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The students of Modern High School for Girls celebrated Rabindra Jayanti on 8th May, 2025 or the 25th day of the Bengali month of ‘Boisakh’ to commemorate the 164th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore. The MHS team presented Tagore’s ‘Sukh Dukkho’, ‘Tota Kahini’ and ‘ Valmiki Pratibha’. From heart- touching musical renditions of songs and dance to recitations of his brilliant literary pieces by the students, it was a humble effort on the parts of the faculty members and the students to celebrate the multi-faceted artist whom we acknowledge as the Bard of Bengal. Tagore evokes a plethora of emotions in all of us through the immense beauty of the artistic compositions in his oeuvre and will continue to thrive in our hearts as we remember him through his creations.

Students of Classes 6 to 12 at Modern High School for Girls celebrated International Yoga Day through a week-long Yoga Week observed from 17th June to 23rd June, 2025 during their Physical Education classes.

Throughout the week, students actively participated in yoga sessions that began with warm-up exercises to prepare the body for performing basic to advanced yoga asanas. They practiced asanas such as Utkatasana, Trikonasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Vajrasana, Padmasana, and relaxation poses like Sukhasana.

Alongside the physical practice, students were also taught about the benefits and contraindications of each asana, promoting safe and mindful yoga habits.

The main objective of celebrating Yoga Week was to create awareness about the connection between the body, mind, and soul, and to encourage students to adopt yoga as a part of their daily lifestyle for holistic well-being.

Glimpses of MHS team gearing up for ‘IGNITE: The MHS Science Exhibition’.

Fashion Designing students of Class 12 of Modern High School for Girls went for a Market Survey on Fabrics on 20th June, 2025

Modern High School for Girls celebrated the Annual Prize Day on 9th May, 2025 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, parents, and teachers, highlighting dedication, discipline, and the spirit of success.

Nitya Himatsingka of class 12E has started a passion project named ‘Brainbow’ which aims to create awareness about children with special needs and help them find a voice in our community. She collaborated with Concern India Foundation and helped raise funds to the amount of ₹ 1,20,000 for them on the crowdfunding platform Ketto . Nitya led an event called Colours of Concern on 29th march, 2025, an initiative by Concern India Foundation which aims to help special children express their emotions through the medium of various arts. It was attended by 60 children from 3 NGOs namely Asha Bhavan Centre, Mentaid and Mental Health and Wellness Trust.

Students from Modern High School for Girls participated in the celebration of Chinese Cultural Day in April 2025. The event was organized by the School of World languages, Kolkata. the Chinese Consul General, Mr. Xu Wei graced the occasion that aimed at celebrating the rich heritage and fostering cross-cultural exchange.

From 18th to 20th April, 2025 the students of Legal Studies Elective of Modern High School for Girls visited KIIT, Bhubaneswar. On the first day they attended the Legal Aid Camp, learning how free legal counselling is provided to the underprivileged. On the second day, they visited the Jharpada Jail where they were guided by Prof. Pragya Paromita and P. Priyadarshini. They learnt about the working of India’s prison system, rehabilitation, and human rights offered to the inmates. They witnessed a mock negotiation session and participated in a mock client counseling session. It was an enriching exercise that enabled the students to get first hand knowledge about the profession.