Bhubaneswar: The Aditya Birla Public School in Bhubaneswar organised a fortnight-long Mega Fun and Fitness Activities event which which concluded on Wednesday.
The event aimed to promote physical fitness, healthy living and team spirit amongst the students. A cultural programme was also organised as a part of the event, with Raman Rattan Rout, a renowned fitness coach and the winner of many prestigious titles in bodybuilding and fitness and Thailand Pro Men’s Gold 2023, serving as the chief guest.
Organised under the guidance of the school’s principal L N Dash, the Mega Fun and Fitness Activities event was held in the school sports-complex and was attended by sixty students from different grades and classes.
The event was organised in a camp like format, allowing the students to participate in various activities over the course of the two weeks. The activities included outdoor sports like cricket, football, basketball and lawn tennis, as well as indoor activities like yoga, aerobics, and dance, a press release said.
The students were also given fitness challenges to complete, which included push-ups, sit-ups, and squats. The activities were designed to be fun and engaging, while also promoting physical fitness and healthy living.
The school has not only focused the physical activities but also emphasised the intellectual development of the students. In this connection each student was asked to read a book during their leisure time and later they were facilitated to exchange their views and experience through group discussions.
The school also organized an educational trip to the Regional Science Centre, Bhubaneswar on March 20. The students explored various dimensions of science and technology of the modern era. They learnt and experienced many things about science and technology.
The cultural programme, as a part of the event, was a huge success. The students showcased their talents in music, dance, and mime, and the performances were well-received by the audience.
Thanking the Group Advisor of Education, Aditya Birla Group, Dr S Ganguli, the Principal stated that the school is committed to promote excellence through determination and hard work.
Referring to twentieth-century learning skills, Dash said each student should be robust not only in the psyche but also in their physic.
Raman Rattan Rout also delivered a motivational speech, encouraging the students to lead healthy and active lifestyles.
Later, all the students were given participation certificates and biographies of different eminent personalities.
