Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Kolkata Schools Celebrate Achievers, Teachers and Student Talent
Several schools in and around Kolkata and Siliguri held events for students, teachers and parents.
Banimandir Railway Higher Secondary School won a football tournament in Siliguri.
NES World School celebrated teachers with a gathering, lunch and performances.
Jewish Girls’ School gave prizes to students for learning, leadership and good conduct.
At a parent session, participants discussed how children can get ready for school through everyday skills, play and conversation, as well as learning.
They also talked about setting limits on screens.
Students from many schools later competed in a debate and a technology fest.
These events gave people chances to learn, celebrate and work together.
Banimandir Railway Higher Secondary School won the third Sarala Birla Memorial Inter-School Knockout Football Tournament in Siliguri, held August 5–7.
NES World School in Rajarhat held a Teachers’ Day celebration featuring a teacher-led cultural presentation and gathering of educators from several institutions.
Jewish Girls’ School recognised academic achievement, leadership and good conduct at its annual prize day.
At Swarnim International School, a session for 30 parents and pre-primary teachers discussed school readiness, play, screen use and children’s everyday skills.
Other school events included a 2026 inter-school debate hosted by Abhinav Bharati High School and the Robolution 2026 technology fest in Siliguri.
- Who
- Students, teachers and parents from schools in Kolkata and Siliguri; Banimandir Railway Higher Secondary School won the football tournament.
- What
- Schools held a football tournament, Teachers’ Day celebration, annual prize day, school-readiness session, debate competition and technology fest.
- When
- The reported events took place on various dates, including August 5–7, September 26, July 14, and August 29; the prize day and Teachers’ Day celebration are described as recent.
- Where
- Schools in Kolkata and Siliguri, including Siliguri, Rajarhat and Swarnim International School.
- Why
- To celebrate educators and student achievement, provide opportunities for competition and learning, and discuss what children need for school readiness.
More structured or screen-based support
More independent play and real-world experience
Screens and school readiness
More structured or screen-based support
Screens may fill gaps when parents are busy, and the session recognised that educational screen time has a place.
More independent play and real-world experience
The speakers warned that screens can replace play and conversation; parents were encouraged to set boundaries and give children opportunities to try everyday tasks independently.
- Football tournament
- Third Sarala Birla Memorial Inter-School Knockout Football Tournament, organised by Birla Divya Jyoti School in Siliguri.
- Tournament dates
- August 5–7.
- Football winner
- Banimandir Railway Higher Secondary School, Siliguri.
- School-readiness session
- A 50-minute session on September 26 with 30 parents and pre-primary teachers.
- Debate competition
- H.P. Lohia Inter-School Debate Competition 2026, hosted by Abhinav Bharati High School on July 14; La Martiniere for Girls won.
- Technology fest
- Robolution 2026, hosted by Sacred Heart School, Siliguri, on August 29; 13 schools participated.