W.H. Smith Memorial School, in collaboration with the OISCA team, celebrated World Earth Day 2025 with great enthusiasm, deep awareness, and a sense of shared responsibility. The theme for this year, “Our Power, Our Planet,” focused on the urgent need to accelerate the shift to renewable energy and take collective action against climate change. Earth Day, celebrated globally on April 22nd, was first observed in 1970 and is now also recognized by the United Nations as International Mother Earth Day through its Harmony with Nature initiative. The Earth Day presentation was witnessed by classes 5 to 12 that highlighted key environmental issues such as climate change, ocean pollution, deforestation, and the loss of biodiversity. Students learned about the serious impact of rising global temperatures, melting ice caps, extreme weather conditions, and threats to ecosystems and wildlife. The session emphasized the importance of sustainable practices, including the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), tree plantation, water and electricity conservation, and the use of eco-friendly products. Special focus was given to India’s contribution towards sustainability, showcasing government initiatives like the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and various energy missions aimed at promoting renewable resources. Students were encouraged to take simple yet impactful actions such as avoiding single-use plastics, cycling or using public transport, and spreading awareness in their communities. To instill environmental consciousness from an early age, Classes 2 and 3 participated in a fun and thoughtful activity. A vibrant soft board was set up with two sides—Thumbs Up for actions that help the Earth, and Thumbs Down for actions that harm it. Students picked slips describing different habits (e.g., “planting a tree” or “littering in public”) and had to decide where to place them. This interactive game not only engaged students but also sparked discussions on how everyday choices affect our planet. The Primary Section hosted additional hands-on activities such as drawing, planting saplings, and storytelling sessions related to nature and sustainability. These experiences helped our young learners understand that small actions can lead to big changes when done together. The day concluded with a collective pledge to protect the planet, echoing the powerful message: “One Earth, One Chance – Let’s protect it together.” Let us all continue working hand in hand to create a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable world for generations to come.

On 17th April, 2025, our team of six students along with our teacher, Mr. Gopal Tripathi reached Delhi Public School, Varanasi to celebrate the occasion of World Heritage Day.A healthy competition was held which was beneficial to all. It was a beautiful day where we gained information, shared information and gained a lot of experience.INTACH had organized a presentation completion at Delhi Public School where outstanding students of various reputed school had come. It included William Henry Smith Memorial, Delhi Public, Sunbeam Mahrauli, Sunbeam Sun City, Little Flower House Kakarmatta, Little Flower House Nagwa, Vanita Public and Aryan International.Organized by INTACH and Delhi Public School being the host, a wonderful competition regarding the ‘Amrut Rao Peshwa Haveli’ was held. It was a competition about the presentation based on the report on the ‘Haveli’ that we had visited earlier on 4th April, 2025.The competition was held at the auditorium. At the entrance of the auditorium, we received a hearty welcome from the students of DPS.  ‘Shlok recitation’ and lighting of the lamp was also done. At the starting of the program, we were informed about INTACH, Mr. Ashok Kapoor, Mr. Niraml Joshi, Mrs. Aditi Gulati and other members of INTACH, who were performing the duty of judges.The competition started and one by one all students came to perform. Some were presenting in form of podcasts, others through songs and dance. Everyone was unique in their own way and each one of us did our best.  There was a lot of interaction amongst all of us.After all performances, refreshments were provided. Then, the most awaited moment of result declaration came. Our school got special prize on report and exhibition. We all were on cloud nine at that time.We gained lot of knowledge and experience. Through the performance of other teams, we understood the importance of teamwork, coordination and need for creativity and uniqueness in such competitions.

The Painting Competition was conducted in Peshawa Haveli, Raja ghat, Varanasi with great enthusiasm and creativity. Students from classes 8th,9th and IOth participated actively and showcased their artistic skills, encouraged the children to express their imagination through colours.Students used various materials like crayons, water colours, oil pastels, and sketch pens to create beautiful paintings. The atmosphere in the hall was vibrant and filled with excitement as students worked with full concentration.The judges appreciated the originality, neatness, colour combination, and presentation of the artwork. They praised the students for their efforts and creativity. Finally, the winners were announced, and certificates were distributed to all participants to encourage them further.Overall, the Painting Competition was a grand success. It helped the students develop confidence, creativity, and artistic expression.Won Prize:- (i) Khushi Gupta got 1st position at School level &1" position overall.(ii) Nimmi Pathak secured 2nd position school level &3"position overall.(iii) Karnika Singh & Anushka Singh secured 2nd position at the school level.

The Intact Club Drawing Competition was held on 26 November 2025. On the theme “Tree of Life” as part of the National Poster Competition at Sant Atulanand Convent School, Koirajpur. Dr. M.P. Singh, Professor at UP College, graced the event as the Chief Guest. A total of 18 schools participated, creating a vibrant platform for young artists.`From our school, 10 students—Ayat Sultana, Kashvi, Siddhi Dwivedi, Tanu Raj, Yitra Giri, Deeksha Gupta, Anant Jeet Verma, Vedant Raj, Shanvi Mishra, and Karnika Singh—took part enthusiastically. Result awaited in May 2026.

A Generation Global “Face to Faith” video conferencing session was held on 15th October on the topic “The Rights of Girls and Women.” Students from the following schools actively participated in the event:1. KC Public School, Jammu2. WH Smith Memorial School, Varanasi

The ASICS Father George Hess Memorial Literacy events 2025 was successfully organized on 21st July 2025, witnessed enthusiastic participation from students in three categories – sub- junior, Junior and senior – in the creative writing competition.The students of various schools (St – John’s School, Mahrauli, St-John’s School, Ghazipur, W. H. Smith Memorial School and St. Francis School, Ramnagar) participated in this event. The event provided, platform students to showcase their imagination, narrative skills, and creative flair through compelling storytelling based on carefully designed prompts for each level. Each category had 4 participants, representing their classes with great enthusiasm: Sub – junior category (classes 6 to 8) Topic– The day my favourite cartoon character came to my life. Junior category (classes 9 and 10) Topic– Write a quarantine story set in a single house. Senior category(classes 11 and 12) Topic– You stumble upon a parallel universe, what happens next?. The participants demonstrated outstanding creativity, the event not only encouraged writing as an art but also nurtured young minds to explore the boundaries of their imagination.

The grand event of "Uttar Pradesh Regional Chess Competition" organized by CISCE was held at St. Joseph College, Prayagraj from 31 July to 2 August 2025. Prestigious schools from various divisions of Uttar Pradesh participated in this competition, out of which W. H. Smith Memorial School from Varanasi Division was prominent.The opening ceremony of the competition was held in the school premises on 31 July at 9 am, in which the Principal of St. Joseph College 'Father Walter D'Souza' and International Arbiter Mr. Nandkishore, Assistant Arbiter Mr. Ashish Kumar Dwivedi and Abid Ali were present as the chief guests. He inspired the students to play with concentration, patience and sportsmanship.In this three-day competition, competitions were held under boys and girls categories in Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 categories. The students of W.H. Smith Memorial School performed brilliantly. Especially in the Under-17 girls category, our students 'Anushka Rawat' and 'Karnika Singh' displayed their excellent sports skills and earned appreciation. Both these students secured the top position in Varanasi division by scoring 4 out of 7 marks each.Intense competition was seen among the players in every round. The students displayed their talent with wisdom, strategy and confidence.Father Ezidal D'Souza and Father Walter D'Souza, the chief guests of the closing ceremony, presented prizes and certificates to the winners. On this occasion, the Father praised the participants and called this event a great success. This competition was a commendable effort towards promoting the intellectual development and sportsmanship of the students.I express my special gratitude to the learned Principal of my school, Dr. Anita Palin Day Maam, who gave us the opportunity to have this wonderful experience along with the children. I am also thankful to the school manager, Mr. Pradeep Kumar Day Sir, who took care of the entire financial management and guided us. Along with this, I thank Mrs. Helena Tika Maam, one of the senior primary teachers of the school, who played an important role in the care and motivation of the students. 

The Generation Global conference was held on 16 January 2026 on the topic  Health and Well-Being. It proved to be an engaging and insightful experience for the students. Students from various schools were a part of this video conference. Schools such as  Podar School, School No. 83 (Armenia), SMAIT BBS (Indonesia), and W.H. Smith Memorial School participated in the discussion, sharing diverse ideas and perspectives. The session began with a discussion on the meaning of health and well-being. It was observed that participants had different interpretations of the concept. Some believed it referred mainly to physical and mental fitness, while others felt that happiness and emotional balance were central to well-being. The discussion later expanded to include mental and social well-being and their influence on daily life. An important aspect of the conference was the discussion on the role of advertisements and social media in shaping children’s food choices, highlighting the impact of external influences on healthy habits. Listening to views from students of different countries helped broaden understanding and encouraged reflection. It was realised that true well-being is a balance of physical health, mental peace, happiness, and healthy relationships. Overall, the conference inspired thoughtful reflection and motivated participants to make positive lifestyle choices for holistic well-being.

VISIT OF DELEGATES FROM OSLO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY, NORWAY AT W.H. SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOOL, VARANASI, INDIAAs part of an ongoing academic collaboration between Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway, Banaras Hindu University, and R Foundation, a delegation comprising two professors and sixteen teacher trainees from OsloMet visited W.H. Smith Memorial School, Varanasi, on Friday, 31st October 2025. The purpose of the visit was to provide the Norwegian students—who are pursuing a course on “Religion and Culture of the World” as part of their teacher education programme—an authentic exposure to the educational environment, teaching practices, and cultural diversity of Indian schools.The programme commenced in the school’s Cecilia Rose Hall, where the guests were warmly welcomed by Vice Principal Mrs. Pratyasha Mary Mukherjee, Coordinator Mrs. Sangeeta Nayak, staff members, and the captains of the school. They were received with the traditional offering of Angavastram and Rudraksha Mala, symbolizing India’s deep-rooted value of “Atithi Devo Bhava”—the guest is equivalent to God.To mark the occasion, a tree plantation ceremony was held, emphasizing the school’s commitment to environmental sustainability and the importance of nature in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. Following this, the visitors were given a guided tour of the school campus, where they observed various academic and co-curricular facilities across the primary, middle, and senior sections, including the science laboratories and activity areas.A short yet vibrant cultural presentation was then showcased by the students of Class 3. Four students, representing Gujarat, Punjab, Kerala, and West Bengal, highlighted the rich diversity of India through their traditional attire, cuisine, and customs. The performance offered the visitors a glimpse into India’s cultural unity amid regional diversity and was highly appreciated by all.As part of the cultural exchange, the OsloMet students presented a melodious Norwegian song, filling the hall with a sense of warmth, togetherness, and international harmony. The blend of Indian and Norwegian traditions beautifully reflected the universal language of music that connects hearts across nations.A cross-cultural interaction session followed, where around twenty-five students from Classes VIII to XII engaged in meaningful discussions with the visiting students. Topics such as the education systems of India and Norway, festivals, youth culture, and teaching methodologies were discussed enthusiastically. The session fostered curiosity, understanding, and a spirit of global friendship among the young learners of both countries.The event concluded with a joint lunch, where informal conversations, laughter, and cultural anecdotes were exchanged freely. The visitors expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the school’s hospitality, discipline, and emphasis on holistic education. A group photograph and exchange of souvenirs marked the conclusion of this memorable event.The visit of the OsloMet delegation not only strengthened the bond between W.H. Smith Memorial School and international educational institutions but also provided a meaningful platform for global learning, cross-cultural empathy, and academic collaboration. The day truly celebrated the essence of unity in diversity and reaffirmed that education, in its truest form, transcends borders to connect minds and hearts worldwide.

ART EXHIBITION AT JAPAN (ANGELS DRAWING PICTURES) BY W.H. SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOOL, VARANASI, INDIAThe 13th “Angels Drawing Pictures” – 5th International Exchange Exhibition for Boys and Girls, organized by the Kodomo Geijutsu Network General Incorporated Association, Japan, is more than just an art exhibition—it is a celebration of children’s imagination, emotions, and global friendship. The event seeks to nurture balanced emotional and intellectual growth in children while building bridges between cultures through the universal language of art.Nearly 2000 paintings and sculptures created by participants from toddlers to adults will be displayed at four venues across Japan. What makes this exhibition truly special is its human touch. At every venue, visitors are invited to write heartfelt letters to the young artists.Through the “Message Card Delivery” exchange program, these messages will be sent across borders, encouraging children and reminding them that their creativity is valued worldwide.The students of W. H. Smith Memorial School proudly contributed to this global initiative.Ten paintings, based on diverse themes mentioned in the table, have been sent for theexhibition. Each artwork carries a piece of the child’s thoughts, dreams, and understanding of the world. For our students, this participation is not just about displaying talent but about feeling connected to children from different countries and cultures.The event is being promoted through posters, website updates, and Instagram announcements to reach families and art lovers everywhere. This exhibition beautifully reminds us that art has the power to unite hearts, inspire young minds, and create friendships beyond boundaries.