Ken Doherty explains, “The five S’s of sports training are: stamina, speed, strength, skill and spirit; but the greatest of these is spirit” and Terry Bradshaw said, “When you’ve got something to prove, there’s nothing greater than a challenge” and these some of the fine acknowledged sportsman. But our Foundress, though not directly involved, believed that sports was equally quintessential for all-round development of children. She felt that dexterity and athleticism could be brought about by deploying sports in the daily educational curriculum.
The Sports council is headed by the multi-faceted Mrs.Sheela Jane Rajakumari and Mrs.Muthamizh along with 43 members. Their primetime undertaking is the Sports day which is celebrated by both students and teachers with fire and fervour. The school arched by the four houses exhibit a disciplined March Past followed consecutively by displays and drills. To encourage healthy competition the students compete as four houses and also in the sub-junior, junior, senior and super-senior categories. Sports such as hockey football, basketball, badminton etc., and other field events are held in prior and the points are tallied everyday. The main day showcases the track events. The students in the gallery are encouraged to cheer their fellow mates.
As set by the Foundress, the school aims to promote sports through physical fitness, discipline, exercise and team-spirit. A number of students are rallied towards higher laurels such as participating in the Zonal, District, State and National level competitions. Apart from this the council members help in creating props and movement for the Republic and Independence day events. A number of past pupils also help to coach and counsel the students during practice sessions.
Our Foundress focussed on complete physical and mental development and she felt strongly that sports was integral in every child’s early life. Her angelic visage along with her killer zeal made her a lethal combination against all social evils. Her kindness challenged through the darkness ruminating the lives of the needy.