One Your Mark Get Set Run…To Chase Your Dream! Annual Sports Day at Heera Int’l School
One Your Mark Get Set Run…To Chase Your Dream! Annual Sports Day at Heera International School-Shakthinagar, Mangaluru
Mangaluru: With a Motto ‘Dare to Dream…Learn to Excel’ and the mission of the Heera International School is to provide a learning environment that encourages children to bring out the best in themselves and which supports their all-round development, through discovering the joy of learning, awakening and illuminating their intellect in multi-dimensional ways, and instilling abiding values in themselves. Heera International School started in the year 2015 and promoted by Nandavan Education Trust® (2004), a sister concern of City Hospital Charitable Trust® (1989) is an English medium co-educational School focusing on CBSE / Montessori oriented curriculum. All their teachers are experienced and knowledgeable, and the School is equipped with the most modern equipment and software. Their focus is on creating an atmosphere of learning that children enjoy and one that encourages them to discover and express their talents to the fullest. Having organized many cultural events, the management had decided to introduce a Sports Day last year, to unleash the hidden talents of children in Sports.
The Management, staff, teachers and parents gathered with great ardour and enthusiasm to witness the Second Annual Sports Event held at the School ground on 11 November 2108. The event began with a prayer invoking God’s blessings rendered by three students of the school, followed by welcome address by Ms Shailaja Prabhu-Principal. Inauguration and the flag hoisting was done by chief guest Col M A Rajmannar, along with other dignitaries on the dais namely – Dr Bhasker Shetty- President, Nandavan Education Trust; Dr Rohan Shetty- Trustee, Heera International school; Ms Janet -Administrator; and Ms Shailaja Prabhu- School Principal; -and they all took a salute from the March Past students. The students splendidly marched with pride and elegance in their uniforms to mark the opening ceremony led by School Pupil Leader, Miss Eshal D’souza of Grade VIII, followed by sports leader Miss Kashish of Grade VIII.
The students pledged the Oath led by the group leaders of the four groups, followed by the sports torch being carried around the arena- and then the Sports Day was inaugurated by releasing the balloons in the air. The march past was led by four groups- Ruby group led by Captain Kushi of Grade VIII; Topaz group led by Master Prem of Grade VIII; Miss Suveksha of Grade VII; and Emerald group led by Miss Amritha of grade VII.
In his inaugural address, the Chief Guest Col Rajmannar articulated that one needs to aim high in order to achieve much. “All of us possess at least one talent within us which is to be endured. Small changes in habits can lead to lasting, permanent change, so think “tiny steps” when incorporating exercise into your life. Our education system must recognize the importance of engaging children in sports. Since children spend most of their day in schools, a pro-active approach towards promoting sports in schools can kindle their interest and inspire them to go further. I really appreciate the eminence and splendour of this sports event, and the commitment and dedication shown by the management and teachers in promoting the interest of sports among these growing up kids. Today’s sport skids and future sportsmen/women of the country”.
He further said, “Apart from academics, students should take part in sports and co-curricular activities. If you excel in sports, there are very good chances of getting good jobs, even in Armed Forces. Participating is important than winning. For sports fans, sports are the epitome of hard work and dedication. To get to the pinnacle of their sport, even the most naturally gifted athletes have to give it their all. The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose. In sports it is not all about winning, but your participation. It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters. I feel happy to be here and watch all these young children with full enthusiasm and energy showing full interest in the sport, and we should also appreciate the efforts put in by their teachers in encouraging them to involve in this sporting field”.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Bhasker Shetty said, “Our School is the best foundation for a great future. We place great emphasis on helping the children to grow into thoughtful, responsible adults with a strong sense of right and wrong. We educate every child to the best of his/her ability. We have skilled and dedicated team who are committed to providing the best education for your child. Our School is truly the opportunity place for every education seeker. Our teachers are dedicated to the student’s welfare, and they are skillful in the handling of social values to shape the life and character of each child. Art, music, and physical education are part of our regular curriculum. By organizing Sports day, we encourage our children to be the future sportsmen of the district, state or nation”.
“At Heera we are doing our best that apart from academics, we will also inculcate co-curricular activities, including sports in our students. To the Teachers, parents and students I have to say is that- Set your goals high, and don’t stop till you get there. The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination. Sports serve society by providing vivid examples of excellence. The principle is competing against yourself. It’s about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before. Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better. Win If You Can, Lose If You Must, But NEVER QUIT!” added Dr Bhasker Shetty.
Prizes were distributed to the winners who had won in many sports events conducted prior to the Sports Day. During the occasion, even the parents were made to take part in couple of sports events like Walking Race, Lemon on the Spoon Race, Musical Chair etc.- and awarded the winners with attractive prizes. There was also a game for the teachers. The sports events were handled by Physical Education Teacher-Miss Lalitha. The function was well compered by Ms Sunitha D’souza-Vice Principal of the School, and the names list of prize winners was read by Teacher Miss Reena Monteiro. The vote of thanks was proposed by teacher Ms Suma. The management and teachers did one heckuva great job in conducting the event successfully. Kudos to all for a job well done!
In conclusion, Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement. The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning. If you don’t have confidence, you’ll always find a way not to win. Do you know what the favorite part of the sport is? The opportunity to participate. Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts. And for that matter, Heera International School-Shaktinagar-Mangaluru had taken keen interest in making the children participate in this Sports event. Credit should go to the management, teachers and staff of the School for making their second Annual Sports Day successful.