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.
Educated and skilled community of a civilized country is the gift of dedicated and hardworking teachers of the country. We live in a blessed land where teachers are respected the most and considered equal to god. On September 5, 2022, teachers of our school were honoured and thanked by the school management, though the students could not take part in it because of the heavy rainfall and flood in Bangalore. On the day, teachers were entertained and appreciated with games followed by a luncheon meeting by the management. Gift cards were also distributed to the teachers. As students could not participate in the celebration, a special assembly was held on September 13,2022 which was filled with a variety of cultural events including dances and songs. Special greeting cards of love and appreciation, prepared by students, were gifted to the teachers.
Inter school sports competitions opportune students to empower their athletic abilities and make them confident in competing with true sportsmanship. It gives them an experience outside the classroom and enhances physical and mental wellbeing. St. Patrick's Academy, Bengaluru is always fascinated with providing such opportunities to its students and in the academic year 2022-23 as well, Patrician athletes have upheld the flag of the school winning several medals in different competitions organised by various schools. Congratulations to the winners and the PE Department.
We are extremely happy to announce the outstanding achievement of our students in the ICSE and ISC 2021- 2022 Examination. Congratulations to every student who passed the Examination with flying colours. We secured 100% results consecutively in the 6th year with multiple centums in various subjects in ICSE and ISC examinations We would like to appreciate all the members of the Team SPAB for the amazing work that they did for the excellent performance in the examination. Although the pandemic had brought forth changes in the educational process with online classes and made learning and teaching more challenging, the coordinated effort of students, teachers, parents and the school authorities with a positive mindset helped overcome every hard situation. High fly the flag of St. Patrick's Academy.