42nd Annual Sports Day

Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination, and perseverance.

The school saw a fantastic day of sports excellence as it enthusiastically celebrated its 42nd Annual Sports Day on 13th August 2022 at Rajarathinam Stadium, Egmore.

Mr. J. Karunanithi was the chief guest of the ceremony. Shri Kailashmull Dugar was the guest of honour. The day’s proceedings began with a euphonious prayer. The highlight of the day was the march past led by the school pupil leader with the contingent comprising of council members and the four houses.

The school, proudly welcomed it’s new energetic, rhythmic and vibrant school band comprising of 23 students for the year 2022-23, boasting of 22 instruments including Trumpets, bugles, Side drums, Base drums, Cymbals, Maracas, Triangle and Major stick. School band is an excellent vehicle for teaching students a host of skills such as discipline, teamwork and persistence.
The chief guest Mr. J Karunanithi (Member of Legislative Assembly) took the salute. The sports torch was lit by the chief guest who declared the sports meet open. The students took part actively in the oath taking ceremony on an optimistic note.

The school President Mr. Prakash Sacheti, Managing Trustee Mr. L Dharmichand Singhvi, Secretary Mr. Vijay Kothari, Correspondent Mr. Kishan Srisrimal Jain and the Principal Mrs. Swarnalatha Gopalakrishnan, welcomed the honorable guests.

Mr. J Karunanithi (Member of Legislative Assembly), the chief guest, addressed the gathering with a motivational speech in the opening ceremony.
To exhibit the importance of team work and co-ordination, students also participated in several drills. The tiny tots of std I and II did a drill with flowers as props, followed by std 3-5 with their handy hoops as props, the umbrella drill of class 6-8 and a Zumba by high school. The bold and stunning performance of Silambam and Yoga, kept the audience spell bound. All displays offered an entertainment of a most novel and pleasing nature.

Closing Ceremony
After a day of strenuous sports activities, the curtains came down on the 42nd Annual Sports Meet of Shri B S Mootha Girls Senior Secondary School, during the closing ceremony.

The gala ceremony was graced by presence of Dr Aarthi Arun (International Powerlifting Athlete) and Guest of honour Mr G Vijayasarathy (International Para Athlete and Trainer) who were welcomed by the school President Mr. Prakash Sacheti, Managing Trustee Mr. L Dharmichand Singhvi, Secretary Mr. Vijay Kothari, Correspondent Mr. Kishan Srisrimal Jain and the Principal Mrs. Swarnalatha Gopalakrishnan.

The winners of the various events were honoured with gold, silver and bronze medals during the closing ceremony by the chief guest Dr Arathi Arun and the guest of honour shri G Vijayasarathy.

Amidst the celebratory mood, Nehaa .A.K class 11 was conferred with the prestigious individual champion for U-19, KalaiSelvi S.K of class10 U-17 and Shamira of class 8 for U-14. The winners of the drill were the Yoga Team. Deepanjali house bagged the overall champion ship with 2000 points and was also adjudged the best marching contingent.

The ceremonial passing of the school and house flags to the Principal Mrs Swarnalatha Gopalakrishnan, signified the end of the sports day which witnessed the enthralling performances and enthusiasm of all the students. Multiple hours of training and the strenuous efforts taken by the students and teachers will ever be inscribed in the history of the school.