weeks' duration. Excursions, in the country and abroad, are organized annually to develop confidence and self-esteem in children. Short visits to places of interest in and around Kolkata are organized regularly. School prayer The prayers sung in the school assembly are: Yaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Shakti Rupena Samsthita, Namastasyai, Namastasyai, Namastasyai Namo Namaha, Yaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Shanti Rupena Samsthita, Namastasyai, Namastasyai, Namastasyai Namo Namaha, Yaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshu VIDHYA Rupena Samsthita, Namastasyai, Namastasyai, Namastasyai Namo Namaha Vakratunda mahakaya surya koti sama prabha nirvighnam kurume deva sarva karyesu sarvada Tvameva Mata Ca Pita Tvameva/Tumhi ho Mata, Pita Tumhi ho, Tumhi ho bandhu, sakha Tumhi ho Asato ma sad gamaya Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram Jana Gana Mana The National Pledge is also recited. Faculty Special classes are provided to the weak students, who fail to come up to the school standards. Students who fail to meet the academic standards are provided with mentor teachers who monitor their performance and visit their house to interact with parents. Notable alumni Media, arts and entertainment Anupam Roy - singer Saurav Jha - author Sayantani Ghosh - actress Tridha Choudhury -Tollywood actress Politics Abhishek Banerjee - leader Of Trinamool Youth Congress References External links The Telegraph (Calcutta), 1 September 2005. Lessons learnt from failure The Times of India, 28 September 2003. Students to choose the best Institutions run by the MP Group High schools and secondary schools in West Bengal Schools in Kolkata Private schools in Kolkata High schools and secondary schools in Kolkata Educational institutions established in 1988 1988 establishments in West Bengal