In spite of COVID restrictions, Shantiniketan Indian School celebrated the Qatar National Sports Day 2021, uniquely on the virtual platform. The teachers shared the video recordings of the physical activities undertaken by the students and teachers at their home as well as in school while maintaining all the Ministry protocols, to spread the importance of physical fitness in life.
Mrs. Liji Fernandez enlightened the audience with the significance of health through her presentation which can ensure better health and fitness even during this period of restrictions due to the pandemic.
Earlier in the morning, Principal – Dr. Subhash B. Nair, with the school leaders and a couple of teachers, performed light warm up exercises in strict adherence to the Ministry provided safety and social distancing guidelines and protocols. He appreciated the Physical Education Department for this uniquely designed programme to keep the spirit of the Qatar National Sports Day alive. The school ground was left open for the day to give teachers an opportunity to carry out light physical activities adhering to safety measures announced by the Ministry of Health.
