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.
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.
