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School Clubs
Co-Curricular Life

School Clubs

Seven clubs that shape how our students learn, create, and serve beyond the classroom

Club 01

Literary Club

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” — George R.R. Martin

Aim

The Literary Club provides a creative space for young students to explore their imagination and express themselves through storytelling, poetry, and writing. It aims to inspire a love for reading and provide opportunities to engage with different types of literature, while encouraging creativity and self-expression.

Objectives

To help members groom their personality and build confidence in public speaking.

Activities: Assembly speech, extempore, debate, quiz.

To help members explore literature from around the world and appreciate different cultures and traditions.

Activities: Storytelling, book reviews, poem recitation and writing, poster making, slogan writing.

To help members develop leadership and collaborative skills.

Activities: Involving them in planning and running literary events, group discussions.

To let students take interest and involve themselves in publishing the school magazine, Rosto De Maria.

Activities: Students interested in photography and arts design the cover, layout, and content of the magazine.

Sub-Clubs under the Literary Club

Reading Club

Encourages reading habits, builds a sense of community, and fosters creativity — seniors guide juniors in all activities undertaken by the club.

Storytelling Club

Promotes the art of storytelling and oral narratives, providing a space for students to craft and share compelling stories.

The Literary Club, with its sub-clubs, aims to be a hub of creativity. By fostering an appreciation for both written and visual narrative, the club seeks to cultivate and contribute to the world of arts and literature.

Club 02

Eco Club

Aim

The Eco Club promotes and engages in activities that protect and conserve natural resources — including recycling programs, waste and plastic reduction, energy conservation, tree planting, and habitat preservation. It implements hands-on projects like campus clean-up drives and community gardens, and advocates for policies and practices that promote environmental sustainability. The club also collaborates with the Art, Disaster Management, and Science clubs to broaden its impact.

Objectives

  • To foster a sense of responsibility and involvement among students, staff, and the community in supporting and participating in environmental initiatives.
  • To encourage sustainable practices in daily life and individual responsibility for the environment.
  • To inspire behavioural change towards the surrounding environment.
Eco Club Team
Club 03

Science Club

Co-curricular activities are an essential part of school education, contributing to the overall development of students by nurturing their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. They help students build teamwork, leadership, time management, problem-solving, and communication skills, while fostering a sense of community.

The Science Club offers students a platform to showcase their creativity, understanding, and application of scientific principles.

Objectives

  • Encouraging Scientific Thinking: Promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills through hands-on experiments and projects.
  • Enhancing Understanding of Concepts: Provide opportunities to explore and deepen understanding of scientific concepts in a practical, real-world context.
  • Stimulating Creativity and Innovation: Encourage creative and innovative thinking while developing projects, fostering a spirit of invention and curiosity.
  • Improving Communication Skills: Help students present and explain complex ideas clearly and confidently to an audience.
  • Fostering Collaboration: Promote teamwork as students plan, design, and execute projects in groups.
  • Connecting Science to Everyday Life: Demonstrate how science applies to everyday life and real-world problems.

Activities

Debates & seminars Science exhibitions & fairs Charts, posters & models Visits to places of scientific interest Science news displays

Incorporating co-curricular activities into the school curriculum is crucial for developing well-rounded individuals prepared to face real-world challenges. Studies show that students who participate in co-curricular activities often perform better academically, developing skills that go beyond textbook knowledge.

Mangangcha Keisam Chinglemba Science Club In-Charge — PGT, Physics
Club 04

Arts Club

The Arts Club helps students develop their skills and express their imagination through experimentation with creative forms. Students build self-confidence through different art forms.

Aim and Objectives

  • To develop creativity, imagination, and aesthetic sense.
  • To give students a space for self-expression and articulating their feelings.
  • To explore art forms through visual art, performing art, and music.
  • To celebrate the spirit of singing and music, enhancing extra-curricular activity alongside academics.
  • To develop organizational skills through creating bonds and managing commitments.

Activities — Academic Session 2024–25

  • Canvas work based on Indian folk painting for Classes IX–XII, for the Art Exhibition held on 20th August.
  • Poster-making competition on the theme “Resilience.”
  • Poster competition based on patriotism, Class III–XII, category-wise.
  • Solo and group song performances and a group dance by students of music and dance on 13th August.
  • Posters created by Arts Club students for Janmashtami.
Club 05

IT Club

Aim

The primary aim of the IT Club is to create a dynamic and supportive environment where individuals with an interest in technology can come together to learn, collaborate, and grow professionally and personally — ultimately contributing to their success in the ever-evolving field of information technology and AI.

Objectives

  • Skill Development: Provide members with opportunities to enhance their technical skills and knowledge in areas of AI and IT, including programming, networking, and cybersecurity.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate the exchange of information and ideas through workshops, seminars, and collaborative projects.
  • Project Collaboration: Encourage teamwork on IT/AI projects, fostering practical experience and problem-solving skills.
  • Industry Awareness: Keep members informed about the latest trends, technologies, and advancements in the IT industry.
  • Career Development: Support members' career growth through networking opportunities, mentorship, and guidance on career paths in technology.

Activities

  • AI / IT-related quiz competitions as part of Saturday activities.
  • Awareness speech on the topic “Cyber Crime and Cyber Security.”
Club 06

Disaster Management Club

Preparing for natural disasters is essential today — schools, colleges, and society must take steps to mitigate their impact. The main aim of this club is to educate, train, and mobilize communities to respond effectively to any emergency.

Aim

The Disaster Management Club aims to empower the young student generation with the skills to meet crises arising from natural and man-made disasters, while imparting knowledge about disaster and safety preparedness. It seeks to instill values of volunteer service in an emergency, with the broader objective of reducing or avoiding potential losses from hazards through rapid and effective training.

Action Plan

  • Speech on the need for a disaster management club, during assembly.
  • First-aid training using available materials during emergencies.
  • Tree plantation at Hingang Hills and Cheiraoching at Thangmeiband, in collaboration with the Eco Club.
  • Emergency call training with the Red Cross Society.
Club 07

Health & Wellness Club

“Healthy life, productive life. I'm happy, I'll make others happy.”

Aim

The Health and Wellness Club focuses on helping individuals realize the value of their health and its personal and social importance, in order to achieve and maintain their best health and well-being.

Activities

  • Workshops on Body Mass Index (BMI).
  • Art activities to articulate emotions and calm the mind, using creativity and imagination to connect with the inner child.
  • Poster making.
  • Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) preparation.
  • Life skills classes.