Sports And Physical Activities
Shantiniketan believes that a healthy mind resides in a healthy body. The school emphasises participation in games and physical exercise for all students, instilling values of team spirit, sportsmanship, and adaptive strategies for both success and challenges. Physical activity fosters healthier lifestyles and contributes significantly to children’s mental well-being and overall physical growth.
We place tremendous emphasis on sports and comprehensive physical activities, including fitness sessions, sporting events, and competitions at multiple levels. Our
Annual Sports Day celebration is a highlight in our academic calendar, showcasing student achievements across diverse sporting disciplines. Our experienced and dedicated sports coaches bring specialised expertise across a wide range of sporting activities that include:
Team Sports
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Football
- Kabaddi
Individual Sports
- Athletics
- Swimming
- Badminton
- Lathi-Kathi / Mallakhamb
Fitness & Wellness
- Fitness Programme
- Gymnastics
- Yoga & Meditation
- Obstacle Course
Shantiniketan Sports Club
Shantiniketan Sports Club was started with the intention to encourage all students to participate in a sport of their choice and coach them after their school hours. This step is taken in the best interest of students for considering sports as a full time career option among other options.
NCC
In-house NCC camps are also held where students are trained in drills, obstacle course, time management, personal hygiene in readiness for the actual NCC camps. Students are given demos in first-aid, tent pitching, map reading and a day is spent practicing what they have learnt.
Summer Camp
Summer camps provide students opportunities to explore various activities which impart new skills and accelerate personal growth. Sports, Art and Craft, nature trails, cooking, music, pool play are some of the activities enjoyed by all participants of the camps.