Top extracurricular activities for school students

1. Sports Day at School prepared by Greenwood High Internaional School

2. SPORTS DAY: A FORTNIGHT OF PREPARATION • Do you love to represent competitive sports for your school? Your day is a fortnight away. It’s not just a game, it’s a day of competition! It’s the chase for the medals. How do you combat mounting these challenges if you are a student? “Will others run faster, jump higher or longer, throw further or lift heavier than me?” • You have a plethora of questions playing in your mind. The sports day demands a lot of hard work and practice from the kids, while developing their character inch by inch. • ManyICSE schools in Bangalore train their students on a consistent basis to challenge themselves everyday, and sports day is regarded as one of the most prestigious events in every ICSE school.

3. Small warm up and avoiding injuries • Start small. Run for 15 minutes. Spend more time on your favourite sports. You never know where the kinetic energy source could come from if you have remained activein exercises. • If you have been part of competitive school sports team, this is your chance to shine in the school sports. Top international schools encourage their students to get closer to their goals through sports.

4. Eat healthy to stay nourished and energized through your practice sessions • Avoid energy drinks unless under extreme circumstances. Yes, they are attractive on the bare eye but some of the prime reasons for them to be excluded habitually are: • Caffeine overload leading to stress & anxiety • Extreme sugar content • Risk of causing internal organ difficulties • If you are an inactive participant in sports, this fortnight of preparation before sports day can help you kick start to a fitter lifestyle and if you are an active one, consider it another platform to engage and perform.

5. Rest well / sleep well • Resting is a very important factor of your 15-day regime. After a good work out and all that play time, come back home and rest for a minimum of 8 to 10 hours. A good rest ensures you don’t experience fatigue during the event.

6. Set realistic goals • Finished second last year? Finished at 3rd or just won a consolation? Take it day by day and challenge yourself to beat the winner of the previous year. It’s fascinating to put your practice into one day’s glory, isn’t it? Even if you haven’t participated ever, consider it an experience and get better the following year. • Use a stopwatch to count the time of your running and improve it day by day.

7. Check your gear • Wanted to win badly but forgot your spikes? Ensure you keep your gear set for the day. The gear is generally suggested to be checked one day before the event, Look into how this fits for you. Some kids may want to do it hours or even minutes before the event. If you don’t have a gear, the international schools' sports coordinators might arrange gears for your need.

8. Final thought • Don’t be tensed by thinking about the competitors. It definitely is a competition. But remember you are a competitor, and not a mere loser! Participating in sports has more importance than winning or losing. • Go ahead and enjoy the day of tribute to sports while clearing your mind’s accumulated fears. Physical education trainers play a vital role in this preparation, and the exclusive international schools in Bangalore provide ample opportunities for the kids to explore.

9. Greenwood Highis a school that helps students to develop their physical and moral strength through school sports. If you want your child loves to play sports, get him/her admitted at Greenwood High International School today: Postal Address (Main School): No.8-14, Chikkawadayarapura, Near Heggondahalli, Gunjur Post, Varthur Sarjapur Road, Bangalore-560087 http://www.greenwoodhigh.edu.in/ Phone : +91 80 22010500 | +91 80 27822888 Fax : +91 80 27822200 E-Mail : contactschool@greenwoodhigh.edu.in