The school playground of Campion School, Arera Colony, Bhopal, was filled with great zeal, excitement, and a Playful atmosphere today as the Students of the Secondary School celebrated and organised its 56th Annual Sports Day 2025. The playground had been decorated with flags, buntings and balloons a day earlier. Almost 1000 students from the Secondary school participated in the event. The Principal, Father Dr Athnas Lakra SJ, Chief Guest of the occasion, Lt. Col. Jackson Jose Kottoor(Alumnus of Campion School), Superior & Manager Fr. Kapil Xaxa, Vice Principal Fr. Manoj Minj, and other dignitaries formally commenced the programme, and then the oath ceremony was held. A welcome dance was presented by the girls' students. The chief guest declared the sports meet open. Principal Fr. welcomed the esteemed gathering and the dignitaries present on the dais, as well as the parents, staff, and students of Campion. The fantastic turnout by the students of the four houses, namely Nehru House, Ashoka House, Tagore House, and Gandhi House, along with the pleasant weather, provided the perfect boost for the Athletes' students on their sports day. As classes VI to XII scorched the racing tracks, the air was filled with cheering and tons of encouragement for the young athletes. Students of different age groups, like Sub-junior, Junior, Interns and Seniors, took part in various sports events like 100 mtrs. Finals. Sub-junior and junior 4X100 mtrs. Relay. Interns and seniors 4X400 mtrs. The Relay and Zumba event, organised by Std VIII students, is one of the major attractions of this day. Students prepared themselves for this mega event under the Leadership of Principal Fr. Dr Athnas Lakra, SJ, and under the guidance of the Physical Education Department's HOD, Mr Johnsy Koshy. On this occasion, scholarship medals, trophies, shields, and cups were also distributed to various students during the school's annual awards ceremony in different categories, including sports, education, and art. Principal Fr. Dr Athnas Lakra, S.J., and Vice-Principal Fr. Manoj Minj, S.J., extend their best wishes and congratulate Mr Johnsy Koshy and the other sports teachers, as well as all the Medalists, for their Outstanding, excellent, and extraordinary performance in this mega event. Overall, the Champion House award was bagged by Tagore House. A Vote of thanks was given to Vice Principal Fr. Manoj Minj. Lastly, the Chief Guest declared the sports meet closed. Students cheered for themselves and signed out for the day, and the ceremony concluded with the playing of the National Anthem.
Dr. Fr. Athnas Lakra, S.J.
Principal
Campion School, Arera Colony Bhopal