Very early in its existence St. Bede’s was known for its involvement in the field of sports. The Bedeans soon distinguished themselves by winning the Prize for the highest score at the Coronation sports, held in December 1911. In 1916 the Government allotted to St. Bede’s jointly with San Thome high school, more chillies pokies machine the large grounds at the South end of Marina. In 1919 it was levelled by the Public Works Department and from that year the students and the boarders have made regular use of the grounds. We are grateful to the government for providing our boys with a large play ground which is still being used by the students and boarders. St. Bede’s won the European Schools Championship for four years in succession from 1923 to 1927 and again in 1929 and 1930. They were also successful in sports such as Hockey and Football. This past glory has faded a bit but the flames are still kept burning bright. One should witness a Sports Day in St. Bede’s to understand the importance given to sports. Many Anglo-Indian boarders have excelled in sports, Hockey and Football in particular. Even today St. Bede’s is associated with sports. Parents think of sports and think of St.Bede’s.

Every person male or female, literate or not, urban or rural – has three aspects, namely body, mind and soul. Any person who judiciously promotes all the three aspects will enjoy life as a total personality. A school that cares for the happy future of its students does pay sufficient attention to the above three aspects. In the Physical Education Department of our school, the team is headed with the Physical Education Director Mr. Gerard Pennyfather, and the supportive Physical Education Teachers Mr. Edwin Fernando, Mr. Franklin Mendis, Mr. Surya and Mr. Prem Kumar. The P.ET teachers leave no stone unturned and embolden every opportunity to Our Sports Stars. They are observed keenly right from the primary: their agility, Endurance and extra Exuberance. The students are first chirked and inspired at the School level intra mural Sports and then leading them into the Inter School level Competitions leading them into the field of Sports.

The achievements in various field of sports and games are tabulated below:

1.DISTRICT LEVEL ATHLETIC MEET AT JAWAHARLAL NEHRU STADIUM, CHENNAI