Participants:

Students, Teachers and Parents of GHS- IISER.

Description:

The Awareness Programme on Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities was successfully conducted on Saturday, 24 October 2024, at A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Auditorium, University of Kalyani. The event was a joint initiative of Garden High School, IISER Kolkata Campus, Satikanta Guha Foundation, and Different Art Centre (DAC), in collaboration with the Department of Social Justice, Union Government.

The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by esteemed dignitaries, including Mr. T. K. Gopalan (CEO, Satikanta Guha Foundation), Mr. Gopinath Muthukad (Founder, DAC), Professor Ashwani Tiwari (Dean, International Relation and Outreach Activities, IISER Kolkata Campus), Mrs. Mahua Dasgupta (Secretary, Garden High School, Kasba), and Mrs. Ratna Biswas (Principal, Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus).

The keynote attraction was the magic show by Mr. Gopinath Muthukad, renowned magician and motivational speaker. Through his captivating performance, Mr. Muthukad conveyed a powerful message about collaboration, connection, and empowerment of individuals with disabilities. The event was attended by students, teachers and parents and it fostered a sense of empathy and understanding towards differently abled people. It inspired the audience to break social barriers and promote inclusion.

This unique programme demonstrated the potential of collaborative efforts in bringing about positive change in the society.

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Participants:

Students From Classes 3 to 5.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus organised an Inter-House Football Tournament for girls and boys from classes 3 to 5 on Friday, 18th October 2024.

Four matches were played during the event. The first two matches were played for the winner’s position. In the final matches between Oak House and Chinar House for category girls and Chinar House and Cedar House for category boys, Oak House and Chinar House secured victories, respectively.

The last two matches were played between Palm and Cedar House, category girls, and Palm and Oak House, category boys, for the third position. In both categories, Palm House won the match, defeating Cedar House and Oak House, respectively.

The matches demonstrated the players’ hard work and dedication.

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Participants:

Teachers and students of classes 3 to 11.

Description:

The Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony and Variety Programme of Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus was held on Saturday, 5 October, 2024.

The day began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and an inspiring speech by the Principal, Mrs Ratna Biswas. The variety programme featured a play entitled “Pagla Dasu,” dances, recitations, and a choir performance. The Prize Distribution Ceremony honoured the students’ achievements in the academic session 2023- 2024. This was followed by the vote of thanks.

The event ended with the School Song and the National Anthem.

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Participants:

Students from classes 3 to 5 of GHSIKC.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus hosted an Inter House Football Tournament for boys on Friday, 27 September 2024. Boys from classes 3, 4, and 5 participated in this tournament.

Two matches were held in this tournament. The first match was between Oak House and Cedar House and the second match was between Chinar House and Palm House. Cedar House and Chinar House emerged as the winning teams, respectively, scoring one goal in each match.

Both matches were closely contested, demonstrating the players’ hard work and dedication.

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Participants:

Students of classes 3 to 5.

Description:

Garden High School, IISER Kolkata Campus, organized an Art Workshop for Classes 3 to 5 on Friday, 27 September 2024, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. The workshop focused on mask making and paper collage, encouraging students to explore their creativity.

Guided by teachers, participants designed colorful masks and created unique collages using various materials. The session not only enhanced their artistic skills but also fostered teamwork and imaginative expression.

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Participants:

Students of classes 3 to 11.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus conducted a range of activities as part of Project Veer Gatha 4.0, organized by the Central Board of Secondary Education, on Thursday, 26 September 2024.

These activities included a Painting Competition for Classes 3 to 5, a Paragraph Writing Competition for Classes 6 to 8, and a Multimedia Presentation Competition for Classes 9 to 11.

The participants showcased their creativity, inspired by the valour and sacrifice of our national heroes.

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Participants:

Class XI.

Description:

Students of Class XI of Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus attended a ‘One Day Symposium on Application of Artificial Intelligence in Biological Science’ on Tuesday, 24 September 2024.

The event was organized by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Kolkata Chapter in collaboration with the Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata at the P.C. Mahalonobis Auditorium.

The experience not only expanded their knowledge but also inspired many students to explore the fascinating intersection of AI and biological sciences further.

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Participants:

Teachers and Heads of CBSE- affiliated schools.

Description:

Garden High School, IISER Kolkata Campus, hosted a Capacity Building Workshop on “Environmental Education and Conservation of Natural Resources” on 21 September 2024.

The event, organized by the Central Board of Secondary Education, Centre of Excellence, Bhubaneswar, was attended by 59 teachers from several CBSE-affiliated schools in and around Nadia.

Ms. Joyita Dutta, Principal of Bishop George Mission School and Mrs. Kamalpreet Kaur, founder Principal of Narula Public School, acted as the resource persons for the workshop.

The workshop explored the need for environmental conservation, the obstacles to achieving it, and methods for raising public awareness. The Sustainable Development Goals were also discussed.

Engaging hands-on activities and games helped deepen the understanding of these concepts, making the workshop an enriching experience for all attendees.

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Participants:

Students of classes 1 to 11.

Description:

The students of Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus celebrated Hindi Diwas through a special assembly on Friday, 20 September 2024.

This special assembly was conducted entirely in Hindi by the students of classes 3-10. The students presented songs, dance, a skit and a humorous poem on the status of Hindi in the country. This assembly was greatly enjoyed by all the students across classes 1 to 11.

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Participants:

Students of class 9 and 10.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus organized a Science Workshop on Thursday, 19 September 2024 and Friday, 20 September 2024 in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata, for the students of classes 9 and 10.

The interactive talk, conducted by Dr Subhajit Bandopadhyay of IISER, Kolkata, focused mainly on addressing the misconceptions regarding Chemistry, among high school students. It also featured discussions on various topics, including the impact of pressure on a tin can, the movement of water molecules, and the principles of boiling and freezing.

The lecture session was highly informative and inspired students to explore scientific concepts with greater curiosity and understanding.

Participants:

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, XI (Science).

Description:

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay of Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus was honoured at the prestigious “Nandanik Nadia” felicitation ceremony at Rabindra Bhawan, Krishnanagar, on Tuesday, 3 September, 2024, for being the second-topper in the district in the AISSE 2024.

Organized by the District Education Department, the event celebrated the exceptional academic achievements of students across the district. Distinguished guests, including the District Magistrate, praised the dedication and perseverance of the students.

Shirshendu’s remarkable success is a testament to his hard work and the unwavering support of his teachers and parents. The school is proud of his achievements and wishes him continued success in his future endeavours.

Participants:

Students of GHSIKC.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus extends its congratulations to the students who represented the school at the Inter-School Football Tournament hosted by JRS School, Chakdah, on Friday, 30th August 2024.
The team comprised:

• Bihan Sengupta (Class 9)
• Atreya Kundagrami (Class 9)
• Shreyas Das (Class 10)
• Sagnik Shyam (Class 8)
• Ayush Roy (Class 10)
• Swarnava Bhattacharya (Class 10)
• Karan Agarwal (Class 11)
• Riddhi Roy (Class 10)
• Satyam Oinam (Class 11)
• Shibam Banik (Class 11)
• Rajarshi Das (Class 8)

Despite facing tough competition, the team’s performance was commendable and reflected the values of discipline, perseverance, and sportsmanship that the school upholds.

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Participants:

Students of GHSIKC.

Description:

Garden High School, IISER Kolkata Campus, celebrated National Sports Day on Thursday, 29 August 2024, in commemoration of the legendary Indian hockey player, Major Dhyan Chand’s birthday. To honour this occasion, the students of class 11 presented a special assembly that featured speeches, shedding light on the various facets of the life and philosophy of the “Magician of Hockey.” The assembly was attended by teachers and students from classes 3 to 11.

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Participants:

Classes VI- X.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates the students who were selected in the Meraki Photography Contest, organized by ILead in collaboration with Sony, for their outstanding creativity in the field of photography-

• Aishik Bhattacharya,Class VII
• Kunal Sharma, Class VIII
• Tanisha Dutta, Class VIII
• Amaradri Shankar Sahu, Class IX
• Saptak Bhowmik, Class IX
• Bhargav Dhar, Class X, and
• Tanubha Majumder, Cass X

The school also congratulates-

• Rajarshi Das of Class VI, and
• Shrayan Ghosh of Class VII

for receiving the mentors choice awards in the school category.

The work of all the 9 students were displayed in the ILead campus, Topsia, Kolkata, from August 19 to 23, 2024.

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Participants:

Arkoprovo Das, Class III.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates Arkoprovo Das of Class 3 for securing the Second position in the Free Style Swimming Competition, organized by Halisahar Saheb Pukur Swimming Club. He has also secured A+ grade in the Abacus Competition, organized by Priyansh Abacus.

Participants:

Students of GHSIKC.

Description:

Garden High School, IISER Kolkata Campus, celebrated National Space Day with a special assembly on Friday, 23 August 2024. Students delivered speeches on the advancements in space research in India, highlighting significant achievements such as Chandrayaan-1 and the Aditya L1 mission. Additionally, students registered on the “Bharat on the Moon” portal and actively engaged in various activities available on the platform.

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Participants:

Riyana Raj, Class 3.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates Riyana Raj of Class 3 for winning the Medal of Excellence in the Ramanujan Maths Quiz, organized by Vijay Vidyalaya. She has also secured a place in the Class 1 Merit List of the Aryabhatta Maths Olympiad, 2022-2023.

Participants:

Students from class III of GHSIKC.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus hosted an interactive Mathematics activity with the students of class III on Monday, 19 August 2024.

The students exhibited their crafting skills in the preparation of charts showing various geometric patterns. They used ear buds to make various patterns on the charts.

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Participants:

Ayushman Dutta, Class III.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates Ayushman Dutta of Class 3 for securing the third position in the Free Style race and the third position in the Mat Race in the Saheb Pukur Swimming Club competition, organized by Halisahar Municipality.

Participants:

Class 5

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates Shambhavi Ray of Class 5 for securing the third position in the 50- metre freestyle Swimming competition in Group III (for Girls). She also secured the third position in the 50- metre Relay Swimming Tournament. Both events were held on 18th August 2024 by the Kalyani Municipality Swimming Association.

Participants:

Teachers and Heads of CBSE- affiliated schools.

Description:

Garden High School, IISER Kolkata Campus, hosted a Capacity Building Workshop on “Critical and Creative Thinking” on Saturday,17 August, and Sunday, 18 August, 2024.

The event, organized by the Central Board of Secondary Education, Centre of Excellence, Bhubaneswar, was attended by 48 teachers from several CBSE-affiliated schools in and around Nadia. Dr. S. P. Dutta, Principal, and Dr. Ramesh Kumar Agarwal, Vice Principal, of Krishnanagar Public School, Krishnanagar, acted as the resource persons for the workshop.

The workshop delved into key topics such as Abductive Reasoning, Design Thinking, and Problem-Based Learning. Additionally, educational frameworks like Bloom’s Taxonomy, Webb’s Depth of Knowledge, and Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development, were also discussed.

Engaging hands-on activities and games helped deepen the understanding of these concepts, making the workshop an enriching experience for all attendees.

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Participants:

Classes 3 to 11.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus celebrated India’s 78th Independence Day on Thursday, 15 August 2024, with great enthusiasm.
The day commenced with the flag hoisting, followed by the national anthem. Students presented a series of performances, including a choir song, a spirited dance to “Rang De Basanti,” and a student playing the mouth organ. Poetic recitations in Hindi and Bengali captivated the audience, while aerobics showcased the students’ energy.

The highlight was the “Swadhinota Medley” dance, which powerfully depicted the struggles of freedom fighters, leaving many viewers in tears. The event, attended by students from classes 3 to 11 and their parents, concluded with an inspiring speech by the Principal.

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Participants:

Students from class IV of GHSIKC.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus hosted an interactive Mathematics activity with the students of class IV on Wednesday, 14 August 2024.

The students demonstrated their love for crafting in the preparation of colourful charts. They used various colours to represent different even and odd numbers.

The activity allowed the students to learn about numbers in a fun and innovative way.

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Participants:

Class 4.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates Moulisha Chatterjee of Class 4 for securing first place in Kata and second place in Kumite in the 22nd West Bengal Wado- Kai Karate Championship, organized by th Wado- Kai Karate- Do Association West Bengal, at New Barrackpore on 21 April 2024.

Participants:

Classes IV and V.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates
Aarjav Majumder of Class IV, and
Diptanshu Dutta of Class V-A
for securing the positions of 1st Runner Up and 3rd Runner Up, respectively, in the SIP Abacus West Bengal State Prodigy, 2024, organized at Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata, on 4 August 2024.

Participants:

Class 4.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates Barid Biswas of Class 4 for winning the championship in the Individual Event of the U-11 Boys Group in the Inter-Club District Table Tennis Championship, 2024, organized by Santipur Pathachakra at Santipur, Nadia on 12 August 2024.

Participants:

Students of classes 3-8.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus participated in the Wiz International Spell Bee Competition organized by ‘ExtraSchool’, on Saturday, 10 August 2024.

74 students from Classes 3-8 took part in the competition. The participants flaunted their impressive spelling skills.

Participants:

Students of classes 1-2.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus participated in the first round of the Writing Wizards Handwriting Olympiad 2024, organized by ‘ExtraSchool’, on Friday 8 August 2024.

44 students from Classes 1 and 2 exhibited their skills in this competition.

Participants:

Archita Mondal XI A (Commerce)
Mohor Ghosh XI A (Commerce)
Subham Biswas XI A (Commerce)
Karan Agarwal XI A (Commerce)

Description:

Students from the Commerce stream of Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus, visited Dolphin Mini Mall , guided by Ms. Deepannita Banerjee and Ms. Sananda Chatterjee, on 7 August 2024.

The visit provided hands – on learning about retail operations, including inventory management , product placement and customer services along with various auxiliaries to trade.

Students observed how technology and strategic displays influence customer behaviour. The visit was a valuable experience, enriching their understanding of departmental store management.

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Participants:

Students from class 5 of GHSIKC.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus hosted an interactive Mathematics activity for the students of class 5 on Tuesday, 6 August, 2024.

The session focused on understanding of fractions, emphasizing that a fraction represents parts of a whole. Using circular-shaped coloured papers, the students creatively crafted a vibrant fraction album, which helped solidify their grasp of the concept. This hands-on activity not only enhanced their understanding but also made learning fun and engaging.

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Participants:

Class II.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates the students of class II
Anargha Majumder (Rank 3)
Aindri Maji,(Rank 6)
and
Anishka Chaturvedi (Rank 9)
for qualifying the Final Stage of the LogIQids Mental Aptitude Olympiad 2023-24, that was held on Wednesday, 6 March 2024.

Participants:

Classes 9 and 10.

Description:

Students of Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus attended a training workshop on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Basic Life Support, at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani on Friday, 26 July 2024, to celebrate National CPR Week.

Fifty-two students from Classes IX and X attended the session, with Dr. Soumya Sarkar serving as the main resource person. He demonstrated how to assess an unconscious person, administer rescue breaths, and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

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Participants:

Students from classes 3 to 5 of GHSIKC.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus hosted an Inter House Football Tournament for girls on Friday, 19 July 2024. Girls from classes 3, 4, and 5 participated in this tournament.

Two matches were held between Oak House and Cedar House and between Chinar House and Palm House. Oak House and Chinar House emerged as the winning teams, respectively.

Both the matches wonderfully represented the young energy, talent, and sportsmanship of the junior girls of the school.

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Participants:

Students of Schools around Kalyani.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus organized a Science Seminar on “The Impact of the Indian Space Research on the Common Man” in collaboration with the West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology, and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, on Friday, 19 July 2024.

Students from classes IX to XII of several schools in and around Kalyani, affiliated under CBSE, ICSE and WBBSE, attended this seminar with their teachers. The attending schools included-

• Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus
• Kalyani University Experimental High School, Kalyani
• Techno India Group Public School, Chinsurah, Hooghly
• Satish Chandra Memorial School, Chakdah
• Kalyani Central Model School, Kalyani
• St. Luke’s School, Naihati
• Julien Day School, Kalyani

Prof Amitava Gupta, Department of Power Engineering, Jadavpur University graced the event as the honourable speaker of the day. His insightful presentation elaborated on how space research and its advancements have permeated various sectors, significantly improving the quality of life and contributing to national development.

Prof Sivaji Chakraborty, President of the West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology also delivered an engaging talk that shed light on the significant contributions of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to everyday life and its far-reaching impacts on society.
The programme was live- streamed on YouTube under the guidance of Prof Ranjan Ganguly, fellow of the West Bengal Academy of Science and Technology.

Overall, the seminar was a resounding success, with the participation of nearly 200 students, providing valuable insights and fostering a deeper appreciation of the impact of space research on everyday life.

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Participants:

Classes 10 and 12.

Description:

Students of Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus attended a felicitation programme organized at Kalyani Town Club to honour the outstanding performance of students in the AISSE and AISSCE 2023-2024 examinations. The event celebrated the achievements of the rank holders from various schools in Kalyani.

Dr Ashit Chakraborty, former Professor of Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalay, graced the occasion as the chief guest.Arunava Kabiraj, former Regional Transport Officer (RTO), felicitated the students and teachers, acknowledging their remarkable achievements.

From Class 10, Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, Meghmouli Mandal, and Ayush Kumar De were recognized for their exceptional performance. Representing Class 12, Ankit Mondal, Aishik Banerjee, and Aranyak Sharma were also honoured for their outstanding results. The students from the session 2023-24 were applauded for their dedication and hard work. The students were accompanied by their teachers Ekata Chakraborty and Deepannita Banerjee.

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Participants:

Reejon Das of class V B.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus, congratulates Reejon Das of class V B for securing the 4th position in under 11 category of Nadia District Chess Championship organized by Sara Bangla Daba Sangathan on 14 July 2024.

Participants:

Students of Class IX to XI of GHSIKC.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus held the Investiture Ceremony of its Student Council, comprising Classes IX to XI, on Friday, 12 July 2024.

The heads of the council and the captains of the four houses of the school were given their flags and badges by the Principal, Mrs Ratna Biswas. The prefects received their badges from the teachers of the respective houses. The newly appointed members of the council were congratulated by the Principal who emphasised their duties and importance in maintaining discipline in the school.

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Participants:

Classes 9, 10, 11.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus organized an educational visit to the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata on Thursday, 11 July 2024, for the students of Classes IX, X and XI, on the occasion of the institute’s Foundation Day.

Dr. Ramji Singh, the Executive Director of the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, graced the occasion as the chief guest, and addressed the students in a speech, emphasizing the significance of curiosity, research, and continuous learning.

Following the speech, the students toured the campus and interacted with various exhibits displayed by several departments. Highlights of the visit included displays from the Earth Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, and Biological Sciences departments. The exhibits featured hands-on experiments, and interactive models, sparking the students’ interest in different scientific fields.

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Participants:

Students of Class III – VIII  of GHSIKC.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates the 20 students who participated in the State Level of the WIZ International Spell Bee Competition, 2023, that was organized by ExtraSchool, on 12 May 2024.
The school also congratulates
Jayati Mazumder of Class IV,
Nilabhra Mandal of Class IV,
Oindreel Das of Class V,
Aritraa Roy of Class VI, and
Shrayan Ghosh of Class VII,
for qualifying for the National level of the competition.

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Participants:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus organized an educational trip to Bankim Bhaban, Naihati on Tuesday, 9 July 2024 for the students of Class XI.

The students visited the house of Rishi Bankim Chandra, and gathered deeper information about his life. They saw the author’s writing room and several well preserved artefacts including his manuscripts. The students also saw the room where the author was born, and photographs of his family including his descendants, and those of his friends. The curators were highly knowledgeable and shared anecdotes from the author’s life with the students.

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Description:

Students of Class XI of GHSIKC.

Participants:

Teachers of CBSE schools.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus hosted a Capacity Building Programme on “Use of Artificial Intelligence in Classrooms”, organized by the Central Board of Secondary Education, Centre of Excellence, Bhubaneswar, on Saturday, 6 July 2024.

The resource persons for this workshop were- Mr Surojit Saha, PGT Computer Science, of Purv International School, Durgapur, and Mr Monojit Majii, PGT Computer Science and Information Technology, of Burnpur Riverside School, Burnpur, Asansol. Mrs Ratna Biswas, Principal of Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus, was the Venue Director for this CBSE programme.

51 teachers from different CBSE-affiliated schools attended this session where extensive discussions were held on the implementation of Artificial Intelligence in the form of learning aids and tools for inclusive and holistic learning in classrooms.

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Participants:

Students of Classes III to V.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus organized a special session on self-defence techniques on Friday, 5 July 2024. Students from Classes III to V attended the session to learn about protecting themselves from unforeseen harm. The mentor for the session was Ms. Amrita Bhattacharjee, Physical Education teacher at Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus. During the session, Ms. Bhattacharjee demonstrated tactics for overcoming hazardous situations, such as blocking certain attacks. She also educated students on using makeshift weapons like an umbrella to fend off attacks. Overall, the session helped to raise awareness about potential threats and taught students how to avoid danger.

Participants:

Students of Classes 9-11 of GHSIKC.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus organized a special session on Self-Defence Techniques on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Students of Classes 9–11 were asked to volunteer for the same to exhibit the importance of protecting themselves against unforeseen harm. The mentor for the session was Ms. Amrita Bhattacharjee, teacher of Physical Education at Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus.

Ms. Bhattacharjee demonstrated some tactics how to overcome perilous situations, like blocking an attack or escaping a chokehold. She also educated us on using make-shift weapons like a mobile phone or an umbrella to fend off attacks.

The session proved immensely helpful in making students aware of potential threats and in teaching them the ways to avert danger.

Participants:

Students of Class 11 of GHSIKC.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus organized a Wellness Camp for the students of Class 11 in collaboration with AIIMS, Kalyani on Friday, 28 June 2024.

This health check-up was conducted by the Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine (CMFM), AIIMS, Kalyani. The participating students were briefed about the activities of the day and provided with questionnaires regarding their health status. Their height, weight and blood pressure were also measured.

The students learned about important aspects of healthcare such as the importance of a balanced diet and how to maintain a healthy Body Mass Index.

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Participants:

Students of GHSIKC.

Description:

The students of Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus celebrated World Music Day and International Yoga Day through a special assembly on Friday, 21 June, 2024.

The event began with a speech by one of our teachers, Ms. Sanchita Chakraborty, who pointed out the role played by music and yoga in bringing harmony into our lives.

Students from Classes 3 to 9 seamlessly integrated music and yoga, demonstrating various yoga postures, including Surya Namaskar and Om Jaba Kusum Shankasan, accompanied by music and poetry. Students of Classes 6 to 10 put up a performance celebrating women empowerment through yoga with poetry recitation. The assembly also featured a short meditation session for all students from Classes 1 to 11.

The programme concluded with a speech by the Principal, followed by the National Anthem.

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Participants:

Silverzone Coordinator.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus was invited to attend the SilverZone Foundation’s Educational Excellence Award and Students’ Felicitation Program 2023–24, on Saturday, 15 June 2024, at India Islamic Cultural Center, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

The school coordinator for SilverZone, Ms Gargee Sarkar, represented the school at this event and received the SilverZone Performance Excellence Award on behalf of the institution.

The event was attended by Heads, teachers and students from numerous schools all over India, as well as from neighbouring countries. Mr Sandeep Marwah, Founder-President of the Asian Academy of Film & Television, and Noida Film City, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of Honour.

Participants:

Students of Classes 3 to 11.

Description:

The students of Classes 3 to 11 of Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus participated in the first Expression Series for the academic session 2024-25, on Friday, 14 June 2024.

In this competition, the students wrote compositions and made paintings on the theme of “NEP 2020 – A Vision for Developed India”. This event was organized by CBSE.

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Participants:

Students of Classes 3 to 11.

Description:

Students of Classes 3 to 11 of Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus participated in an essay writing competition entitled “A living Witness: An Essay through the Eyes of a Tree”, on Thursday, 13 June 2024.

This event was promoted by The Department of School Education Literacy, CBSE, for fostering a deeper connection with nature. It encouraged the children to explore the local environment to identify the oldest existing tree and analyze the tree’s role in the ecosystem, understanding its contribution to biodiversity and habitat preservation.

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Participants:

Debatra Samadder of class VIIB.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates Debatra Samadder of class VIIB for winning the Silver medal in the 26th North 24 Parganas District Taekwondo Championship, 2024, held on Sunday, 9 June 2024, at Hijalpukuria United Club, Habra.

Participants:

Students of classes X & XII.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates its first batch of Board candidates for their achievements in the AISSE and AISSCE examinations.

Participants:

Students of classes X & XII.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates its first batch of Board candidates for their achievements in the AISSE and AISSCE examinations.

Participants:

Students of classes I-XI.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates the Zonal toppers-
Aindri Majhi of class II and
Anshuman Nath of class III
for their achievements in the Level-2 of the Silverzone Olympiad for Science. The students received gold medals and gift certificates of INR 350, each.

The school also congratulates Aaheli Banerjee of class III for achieving Zonal Rank 2 and winning the Silver medal in the Level-2 of the Silverzone Olympiad for STEM. She also received the prize money of INR 4000.

Participants:

Teachers and Students of classes VIII-XI.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus celebrated Rabindra Jayanti on Wednesday, 8 May 2024 with a vibrant programme. The event, conducted jointly by the teachers and students, included speeches and performances on Tagore’s songs and poetry to pay homage to the Kabiguru.

The event was a heartfelt tribute to Rabindranath Tagore’s enduring legacy, showcasing his profound influence on literature and culture.

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Participants:

Teachers and Heads of CBSE schools.

Description:

Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus hosted a Capacity Building Programme on “Learning Outcomes and Pedagogies”, organized by the Central Board of Secondary Education, Centre of Excellence, Bhubaneswar, on Saturday, 20 April 2024.

The resource persons for this workshop were- Mr Manab Kumar Dey, Principal of Mount Litera Zee School, Baharampur, and Mr Debasish Goswami, Senior Teachers’ Coordinator at Satish Chandra Memorial School, Chakdah. Mrs Ratna Biswas, Principal of Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus, was the Venue Director for this CBSE programme.

51 teachers from different CBSE-affiliated schools attended this session where extensive discussions were held on important aspects of Pedagogical lesson plans such as MLL (Minimum Levels of Learning) and SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound).

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Students of classes 1-10.

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Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates the class toppers of the Silverzone Olympiad for
Social Studies (held on 21 December 2023)
Talent Hunt (held on 29 November 2023)
and General Knowledge (held on 1 December 2023).

The school also congratulates
Diptanshu Dutta of class 4 (State Topper)
for his outstanding performance in the Talent Hunt Exam.

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Students of classes 1-10.

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Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus honoured the students of Class 10 (Session- 2023-2024) with certificates and medals for their achievements in the Silverzone Olympiads, 2023 on Friday, 19 April 2024. This event coincided with their second day back in school as they began their journey in Class 11.

The school congratulates Meghmouli Mandal (Gold) and Samrat Mukhopadhyay (Silver) for achieving Zonal Ranks in the Science Olympiad. Meghamouli also received the prize money of 500 INR for achieving the overall Olympiad Rank 4.

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Students of classes 3 to 7.

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Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates the winners of the second round of the Wiz National Spell Bee Competition that was held on Saturday, 20 January 2024.

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Students of classes I-X.

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Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates the class toppers of the Silverzone Olympiad for
Reasoning and Aptitude (held on 24 November 2023)
and Computer (held on 30 November 2023).

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Students of classes 1-10.

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Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates the class toppers of the Silverzone Little Star Olympiad for
EVS (held on 22 November 2023)
Maths ( held 5 December 2023)
and English (held on 6 December 2023).

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Students of classes 1-10.

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Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates the class toppers of the Silverzone Olympiad for
STEM (held on 28 November 2023)
and Hindi (held on 2 November 2023).

The school also congratulates the Zonal Topper-
Aaheli Banerjee of Class 2 (Rank 1)
for her outstanding performance in the STEM Olympiad.

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Students of classes IX-XII.

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Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus participated in the Prerana Utsav organized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, on Monday, 15 April 2024.
The students of classes IX to XII registered on the Prerana Portal to participate in the week-long residential programme. They also expressed their vision for India through essays, paintings and poetry.

Arisha Hasan Shirazee of Class IX and Shreyas Das of Class X were selected for the Prerana Experiential Learning Program that was held at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kalyani, on Tuesday, 23 April 2024.

Shreyas Das of Class X also qualified for the second level of the programme.

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Students of classes.

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Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates the 18 students who were awarded Certificates of Merit for their performance in the Green Olympiad organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), and the Ministry of Education (MoE) of the Indian government.

The school also congratulates Akshita Debnath of Class 6 for being awarded the Certificate of Distinction.

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Students of classe 9.

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The students of Class 9 of Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus participated in a Community Service Programme organized by the school at Charsarati, Kalyani, on Saturday, 13 April 2024.

Accompanied by their teachers the students distributed art materials and food items among 40 underprivileged children under the care of the NGO, ‘Roopkotha Din’. A short cultural programme including a chorus song, a dance performance and a recitation was also put up by the students.

The funds for this noble initiative were arranged by the students themselves, through a Food and Art Festival-cum-Sale that they organized in the school premises.

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Students of classes 1-10.

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Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates the class toppers of the Silverzone Science Olympiad (Level-1) that was held on Tuesday, 21 November 2023.

The school also congratulates the Zonal Toppers-
Ayushman Nath of class 2 (Rank 1)
Meghmouli Mandal of class 10 (Rank 1)
Samrat Mukhopadhyay of class 10 (Rank 2)
of the session 2023-2024, for their outstanding performance in the Olympiad.

Ayushman Nath and Meghmouli Mandal have received the gift sum of 500 INR for outstanding performance in the exam.

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Students of class VIII and IX.

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Students of class VIII and IX of Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus participated in a pilot study conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Kalyani on Wednesday 10 April 2024. Varsha Rana and Sweta Majhi, M.Sc nursing students of the institute conducted this pilot study in which the sociodemographic details were filled in by the students of class IX and how to take care of the injuries during sports was demonstrated by the students of class VIII.

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Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates the class toppers of the Silverzone Mathematics Olympiad (Level-1) that was held on Thursday, 23 November 2023.

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Students from classes VIII to XII of GHSIKC.

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Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus was privileged to host an interaction with the US Consul General, Ms Melinda Pavek, for the students of classes VIII to XII, on the very first day of the new session, 2024-2025, on Friday 5 April 2024.

Ms Pavek was accompanied by Ms. Bobby Hore, Program Manager of the U.S. Consulate General, Kolkata, Ms. Megha Roy Chatterjee, United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), Kolkata, and Mr. Abhijit Sharma, Foreign Service National Investigator.

The Consul General discussed the importance of educational and diplomatic ties between the United States and India. She, along with Ms. Megha Roy Chatterjee, also provided the students valuable insights on the correct ways to pursue higher education in the US.

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Students from classes VII to IX.

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The students of Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus participated in the Universal Postal Union 2024, International Letter Competition organised by Post Office Nadia South Division on Tuesday 2 April 2024.Twenty students from classes VII to IX took part in the competition addressing the subject related to the future of the postal union and service they provide. The competition provided an opportunity to the students to reflect the role of postal service and its future in coming digital world.

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PRAGYA MALLICK of VI A.

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Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus congratulates Pragya Mallik of Class VI-A for her outstanding performance in the Mind Mantra Championship 2023-2024, organized by Mind Mantra Abacus.

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Students of classes 1 and 2.

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Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus recently conducted a Yoga session for students of classes 1 and 2 on Friday 15 March 2024.

The session began with the traditional Namaskara, followed by a series of standing poses such as Tadasana and Trikonasana. Students then transitioned to sitting poses like Bhujangasana and Cobra Pose. The session ended with Pranayama exercises and guided meditation, promoting relaxation and mental well-being.

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