"IF THE BODY IS FIT THE MIND IS A HIT"
As justly stated by our Honourable Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi on the Launch of the 'Fit India Movement', Rani Laxmi Bai Memorial School C-block Indira Nagar Lucknow in an attempt to promote fitness among students, observed Fitness Week from 13th November to 21st November, 2019. The prime objective of the initiative was to bring about a behavioral change in school children from spending "Passive Screen Time" to "Active Field Time". Staying Fit is not a destination it is a way of life.
Day – 1 YOGA FOR ALL
Morning assembly comes to life with an exploration of whole self, mind, body and spirit. Students and staff members of the school indulged in healthy and vibrant yoga. It brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve a peaceful body and mind; it helps manage stress and anxiety and keeps one relaxing. It also helps in increasing flexibility, muscle strength and body tone.
DAY 2 - FREE HAND EXERCISES
Physical Exercise is Vital for a Healthy Brain and Body. It helps in improving fitness, providing an opportunity to socialize, increasing concentration, improving academic scores, building a stronger heart, bones and healthier muscles, encouraging healthy growth and development as well as improving self-esteem. The students from primary to senior wing all participated enthusiastically in this daily activity.
DAY 3 – POSTER MAKING
To create an awareness as to the importance of the golden merits of a fit mind in a fit body for a fit environment and to showcase the discomforts of an unhealthy life style, a poster competition was organized where students of many sections participated with great zeal and vigour. The winner were suitably awarded certificates.
DAY 4 – ESSAY WRITING
Enhancing the literary skills as well as emphasizing on the need for striking a perfect balance in the human system an essay competition was held in the school campus. Participation of students was overwhelming. The essays were judged on the basis of the student’s vocabulary, presentation and creativity. The purpose of the competition was to encourage the students to enhance their thinking and writing skills and at the same time to gain an insight into healthy living and healthy thinking. The essays were well written by the students. The winners were awarded certificates.
DAY 4 – GARDENING
The students of all classes got a joyful experience in this living laboratory when the Director, The principal, whole staff and almost all students joined hands together to plant new saplings.The school garden served as an innovative teaching tool and strategy that let the educators incorporate hands-on activities in a diversity of interdisciplinary, standards-based lessons. The garden engaged the students by providing a dynamic environment in which to observe, discover, experiment, nurture, and learn. Through the garden, students gained an understanding of ecosystems, an appreciation for food origins and nutrition, and knowledge of plant and animal life cycles.
DAY 5 - SPORTS QUIZ
An Interhouse Sports Quiz was conducted in the activity room of the school. The first round was a warm up session. It was a cut throat competition where the rival teams of Subhash and Vivekanand clashed for the first position. It was amazing to see the immense knowledge of the students and the prompt replies that came. There was immense craze about the games and students often idolize their favourite cricket stars. There were no losers as the third position was a tie.
DAY 6 – EK BHARAT SHRESTHRA BHARAT
CELEBRATION OF UNITY IN DIVERSITY
LEARNING AND UNDERSTANDING
THE TRADITIONAL GAMES
OF OUR SISTER STATE ARUNACHAL PRADESH
In the old days, many of the games, were never just "child's play" but actual training for combat and physical endurance. By highlighting them, it is hoped that more would once again start participating in and sustaining an interest in these forms. Many games of Arunachal Pradesh were brought to life in front of the students and the ease which the children displayed was very remarkable.
Cowrie Game helped the children in improving their hand eye coordination and developing alertness. It taught them to compete in a healthy environment. Above all, the game provided a scope for social interaction with children of varied age group. Students of the primary classes enjoyed this game.
Khalai Game was played by the students of junior classes. It involved the tossing of sticks up in the air and catching a stipulated number using the same hand. The winner is the one who manages to grasp the correct number of sticks each time.
Mawpoin Game was played by the senior girls. The enthusiasm of the students knew no bounds. It is basically like 'dodgeball' but with the added difficulty of having to raise up a "pyramid" of stones (in this case planks) whilst running from the opponents. This is a lovely team-emphatic sport. Raman house stood the winner team in this sport.
