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Our Mission Statement

Modern School aims to provide quality teaching and learning for all its pupils, and the development of the whole child in a safe, secure, happy, and caring environment. Helping children to develop good attitudes and values is an important feature of our work.

The School maintains small classes to ensure individual attention for each child. Over the years, we have sustained an excellent pupil-staff ratio.

Play Group

Rudimentary skills and manners are taught in a small and friendly playgroup setting.

 

Extracurricular Activities

We offer a variety of extracurricular activities, including nature walks, art & craft, elocution, singing, dancing, and cultural programs.

School Policy

  • No Donations for Admission: The school does not accept any donations for admission. No staff or agent is authorized to collect donations on behalf of the school. All payments made during admission will be issued a receipt.
  • Ban on Corporal Punishment: Corporal punishment is strictly prohibited. Teachers are not allowed to use it as a means of discipline.
  • Private Tuition Discouraged: The school strongly discourages private tuition. Parents are advised not to promote this dual school system.

Role in the Community

Modern School takes pride in its significant contribution to the development of Barrackpore. It was the first English-medium primary school in the Barrackpore sub-division after Independence. Since its inception, the school has provided quality education, nurturing students academically and equipping them with life skills for responsible roles in society.

The founder, Mrs. Enid Isaac, has been widely recognized, including receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for a Teacher from *The Telegraph Education Foundation*, presented by Mr. Narayan Murthy of Infosys. Alumni of Modern School hold prestigious positions worldwide, and the school feels immense pride when former students return as grandparents to revisit their alma mater.

We look forward to collaborating with you in your child’s education.

Our School Song

School Song

By the constant flowing river,
fragrant as the soft woodbines,
Stands an unassuming building,
dotted with casurina pines —
Our beloved Modern School.

But each morn as though enchanted,
pulsating with fairy lights,
Pittering pattering full of brightness,
a magic flame doth shine.
Our beloved Modern School.

Shines on numerous youthful faces,
brightening minds with light sublime,
Burning oils of constant hard work,
scattering sparks in every clime
Our beloved Modern School.
“Our beloved Modern School.”-(Twice)

MORNING PRAYER

God made the sun
And God made the trees,
God made the mountains
And God made me.

 

I thank you O God
For the sun and the trees,
For making the mountains
And for making me.

 

All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.

 

Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
He made their glowing colours,
He made their tiny wings.
All things bright, etc.