•Proprietress pledges commitment to holistic education
By Abraham Giwa
In a vibrant display of sportsmanship and youthful energy, Goodness, Success and Mercy of God (GOSUMOG) School, Lagos recently held its first inter-house sports competition at the Lagos State University (LASU) Sports Complex.
The event drew parents, students, educators and dignitaries, including the chairman of the occasion, Mr. Okudiba Anya.
The proprietress, Mrs. Madu Chidinma Ifeanyiwa, who officially opened the games, emphasized on the school’s commitment to holistic education.
“Education, for us, goes beyond academics. Today is about teamwork, discipline, and resilience,” she said, encouraging students to embrace the spirit of competition with integrity and enthusiasm.
She further acknowledged the role of sports in developing critical life skills. “Teamwork, perseverance, courage, fair play and resilience are just as vital as lessons learned in books,” she said.
She added: “Let us remain united in our mission to develop young leaders who will not only excel in academics but shine in every area of life.”
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The event, though athletic in nature, reflected the deeper vision of the school: raising confident and disciplined children ready to take on future challenges.
Highlights of the day included a colourful march past by the three competing houses—Red, Pink, and Orange. Red House led the scoreboard with 88 points, followed by Pink House with 82, and Orange House with 78.
Track and field events followed after the march past, featuring activities like the slippers race, pick-the-ball, and egg-and-spoon races. Pink House emerged overall champions with 11 gold, 11 silver, and 5 bronze medals. Red House finished second, and Orange House placed third.
Agadiga Blessing, a student from Pink House, expressed her excitement, saying: “I’m so happy. We didn’t expect to win, but I had faith in my house. We worked hard in both the march past and track events.”
Onuoha James of Orange House also reflected positively on the experience.
He said: “It was fun, and the proprietress really tried. My favorite part was the march past—it brought everyone together.”
Speaking after the event, Mrs. Ifeanyiwa praised the school’s teamwork and planning. “The event’s success reflects strong collaboration and commitment. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together.”
She also noted the benefits of such activities, saying: “Sports build confidence, discipline, and social skills. These qualities enhance students’ academic and personal growth.”
Looking ahead, she recommended improvements in time management, sound systems, and crowd control to enhance future editions of the event.
The Taiwan Trade Mission in Nigeria donated the three trophies for competition.
The school thanked the donor, saying the pupils appreciate the trade mission.