The Eight Annual Sports Meet at Montfort Matric Hr. Sec. School was a day that gave students the opportunity to exhibit their physical fitness. Dr. Subramoniam Rangasami, Vice-chancellor of Sri Ramachandra University, presided over the Meet.
It was a cheerful morning with the Vicar General - Rev. Bro. Jose Thotiyil, Provincial - Rev. Bro. George Padikara, dignitaries, parents and past-pupils witnessing the events; and supporting and encouraging the students.
The programme started with a prayer dance, followed by hoisting of the National Flag March Past, Oath taking ceremony, and the Olympic torch relay. After the formal inauguration, Mass Drills, Class events, track events, Martial Arts and Events for Special children were conducted. Prizes were distributed to the winners after every event.
Silambam, Kusthi, Madu, Kalarivandanam, Katari, Sword fight and spear fight were some of the forms displayed by them. Four special events for the special children from MCDS (Montfort Community Development Society) were conducted. An event was conducted for the Past Pupils of the school. Almost all the past pupils participated in the Sports Day. It was a happy reunion.
The Sports Meet ended with the grand finale, a special dance drill in which all the students from Std. I to IX participated. The Finale in all its grandeur was dedicated to the Patron Saint, St. Montfort and to the Alma Mater. The eternal flame of true sportsmanship and invincibility will continue to burn in the hearts of our young athletes. The day has taught them to be disciplined, competitive, honest and fair.