Colonels Academy celebrated the 77th Republic Day of India with great pride, respect, and patriotic fervour on 26 January at the school campus. The programme was organised to commemorate the historic day when the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950, making India a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic. Students, teachers, and guests gathered to remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and to reaffirm their commitment to the nation.
Flag Hoisting and National Anthem
The celebration commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag by the Chief Guest, Col. Pranav Aukta, Administrative Commandant of Katihar Military Station As the tricolour fluttered high, the entire gathering stood in solemn respect and sang the National Anthem, creating an atmosphere filled with unity and patriotism.
In his inspiring address, the Chief Guest shared experiences from his early days, recalling how participation in parades before senior officers helped him develop discipline and confidence. He emphasized that “only through regular practice can we achieve perfection” and encouraged students to work consistently, assuring them that continuous effort leads to success in every field of life. He wished all students a bright and successful future.
March Past
A colourful and well-coordinated march past was presented by students of the four houses—Tagore, Raman, Aryabhatta, and Gandhi. Led by the School Captain and Vice-Captain, the contingents marched smartly with their respective house flags. The Chief Guest and judges inspected the parade and highly appreciated the students’ discipline, coordination, and marching spirit.
Cultural Programme
The celebration continued with a vibrant cultural programme that included speeches, an English speech, poetry recitation, group song, and group dance performances by junior and senior students. Each performance beautifully showcased patriotism, unity, and love for the country.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks. Thereafter, students were requested to remain seated for the flower display and science exhibition, which added further excitement and educational value to the Republic Day celebration at Colonels Academy.
Colonels Academy had the privilege of hosting a distinguished guest speaker, Prof. Dr. Shardendu, on Monday, 19 January 2026. The session proved to be highly enlightening and inspirational for students and teachers alike.
Prof. Dr. Shardendu is an esteemed alumnus of Netarhat School, Ranchi. He pursued his Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University and later completed his post-doctoral fellowship from Germany. He has served with distinction as the Head of the Department of Botany at Patna Science College, Patna University.
Prof. Dr. Shardendu has also worked as a visiting lecturer in countries such as Japan, America, and Germany, and has contributed his valuable ideas and academic insights to NCERT textbooks, playing a significant role in shaping school-level education in India.
While interacting with the students, Prof. Dr. Shardendu emphasized that today’s world is driven by information and technology. He highlighted that technology enables students to learn faster and more efficiently, but stressed that it must be used in a disciplined and responsible manner. He advised students to maintain regular study habits and remain focused on their goals.
He further shared that earlier students were largely inclined towards a few career options such as engineering, medicine, and civil services. However, in the present time, numerous opportunities exist in diverse fields including tourism, defence, sports, aviation, and management. He encouraged students to explore their interests and strengths before choosing a career path.
Prof. Dr. Shardendu also emphasized that parents and teachers should recognize the interests of students and guide them in the right direction. He highlighted the crucial role of schools in helping students realize their full potential.
The session concluded with Prof. Dr. Shardendu wishing all students the very best for their future. The interaction left a lasting impression and served as a strong source of motivation for the young learners of Colonels Academy.
Colonels Academy organized an enriching Educational and Recreational Trip to Siliguri (TRIP 2026) for the students of Class X on Sunday, 18 January 2026. The trip was thoughtfully planned to provide students with meaningful learning experiences along with recreation, cultural exposure, and relaxation.
Early Morning Departure
The journey began early in the morning, with students being picked up at 5:20 AM. The excitement and enthusiasm among the students set a positive tone for the day-long excursion.
Refreshing Visit to Dudhia
The first stop was Dudhia, a scenic hamlet near Siliguri, located along the banks of the Balason River. Surrounded by natural beauty and a peaceful environment, students enjoyed the cool weather, relaxed by the riverside, took photographs, and refreshed themselves before proceeding further.
Visit to North Bengal Science City
The group then visited North Bengal Science City at Matigara near Siliguri. This visit proved to be highly educational, as students explored interactive scientific exhibits and demonstrations. The experience helped them understand various scientific concepts through practical and engaging displays.
Lunch Break
After the Science City visit, students had lunch together at a nearby hotel. The lunch break allowed everyone to relax, recharge, and share their experiences from the morning activities.
Visit to ISKCON Temple, Siliguri
In the afternoon, the students visited the ISKCON Temple, Siliguri, also known as Sri Sri Radha Madhav Sundar Mandir. The calm and spiritual atmosphere of the temple, along with its museum and gardens, offered students a peaceful and culturally enriching experience.
Safe Return
After a full day of learning, sightseeing, and enjoyment, the group started the return journey. All students were safely dropped at their homes by nightfall.
The Class X Educational Trip to Siliguri – TRIP 2026, held on Sunday, 18 January 2026, was a successful and memorable outing that promoted experiential learning, discipline, bonding, and overall development of the students.
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.
