Shimla, October 31: Auckland House School for Boys, Shimla, hosted the INTACH National Heritage Quiz 2026, bringing together students from five schools across the city to celebrate and explore India’s rich historical, cultural and architectural heritage. The host school also secured the third position in the competition.
Organised by the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) in collaboration with Xpress Minds Edutainment, the quiz aimed to promote heritage awareness among students and encourage a deeper appreciation of the country’s cultural legacy.
Five schools participated in the event: Auckland House School for Boys, Auckland House School for Girls, St. Edward’s School, Saraswati Paradise International School and Swaran Public School.
The competition began with a written preliminary round, followed by an oral round in which four teams qualified. These represented Auckland House School for Boys, Auckland House School for Girls, St. Edward’s School and Saraswati Paradise International School.
The oral round featured challenging questions on Indian history, monuments, art, traditions and cultural heritage, with participants displaying commendable knowledge, quick thinking and teamwork.
The final results were as follows:
– First Position: St. Edward’s School, Shimla
– Second Position: Auckland House School for Girls, Shimla
– Third Position: Auckland House School for Boys, Shimla
– Fourth Position: Saraswati Paradise International School, Shimla
The programme concluded with the announcement of results and distribution of certificates. The event provided students with an enriching academic experience, encouraging intellectual curiosity, healthy competition and a deeper understanding of India’s cultural identity.
By hosting this prestigious quiz, Auckland House School for Boys provided a valuable platform for inter-school interaction and reinforced the importance of heritage education in nurturing informed and culturally aware young citizens.
