Ashima Sharma, Keekli Reporter, 21st September, 2014, New Shimla, Shimla
“A healthy mind lives in a healthy body”, we always hear our teachers and parents remind us of this saying time and again. In order to inculcate healthy habits in kids and make them aware of benefits of healthy living, tiny tots of Euro Kids Pre School, New Shimla, celebrated ‘Health is Wealth Day’ on 21st September, 2014 in SPS School, Khalini, Shimla. The chief guest for this occasion was Advisor of Education in Himachal Pradesh Government, Dinker Borathoki, and among other dignitaries present were the Territory Academic Coordinator, Euro Kids International Pvt. Ltd, Aarti Singh and General Secretary Himachal Pradesh Taekwondo Association, Vinod Kumar. Children demonstrated various forms of fitness exercises and participated in short races. Parents were also present in huge numbers to support and encourage their children.
The event began as the chief guest was welcomed by the School Principal Ravine Singh and presented with a memento and a sapling followed by a brief school report of the years’ events by the Principal. She elaborated on the various creative and interactive activities that took place in the school and also appreciated the presence of all the parents in support of their children.
The programme began as tiny tots dressed in Jungle theme marched across the field conveying a social message of protecting wildlife and environment. Cute and cuddly animals won the hearts of all present with their sweet walk waving at all. It was then time for some fun races such as the Animal Party Race, Pingu Walk, Pussycat Race, Side Walk, Umbrella Race, Jump the Creek, Butterfly Drill, Hoppity Hop, Run-Pick-Run, Bumble Bees and Flowers, Siblings Race and the Relay Rush.
The Butterfly Drill was quite a spectacle which won huge applause from all the parents, followed then by a showcase of their Taekwondo Skills. Students who participated in these event were Sanibh Surya, Adishri, Amarya Yadav, Vaibhav, Saanvi, Aviral, Tanishq, Amair Sachdeva, Gautum, Sacheal, Akshaddha, Bhavya, Parth, Aishmani, Aishwarya, Shaurya, Aarna, Saarthk, Suryansh, Aarya Sood, Saahira Karol, Shaanvi Sood, Aarav, Arnav, Mehal Panta, Saina Mahajan, Shaurya Bhardwaj, Jai Dular, Ryansh Dular, Advai, Arav Shrama, Dhruvika, Nathan Xazavier, Vashisht among others.
Parents too played their part by participating in a couples race, and the winners were First: Mrs and Mr Mahajan; Second: Mrs and Mr Dular; Third: Mrs and Mr Kaur.
Chief Guest Dinker Borathoki gave some important tips to the students regarding health and told them some facts about child psychology and said, “I thank Principal Ravine Singh for giving me an opportunity to be here today among these beautiful children. Children learn very quickly at this tender age, therefore parents should keep a check as anything can impact a child. They should try and maintain a positive atmosphere around them. It seems such a small gesture but when your child washes his/her hands, it is actually a significant action. A simple act of washing hands regularly can drastically cut the likelihood of illness. In order to bring out the best in your kids, encourage your children to play some fun and educational games outdoors rather than spending time watching TV or electronic games”.
The event officially concluded with distribution of prizes to all the students for performing enthusiastically and making the day memorable for all present on the occasion.
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