The National Cadet Corps (NCC) aims at developing discipline, character, brother-hood, the spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service among young citizens. Not only these, it also aims to instil leadership qualities among the youth who will serve the Nation regardless of the career they have chosen. It also motivates the young to choose a career in the armed forces.
It was a dream for many students of St. Patrick‘s Academy to be an NCC cadet and march in their crisp NCC uniform. NO 2 Karnataka, Air SQUADRON NCC made their dream come true. The all-important NCC event, RAISING OF THE TROOP, in St. Patrick‘s Academy was held on November 13th 2018 with Group Captain Vimal Kumar Srivastava, Commanding Officer, Karnataka NCC, Air wing, presiding over the function. The first batch consisted of 25 cadets. Selection to NCC is done from class VIII every year. It is a two year program. Besides attending classroom lessons on a variety of topics and regular drills, camps and field trips, are an integral part of NCC training.
The KISA GK Quiz Inter-School Competition was hosted by our school on 31st August, with 67 schools from across Karnataka competing at the regional level. The quiz was conducted for students of Classes 3 to 5.
The event was graced by Rev. Bro. Christu, Superior of the School Community, and Dr. Prashant Fernandes, Principal of BMIS and KISA Committee Member. Ms. Durga Venkataraman, Engagement Associate at QShala, served as the Quiz Master.
Sherwood High emerged as the winner, followed by St. Patrick's Academy in second place and St. Vincent Pallotti School, Bengaluru in third. The event concluded with a Prize Distribution Ceremony, celebrating the achievements of the finalist teams.
The Kindergarten team celebrated Family Ties Day on 29th August 2026 with great love and enthusiasm, creating a joyful and memorable experience for grandparents and grandchildren.
The programme was graced by Chief Guest Dr. Akash from Kauvery Hospital, who highlighted the invaluable role of grandparents as pillars of wisdom, strength and unconditional love.
The celebration began with a prayer song and welcome dance, followed by vibrant cultural performances, action songs and choral recitations by the children, dedicated to their beloved grandparents.
The grandparents enthusiastically participated in fun-filled games such as the memory game, passing the parcel and ball balancing, filling the auditorium with laughter and cheer.
The celebration concluded on an emotional note, with grandparents expressing their heartfelt gratitude to the school management, Principal and teachers for providing a wonderful opportunity to strengthen the bond between generations.
St. Patrick's Academy, Bengaluru, celebrated Independence Day on 15 August 2026 with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm. The celebration featured flag hoisting, a march–past, patriotic performances, a skit on the Life of Kumaran, and the felicitation of the 2025–26 batch. The Chief Guest's address and the concluding rendition of Vande Mataram added dignity to the occasion, inspiring a renewed sense of national pride.