Annual Sports Day 2020

For Victorious Kidss Educares, the school with a difference, Annual Sports Day is not just another event, but much more. Champions aren’t made in the gyms, they are made from something they have deep inside them ~ A Desire, A Dream, A Vision.

Annual Sports Event 2020 on February 8, 2020, at SRPF Ground filled everyone with ‘Power’, ‘Self-confidence’, laughter, joy and of course the ‘Winning spirit’. There was a spring in everyone’s steps. Even the Grandparents and Parents participated and competed against their individual events. The handicapped also received Gold Medals, for their spirit, how they faced their challenges with a brave heart. They had a smile on their face, despite their challenges. Everyone present, experienced the racing adrenaline, surging through their bodies. The competitive spirit reaching to greater highs, happy cheers all around, the joys of winning and pride of giving our best.

The event commenced with the arrival of Chief Guest CA Kuai Goawala Sir, Member of Institute of Charted Accountants and faculty of Income Tax Department, followed by lighting the Flame and the March Past. The oath was administered by the Chief Guest, after which he declared the sports meet open. The students entered into the spirit of the occasion in a grand way with the oath being administered by the Sports Captain. An energizing equestrian display set the tone for the rest of the event. The students displayed a Karate display mesmerizing the audience with their energetic performances. Once the races began, the air was filled with cheering and tons of encouragement for the young athletes.

The Key Events of the Day

Cadet Level March Drill

March Drill by PYP students was so organized, uniformed, well-coordinated, steady and rhythmic that it reminded of the overland movements on foot of military troops and units under field orders. Sir Robbin Ghosh, who was an Air Force Combat Fighter Pilot found it captivating and attractive, headed with poise by The Parade Leader Siddhant Gupta. All performers outperformed and showcased the attributes of the IB learner profile.

A Girl with No Fingers climbed up the Mallakhamb

Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

Mallakhamb word is made of ‘malla’ denoting a gymnast and ‘khamba’ denoting a pole. It is a traditional Indian sport, born in Maharashtra, with roots in Yoga and wrestling that is slowly gaining popularity across the globe. The technique to climb up this gleaming pole requires one to interlock the fingers around it, use forearms to grip the sides and hoist oneself up, like coconut harvesters. To everyone’s surprise, our talented champion, Ayat Gabrani from PYP5 who is deprived of fingers since birth has made it to the top of Malkhamb.

Life is all about having a desire and taking a risk. Ayat with her fellow mates has shown their risk-taking skills of IB learner profile. Mallakhamb training is provided at school, promoting it as an International Indian identity.

Highlights

Lathi Kathi, an act of self-defence by little champions of PYP was appreciated by all. Every individual must have the ability to protect oneself physically from harm and it is a basic human right that should be accessible to everyone, including children.

Tyre Pull was a new challenging game for boys and girls.

Cloth Drill was a treat to eyes, that made exceptional formations and left everyone awed.

Lezim Aerobics Dance made everyone sway to the rhythm. This dynamic physical exercise and drill had a lot of formations, of twos, fours and circles.

Flat Race was the competitive running event which is the core of the sport of athletics. The finalist students participated and the audience shouted with their choice of house colour.

Grand Parents, Parents and Teachers’ Participation

When it comes to quiet, unfailing support, guess who does it best? That’s the grandparents. It gave them a moment to feel great about their role in their grandchildren’s lives.

Grandparents and Parents lovingly joined to wear their kids’ shoes and participate in 100 meters flat race and recreational 3-legged race, which made them remember their childhood, their part in motivating the grandchildren and feel nostalgic. The Grandparents were invited to be a part of the race called, ‘Ready to school’. Each and every individual present there enjoyed and encouraged them. Grandparents were super excited as they were invited by the school and given a chance to perform. Now it was the turn of teachers, who were a part of 100 metres flat race and recreational smiley ball race. All students cheered their teachers and hooted to the top of their voice.

President’s Speech

In our school, sports and games are not just about being fit or introducing the students to physical activities, it’s about increasing their self-esteem, their mental alertness, developing an Attitude. Every student should discover the hidden potential from within and believe that “I can”. That attitude, which allows each child to discover their hidden potential and know that they have the potentials and there are nothings that the children cannot do or achieve!

Award Ceremony & Closure

The students displayed a wide array of energetic and bouncy sports events, which made parents proud. Everyone hooted, applauded and appreciated the Tip to Toe energy of the children. The sports meet concluded by congratulating the winners with medals and certificates. The school principal, Mrs Saarada Ghosh, President applauded the efforts of the students, teachers and parents for making the event a huge success. Everyone dispersed after the national song.