Garhwal Post Bureau
DEHRADUN, 31st Oct: St Thomas’ College, Dehradun, organised its Junior School Sports & PT Display on Saturday with great enthusiasm, excitement and sporting spirit. The occasion was graced by the Chief Guest, Ratna Manucha, a distinguished academician, writer, poet, storyteller and columnist. The programme was attended by the principal, teachers, parents and students.
The programme began with an impressive opening march past, led by the two college captains, Shubhangini Bisht & Ayushmann Sundriyal followed by the prefects. The students displayed remarkable discipline, coordination and confidence as they marched with pride, living up to the school motto ‘Build Ye High and Build Ye True’.
The students of classes IV and V presented an energetic and colourful disc and hula hoop drill, showcasing rhythm, agility, balance, coordination and synchronisation through a series of well-rehearsed movements.
The athletic events for Classes III, IV and V brought excitement and competitive spirit to the field. The young participants competed in 50-metre flat races for boys and girls, the replay races for boys and girls and mixed relay races as well.
The little Thomasians of classes I and II enthralled the gathering with a delightful umbrella drill. Carrying colourful umbrellas, they performed graceful and synchronised movements, creating attractive patterns and formations.
A special highlight was the zumba and pyramid drill by class III, which combined the energy and vibrancy of zumba with the strength, balance and coordination of pyramid formations. The performance demonstrated the students’ agility, flexibility, concentration and ability to work together, emphasising the importance of mutual trust and cooperation.
The sporting excitement continued with the ‘bear with the berries race’ featuring classes II-A, II-B and II-C. The fun-filled race, involving bear families and their playful challenge of collecting and gobbling berries before reaching the finishing line, brought smiles and cheers from the spectators.
The obstacle race by the enthusiastic little participants of classes I-A and I-B was another delightful event. The young children negotiated a series of age-appropriate obstacles, demonstrating agility, balance, coordination and determination while making their way towards the finishing line.
A surprise event was organised, featuring an exciting Tug-of-War competition between the staff and the prefects, with separate contests in both the ladies’ and gents’ categories. The event generated tremendous enthusiasm, excitement and cheers, making it a memorable highlight of the programme.
The programme concluded with an impressive closing march past by the prefects, who once again demonstrated discipline, unity and coordination.
The chief guest, Ratna Manucha, gave away the prizes to the winners and congratulated all the participants for their enthusiasm, perseverance and sporting spirit.
On behalf of St Thomas’ College, the two college captains presented a token of appreciation to the chief guest as a mark of gratitude and respect. Ratna Manucha subsequently addressed the students and shared words of encouragement and inspiration.
The programme concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by the principal, RV Gardner.
