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.
FINANZA 2026, the annual student-led Commerce Fest, was organised by the Commerce Department of St. Patrick's Academy, Bengaluru, on 19 September 2026 for students of Classes IX to XII. The fest featured an Expert Talk by Mr. Jomon Chandy, Managing Director, Orvaa Investment Service Pvt. Ltd., along with Ad Alchemy, Evidence: The Final Verdict, and Debate: Word War, bridging academics with real-world business dynamics.
St. Patrick's Academy, Bengaluru, warmly celebrated Teacher's Day on 4th September 2026 to honour the dedication and passion of our beloved educators. The commemorative event opened with a solemn prayer and the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, followed by inspiring addresses by the school leadership. Expressing their heartfelt gratitude, students across grades from our youngest LKG performers to the senior batches presented an array of vibrant dances, skits, and melodic mashups. The celebration also featured engaging on-stage games, teacher reflections, the presentation of greeting cards, and special recognition for teachers who achieved 100% attendance during the last academic year. The programme concluded with the National Anthem.
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.