modern High School for Girls.

On 21st June, 2025 students of Modern High School for Girls joined the World Music day celebrations that was organised by Alliance Francaise du Bengale. It was a day of enrichment and fun as students indulged in a plethora of musical presentations and explored the various kinds of music from across the world.