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.
St. Patrick's Academy, Bengaluru marked its 14th Annual Day event successfully. The much-awaited Annual Day unfolded with unparalleled zeal and excitement, transforming the school premises into a vibrant carnival ground. The event, held on 12th January and 13th January 2024, culminated to be a celebration of talent, creativity, and unity, bringing together students, parents and staff for a memorable evening filled with joy and entertainment.
The event witnessed the esteemed presence of the Guest of Honour Rev Bro Prakash, Province Leader India & Ghana, Rev Bro Arokiaraj, Deputy Province Leader, along with other dignitaries, parents and students. We were extremely enthralled with the esteemed presence of our Chief Guest Vilas Nayak (Renowned artist) on 12th January and Yuichi Nagano (MD, of Sakra Hospital, Bengaluru) on 13th January 2024 respectively.
This year's Junior Annual Day embraced the theme of a "Carnival Extravaganza," for the Junior School i.e. Nursery -Class III which added an extra layer of fun and vibrancy to the entire celebration. The school was adorned with colorful decorations, resembling a lively carnival atmosphere that captivated everyone's attention.
The senior's annual day (Class IV onwards) theme was Global Oddessy. In the vast expanse of the cosmos, a curious extraterrestrial being embarks on an extraordinary journey on earth. The odyssey was meant to explore the diverse landscapes, cultures, and wonders of our planet.
The spirit of Christmas radiated through our school's festive celebration assembly, where the essence of the season came alive through a heartwarming Nativity play. Students, adorned in vibrant costumes, enacted the timeless story of the birth of Jesus, captivating the audience with their earnest performances. The air resonated with joy as the choir melodiously sang classic carols, filling the assembly with the warmth of the season. Beyond the festivities, our school embraced the true meaning of Christmas by organizing an outreach program, extending a helping hand to those in need by assisting individuals facing financial hardships, providing support for essentials like rent, medical bills, and children's college fees. Along with this, the students of Grade IX visited the Prison ministry, Mercy Home and Jeevodaya Ashram where they spent some quality time with the people in need and offered them gifts.
Congratulations to our 7th batch of ICSE Science Patricians for scoring 100% results consecutively and making us proud.
1st Place:
2nd Place:
Catherine Rose Ranjith (98.2%)
3rd Place:
Anton Binoj (97.8%)
Ryan Alfaeus (97.8%)
90 – 100%: 59 students
80 – 90%: 28 students
70 – 80%: 04 students