The Annual Sports Day 2018 showcased the attractive qualities of speed, strength and concentration of the students of Auxilium Convent School, Barasat. Victorious cries and sighs of defeat rang through the grounds as the students displayed their true spirit of sportsmanship. The events of the momentous day began with welcoming of the Chief Guest, Shri P.Sudhakar, Superintendent of Police, and the Guest of Honour, Shri Dipankar Bhattacharya, Inspector In Charge of Barasat Police Station. The dignitaries were hailed with “Guard of Honour” by the Guides Team of Scouts and Guides wing of Auxilium Convent School, Barasat.

Students of Primary School presented a colourful Inaugural Dance which spread the aura of enthusiasm, setting the perfect ambience for the day. To add to the day’s spark, the students joined in unison and impeccable synchronisation to the drumbeats in the Inter House March Past Competition, a highly competitive event where the Four House eyed for the first place. This was followed by Lighting of the Torch by the members of all the four Houses in pairs, symbolising harmony, peace and flame of sportsmanship. With their head high up, the voices of Auxilians could be heard taking the oath with zeal and enthusiasm , led by the School Captain. This was entailed by the unfurling of the School Flag and declaration of the Sports Meet open by the Chief  Guest. The entire school rose up to sing the School Anthem with pride. Spectators were mesmerized to visualise the students of Middle School performing Inter School Drill Competition in their colourful costumes and props which glimmered with morning sun.

The agile and swift members from the four Houses competed against each other in the Relay Race. A majestic show of strength was put forward by the strongest of the members from all the Houses in the Tug Of War. The patrons of Mary Mazzarello (Blue House) were declared the winners of March Past. The Vicuna (Yellow House) and the Mazzarello (Blue House) won the trophy for Drill. The Savio House (Green House)  was declared winner for maximum win in Sports Events of the year. Mazzarello House (Blue House) and Bosco House (Red House)were jointly declared The Best House. The day came to a close with words of praise and appreciation for display of team spirit from honourable Chief Guest. He encouraged students to lead a simple life and instructed them to restrain from temptations of material world. He advised parents to curtail the extravagant demands from their children’s life.

After the proposal of Vote of Thanks, the day came to a solemn end with the ‘Flag Down Ceremony’. The  National Anthem finally heralded the closing of the Sports Meet 2018.

Ms.Karatoa Banerjee