Health and Wellness Club Inauguration
Life is like riding a bicycle
To keep your self balanced you must keep moving
On 24 June, 2016, LCS organized a program on Health and Wellness. It commenced with a melodious prayer song. The Programme was compered by Riya Miranda of class IX .
Risa Thomas of class IX welcomed the gathering.
The chief guest of the day Dr. Sandeep Rai, a professor and Head in the Department of Pediatric surgery at KS Hegde Medical College,Deralakatte was welcomed with a bouquet of flowers by the Principal Rev. Fr. Robert D’souza.
The chief guest was impressed by the discipline maintained by the students in the hall. Addressing the students, he described Health as physical, mental and spiritual growth. He mentioned that it is essential to incorporate nutrition and Physical activity (games, yoga) in a school’s health education curriculum as students suffer from stress. He also cautioned students that childhood obesity /diabetes is on the rise and therefore, efforts should be made to stay healthy.
He gave six simple lifestyle habits which could significantly contribute to wellness.
- Sleeping for 8 hours every night
- Eating nutritious/heavy breakfast but light dinner
- Studying for 2 hours daily
- Taking bath daily
- Eating in hotels/restaurants – just once a month
- Maintaining a good physique through yoga or sports
He also answered, to the queries raised by the students.
The Vice – Principal, Mrs. Belita Mascarenhas in her interaction with students gave a few insights on healthy diet.
Vote of Thanks was delivered by Ananya of Class VIII.
