Excelsior Convent School

Session 2026 - 2027

List of Holidays

DateDayHolidays
April 2026
03/04/2026FridayGood Friday
08/04/2026 WednesdayBirthday of Guru Nabha Das ji
11/04/2026 Saturday Second Saturday
14/04/2026 Tuesday Baisakhi / Ambedkar Jayanti
19/04/2026SundayLord Parshuram Jayanti
May 2026
01/05/2026FridayMay Day / Buddha Purnima
09/05/2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
27/05/2026WednesdayId-ul-Zuha
29/05/2026 to 01/07/2026Summer Vacations
July 2026
11/07/2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
31/07/2026FridayMartyrdom Day of S. Udham Singh
August 2026
08/08/2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
15/08/2026SaturdayIndependence Day
28/08/2026FridayRaksha Bandhan
September 2026
04/09/2026FridayJanmashtami
12/09/2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
October 2026
02/10/2026FridayGandhi Jayanti
10/10/2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
11/10/2026 Sunday Aggarsain Jayanti
19/10/2026 Monday Maha Navami
20/10/2026 Tuesday Dussehra
26/10/2026 Monday Valmiki Jayanti
29/10/2026 Thursday Karva Chauth
November 2026
07/11/2026 Saturday Pre-Diwali Holiday
08/11/2026 to 11/11/2026Diwali Holiday
14/11/2026 Saturday Second Saturday
16/11/2026 MondayMartyrdom Day of S. Kartar Singh Sarabha
24/11/2026TuesdayGurupurab
December 2026
12/12/2026SaturdaySecond Saturday
14/12/2026MondayMartyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Singh
25/12/2026 to 02/01/2027Winter Vacations
January 2027
09/01/2027SaturdaySecond Saturday
13/01/2027WednesdayLohri
15/01/2027 Friday Gurupurab – Guru Govind Singh ji
26/01/2027 Tuesday Republic Day
February 2027
03/02/2027 Wednesday Birthday of Satguru Ram Das ji
11/02/2027 Thursday Basant Panchami
13/02/2027 SaturdaySecond Saturday
20/02/2027 Saturday Ravidas Jayanti
March 2027
06/03/2027 Saturday Maha Shivratri
10/03/2027 Wednesday Id-ul-Fitr
13/03/2027 Saturday Second Saturday
22/03/2027 Monday Holi
26/03/2027FridayGood Friday

Academic Calendar

April 2026

School session commences: 02 Apr. 2026
No. of working days: 21

S.No.ActivityDate / DayLearning Outcome
Primary Wing
1.World health day celebration (Demonstration of first aid)7-4-2026 (Tuesday)
  • To explain the importance of first aid immediately after injury.
  • To be able to give and self administer first aid when needed
2.Welcome to school (Card making)09-4-2026 (Thursday)
  • To build the classroom culture and to make student comfortable, building student-teacher rapport.
3.Baisakhi act (Celebrating yellow day)13-04-2026 (Monday)
  • To welcome spring to aware the students regarding importance of yellow colour which represents ripening of mustard flowers.
4.Mother earth day (Nature walk)22-4-2026 (Wednesday)
  • To sensitize the students with nature and value it’s preservation.
5.Expression series (CBSE student-enrichment activity (class 3-5) drawing activity)28-04-2026 (Tuesday)
  • To enable the students to express themselves through drawing on the given topic.
Senior Wing
1.World health day (Making first aid boxes)07-04-2026 (Tuesday)
  • To enable the students to respond to injuries and emergencies quickly and save lives.
2.Baisakhi activity (Cultural dance)13-04-2026 (Monday)
  • To sensitise students regarding culture of Punjab and awareness regarding yellow colour which is symbol of courage and strength.
3.Annual general meeting16-04-2026 (Thursday)
  • Discussion regarding curriculum and inclusive teaching methods.
4.Sexual harassment meeting21-04-2026 (Tuesday)
  • Discuss steps for ensuring safe and supportive environment for students and employees.
  • Discuss steps to prevent sexual harassment.
5.Earth day activity (Poster making) (Eco club activity)22-04-2026 (Wednesday)
  • To spread awareness regarding environmental issues.
6.Sports activity Inter house volley ball match (boys) class 9th and 12th22-04-2026 to 24-04-2026 (Wednesday - Friday)
  • Enable the student to enrich physical, mental and social health.
  • To develop life skills of team building and cooperation.
7.Expression series (CBSE student-enrich act) Essay writing, painting (Class 6-12)28-04-2026 (Tuesday)
  • To enable the student to express themselves through essays or paintings on given topics.
8.School safe wahan committee meeting28-04-2026 (Tuesday)

May 2026

No. of working days: 21

S.No.ActivityDate / DayLearning Outcome
Primary Wing
1.NAS preparation/test (Class -3rd)07-05-2026 (Thursday)
  • To evaluate students learning outcomes.
  • To improve deficiencies.
2.Eng. Handwriting competition (Class 1st to 3rd)08-05-2026 (Friday)
  • To help with letter recognition.
  • To develop fine motor skills confidence.
  • Develop reading fluency.
3.Mother’s day activity (Card making)08-05-2026 (Friday)
  • Helps students to appreciate family.
  • Enhance social emotional development.
  • Writing complete sentence expressing their feelings.
4.Art integration project (Maths)11-05-2026 (Monday)
  • To incorporate art with maths.
  • Understanding concept whole promoting creative and critical thinking skills.
5.Life skills activity (Cleaning activity)16-05-2026 (Saturday)
  • To teach student how to wash, fold and hang handkerchief, how to keep shelves organised and heat.
6.Assessment-1 (Class-1st to 12th)16-05-2026 to 23-05-2026
  • As per the annexure attached.
7.PTM (Nur to 12th)27-05-2026 (Wednesday)
  • Declaration of result of Assessment-1.
  • Reporting student’s performance to parents.
Senior Wing
1.General body meeting02-05-2026 (Saturday)
2.Eco club activity (Paragraph writing) Environmental issues05-05-2026 (Tuesday)
  • To aware student about environmental issues.
  • To motivate students to breathe sustainable environment.
3.Mother’s Day activity (Card making)08-05-2026 (Friday)
  • Helps students to appreciate family.
  • Enhance social emotional development.
  • Writing complete sentences expressing their feelings.
4.Sports activity (Basketball competition boys class 7th and 8th)13-05-2026 to 15-05-2026 (Wednesday to Friday)
  • Enables students to develop team building.
  • Enhance endurance.
5.Life skills act (Critical thinking) Role play16-05-2026 (Saturday)
  • To enable students to use critical thinking in challenging situations through role play.
6.Assessment-1 (Class 1st to 12th)16-05-2026 to 23-05-2026
  • As per the annexure attached.
7.Visit to Verka milk plant (Class11th and 12th commerce)25-05-2026 (Monday)
  • To develops analytical skills and attention to work.
  • Student can know various career opportunities in selected field of study.
8.Sewa project -1 (9th to 12th)26-05-2026 (Tuesday)Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
  • To maintain surrounding clean.
  • To take extreme care of personal and environment hygiene.
9.PTM (Nur. To 12th)27-05-2026 (Wednesday)Declaration of result of Assessment-1
Reporting student’s performance to parents

July 2026

No. of working days: 22

S.No.ActivityDate / DayLearning Outcome
Primary Wing
1.Life skills activity (Role play-say No to strangers) Class Nur to 3rd)08-07-2026 (Wednesday)
  • To teach student about personal safety.
  • To be aware about their surroundings.
  • To teach the ways in which they can be safe if need be.
2.Eco club activity (Conservation of tiger poster making)17-07-2026 (Friday)
  • Aware students about need to protect tigers and their habitat.
  • To develop kinaesthetic and interpersonal skills.
  • To raise awareness about importance of protecting the tigers
3.Hindi spell-bee Competition (Class 1st to 5th)21-07-2026 (Tuesday)
  • To gain competency in vocabulary.
  • To improve reading writing and speaking.
  • To improve spelling skills.
4.Assessment-1 (NUR to UKG)28-07-2026 to 01-08-2026 (Tuesday to Saturday)
  • As per the annexure attached.
Senior Wing
1.ASL term-1 starts (Class 6th to 12th)06-07-2026 (Monday)
  • To build confidence.
  • To develop vocabulary.
  • To use correct syntax and fluency.
2.Plantation drive (Mission haryali)07-07-2026 (Tuesday)
  • Helping students understand to importance of trees.
  • Creating sustainable and eco-friendly environment.
  • Teaching gardening and caring for trees.
3.Sewa project -II (Class 9th to 12th)10-07-2026 (Friday)Dignity of Labour
  • Understanding the value of Human Rights.
  • Respect people from different occupation.
4.Internal teacher’s training13-07-2026 (Monday) - -
5.Health and wellness meeting14-07-2026 (Tuesday)- -
6.NAS preparation/test (Class-6th)15-07-2026 (Wednesday)
  • Supervise progress and learning competencies.
  • Identify disparities in education.
  • Devising remedial measures.
7.Hindi spell bee competition (Class 6th to 8th)21-07-2026 (Tuesday)
  • To gain competency in vocabulary.
  • To improve reading writing and speaking.
  • To improve spelling skills.
8.Sport Activity: Inter House badminton competition (girls) (Class 9th and 11th)22-07-2026 to 24-07-2026 (Wednesday – Friday)
  • Improving resistance.
  • Improving hand eye coordination.
  • Improving physical fitness.
9.Individual talks (Seminar by doctor on causes and prevention of fatty liver)30-07-2026 (Thursday)
  • Counsel the students to avoid junk food importance of exercise.

August 2026

No. of working days: 22

S.No.ActivityDate / DayLearning Outcome
Primary Wing
1.Haryali Teej Celebration (Nur. to 5th)10-08-2026 (Monday)
  • To celebrate heritage.
  • To Strengthen community bonds.
2.Independence Day Activity13-08-2026 (Thursday)
  • Understand religious and cultural significance of Independence Day.
  • Understanding virtues like compassion.
  • Building community spirit.
2.Sports activity (Inter house carrom competition (4th and 5th)19-08-2026 to 21-08-2026 (Wednesday to Friday)
  • Improve eye hand coordination.
  • Foster healthy competition.
  • Developing discipline, patience and confidence.
3.Art integration activity (Raksha Bandhan activity) Making fruits/ animals planets Rakhi’s)27-08-2026 (Thursday)
  • Incorporating art with vocabulary development.
  • Develop fine motor skills and confidence.
  • Strengthening sibling bond.
  • Understanding cultural importance.
Senior Wing
1.Eco club activity (Speech on nuclear weapon free world)04-08-2026 (Tuesday)
  • Learn about nuclear weapon free zones.
  • Learn about countries with nuclear weapon.
  • Learn about treaties regarding nuclear weapon.
  • Learn about the importance of world peace.
2.Individual talks (visit by Dr. Namita) Dental checkup and seminar07-08-2026 (Friday)
  • Help students develop healthy oral habits.
  • Help students preventing dental decay
  • Promoting healthy eating
  • Ways to brush teeth
3.Haryali Teej Celebration (6th to 12th)10-08-2026 (Monday)
  • To celebrate heritage.
  • To Strengthen community bonds.
4.Independence Day Activity13-08-2026 (Thursday)
  • Understanding religious and cultural significance of Janmashtami and Independence Day
  • Understanding virtues like compassion humanity selflessness
  • Building community sprite
5.Anti bullying committee meeting26-08-2026 (Wednesday) - -
5.Art integration activity Raksha Bandhan activity (Circuit Rakhi)27-08-2026 (Thursday)
  • Incorporating art with science
  • Application of physics in real life
  • Strengthening sibling bond
  • Understanding cultural importance
6.Sports Day Activity29-08-2026 (Saturday)
  • Motivating Teamwork

September 2026

No. of working days: 24

S.No.ActivityDate / DayLearning Outcome
Primary Wing
1.Janmashtami Activity03-09-2026 (Thursday)
  • Understanding religious and cultural significance of Janmashtami.
2.Teacher’s day celebrations05-09-2026 (Saturday)
  • To enable student to recognize importance of teacher.
  • To acknowledge the challenges and hardship faced by them.
  • To honour teachers.
3.Drill Activity (Fire Safety)10-09-2026 (Thursday)
  • Understanding of fire hazards.
  • Familiarity with fire safety equipment.
4.Hindi Diwas activity शब्दावली प्रतियोगििा (Nur-5th)14-09-2026 (Monday)
  • Educating students about rich literacy heritage associate with Hindi.
  • To improve Hindi language skills.
5.Assessment-II (half yearly) (Nur. To 5th)19-09-2026 to 28-09-2026
  • As per the annexure attached.
Senior Wing
1.Sexual harassment meeting01-09-2026 (Tuesday) - -
2.Janmashtami Activity03-09-2026 (Thursday)
  • Understanding religious and cultural significance of Janmashtami.
3.Activity on preventive health care management (Discussion of lifestyle diseases)04-09-2026 (Friday)
  • Empowering students about presentable causes of obesity, diabetes, heart diseases and cancer.
  • Educating about importance of balanced diet exercise and stress management.
4.Teacher’s day activity05-09-2026 (Saturday)
  • To enable students to recognize importance of teacher.
  • To acknowledge the challenges and hardship faced by them.
  • To honour teachers.
5.Individual Talk by Mr. Mahir Mahajan (CFA, Indus Towers)07-09-2026 (Monday)
  • Understand difference between CA, CFA and CS.
6.Drill activity (Fire Safety)10-09-2026 (Thursday)
  • Understanding of fire hazards.
  • Familiarity with fire safety equipment.
7.Art and aesthetics (Origami activity) (6th to 12th)11-09-2026 (Friday)
  • To develop fine motor skills and eye hand coordination.
  • To develop creativity.
8.Hindi Diwas act भाषण प्रतियोगििा (6th to 10th)14-09-2026 (Monday)
  • Educating students about rich literacy heritage associated with Hindi.
  • To improve Hindi language skills.
9.Assessment-II (half yearly) (6th to 12th)19-09-2026 to 28-09-2026
  • As per the annexure attached.

October 2026

No. of working days: 22

School Reopens: 05 Oct. 2026

S.No.ActivityDate / DayLearning Outcome
Primary Wing
1.PTM -II (Nur. To 5th)01-10-2026 (Thursday)
  • Declaration of result of Ass-II.
  • Reporting students performance to parents.
2.Cleanliness drive (Cleaning classrooms)08-10-2026 (Thursday)
  • Promote cleaner learning environment
  • Teaching valuable life skills of cleanliness
  • Reducing the spread of germs.
3.Eco club activity (Wild life video show)12-10-2026 (Monday)
  • Instilling for the natural world
  • Awareness regarding endangered species and ways to protect them
4.Life skills activity (Appreciating family) play game with family13-10-2026 (Tuesday)
  • Spending quality time with family.
  • Learning familial values of caring, sharing, team work and opportunities for healthy competition.
5.Drill activity (Building Safety)14-10-2026 (Wednesday)
  • Preparing students, staff during emergencies
  • Learning safe evacuation procedure
  • Identify potential weakness on school safety plan
6.Show and tell act. (Theme: nature) (Nur. - KG)15-10-2026 (Thursday)
  • Improved communication skills and vocabulary.
  • Promoting environmental awareness developing creativity.
7.Personal and environmental hygiene activity (Nur. To 5th) 7 steps of hand washing27-10-2026 (Tuesday)
  • Learning correct way of washing hands
  • Awareness of communicable diseases like flu, food poisoning and diarrhoea.
Senior Wing
1.PTM -II (6th to 12th)01-10-2026 (Thursday)
  • Declaration of result of Assessment - II
  • Reporting students performance to parents.
2.Sewa project III (9th to 12th)06-10-2026 (Tuesday)Recycle, Reduce and Reuse
  • Save energy
  • Allows product to be used to their fullest extent.
3.ASL-II starts (6th to 11th)06-10-2026 (Tuesday)
  • To build confidence.
  • To develop vocabulary.
  • Use correct syntax and fluency.
4.Individual talk by Mr. Vinay Linda (Sr. Executive Engineer, HAL)07-10-2026 (Wednesday)
  • Understanding how to crack HAL exam.
  • Future scope and prospects in HAL.
5.Cleanliness drive (Cleaning school ground)08-10-2026 (Thursday)
  • Promote cleaner learning environment
  • Teaching valuable life skills of cleanliness
  • Reducing the spread of germs
6.Personal and environmental hygiene activity (6th to 12th) 7 steps of handwashing27-10-2026 (Tuesday)
  • Leaning correct way of washing hands.
  • Awareness of communicable diseases like flu, food poisoning and diarrhoea.
7.NAS prep/ test (class 9th)28-10-2026 (Wednesday)
  • Supervise progress and learning competencies.
  • Identify disparities in education
  • Devising remedial measures

November 2026

No. of working days: 20

S.No.ActivityDate / DayLearning Outcome
Primary Wing
1.Art Integration activity (Diwali activity) (Nur. to 5) Card making using various shapes07-11-2026 (Saturday)
  • Fun way of recognising shapes
  • Enhancing creativity
  • Awareness of cultural and religious importance of Diwali
2.Children day activity (Visit to an orphanage)13-11-2026 (Friday)
  • Fostering empathy
  • Encouraging volunteerism
  • Leaning gratitude for one’s own life.
3.Waste management practices activity (Nur to +2) (Trash talking activity)25-11-2026 (Wednesday)
  • Learning concept of 3 Rs.
  • Distinguish b/w recyclable and non-recyclable items
  • Developing analytical skills by identify different type of waste and their disposal
Senior Wing
1.Sewa project IV (9th to 12th)03-11-2026 (Tuesday)First Aid: Awareness raising and demonstration
  • Confidence in providing first aid
  • Using first aid equipment effectively
2.Art integration Diwali act (6th to 12th) Rangoli making using Mandela art07-11-2026 (Saturday)
  • Improving fine motor skills
  • Boosting creativity
  • Improving concentration
3.Children’s day activity (Visit to orphanage)13-11-2026 (Friday)
  • Fostering empathy
  • Encouraging volunteerism
  • Learning gratitude for one’s own life
4.Sports activity inter house kabaddi competition (6th to 8th)17-11-2026 to 19-11-2026 (Tuesday to Thursday)
  • Improving physical fitness
  • Teaching discipline
  • Fostering team work
5.Waste management practices act (6th to 12th) Trash talking and slogan writing)25-11-2026 (Wednesday)
  • Leaning concept of 3 Rs
  • Distinguish b/w recyclable and non-recyclable items
  • Developing analytical skills by identify different type of waste and their disposal

December 2026

No. of working days: 20

S.No.ActivityDate / DayLearning Outcome
Primary Wing
1.Welcome winter activity
Nur. To 5th
(Cotton snowman making)
1-12-2026 (Tuesday)
  • Learning about winter ecology
  • Improving vocabulary
  • Promoting creativity.
2.Assessment-III (Nur. to 5th)05-12-2026 to 14-12-2026 (Saturday to Monday)
  • As per the annexure attached
3.Life skills activity Christmas activity
(Nur. To 5th)
Donating gifts
22-12-2026 (Tuesday)
  • Teaching empathy and compassion
  • Uniting different religions by celebrating festivals.
4.PTM (Nur. To 5th)24-12-2026 (Thursday)
  • Declaration of result of ass-III
  • Reporting students’ performance to parents
Senior Wing
1.Eco club activity
(6th to 12th)
Quiz energy conservation
03-12-2026 (Thursday)
  • Awareness about energy saving practices
  • Encouraging to adopt energy efficient habits
2.Sports activity Kho-kho competition for girls (6th to 8th)04-12-2026 (Friday)
  • Improving physical fitness
  • Teaching discipline
  • Fostering team work
3.Ass-III (6th to 9th and 11th)05-12-2026 to 14-12-2026 (Saturday to Monday)
  • As per the annexure attached
4.Pre-board (10th and 12th)05-12-2026 to 11-12-2026
  • As per the annexure attached
5.Optimum utilisation of resources activity
(6th to 12th)
Best out of waste
17-12-2026 (Thursday)
  • Foster creativity
  • Learning best utilization of resources
6.Life skills activity/ Christmas activity
(Donating gifts)
22-12-2026 (Tuesday)
  • Foster creativity
  • Learning best utilization of resources
7.PTM (6th to 12th)24-12-2026 (Thursday)
  • Declaration of result of ass-III.
  • Reporting students performance to parents

January 2027

No. of working days: 22

S.No.ActivityDate / DayLearning Outcome
Primary Wing
1.Lohri celebration
(Nur. To 5th)
(Cultural program)
12-01-2027 (Tuesday)
  • Leaning about harvesting and seasonal changes
  • Leaning sense of community
  • Fostering creativity
2.Art and aesthetics
Republic day celebration
(Nur. 5th)
Card making
23-01-2027 (Saturday)
  • Leaning national symbols and values
  • Expressing creativity through patriotism
  • Developing fine motor skills
  • Eye-hand coordination
Senior Wing
1.Lohri celebration
(6th to 12th)
Cultural program
12-01-2027 (Tuesday)
  • Leaning about harvesting and seasonal changes
  • Leaning sense of community
  • Fostering creativity
2.Parents teach ass. Committee meeting19-01-2027 (Tuesday)
  • Interacting with parents
  • Developing child centred approach in collaboration with parents
  • Discussing remedial measures
3.Art and Aesthetics
Republic Day Celebration
Poster making fusion of cultures
(6th to 12th)
23-01-2027 (Saturday)
  • Learning national symbols and values
  • Expressing creativity through patriotism
  • Developing fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination

February 2027

No. of working days: 23

S.No.ActivityDate / DayLearning Outcome
1.Career Counselling Session
(By Dr. Leena Vaishisht) Prof. GCG
10-02-2027 (Wednesday)
  • Helping students identify child’s strength, interest and aptitude
  • Guiding towards suitable career path

March 2027

No. of working days: 17

S.No.ActivityDate / DayLearning Outcome
Primary Wing
1.Holi activity20-03-2027 (Saturday)
  • Leaning themes and values of festival
  • Exploring artistic abilities by mixing colour, creating patterns
2.Assessment - IV begins08-03-2027 to 20-03-2027
  • As per the annexure attached
Senior Wing
1.Holi activity20-03-2027 (Saturday)
  • Leaning themes and values of festival
  • Exploring artistic abilities by mixing colour, creating patterns
2.Assessment - IV begins08-03-2027 to 20-03-2027
  • As per the annexure attached
3.PTM IV27-03-2027
  • Declaration of result of ass-IV
  • Reporting students performance to parents