St. Lawrence International School, situated on Pabni Road, Jagadhri, celebrated its Annual Sports Day with great enthusiasm under the guidance of Chairperson Dr. Rajni Sehgal. The event brought together students, teachers and guests for a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship, physical fitness and teamwork.
Suman Rani, Member of the Haryana State Commission for Women, attended the programme as the chief guest, while Vijay Kumar was present as the special guest. Their presence added significance to the occasion.
The celebrations began with a disciplined march-past by students representing the school’s four houses — Vindhya House, Nilgiri House, Himalaya House and Shivalik House. The students presented an impressive parade and offered a salute to the chief guest. This was followed by the ceremonial lighting of the sports torch, after which the house captains and vice-captains received the guests’ best wishes.
Students participated enthusiastically in a range of sporting competitions, including basketball, volleyball, kho-kho, yoga, relay races and fun races. Through their performances, they demonstrated sporting ability, physical fitness, discipline and team spirit. Colourful cultural presentations by students added further vibrancy to the event.
Sports Build Confidence, Discipline and Leadership
Addressing the students, chief guest Suman Rani highlighted the importance of sports in shaping young individuals. She said that sports not only contribute to physical health but also help develop discipline, self-confidence, patience, leadership qualities and team spirit.
She encouraged students to understand the difference between reel life and real life, advising them to move beyond the virtual world of social media and give greater importance to real-life experiences, hard work and achievements.
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Highlighting the potential of young people, she said that youth represented the future of the country. Their energy, positive thinking, determination and creativity could play an important role in national development. She urged students to channel their energy constructively, participate actively in sports and work consistently towards achieving their goals.
Dr. M.K. Sehgal Emphasises Perseverance and Learning
Renowned educationist Dr. M.K. Sehgal, in his message, referred to the chief guest’s struggles, dedication and life experiences. He said that determination, continuous effort and the courage to face difficult circumstances were essential for achieving success in life.
He also emphasised that sports held a special place alongside education in a student’s development. Sporting activities contribute not only to physical and mental growth but also nurture patience, discipline, leadership and teamwork.
He encouraged students to move forward with a sporting spirit and accept both victory and defeat gracefully, treating every experience as an opportunity to learn and improve.
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Chairperson Highlights Holistic Development
School Chairperson Dr. Rajni Sehgal said that sports were an important means of ensuring the all-round development of students. Participation in sporting activities helps children build confidence, positive thinking, decision-making abilities and the courage to face challenges.
She described youth as the country’s greatest strength and said that directing their energy in the right direction could make a meaningful contribution to society and national progress. She encouraged students to use mobile phones and social media in moderation, develop their talents, adopt a healthy lifestyle and strive for excellence in every sphere of life.
More Than 350 Medals and Certificates Presented
The chief guest and members of the school management honoured the winning students by presenting more than 350 medals and certificates in recognition of their achievements. Based on the overall evaluation of the sporting competitions, Nilgiri House was declared the champion and received the winner’s trophy.
Principal Pooja Batra congratulated the winning students and encouraged all other participants to remain motivated. She advised those who could not secure positions not to feel discouraged, but to work harder and aim for better performances in future competitions.
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The programme was attended by Suman Rani, Vijay Kumar, Dr. M.K. Sehgal, Dr. Rajni Sehgal, Pooja Batra, Vikrant Gulati, Gagan Bajaj, Dr. G.B. Gupta, Brahmkanti Sharma, Pinky Bansal, Tanisha, Ravinder Kaur, Kusum, Aryaman and other teachers.
The annual sports celebration concluded with an emphasis on the importance of physical activity, discipline, confidence and a balanced approach to education and extracurricular pursuits.
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St. Lawrence International School, Jagadhri, celebrated its Annual Sports Day, with Nilgiri House declared the overall winner. More than 350 medals and certificates were presented to students for their achievements in various sporting events.
