Ritanjali Hastir, Associate Editor, 30th April, 2016, Shimla
Tiny Tots of Auckland House Girls School celebrated their annual sports day here today. During the event nearly 350 students of the junior section participated and showcased their strength, making their parents as well as teachers proud. Rewa Gupta, Associate Professor English, R.K.M.V. College, Shimla, graced the occasion as chief guest and expressed her experience for the day by saying that it was a great pleasure and honour to be part of the event. She appreciated the efforts put in by students as well as teachers for making this day a great success.
She also emphasized on the importance of sports in the lives of students. She spoke about her fruitful years spent in the school and recalled the good old times and also assured the parents that it is one of the best institutes which she described by recalling the lyrics from the school song “School which is our pride to whom our youthful years are given to mould us and to guide” and hence their child will be ready to take on anything in the world.
The event started with presenting of a bouquet to the chief guest followed by a series of spectacular events consisting of Aerobics by Form I & II as the entire class displayed their athletic agility and skills. The next performance was an educative one as the girls displayed their acrobatic skills through the Stop, Look, Go P.T.
Following this energetic display, it was a treat to watch the little ones run their first races. The parents too couldn’t hide their excitement as they cheered loudly for their wards, encouragining them to cross the finish line.
The Proud Winners
Flag Race Nursery A Group I – Aradhya Rana, Rimsha Mahawar, Bani Bakshi; Group II – Arshiya, Preksha and Drishya Sood.
Balloon Race Nursery B Group I – Avni Dogra, Sarvi and Avni; Group II – Arashaya Chauhan, Harleen and Agrata.
Party Race L.K.G. A Group I – Gauri Manhhan, Ahana Negi , Samaira Bali; Group II – Avni Gangta, Alankrita and Tejasvi.
Obstacle Race L.K.G. B Group I – Paridhi Mahawar, Jasleen and Sanvi Chandel; Group II – Simran Syan, Astha Sharma and Avusha Syal.
Bursting the Balloon U.K.G. A Group I – Variti Verma, Aradhya Chauhan and Akriti Malketa; Group II – Anaya Khimta, Ojasvi Tanwar and Srishti Sharma.
Shopping Race U.K.G B Group I – Shavi Pathak, Vishwhara Bhushan, Jahnavi Bhardwaj; Group II – Snigdha Parihar, Alvina Harsh, Dharvi Verma.
Obstacle Race IA Group I – Bhoomika, Piya Rattan, Minal Sanchi; Group II – Paridhi Mattu, Maulshree Thakur and Twisha Chadha.
Balancing Race IB Group I – Arica Chauhan, Yoshita Thakur, Himaza Sharma; Group II – Anvesha Pathak, Ashmi and Arshiya Dogra.
Ball Relay II A Group I – First: Priyal Thakur and Saanvi Bharota, Second: Devanshi Panwar and Aalya and Third: Rijula Bhardwaj and Arshea Thakur; Group II – First: Suhani Prashar and Priyanka Verma, Second: Bhavya Kaushik and Shreeya Gupta and Third: Arzoo Salhotra and Avni Gautam.
Baton Relay II B Group I – First: Ananya Sharma and Gunjan, Second: Riya Rattan and Shifa and Third Mannat Chauhan and Siya Gupta; Group II – First: Leekisha Bhardwaj and Akshara Prasha, Second: Jassica Anand and Ishita and Third: Vanshika Thakur and Surbi Thapa.
Skating Race I & II Group I – Arundhati Rathore, Sirisha Syal, Avisha Syal; Group II– Pritha Doegar, Suhani Prashar, Bhavya Kaushik.
Musical Chairs – Arzoo Kumra, Surbhi Thapa and Jiya Rampal Saini.
As the eventful day was coming to an end, School Principal Sunita John thanked everyone for being present on the occasion. She gave an insight into the rich history of the school and informed about the 150th years of its existence and the forthcoming celebrations. She felt proud to be a part of an institution which has helped in making uncountable girls into strong minded and powerful individuals who are constantly contributing in making a world a better place.
