Physical Education is an essential Value Addition to Early Intervention programs in the development of motor and social skills in children with intellectual and multiple disabilities. The Early Intervention years are known as the "Golden Age" of motor development. During these years important skills like running, jumping, throwing and catching are developed. As a part of Physical Education, MNC organizes the Annual sports Day every February. This year the 21st Annual Sports was organized on the 9th February 2024.
The Chief Guests of the day were Mr.Edgar Pang,Consul General and Ms.Nicole Chen,Vice Consul of the Consulate of the Republic of Singapore in Chennai.The guest of honour was Mr.N Kumar, President Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust and Chairman Corporate Board of Sanmar Group of Companies
The program started with March-past led by Mr.Karthik. Miss Meena Kumari from the Jivikam Unit was the flag bearer at the march-past followed by other teachers and their groups. The mothers too participated in the march-past holding the hands of their children in age wise groups. Mr. Edgar Pang took the salute of the school students and could be seen impressed by the march-past.
This was followed by the lighting of the torch to declare the sports meet open. Mr. Edgar Pang lit the torch and it was taken in relay around the ground by Aswathy, Santhosh, Velan and Akash. Akash placed the torch in the holder and the sports day started
The children presented a demonstration of Yoga as taught to them at the centre to begin their day, so that they are open to receive other therapies be it movement, communication or Physiotherapy. It prepares them physically, mentally and emotionally to take on activities of the rest of the day and make the best of it. This was followed by Drill and a Formation on the theme of the “SEA” where the children brought to life the waves of the sea and its other aspects. A few of the children waved blue diaphanous cloth which represented the waves.A boat with a fishermen paddling in shallow waters of the shore was seen at the back. Two of the students dressed as fishes jumped out of the water and went in again. The formation was much appreciated by the audience. This was followed by the sports events.The games are listed below.
List of games as per age group :
Birth to Four Years
Four to Six Years
Montessori
Jivikam
Interschool games
Mainstream school
Though winners and runners up were declared for all the games, every child who participated got a prize and a certificate. The chief guest was all appreciation for the good work done by MNC particularly in empowering the parents and helping them train their children in the home environment too. The meet came to an end with the national anthem and distribution of refreshments.
