Category: What’s on

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.

Students from Classes 6-12 of Modern High School for Girls embarked on an educational excursion to Epic Agro Products Private Limited, Amta, organized by the Clean Club on 9th November 2024. The visit provided a firsthand experience of how the factory operates while showcasing its eco-friendly practices and commitment to sustainability. An informative video followed, giving the students a comprehensive overview of the processes involved. Afterward, the students were taken on a guided tour of the factory’s various operating areas. The enthusiastic employees demonstrated, step by step, how the company treats wastewater, manufactures ‘Campa Cola,’ and implements its eco-conscious practices. Students were particularly impressed by the recycling of wastewater, the use of solar panels, the replenishment of underground water, and the purification of industrial wastes before being safely released into the environment. Additionally, the factory’s rainwater harvesting system was highlighted as a key measure to conserve water resources. The excursion not only provided a valuable educational experience but also fostered a sense of environmental responsibility among the students.

11 Psychology students of Modern High School for Girls visited Manovikas Kendra on 13th November 2024 to conduct no-fire cooking with the students there. They interacted with the Home Science students, and together they prepared a scrumptious spread of sandwiches, papdi chaat, and cupcakes with decorations. It allowed the students to gain insight into how schooling works for students with specific learning disorders. Overall, it was a highly motivating and enriching experience for all involved.

Modern High School for Girls organised a Bengali Poetry and Spoken Art Workshop ‘Kobitar Koto Kotha’ on 7th and 8th November 2024 for students of Classes 7 and 8. The workshop was conducted by an eminent elocutionist, Mr. Samya Karpha. The students learned about the correct diction of Bengali phonemes, voice modulation, body language, and many other important rules to follow while reciting a poem and speaking in front of an audience. The workshop was followed by a choral recitation of a Bengali poem that reflected what they learned in the session.

The SkyLab Club of Modern High School for Girls organised a trip to Purulia for its members from 26th to 28th October 2024. Mr. Bhadra, the resource person from the Skywatchers’ Association of Dhakuria along with the Club Advisors accompanied the students, where they learned to assemble a telescope. They viewed Sunspots and observed various other celestial bodies through the telescope, which was the highlight of the trip. Learning to make a Planisphere and its usage was an enriching and interesting activity. The quiet and dim atmosphere of Purulia provided the perfect environment for skywatching.