‘Sports and Games are an integral part of a educational venture!’
Montfort hosted its 108th Annual Sports Day on 28th July with great grandeur. This commenced with the arrival of the Chief Guest Mr.B Sriramalu an esteemed alumnus from the batch of 1984.He is the Managing Director of M/S KG Denim Ltd and Director of M/S Dhanalakshmi paper mills. He was accompanied by Rev.Bro Domnic Savio our Director and Principal, Brothers of the community, the Allumni, VIP’S and Special invitees were ushered in by the Montfort School escort. The Chief Guest unfurled the National Flag and Rev Bro Principal unfurled the School Flag. The Chief Guest .Rev Bro Principal and the School Pupil Leader boarded a special escort Jeep and inspected the athletes.
A spectacular start unfolded with 500 athletes participating in the March Past. The parade was led by the Montfort School Band followed by the School pupil leader and Montfort House Captain Mast.Prajith Kumar S.K, the Head Girl Miss Jovitha Josphine and the three house captains. Four Montfortians on horseback followed the Olympic torch bearers, the Olympic torch was passed on from one leading athlete to several upcoming sportsmen of Montfort. The Olympic torch was carried over to the podium where the flame was lit symbolizing the commencement of the Montfort Annual Sports meet 2024.Colourful balloons and pigeons were released to mark the opening of the mega event. The next event was the March Past by the OBA, which added nostalgic memories to the Sports Meet .After this there was a list of athletic events and the excited crowd moved on to the swimming pool to witness the aquatic events.
The afternoon session began with the prayer song, welcome address and a welcome dance. This was followed by the cultural display from the three houses, each group showcased their displays based on a theme. The enthusiastic kiddos of grade 3-6 entertained the gathering with a meaningful theme “A song of nature”. The girls portrayed the five elements of nature through their elegant moves.