The students of Classes 9 to 12 of Modern High School visited Sri Lanka from 28th September to 4th October 2024. They visited the cities of Colombo, Kandy, and Bentota, where they explored Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Turtle Hatchery, tea garden and factory, Galle Dutch Fort, Gem Museum, Kandy Temple of the Tooth, and several other locations. The students enjoyed the lush scenery and the authentic Sri Lankan cuisine while creating memories for a lifetime.
Modern High School for Girls, in association with Atlas ISDI, hosted the Grand Interschool Competition ‘Design Titans’ on 28th September 2024. It brought together design and art enthusiasts from 17 schools with the intent of furthering design thinking and creating awareness about design careers. It was a platform for students of Class 11 & 12 to compete with the best from all the top schools of Kolkata and also helped these students immensely to fortify their choice of design as a career. The event included a fashion styling competition, a prototyping competition, as well as a competitive designing of posters. The students of Modern High School for Girls secured the First Position in ‘Style it Up’ and the Second Position in ‘Prototyping’.
Modern High School for Girls organised a Soap and Candle Making Workshop for the students of Class 8 over September’24. It attempted to expose the students to a dynamic curriculum where life skills and community service are woven seamlessly into the school program. Keeping in mind the practices being highlighted by NEP, 2020, this workshop aimed at enhancing the spirit of inquiry with a focus on the application of the concepts learned in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Art. They were also exposed to the entrepreneurial skills related to sales such as pricing and packaging. The workshop was conducted by Mrs Nita Diwan who is an MHS alumni and the Founder of UNMISH, an NGO working tirelessly with children with special needs.
The Middle School Inter House Quiz 2024 of Modern High School was held on 27th September ’24. Students from the 8 Houses of Classes 6-8 participated. After a spirited battle, Champak House emerged as the Winner, Orchid occupied Second place, and Hibiscus appeared Third.
Modern High School for Girls organized Musicale 2024 on 21st September 2024. It was a jocund gathering to celebrate the melody and harmony that music brings to our lives. Students from Classes 8-12 participated in it, exploring the various genres and styles of music.
The Rangers Investiture Ceremony took place in MHS on 25th September 2024. 15 students were invested.
Sanvi Atul Sharma, Class 9 B, who was shortlisted in the John Locke Essay Competition, has been awarded a Merit in the Junior category.
Mandarin students of grades 5, 6, and 7 of Modern High School for Girls bake cakes to celebrate the Mid Autumn Festival.
Modern High School for Girls organized an interactive awareness session on myopia for the students of classes 6 to 12 on 16th September, 2024. It enlightened the students about the cause and effects of myopia relating it with the prevalent issues of over usage of electronic devices.
Modern High School for Girls organized a Subject Orientation for the Class 8 students and their parents on 4th December, 2024 in order 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 a comprehensive overview about the various subject choice combinations and their associated career prospects.
