“Apart from education, you need good health and for that you need to play sports” – Kapil Dev
Holy Redeemer English Medium School, Belthangady held its School Annual Sports Meet on November 10th and 11th in the school ground in a splendour.
The meet began gracefully by the seeking God’s grace though a hymn by the school choir.
Chief guest Mr. Prakash D’Souza, Physical Director of Sacred Heart College, Madanthyar was escorted by Correspondent V. Rev. Fr. Walter D’Mello, Headmaster Rev. Fr. Clifford Pinto, Parish Pastrol Council Vice President Mr Walter Monis and PTA Vice President Mrs Supriya D’Souza.
School Pupil Leader Dhravya Bhandary greeted the Chief guest on behalf of the school.
Melston of class 10 welcomed the gathering.
Burning torch was bore by Alston D’Silva of class 8 and other athletes, who represented in the District level Athletics Meet. Torch was then handed over to the chief guest as a symbol of light of spirit.
School Sports Minister Sweedal Vas of Class 10 along with Squad leaders, Allen of Green Squad, Kripa of Yellow squad, Renvita of Blue squad and Shravya of Red squad, took an oath of sportsmanship.
Events such as Running, Shotput, Disc throw, High jump, Long jump, Relay, Kabaddi and Tug of war were organized in four categories for High School and Primary School Boys and Girls separately.
Individual championship secured by Alston DSilva of class 8 in High school boys, Veona Rego of class 10 in High school girls, Shravani of class 7 in Primary girls and Shreyas and Arvin of class 7 in Primary boys category were honoured with a medal, trophy and certificate.
The winners in all events were honoured on the victory stand with a medal and certificate.
Correspondent and Headmaster appreciated the participation of students and congratulated the winners.
Lahari of class 7 rendered the vote of thanks. Lavisha D’Costa of class 9 hosted the program.
Physical Education Teacher Mr. Sarath Pinto was the coordinator and was assisted by Mr Sumanth, Christ Academy School Physical Education Teacher.
All teaching and non teaching staff, along with students cooperated with all necessary arrangements in making the sports meet a grand success.
