Fatima School in Gonda Hosts Annual Sports Day, PT Display

Ceremony Opens with Welcome and March Past

The annual sports day ceremony and PT display, “वेलोक्सिया”, was organised with grandeur at the prestigious Fatima School in Gonda on 04 नवंबर 26. The programme brought together students, teachers, parents and invited guests for a day of sports competitions, physical activities, drills and cultural presentations.

The chief guest, DIG Devi Patan Mandal Shri Ashok Kumar Shukla, attended the ceremony. Father Francis D'Souza, Vicar General, Catholic Diocese Lucknow, was present as the special guest along with other respected guests.

The guests were welcomed by the school principal, Father Arun Moras, and the Fatima family. The ceremony was inaugurated by chief guest DIG Devi Patan Mandal Shri Ashok Kumar Shukla by releasing a pigeon.

Father Arun Moras honoured the chief guest by presenting him with a memento, angavastram and bouquet. A grand tableau based on the soldiers, scientists, astronauts and sportspersons of the country was also presented during the programme.

This was followed by a disciplined and attractive march past by the students. The students saluted the guests as they moved ahead in formation. Their confidence, discipline and collective unity were clearly visible during the march past.

The main attraction of the ceremony was the grand PT display presented by the students. They performed group exercises, physical activities and different attractive drills with enthusiasm and coordination.

The young students, dressed in colourful costumes, won the appreciation of the audience with their rhythmic performances. Their presentations reflected discipline, concentration, physical efficiency and team spirit. The spectators encouraged the students with loud applause.

The annual sports day was organised in an atmosphere of enthusiasm, excitement and joy. The school premises appeared filled with the energy, enthusiasm and sporting spirit of the students. The different sports competitions and the attractive PT display made the programme especially memorable.

Sports Competitions and Student Performances

Students from different age groups took part in several sports competitions. These included races, relay races and other sports activities. The children participated with enthusiasm and made the competitions engaging through their talent, hard work and sporting spirit.

In the ferry race, Anya Goel secured first place. Vamika Rajput secured second place, while Aryama Pathak secured third place.

In the relay race, Nursery Smart secured first place. Nursery Bright secured second place, and Nursery Clever secured third place.

The programme also featured a series of presentations by students from different classes. Girls from Classes 9 to 12 presented a welcome dance.

The students of Class 1 presented the Chatak Matak Umbrella Drill. The LKG students presented Jungle Safari, while the UKG students presented Nanha Chhadi Ka Jadoo.

The young students of Class 2 presented the Wakanda Vibes Afro Dance. Students of Class 3 presented Oriental Fusion. Students of Class 4 performed the Frill Drill, and students of Class 5 presented Fitness Fiesta.

Students of Class 6 presented Punjab di Shaan. The students of Class 7 gave an impressive Taekwondo performance. Students of Class 8 presented Fluttering Fantasy.

The students from Classes 6 to 12 also presented a cycle pyramid. The presentation was described as an impressive part of the programme.

The different drills, dances, physical activities and sports events displayed the students’ preparation and coordination. The performances also added variety to the sports day ceremony and kept the audience engaged throughout the event.

Chief Guest Encourages Students

In his address, chief guest DIG Shri Ashok Kumar said that sports are an integral part of education. He said that sports help children develop discipline, confidence, leadership ability, team spirit and the courage to face challenges.

He encouraged the students to take active part in sports and physical activities along with their studies. He particularly appealed to everyone to remain connected with the enthusiasm of young children.

He said, “इन नन्हे मुन्ने बच्चों के साथ कभी-कभी बच्चा बन जाना हम सभी को ऊर्जा से भर देता है।” He said that becoming a child at times with these little children fills everyone with energy.

While praising the school, he said that everyone associated with the institution plays an important role in continuously improving and managing the education system. He also appreciated the students for their impressive performances.

The chief guest praised the school’s efforts to give importance to physical and overall development along with education. He also presented medals and certificates to the winning participants.

Principal Thanks Guests, Teachers and Parents

In his address, school principal Father Arun Moras expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the chief guest, DIG Devi Patan Mandal, and the special guest for attending the ceremony and giving their valuable time.

He spoke about the role of the sports day ceremony and thanked all the students, teachers and respected parents who worked hard to give the programme its grand form.

Father Arun Moras praised all the participants and expressed his appreciation for the teachers, female teachers and volunteers who helped make the programme successful. He also conveyed his heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the organisation of the event.

Senior administrator Sister Udaya was also present at the ceremony. The entire Fatima family and thousands of parents attended the programme. Their presence, along with the students’ participation, added to the enthusiasm and scale of the annual sports day and PT display at Fatima School, Gonda.