We had been looking forward to the annual school picnic right from the first day school reopened; the many such picnics that became unforgettable experiences in our lives.
Our annual school picnic has always been a special affair.

The attraction of going on a school picnic was greatly peppered by the opportunities it provided for  a shared sense of belonging and love of the school. The charm of the picnic lays in the  opportunity to get to know other parents and staff members, to reunite with others long not seen.

The weather played along; the day was going to be wonderful and memorable; especially with the parents vs teachers cricket match starting off in the early afternoon hours.

Comfortably seated on provided blankets and mats, most of us watched the game, which started at 3.00 p.m. sharp. Certainly for some the outcome of the game would be important, but for others what really mattered that day was our togetherness.
The parents, once again, which by now seems to be routine, won the match.

By the time students, parents and staff members had assembled on the school field, the sunlight was already fading. Students enjoyed the vast field and open-space. From catching to soccer, children played what ever came to their minds and completely exhausted themselves. The tug-of-war set up later boosted the students' energy again, as they were able to win against KICS staff.

Sudanese Band provided some truly mesmerizing moments. For the first time the Band performed in KICS.

There were the usual favourites such as shewerma and ice cream. But what is a picnic without the famous fair-treats? So popcorn and candy-floss peacefully co-existed on the large school field that has been providing the space and shelter for us to gather for the last 5 years (?).

For a couple of hours, time stopped. The world seemed to recede far away. Life seemed peaceful. The much awaited day was drifting to an end and is now another page in our children's diaries.