International Olympic Day activities across the classes

On 23 June, Olympic Day is celebrated all around the world: thousands of people – young and old – participate in sports  including such runs, exhibitions, music and educational seminars.  

The Indian School-Second Shift also participated in various activities to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games. 

Class 1 students made replicas of Olympic medals with the famous five interlocking rings, coloured blue, yellow, black, green, and red known as the "Olympic rings". They also took photographs donning the medals on strings!

Class 2 students demonstrated different exercises which emphasised on kinaesthetic and critical thinking which contribute to building a peaceful and better world.

Students of class 3 made posters on the theme and the significance of the occasion. They also saw a video on the history of the Olympic games.

Students of class 4 took part in various sports activities on this day.  They spread the message of togetherness  among their peers and the adults at home with colourful posters made by them.Students of Class 5 made posters depicting the spirit of peace and brotherhood which is vital for the well being of oneself and the world as a whole. 

Students of class 6 celebrated the occasion by trying diferent workouts contributing to the theme “Stay healthy, Stay strong, Stay active". This activity aimed to make the students aware that the goal is to spread sport across the globe regardless of age, gender or athletic ability. 

Students of class 7 made posters on the Olympic symbols. The objective of this activity was to make them aware of the importance of the Olympic Games.

Students of class 8 wrote down a chain of facts relating to the Olympic Games.

Students of class 9 took part in a quiz related to the Olympics to enhance their knowledge and hone their teamwork skills.

International Olympic Day developing into more than just a sporting event. Based on the three pillars "move", "learn" and "discover", the National Olympic Committees are deploying sports, cultural and educational activities.

"The most important thing about the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well."