Supreme Pillars Schools Blaze in Sports Fiesta in Age-Mowo, Badagry

… Young stars thrill parents and guests with a session of decent exuberance

By Ebenezer E  William

Age-Mowo community, in the Badagry axis of Lagos State went up in ecstasy as Supreme Pillars Schools staged its annual Interhouse Sports competition.

The events which included track and field had youngsters of different categories in primary, junior secondary and senior secondary, showcase their talents during the fiesta.

The competitors who were shared into various houses; Blue, Green, Yellow and Pink, gave a good account of themselves as they strove for honours and prizes in different stages.

Neighbouring schools numbering eleven in all were also invited to compete among themselves which made the day a bright one, and an indication that there is a strong light of hope for the future of the Nigerian educational system.

At the end of the competition, gifts, prizes and trophies were awarded to the winners which included the host school and guests who participated.

Mr Aremu Rasheed, the Principal of Supreme Pillars Secondary School told reporters of Global Horizon Magazine that sport is a vital part of the Nigerian educational system at all levels from pre-school to university but regretted the fact that most primary and secondary schools lack the necessary space for competitive sports which makes their curriculum incomplete.

It could be recalled that the proprietor of Supreme Pillars Schools; Mr. Akande Kamal is the President of Joint Private Unified Termly Examination (JPUTE).

Moreover, the school is a government-approved centre for the West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams in both the junior and senior categories.