An Inter-House Debate Competition was successfully conducted today at the school, witnessing enthusiastic and spirited participation from all four houses—Aryabhatta, Raman, Gandhi, and Tagore. The event provided an excellent platform for students to express their ideas, sharpen their reasoning skills, and engage in healthy intellectual discourse.
The topic for the debate was “Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a Threat to Humanity.” From each house, two students participated—one speaking for the motion and the other against it. The competition was conducted in a well-structured and disciplined manner, enabling participants to present their viewpoints with clarity, logic, and confidence.
A special highlight of the event was the rebuttal round held after every speech. During this round, speakers responded to questions raised by the audience as well as by participants from opposing teams. This segment added depth to the discussion and encouraged critical thinking, spontaneous speaking, and analytical skills among the students.
After a careful evaluation based on content, clarity of expression, confidence, logical reasoning, and rebuttal responses, the Hon’ble Principal announced the results.
House-wise Results
First Position: Aryabhatta House
Second Position: Gandhi House
Third Position: Tagore house
Individual Results
First Position:Saanvi Aukta (Class IX-B), Gandhi House
Second Position (Joint):
Achla Kumari (Class IX-B), Aryabhatta House
Ashish Raj (Class IX-A), Tagore House
Third Position:Adrija (Class IX-A), Raman House
The debate competition proved to be an enriching academic experience, helping students enhance their communication skills, logical reasoning, confidence, and awareness of contemporary issues. The event concluded with appreciation for all participants for their commendable performance and thoughtful engagement with a highly relevant and thought-provoking topic.
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The third and concluding day of the Annual Sports Meet 2025–26 was held on 23 December 2025 at Colonels Academy, bringing the three-day sporting extravaganza to a joyful, energetic, and memorable close. The final day was dedicated to house relay races, fun-filled competitions, and the closing ceremony, fostering an atmosphere of excitement, celebration, and unity among students.
The events added a delightful and engaging touch to the programme and witnessed enthusiastic participation from all houses, highlighting teamwork, coordination, and sportsmanship.
The programme was smoothly and confidently anchored by class teachers and students Sushmita Ma’am, Chaitali Ma’am, Saanvi Aukta, Subham, Angel Pragya, Shreyashi Shrestha, Astha, Priyanshu, Vaishali Gautam, Shivani, and Sanskriti. Their coordinated efforts and clear presentation contributed significantly to the overall success of the day.
Closing Ceremony
The final day concluded with a grand march past, announcement of results, prize distribution, and the closing ceremony, followed by the orderly dispersal of students. The Annual Sports Meet ended on a high note, leaving behind cherished memories and reinforcing the values of discipline, unity, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Acknowledgement
The school extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Director, Chairperson, and Principal for their constant guidance and encouragement. Sincere thanks are also due to all teachers, non-teaching staff, volunteers, and students for their dedication, cooperation, and collective efforts, which ensured the smooth and successful conduct of the Annual Sports Meet 2025–26 at Colonels Academy.
The second day of the Annual Sports Meet 2025–26 was successfully conducted on 22 December 2025 at Colonels Academy. The day witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of Classes VI to X in a wide range of track and field events, all organised smoothly under the guidance of teachers and sports officials.
Major attractions of the day included the 100 metre race (boys), 200 metre walk race, shot put, 400 metre race, discus throw, and house events such as the medicine ball throw and the much-anticipated 800 metre race for both girls and boys, which drew loud cheers from all four houses.
Day 2 Event Highlights & Results
Class VI
Girls
200 m Walk: Sanskriti, Sonakshi Kumari, Shivangi Dinkar
All events on Day 2 were conducted in an orderly, disciplined, and sportsmanlike manner. The enthusiastic participation, strong house spirit, and committed supervision by teachers ensured the successful conclusion of the second day, further building excitement for the remaining events of the Annual Sports Meet 2025–26 at Colonels Academy.
The Annual Sports Meet 2025–26 of Colonels Academy commenced with great enthusiasm and discipline on 21 December 2025. The opening ceremony was conducted in a grand and well-organised manner, setting an energetic tone for the multi-day sporting event.
The occasion was graced by the Chief Guest, Col. Ram Kumar Narwal, Director Recruitment, ARO, along with Mrs. Seema Narwal, PGT Psychology & Student Counsellor, whose presence inspired both students and staff.
The programme began with house inspection and a disciplined march past, followed by the oath-taking ceremony, hoisting of the tournament flag, and the lighting of the sports torch by the Chief Guest. Colourful cultural performances by junior students added charm and vibrancy to the ceremony. After the formal inauguration, the sporting competitions for Day 1 commenced with great excitement.
100 m Race: Supriya Bharti, Shivangi Ratnakar, Sonakshi Kumari
Long Jump: Swati Kumara Soni, Navya Naveli
Boys:
200 m Hurdles: Nishant Raj, Subham Kumar
Long Jump: Satyam Kumar Yadav, Sahaj Suman, Aarav Aryan, Darsh Dev Singh
Class VII
Girls:
200 m Hurdles: Kashis Priya, Guneet Singh, Swati Kumari
100 m Race: Bhavya Kumari, Nishta Gupta, Raksheeta Gurung
Long Jump: Kashis Priya, Rudrashi Kumari, Nishtha Gupta
Boys:
200 m Hurdles: Nitish Kumar, Kumar Love, Archit Raj
Long Jump: Mayank Manas, Aradhy Chaudhary, Kumar Love
Class VIII
Girls:
200 m Hurdles: Nandini Kumara, Shailly Singh, Kritika Ranjan
100 m Race: Soundarya Yadav, Minu Kumari, Kritika Ranjan
Long Jump: Soundarya Yadav, Padmaja, Nayan Kumari
Boys:
200 m Hurdles: Samarth Raj, Anup Soni, Abdus Samad Naiyar
Long Jump: Ansh Kumar, Ishan Raj, Atulit Tomar
Class IX
Girls:
200 m Hurdles: Aishwarya Yadav, Dhanpriya, Sushmi Murmu
100 m Race: Aishwarya Yadav, Neha Kumari, Shreyashi Shreshtha
Long Jump: Palak Priya, Supriya Chauhan, Sadhya Chauhan
Boys:
200 m Hurdles: Aryan Kumar, Yash Raj, Umang Raj
Long Jump: Aryan Kumar, Yash Raj, Umang Raj
Class X
Girls:
200 m Hurdles: Sanskriti, Sneha Vats, Tiru Singh
100 m Race: Ananya Kumari, Aayushi Swarnakar, Shreyashi Garg
Long Jump: Shreyashi Garg, Aarushi Kumari, Aayushi Swarnakar
Boys:
200 m Hurdles: Nitish Kumar, Harshvardhan Jha, Fahad Raj Niyaz
Long Jump: Nitish Kumar, Yash Singh, Lucky Kumar
House Events
1200 m Race
Girls: Neha Kumari, Angel Pragya, Akriti Raj
Boys: Anish Kumar, Yash Raj, Harshvardhan Singh
Conclusion
All competitions were conducted smoothly, reflecting excellent discipline, teamwork, and true sportsmanship among students. The opening day concluded with smiling faces, positive energy, and a strong sense of achievement, setting a highly encouraging tone for the remaining days of the Annual Sports Meet 2025–26 at Colonels Academy.
Date: 19 December 2025 Venue: Open Air Theatre (OAT)
Colonels Academy successfully conducted a Science Quiz Activity on 19 December 2025 at the Open Air Theatre (OAT), providing an engaging platform for students of Classes VIII and IX to showcase their scientific knowledge and general awareness. The event was organized by the Science and Eco Club and witnessed enthusiastic participation and active audience involvement.
The quiz participants were Atulit Tomar (VIII-A), Anish Kumar (VIII-B), Ashish Raj (IX-A), and Shreyashi Shrestha (IX-B). The programme was confidently anchored by Akriti Raj (IX-A) and Shreya Rani (IX-B). Yash Raj (IX-A) efficiently managed the event as the Time Keeper, while scoring was accurately handled by Mr. Prashant Kumar Roy.
The quiz comprised four well-designed rounds, each aimed at testing students’ understanding of science and allied knowledge areas:
Round 1: The Chemical World
Round 2: Books and Authors
Round 3: World of Physics
Round 4: Expand Me
The competition remained close and exciting throughout the event. Based on the final scores, Ashish Raj (IX-A) secured the First Position, followed by Shreyashi Shrestha (IX-B) in Second Position. Atulit Tomar (VIII-A) and Anish Kumar (VIII-B) jointly achieved the Third Position.
The quiz also included questions for the audience, making the session interactive and lively. Students actively participated by answering questions and engaging with the quizmasters. At the end of the programme, winners and participants were felicitated for their efforts.
The event was smoothly conducted under the guidance of Science and Eco Club In-charges, Mr. Sandip Mondal and Mr. Harendra Kumar Sinha, and concluded successfully with great enthusiasm and learning for all.
Colonels Academy was privileged to welcome Mr. Jérôme Guyot, a researcher from France, currently pursuing advanced research in Tom Gur’s group at the University of Cambridge. His research domains include Quantum Computing, Cryptography, and Complexity Theory, and he is presently working on Probabilistically Checkable Proofs (PCP)—a cutting-edge area of theoretical computer science.
Mr. Jérôme Guyot visited the school along with Ms. Jahnavi Yadav, an alumna of ESSEC Business School, France, holding a Master’s degree in Management and currently working as a Project Manager at Marionnaud. The guests were formally introduced by the respected Principal, Mr. R. Andrew Sah, after which they interacted with students from Classes IV to X.
During the interaction, Mr. Jérôme shared valuable life lessons with students, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, continuous learning, passion, and dedication in achieving success. He encouraged students to remain inquisitive and open-minded while pursuing knowledge in any field they choose.
In the interactive question-and-answer session, students asked him about his future plans after completing his current research. Mr. Jérôme explained that he would soon begin his next research project, highlighting that learning is a lifelong process. Ms. Jahnavi Yadav thoughtfully explained his responses in a simple and relatable manner to help students understand complex ideas with ease.
For the junior students from UKG to Class III, Mr. Jérôme made the session lively and engaging by teaching them how to say “Hello” and “Thank you” in French, which delighted the young learners. Students also showed keen interest in knowing about the places he had visited in India, to which he shared his experiences of visiting Delhi and Katihar, Bihar.
The visit proved to be highly inspiring and educational, leaving a lasting impression on the students. It motivated them to learn with greater curiosity, confidence, and enthusiasm, reinforcing Colonels Academy’s commitment to global exposure and holistic education.
Colonels Academy successfully organised the Inter-House Cross Country Race on 16 December 2025 within the school campus and surrounding route. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and reflected the school’s commitment to promoting physical fitness, endurance, and sportsmanship.
The race was conducted in two categories:
Boys: 2.75 kilometres
Girls: 1.4 kilometres
The competition was officiated by Chief Judge Mr. Mrinmoy Hait, with Mr. Kartick and Ms. Bandana serving as referees, ensuring fair judgment and smooth conduct of the event.
Results
House-wise Ranking (Boys)
First Place: Raman House
Second Place: Aryabhatta House
Third Place: Tagore House
Fourth Place: Gandhi House
Individual Ranking (Boys)
First Position: Samarth Raj
Second Position: Harshvardhan Singh
Third Position: Yash Raj
House-wise Ranking (Girls)
First Place: Tagore House
Second Place: Aryabhatta House
Third Place: Gandhi House
Fourth Place: Raman House
Individual Ranking (Girls)
First Position: DhanPriya
Second Position: Angel Pragya
Third Position: Guneet Singh
The Cross Country Race was conducted in a disciplined, energetic, and well-organised environment. All participants demonstrated remarkable determination, stamina, and true sportsmanship. The dedicated efforts of judges, referees, teachers, and volunteers contributed significantly to the success of the event.
The programme concluded with appreciation for all participants and officials, making the Inter-House Cross Country Race a memorable and successful sporting event at Colonels Academy.
Katihar, December 14, 2025: Colonels Academy, Katihar successfully organised the Colonels Academy Talent Search (CATS-2025) on Sunday, 14 December 2025, at its campus. The academic event witnessed an enthusiastic response with more than 300 students participating from Katihar and surrounding districts.
Students from Class III to Class VIII appeared in the examination with great enthusiasm and competitive spirit. The talent search was conducted with the objective of identifying meritorious students and supporting them through scholarships and awards.
Parents actively participated and showed keen interest in CATS-2025, appreciating the initiative taken by Colonels Academy to encourage merit-based education and academic excellence.
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Chairman & Founder, Col. A. K. Yadav (Retd.), addressing students and parents, said:
“CATS is not merely an examination; it is a platform to identify and nurture talent at an early stage. Through scholarships, we aim to ensure that financial constraints never become a barrier to quality education.”
Principal, Mr. Rajiv Andrew, appreciated the participation and remarked:
“The level of enthusiasm shown by students and parents in CATS-2025 is highly motivating. Such competitive platforms help students build confidence, discipline, and a strong academic foundation.”
Class VIII: It is hereby informed that no student obtained more than 80% marks in the CATS-2025 examination. Nevertheless, the management is examining the results for appropriate consideration. The percentage-wise results of all Class VIII candidates are listed below.
The successful organisation of CATS-2025 once again highlights Colonels Academy’s commitment to academic excellence, talent recognition, and inclusive education in the region.
The visit began with an interactive session at the School Auditorium, where Lt Gen Mishra addressed students with inspiring insights on modern career opportunities. He emphasized that in today’s evolving world, career choices are no longer limited to traditional fields such as doctors and engineers. He encouraged students to explore diverse avenues including law, designing, acting, advertising, event management, start-ups, and many other emerging fields.
Highlighting the importance of recognizing individual strengths, Lt Gen Mishra stated that every student may not excel academically, but many possess natural talents in sports, dance, singing, yoga, and event management. He urged teachers and parents to identify and nurture these talents instead of imposing undue pressure. Addressing teachers, he stressed that educators must continuously enrich themselves, as teachers and students complement each other in the learning process.
Verghese Kurien Mess: New Look
The programme was attended by Col Akshaya Kumar Yadav (Retd.), Chairman and Founder of Colonels Academy; Mr. Arun Kumar, Director; Mr. Rajiv Andrew Sah, Principal; along with teachers and students of the school. Expressing gratitude, Col Yadav thanked Lt Gen Mishra for his valuable guidance and for motivating the entire Colonels Academy community.
Following the interaction, Lt Gen Mishra formally inaugurated the new Colonels Academy Mess, named “Verghese Kurien Mess.” He appreciated the high standards and facilities of the mess, describing them as excellent. Responding to a query on whether parents should worry excessively about their children’s marks, he advised parents to choose the right school carefully and focus on nurturing their children rather than pressurising them.
The visit and inauguration marked a significant and inspiring milestone for Colonels Academy, leaving students, teachers, and parents motivated with a broader vision of education and holistic development.
