College hosts vibrant play fest
The event brought together over 600 children and other stakeholders in a joyful and inclusive environment dedicated to highlighting the vital role of play in children's development.
In Pakistan, more than 224 million children face barriers to play and education because of poverty, conflict, and climate-related crises. Recognised globally by the United Nations in 2024, the International Day of Play emphasises play as a fundamental right of every child under Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Play Fest 2025 showcased how play serves as a powerful tool for learning, emotional expression, cognitive growth, and social inclusion, especially for children attending government schools.
Participants enthusiastically engaged in various activity zones that included physical games such as obstacle courses, relay races, tug-of-war, and sack races; creative activities like storytelling, face painting, drum circles, clay therapy, and theater; traditional games including pithoo, marbles, and hopscotch; and cognitive challenges with board games, puzzles, LEGO building blocks, and LUDO. A special play-themed quiz station further stimulated the children's minds.
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