On June 11, Joy to the World invited students, families, and friends to their annual Sports Day held at the gymnasium of Meika Elementary School. The school community always looks forward to this special event in the school year, which recognizes the importance of physical education for the balanced development of children.
The festively decorated venue was filled with excitement, energy, and laughter as well as the happy faces of almost 200 guests. The teachers had arranged a well-rounded program of fun games, challenging activities, and serious competitions. The students were eager to show everything they had been practising, and gave their all to the races while maintaining a sense of good sportsmanship.
Traditionally, parents won the tug-of-war event against the teachers, but the teachers were able to even up the score by winning the relay race.
Highlights of the day were the parent-child activities. The winners of each event were awarded with medals designed by the teachers. But on this day, the best prize for everyone was having a great time with their classmates, teachers, friends, and family.
The sporty spirit of everyone and the active parent participation in games and as volunteers again made this event a great success and something to already look forward to in the next school year. — JERRY HANUS
