Annual inter-house sports gala
Sunday 27 September 2026 · 8:30 am to 3:00 pm · Main ground and sports hall
The biggest day in the school calendar. Every student in Grades 3 to 12 competes for their house, and the shield is presented on the main ground at three o'clock.
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Programme
| Time | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am | Gates open, march past by houses | Main ground |
| 9:00 am | Track events, Grades 3 to 5 | Main ground |
| 10:15 am | Field events: shot put, long jump, high jump | North field |
| 11:00 am | Track events, Grades 6 to 8 | Main ground |
| 12:00 pm | Inter-house cricket final | Cricket ground |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch break, canteen and stalls open | Quadrangle |
| 1:15 pm | Track events, Grades 9 to 12 | Main ground |
| 2:15 pm | Relay finals and staff-versus-students tug-of-war | Main ground |
| 3:00 pm | Presentation of the sports shield | Main ground |
Information for families
Margalla hold the shield from 2025. Chenab have won the academic shield three years running and will be looking to take this one as well.
At a glance
Houses
- Parents and siblings are welcome; no ticket is required
- Students attend in house sports kit, not school uniform
- Parking is on the service road; the inner gate stays clear for emergency access
- Water is provided free at three points around the ground
- The infirmary and nurse are on site for the full day
- If the weather forces a postponement, families are notified by SMS by 6:30 am
- Date: Sunday 27 September 2026
- Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
- Where: Main ground, DSE campus
- Open to: All families
- Cost: Free
Shape your future with us
Admissions for the 2026–27 session are open for Playgroup through Grade 9. Visit the campus, meet the teachers, and see a lesson in progress before you decide.