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ST. JUDE’S CELEBRATES ITS 31st ANNUAL SPORTS & P.T. DISPLAY
ST. JUDE’S CELEBRATES ITS 31st ANNUAL SPORTS & P.T. DISPLAY St. Jude's School celebrated its 31st Annual Sports & P.T. Display on the 13th December, 2025. The theme for the occasion was “Stronger Together, Inspiring Hope, Shaping Tomorrow.” Mrs. Vibha Kapoor, Principal, Welham Girls’ School, was the Chief Guest for the Event. Our President, Board of Governors, and Principal, St. Thomas' College, Mr. R. V. Gardner, Mrs. V. R. Gardner, Director, St. Jude’s School, Mr. G. I. G. Mann, Ex MLA Uttarakhand, Mrs. S. Mann, Principal, Carman School, Dalanwala, Mr. D. Hilton, Principal, Hilton School, and other esteemed guests graced the occasion with their presence. The event began with the March Past by the Students of Classes III to V, which was followed by a colourful Carnival procession by the students of Classes VI to XII, adhering to the theme of the day. This was followed by the Senior School Boys and Girls March Past. Then, the Yogis of SJS put up a beautiful show of various Asanas with the theme "Yog Apnaye, Swasth Jeewan Paayen", promoting the over all health. The P.T. Display by the Students of Classes III illustrated ‘Stronger Together.’ The Students of Classes IV & V performed a P.T. Display on the song “Try Everything” which celebrated perseverance. Additionally, there were various races and relays in different categories such as the 50 meters, 100 meters, and 200 meters race for both boys and girls. A Karate display by the Students of Classes III to VIII showed the various techniques of self-defence. The Pyramid formation by the four Houses was a closely competed event where Khanna House were declared the Winners, followed by Lyons House in the Second place. ‘We Learn to Rise Again’ was the theme of the P.T. Display by the students of Classes VI to VIII. The much-awaited event of the occasion was the 4x100 meters Senior Mixed Inter-School Student Relay. The four Schools which participated were St. Thomas' College, Hiltons’ School, Carman School, Dalanwala, and St. Jude's School. The spectators burst into cheers as St. Jude’s School finished first, followed by St. Thomas’ College. As the name suggests, to conclude the proceedings, a Grand Finale took place wherein the School achievers ran on the track holding St. Jude's School’s Torch of attainment, an embodiment of their victories. The dancers performed a mesmerizing dance. These track runners included the winners of the Inter School Debates, Art and Poetry, GK Quiz, Basketball and Cricket Tournaments, Little Einstein Contest, and a National Roller Skating and a National Karate Champion, to name just a few. The Chief Guest, Mrs. Vibha Kapoor, gave away the prizes. She, in her address, Congratulated the Principal Ms. M. Gardner, and her team of teachers and students for the commendable show. Lastly, Khanna House were the Winners of the Athletic Cup, with a total of 272 points, closely followed by Lyons House, the Runners Up with 228 points. Aditya Chauhan, Kartik Purohit, Vihaan Mehar, Baquar Ali, Priyanshi Bisht, Naina Singh, Dakshita Saini and Ridhima Chaudhary were declared the Champions in their respective Divisions. Howard House was declared the most vibrant House for its beautiful tent decoration. The Principal, Ms. M. Gardner proposed a Vote of Thanks. She said that in a World where distractions are many and attention spans are shrinking, athletics teaches Children to stay committed, stay focused and push past limitations. “Sports remind our Children that we rise higher when we rise together.” Sports ground Children in reality. They help Students reconnect—with themselves, with their friends, with nature and with life beyond screens. Athletics nurtures humility, grace, sportsmanship and the ability to accept both victory and defeat with dignity. She requested the Parents to cheer for their children loudly, not only when they win, but even more when they fall and rise again. Your applause today tells them something powerful: “You matter. Your effort matters. We believe in you.” Let us create an environment where our Children feel safe to try, to fail, to learn and to grow. Together Parents, Teachers and the School, we can give them not just Education but strength, resilience and hope. Remember that every step you take today shapes the person you will become tomorrow. The 31st Annual Sports and P.T. Display concluded with the Lowering of the Flags.
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