Annual Sports Day 2018 of St. Aloysius College Hr. Pry School
Mangaluru: The Annual sports day of St. Aloysius College Hr. Pry. School, Kodialbail, Mangaluru was held on Saturday 24th November 2018 at the Pathala ground. The programme began with the welcome ceremony of the chief quest Dr Ashithosh Boloor the renowned ophthalmologist and a National Swimmer of the city. He was escorted by the Rector Rev. Fr Dionysius Vaz S.J, the correspondent Rev. Fr Gerald Furtado SJ, the headmistress Mrs. Philomena Lewis and the vice president of the Parents Teachers Association Mrs. Rekha Fernandes.
The Headmistress Mrs. Philomena Lewis welcomed the guests and the gathering formally. This was followed by the unfurling of the school flag. A spectacular march past by the four housed, the scouts and cubs was witnessed by a large number of audience. The sports day was inaugurated and declared open by the chief guest. All the dignitaries then released the balloons to mark the expression of joy. The most enthralling event was the splendid field display by the students of std VI
The chief guest Dr Ashithosh Boloor an old student of the institution in his address had all praise for the march past done by the students and well-synchronized display. He said that sports is a very important part of education because it makes students disciplined. He encouraged and wished all the participants well and said not to give up but to work hard. In his sports language, he said to swim against the tide that is to balance the sports and the academics in life. He also advised the students to have more physical exercises than spending the time on electrical gadgets.
The Rector Rev. Fr Dionysius Vaz S. J said that students must have the desire, dedication and determination to achieve the goal in life. He also announced that the sportspersons can utilize the sports policies provided by the management. He appreciated the hard work of each and every one for making the day’s event a grand success. Fr Gerald Furtado SJ the correspondent appreciated the team spirit and the meticulous work by the members of the staff. Then the much-awaited track and field events started. The enthusiastic parents gathered in large numbers to witness the event and applauded the participants.
In the Closing Ceremony, the Meet was declared closed by the chief guest Mrs. Nasiha. The school flag was then brought down respectfully and was handed over to the Headmistress. The certificated and medals were given away by the chief guest. The inaugural ceremony and closing was compered by Mr. Liya D’Souza and Mrs. Josita Noronha respectively. The meet concluded with the National Anthem.
