The South Public School recently celebrated its Sports Day, showcasing the students’ exceptional sporting talents and teamwork. The event was anchored by Veedant Fate and Nishidha Sadhankar of Class X, two students who portrayed characters selected by the Sports Authority of India to tour various parts of the country, promoting India’s rich sporting heritage.
The event began with a spectacular display by the students of all four houses – Netaji, Lokmanya, Acharya, and Maharshi – showcasing their school’s sporting traditions and celebrating excellence in sports. The students’ energy and enthusiasm were palpable as they demonstrated their skills in various sports and martial arts.
The event also featured performances highlighting India’s diverse sporting traditions, including Punjab’s martial arts, Northeast’s adventure sports, Maharashtra’s vibrant sporting traditions of kusthi, kho kho and kabaddi, and Kerala’s Kalari Payattu and Kathakali. The students of Class III presented ‘The Chronicles of Sport’, a journey through India’s rich sporting heritage, while Class IV presented ‘Rhythm Raiders’, a vibrant performance emphasizing the importance of physical fitness.
The grand finale, ‘Spectrum Sprint’, was a tribute to India’s armed forces, showcasing the students’ appreciation for the country’s strength and resilience.
The Chief Guest, DCP Rashmitha Rao, appreciated the fine show put up by the students and complimented the school for its emphasis on holistic development in her inspiring speech.The Guest of Honour, Mr Nilesh Changale, renowned surgeon appreciated the sterling efforts of the teachers and students .The Director, Shri Deaven Dasture, commended the faculty and students for focusing on comprehensive development, while the Principal, Dr. Mrunalini Dasture, presented the School Report, highlighting the school’s achievements in academic and co-curricular fields.
The programme was ably compered by Ms Shalaka Joshi.
The event was a resounding success, with the Vice Principal Mr Mangesh Chinewar, Coordinators Ms Manisha Salunkhe, Ms Meenal Tandaiya, Ms Anjali Deshpande , Ms Shalaka Joshi, teachers and guests alike praising the school’s efforts in promoting sports and physical fitness.