Sports day is an important event in the life of every school. Sports itself has a vital role to play in making a child physically as well as mentally sound.
St. Stanislaus Primary School Annual Athletic Meet was held on 19th Dec 2015 on the school ground. The meet began at 8.00am. The guard of honour (boys of Grade 3 ) welcomed our Chief Guest Mr. Vincent Fernandes & Mrs. Sweta Fernandes. The proud parents of Avner Fernandes ( student of Grade 3 ). Once the guests were seated Tr. Priya introduced the chief guest. This was followed by the March Past by the boys of Grade 4. The sportsmen prayer was said by Master Cristiano Corriea and the oath was taken by Master Keon Barnes both of Grade 4. The students solemly pledged to uphold the spirit of the sportsmanship. The Chief Guest Mr. Vincent Fernandes then declared the meet open. Our little Stanislistes were all excited as we then began with the series of races. The flat races, relays and the fancy races all of which were centred on the theme for this year, “The Year of Light” Some of the fancy races were , “This little light of mine,” “Born to be a Stanislite,” “Sun the giver of life,” “Light dispels darkness” and many more. After each race, the winners were awarded a medal & a certificate. On the completion of all the races, some of our students ( including Avner Fernandes of Grade 3 ) put up a display of Malkambh which captured the attention of one and all as they sat on the edge of their seats. Malkambh is the Indian form of gymnastics. It requires a lot of focus, practice and determination. Mr. Vincent Fernandes encouraged our students with his vibrant speech followed by a vote of Thanks given by Tr. Jennifer Pereira. The meet ended with all the teachers leading the students in singing of the school Anthem. At the end of the sports Day, the children went back with this message “Winners win , Winners lose, but Winners play.”
