A glimpse into an ordinary day at MHS. From playing in the sun to serious exam preparation, the MHS garden has seen it all and in its midst the young Modernities grow up!
An Ordinary Day at MHS
Rangers Debate Competition, 2026
The Rangers Debate Competition was successfully conducted on 12th and 19th January, 2026 as a part of the Nipun Badge syllabus, with the objective of enhancing students’ communication skills, critical thinking, and confidence in public speaking.
The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from the Rangers, who showcased commendable debating skills on a variety of thought-provoking topics. The event provided a platform for the students to express their views logically, listen to opposing opinions respectfully, and respond with clarity and confidence.
Celebration of Vivekananda Jayanti
The students of Modern High School for Girls celebrated Swami Vivekananda Jayanti on 12th January, 2026 through class presentations with a blend of discipline, cultural pride and deep reflection on Swami’s life. They delivered speeches, developed creative presentations and offered prayers and songs commemorating this important day. The young minds focused on Swamiji’s faith in the power of the youth, his definition of education and his ideals of universal brotherhood and unity of religions. Such assemblies enabled students to inculcate the virtues extolled by Swami Vivekananda.
Pranshi Agarwal
Training Seminar by Japan Karate Association
Brisha Gupta of Class 8A has been selected by her dojo, Mike’s Martial Arts, to attend an exclusive Japan Karate Association (JKA) training seminar on January 20, 2026, conducted by Sensei Yuko Hirayama from Japan. This rare opportunity will greatly contribute to her technical development, discipline, and overall growth in martial arts.
Spice Club Picnic
The Junior Spice Club spent a leisurely afternoon organising a picnic under the gentle warmth of the winter sun on 13th January, 2026 with a few home-cooked delicacies and scrumptious desserts.
Legacy Club Trip 2026
A Legacy Club day trip to Deulti was organised on 12th January, 2026, offering students a meaningful exposure to India’s cultural and literary heritage.
The visit aimed to deepen students’ understanding beyond the classroom through experiential learning. Students explored the House of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, a tranquil residence where the celebrated author created several of his renowned literary works. They also visited the Madan Gopal Temple, admired for its exquisite terracotta artistry, and the Birampur Kali Temple, a traditional village shrine reflecting Bengal’s devotional heritage.
The trip was smoothly conducted under the guidance of the club advisors and proved to be an enriching and memorable learning experience for all participants.
IAYP Orientation for Classes 8 & 9
Srinjana Mukhoty, an IAYP Gold Awardee and International Youth Representative of India , currently qualified for PhD in Geography addressed the students of Classes 8 & 9 regarding the scope of IAYP. IAYP stands for the International Award for Young People, a global youth development program, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, that encourages self-improvement and community service through activities in skills, physical recreation, volunteering, and adventurous journeys for ages 14-25. It’s a non-competitive program designed to build confidence, resilience, and life skills.
Chemistry Field Trip to IACS
The Class 11 Chemistry students went for a field trip to Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science on 13th January, 2026.
They visited various facilities such as the 600MHz NMR, the liquid nitrogen facility where they experimented on the effect of liquid nitrogen on leaves and also observed the Mass Spectrometer. Overall, it was an educational trip that allowed students to delve beyond theoretical knowledge and understand the practical applications of the various aspects of their learning.
Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival, 2026
The students of Modern High School for Girls attended multiple sessions of the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival, 2026 over the course of three days from 9th January to 11th January, 2026 at the Alipur Jail Museum and the Oxford Book Store, Park Street.
The students interacted with Mr. Norman Coady in the session ‘Fun with History’ and with Tonmoy Roy Choudhury in ‘Wordom’ that included highly engaging word games. ‘There was a Time: The Charm of Historical Fiction.’ was an engaging session with Madhurima Vidyarthi, Tarana Husain Khan and Harshali Singh. ‘Leads on management and leadership’ saw Akshay Jaitly, Nirupama Subramanian and Rajesh Ramakrishnan in conversation. Such thought provoking sessions enabled the students to engage with topics beyond the prescribed curricula and afforded them the opportunity to engage in myriad conversations ranging from the creative process to the exploration of the volatile fabric of history and linguistics.
