Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul.
Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.
This is precisely what students of Udgam school for children(Secondary and the Higher Secondary Sections) aimed for, on the 24th of November 2016 on the occasion of the School Sports Day. The day dawned bright and clear and the students- both participants and spectators were in their enthusiastic best. The events commenced with the lighting of the torch by the Principal Mrs.Sujata Tandon and the Director Ms Pratima Patell. The lit torch was carried with pride by a select student- star team. The March past that followed was a sight to behold and loudly cheered by the spectators.
The Yoga postures’ display , Self Defence tactics cum Martial arts demonstration, Human Pyramid formations, Dumb Bells , Aerobics Show were all visual delights, with the participants executing each move with skill, adroitness and dexterity.
The much awaited athletic events commenced next. 50 m race, Hurdles, three legged race, Sack race, Slow cycling race for each section and for the boys and girls separately saw whole hearted participation by the students. The Football and Kabaddi matches generated great excitement among the participants and spectators alike. Cooperation and team spirit were the watch words of the day through out.
Every participant in each of the events was cheered and applauded by the onlookers showing the intrinsic harmony among everyone present.
The eagerly anticipated Award ceremony was a fitting finale to the Sports Day. Winners in the various events were garlanded with gold, silver and bronze medals and given certificates on the winners’ stand by the Principal Mrs. Sujata Tandon and the Vice principals Mrs. Manju Malaviya and Mrs. Manjari Jain.
Sports Day at Udgam School For Children has given incredible moments where students showed their physical stamina and mental mettle. These are the moments we shall always remember.
