Media Release

Bengaluru, Oct 27: A magnificent sports extravaganza was organized at St Joseph’s School CBSE, Vittal Mallya Road on 22 nd October, 2022. The chief guest for the inaugural ceremony was Anil Aldrin, an Olympian, Former Indian Hockey Team captain and a Josephite.

The rector Fr Joseph D’Souza in his presidential address highlighted the importance of Sports and exhorted the students to excel in Sports. The one of its kind March Past by the Parents led by the PTA Vice President Mr Kamal was the highlight of the day.

The spirit of competition and the urge to excel was evident on the grounds as the students from LKG to Class 11 took part in the myriad sporting events. Students from other Josephite Institutions came all the way from Bijapur, Sindagi and Bannerghatta to witness the finesse of display drills and also participated in the Relay. The Chief Guest for the Closing Ceremony was Shekar Naik, Padmashree Awardee and Former Captain of Indian Blind Cricket team. He was indeed a great inspiration for the young Josephites and exhorted them to grab every opportunity to move forward with courage and determination to be successful.

The event was a grand success only because of the able leadership of the Principal Fr Rohan D’Almeida, who braved all odds in spite of uncertainties and also the support of the entire Staff and students. The Overall Championship and the Best March Past was bagged by the Ruby House and the ‘Parachute Drill’ by Class 1& 2 won the award for the ‘Best Display’.

The audience was awestruck and enthralled by the team work and co-ordination of the Josephites who stole the show with perfectly synchronized display drills.