"Your dreams are what define your individuality. They have the power to give you wings and make you fly high." - P. V. Sindh
INTENT: The Annual sports day embodies the zeal, talents and spirit of sportsmanship of the students of CHS, Dubai, encouraging them to be persistent and to refine their talents, achieving the greatest of the heights.
EXPERIENCE: On the 29th of November 2022, Credence High School organized its 6th Annual sports Day ‘CONVERGE’ for the year 2022-23, a day filled with fervor and excitement experienced amidst thrills, shrills and cheers. After a hiatus of two years due to the lingering fear of the COVID-19 pandemic, the school organized one of its most signature events. The day started off with the lovely recitation of Holy Quran to pay salutations to the Lord Almighty followed the drills by the students of Grade 2 to 5. The most appreciated charms of the day were undoubtedly the superb drill displayed by the students of grades 2 to 5 on the cultural theme of different countries. The magnetism radiated by the mesmerizing drill displays turned the dry parched main field into a wonderland. This was followed by the Inter-House March Past, a highly competitive event where the four houses eyed for the first place.
Another highlight of the day was the lighting of the Torch. ‘The torch of CHS is flaming- we burn so sweet, the thrill of victory.’ The importance of torch lightning ceremony was beautifully put up the anchors Master Aadin and Ms Ann, which symbolizes the light of spirit, knowledge and life," and signifies the passing of Olympic traditions from one generation to the next.
The oath was administered on behalf of all the athletes by Master Sai Murari, the sports secretary for boys and Ms Veronica, sports secretary for girls, the students entered into the spirit of the occasion in a grand way with the oath taking which then was followed by the Track and Field events.
The winners of the various athletic meet were bestowed with medals and trophies by the chief guest as well as other dignitaries. The ever-supporting parent community of CHS braved the hot sun and encouraged the winners as the young athletes and budding sportspersons received medals and trophies.
The excitement reached its pinnacle when the trophies were given away to the best march past house and the champions of the annual sports day. Pine House bagged the championship trophy for the year 2022-23. With the rendition of the UAE & Indian National Anthem, the closing ceremony was carried out with the promise to meet again the next year with the same zeal and fervor.
INSIGHT: The Annual sports day was organized for the students to exhibit their mastery over their athletic skills. In this process, they not only exhibited their best performance, but also became aware about Teamwork, tolerance, empathy and leadership. This eventually helped the students to be motivated, and confident and more over it helps also to improve their academic efficiency