St. Theresa’s Montessori House of Children conducts Kiddies Sports Meet
View(s):Little Champs of St. Theresa’s Montessori House of Children had their Kiddies Sports Meet 2019 at the St. Thomas’ International Catholic School grounds in Liyanagemulla. The theme for this years’ event was ‘Balls and Balloons’ where the children were given the opportunity to take part in different activities associated with balls and balloons.
The Children were dressed colourfully as per their class colours and were agog to take part in their respective events while the parents too were eager to witness the sportive events of their little ones.
The chief guest for the event was Dr. Pamela D.M. Pieris (PhD Social Work, USA), a Freelance Senior Consultant of Social Development and Organizational Development and Rights Practitioner. Dr. Pamela explained in her appreciation, that “it was an honour to have been a part of St. Theresa’s Montessori House of Children’s first exposure to sports events, which demonstrated what sports ought to be: participation, fun and physical challenge”.
“I am so proud of Ms. Jeevika and the effort of her dedicated staff to provide the students opportunities to become who they want to be. It was so meaningful to see her past pupils participating and helping, whereas Sathmina Seneviratne and his colleague compere at the Kiddies Sports Meet was great indeed,” the Chief Guest stated.
After hoisting the school flag and the national flag by the Chief Guest, Dr. Pamela Pieris and the Directress, Jeevika Samaratunge, little Thehara Dissanayake, Master Sohan Perera, Tanush Silva and Aanya Vanderwall lit up the Olympic lamp. The Percussion band had an attractive display directed by the school music teacher Saarathi Fonseka and Janani Jayasooriya.
The drill display caught the eye of all spectators at the sports meet which was choreographed by the Dancing Teacher, Yamuna Pieris and the first year and second year teachers. The welcome speech was delivered by a third year student, Pahanya Gamage and the vote of thanks was delivered by Master Vihen Perera of second year.
The high standard of the performances of Little Theresians made their parents immensely proud and astounded. These children among the age of 2 years and 3 months to 5 years, proved that with proper guidance and teaching, that nothing is impossible in spite of their size and age.
At St. Theresa’s, the authorities work with all the Montessori apparatus, following the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. However to add more variation, the school had spent time on music, elocution, dancing, swimming, painting, handwork and outdoor activities. In every form, these little Theresians get an opportunity of performing and showcasing their talents in varied fields of life skills.