Annual Sports Meet witnesses enthusiastic participation at St Aloysius

Mangaluru: St Aloysius Higher Primary School held their 2017 Annual Sports Meet on November 25 here at the Centenary ground in a carnival-like atmosphere.

Renowned businessman and ex-Aloysian Santhosh Kamath was the chief guest on the occasion. Rev Fr Eric Mathias, PTA Vice-President Loy Noronha, headmistress Philomena Lewis were present on the occasion.

Chief guest Santhosh Kamath in his address said, “Being an ex-student of this beautiful school, whenever I come here, I feel young, childish and at the same time very emotional. When I see the children here, it takes me back down the memory lane to my good old days and how we used to be free bees. Sports day is the biggest day in a student’s life and its memories last a lifetime. St Aloysius was the first school in the city to have a school bus as well as the best school ground.”

He further said, “Recently after a gap of 30 years I got an opportunity to re-associate with my school and I am very grateful to be here. Wherever we are in our lives today, it is because of our school, which has shaped and moulded us. A sport is an important aspect of our lives. It keeps us fit and fine. There is a need to practice Yoga too to be healthy and stress-free”.

Calling upon students to make use of their talents, he said, “When you win medals, it encourages you to go further and achieve more and more. My juniors and seniors in school have now excelled in the sports field bringing laurels to the state and the nation. There should be an opportunity to all the ex-Aloysian sports persons to re-associate themselves with the school and promote and nurture future sports persons of our school,” he added.

The winners were honoured by the guests on the occasion.

Mohammed Shaaz Zubair a class 5 student, Dhanish D Kanchan, a class 6 student and Praneesh of class 7 won individual overall championships. Yellow house won the overall championship.

Headmistress Philomena Lewis welcomed, Anitha Pais rendered vote of thanks.

Parents and teachers, attended the meet.