Jammu: We, at JKPS, give its students a holistic development. Not only in academics, but it has drilled its students in the field of sports and games, Friendly Football Match was played between the girls and boys on 4 May 2019, in the school playground.
The match was played to lessen the stress of academics and to increase the stamina of the students to maintain mental strength and alertness The Teams are Class XI (Team -A) V/S Class XII (Team-B), Class XI(Team -A V/S Class XII (Team-B).
Such matches not only empower youth and promote higher self-esteem but also motivate students, enable them to earn better grades, especially where obtaining certain goals in a prerequisite to staying on the teams. Numerous benefits, including, physical fitness, maintaining a healthy weight, prevent chronic diseases and learning skills necessary to maintain mental fitness are learnt through such activities. SK Singh, principal, JKPS has always tried to provide a friendly atmosphere to his students.
He is of the opinion that if students are physically fit only then they can be mentally fit and they will be able to perform well in academics. He always inspires students to actively participate in such activities where they can learn teamspirit, a sense of responsibility and true sportsmanship. He appreciates the efforts of the staff for arranging such activities in school for the students and advises to plan more at various intervals.
He lauded the participation of a good number of the students. A token of appreciation was also given to the winning teams.