Students of ATULASHA Noida awarded during Prize Distribution Ceremony of Annual Sports Day

Noida, April 11, 2017: Amity School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences organized five workshops and Annual Sports Day of ATULASHA Noida (school for underprivileged boys) as part of Human Values Quarter -2017 at University Campus, Sector 125 Noida which culminated today with Prize Distribution Ceremony.

The workshops focused on Geographical awareness of India through physical activities wherein students were able to identify and locate India on world map and its neighboring countries as well; Geographical awareness of India’s various regions (NEWS); Seasonal Awareness about India’s different regions during which students were able to differentiate between different weathers and identify weather condition of different region of India; Awareness about the metro cities of India and Awareness about the rivers of India

40 students of ASPESS conducted these activities under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Kalpana Sharma, Director, ASPESS and Dr. Neeru Yadav, Assistant Professor and mentored more than 200 students of Atulasha

During the Sports Day, races were conducted for the students including 25 meter race for Class KG and Class First, 50 meter race for Class Second and Third , Three Leg Race for Class Fourth and Fifth and 4*50 meter relay race for Class Sixth and Seventh.

Addressing the gathering, Mrs. Pooja Chauhan, Vice Chairperson, Amity Humanity Foundation said that teaching geographic process through sport is an effective way to engage students in natural phenomena. She mentioned that students must orient themselves with different activities other than studies and advised parents to inculcate moral values in children at home as well. School and Parents together can ensure holistic grooming of the students

Mrs. Pooja Chauhan and Dr. Chanda R. Akhouri, Officiating Director, Amity Humanity Foundation presented medals to the sports winners. Arun, Class KG won 25 meter race; Shiva- Class III was the winner of 50 meter race; Karan- Class Vth and Shivam – Class IVth were given Gold Medal for winning three Leg Race and Shivam- Class VII, Shivam- Class V, Karan- Class V & Ritesh- Class V received the Gold Medal in 4* 50 meter relay race.

During the occasion, students performed a dance performance representing different states of India.