Games and Sports
Objectives of including Co-Curricular activities in Education
Through different co-curricular activities, students develops:
* patriotic interests and the spirit of national integration
*self-motivation and patience
* spirit of sportsmanship, physical stamina and fitness
* speaking skills, writing skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills, scientific skills, analytical skills, time management skills and creative abilities
*discipline and cultivates the values of honesty, justice and courage
*the qualities of leadership and understands the importance of taking initiative
* the value of team work, co-operation and fellow-feeling
* toleration and understanding and appreciates other people’s opinions and practices
*the qualities of hard work and perservance
* social awareness and assumes social responsibilities
*an alert and sensitive mind capable of understanding and receiving new ideas
*well-integrated personality and becomes a useful responsible member of the society
The objectives of our school are well aligned as per the SEBA board’s guidelines and objectives.
An Overview
Games and sports can unite people and can be beneficial for inclusion and social cohesion. Games and sports needs mental, physical and tactical discipline. By following rules, obeying the coach and practicing restraint, students learn to succeed in their full potential and notice their goals. Physical education is an inherent part of our school which helps in enhancing multiple intelligences.
Our school have sufficient arena and well equipped sports room to facilitate the practice and competitions for different games and sports. Through varied activities, the innate and inherent talents of students are identified, manifested and nurtured at its best.
All students irrespective of their gender, caste, religion, language and background are getting fair and equal opportunity to participate in varied activities and develop as a successful individual.
The students who are enrolled for different games and sports activities undergo an extensive training and coaching by technically sound, qualified and professional coaches and teachers of our school. Teachers at our school keep a close check to the progress of every student and prepare them for inter-school, district level, state level and other higher level competitions.
Types of activities offered by the school
Sacred heart offers the following games and sports activities to enable the overall personality development of the students.
Individual
- Chess
- Cycling
- Long Jump
- High Jump
- Hurdle Race
- Discuss Throw
- Shotput
- Running race (50, 100 and 200 metre)
Group
- Cricket
- Football
- Kabaddi
- Kho Kho
- Volley Ball
- Badminton
- Hand Ball
- Tug of War
Apart from the listed activities a Mega Marathon Race is also conduced yearly once during sports week to develop the spirit of participation in games and sports rather than focusing on winning.
A wonderful, vibrant and disciplined inter-house March past competition is held every year during sports week. A huge gathering of energetic and enthusiastic parents is also seen during sports week, who loves to participate in special activities designed for them to boost the students’ motivation.