Thane School’s Golden Jubilee Turns Into Family Sports Festival, Gets Parents And Children Off Their Screens
Thane, October 6, 2026: In an era where family time is increasingly mediated through glowing screens and hurried schedules, the turf at VPM’s Bedekar College in Thane transformed into something increasingly rare: a space where parents and children put down their devices and simply played together. Marking its golden jubilee year, Vidya Prasarak Mandal’s Sou. A. K. Joshi English Medium School…
Thane, October 6, 2026: In a world where family time is often spent immersed in electronic devices, a unique event unfolded at Vidya Prasarak Mandal’s Sou. A. K. Joshi English Medium School in Thane. Celebrating its golden jubilee, the school transformed its grounds into a playground for parents and children to engage in wholesome physical activities.
The two-day festival, titled “Let’s Play, Stay Healthy, and Live Happy Lives Together,” aimed to reconnect families through shared experiences and movement. Participants ranged from secondary students to pre-primary and primary learners, all coming together to enjoy innovative games that emphasized cooperation over competition. Parents expressed a newfound appreciation for the opportunity to bond with their children in a screen-free environment.
School leadership, spearheaded by Principal Anjana Kapoor, reflected on how the event reinforced the importance of physical activity as a cornerstone of holistic wellness in the modern era. Through collective effort and a commitment to health, the school successfully fostered a sense of community and joy, proving that some of life’s most cherished memories are created when families engage in simple, unstructured play.
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