--submitted by Divya Muthu

ISW School - celebrates its first ever Street Games from India

On May 4th, the ISW Cultural and Language School hosted its first-ever Sports Day Assembly—a joyful and vibrant event made possible by the dedication of the ISW team and an incredible group of parent volunteers.

The day brought students and families together in a spirited celebration of traditional Indian street games. The children participated in a variety of classic favorites including Kho-Kho, Lattoo (spinning top), Kancha (marbles), Pathang (kite flying), Lagori (seven stones), Kith Kith (hopscotch), and Gilli Danda. These beloved games, rich with cultural heritage, offered a fun and meaningful experience for everyone involved.

It wasn’t just the children who had a blast—parents were equally engaged and nostalgic, many of them fondly recalling their own childhood experiences. The field was full of laughter, friendly encouragement, and spontaneous participation from all ages. By the end of the day, several kids excitedly shared that they wanted to try these games at home with their siblings and friends, inspired by the fun they had.

To keep the energy up, munchkins were provided as snacks—much to the delight of the kids! First aid volunteers were also present throughout the day, helping to ensure a safe environment for all participants.

Muthu Rajasekaran (ISW Assistant Treasurer) played a key role in organizing and leading the parents group. Ms. Ruchi Chauhan (ISW School Chair & Co-Director) and Ms. Shiamin Melville (Co-Director) brought the creative idea for the event and provided valuable guidance to the team throughout the planning process.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the amazing parent volunteers whose time and effort made this event truly special: Shashi, Abhay, Jaimin, Neeraj, Shaivi, Sonia, Prachi, Divya V, Divya M, Nidhi, Arnaz, Komal, Ranjana, Meenakshi, Kavishwar, Anil, Deepak, Kiran, Vivek, Kaustubh, Ramakanth, Dhivesh, Tejashri, Vaibhavi, and Rashmi.

The turnout was fantastic, and the event was a huge success. None of this would have been possible without the tireless support of our amazing volunteers and the ISW Cultural and Language School team. Your efforts made this inaugural Sports Day a memorable and heartwarming experience for the entire community.