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Cricket · Football · Kabaddi · Athletics · Chess

Why Sport Matters

A Healthy Body
Nurtures a Healthy Mind

At St. John's School, we firmly believe that sports and physical education are integral to school life — not an afterthought. The skills developed on the field — discipline, teamwork, resilience, leadership, and sportsmanship — are exactly the qualities that shape outstanding human beings and carry students far beyond any examination.

Every student at St. John's participates in physical education as part of the regular school curriculum, and our sports programme ensures that whether a student is a natural athlete or a first-time player, they find a sport they love and a team they belong to.

"Sport teaches lessons that no classroom can. At St. John's, the field is as important as the classroom — and the trophies we value most are the ones won by character."

Students playing sports at St. John's School

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Outdoor Sports

Sports We Offer

Cricket

Batting, bowling, fielding and wicket-keeping — played on our full outdoor ground. Inter-house matches held throughout the year.

Football

The most popular team sport at SJS — building teamwork, stamina and strategic thinking across all age groups.

Volleyball

A team sport that builds communication, reflexes and coordination — played regularly in Physical Education classes.

Athletics

100m, 200m, relay races, long jump, high jump, shot put — track and field events forming the centrepiece of Annual Sports Day.

Kabaddi

Traditional Indian contact sport — building strength, agility, breath control and competitive spirit across all age groups.

Kho-Kho

High-energy Indian traditional sport that sharpens reflexes, speed, and tactical awareness in a team setting.

Badminton

A fast, agile racket sport that builds hand-eye coordination and quick reflexes — played by students across all classes.

Tug of War & Skipping

Classic team and individual events that build strength, rhythm and competitive spirit — popular at Sports Day.

Indoor Games

Indoor Sports & Games

Carom Board

A classic precision game that sharpens focus, accuracy and strategic thinking — popular during recess and free periods.

Chess

The game of kings — developing critical thinking, patience, forward planning and logical reasoning in students of all ages.

Table Tennis

A fast-paced indoor sport building reflexes, coordination and competitive spirit — available during free periods.

Recreational Games

Ludo, Snakes & Ladders and other recreational indoor games encouraging fun, community and friendly competition.

Annual Sports Day · St. John's School

Annual Highlight

Annual Sports Day

The Annual Sports Day is one of the most anticipated and celebrated events in the St. John's School calendar. It brings together students, parents, teachers, and the wider community for a full day of athletic competitions, field events, and spirited inter-house battles.

Students compete proudly under their house colours — Blue, Green, Red, and Yellow — with every performance contributing to the coveted inter-house championship trophy.

Track events — 100m, 200m, relay races for all age groups
Field events — long jump, high jump, shot put competitions
Inter-house team events — tug of war, kabaddi, kho-kho
March past and prize distribution ceremony with parents
Special events for teachers and parent participation
Inter-house championship trophy awarded to the winning house

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