Gloryland Schools Promotes Excellence in Sports

Charles Ajunwa

The Gloryland Schools has said that the decision to organise the 2024 Inter-House Sports Competition for children in nursery, primary and secondary was to support promotion of excellence in sports and education.

This was disclosed by the Director of Gloryland Schools, Mrs. D.N. Osayomwanbo, during the school’s 2024 Inter House Sports Competition held at Ejigbo Mini Stadium, Ejigbo, Lagos.

Osayomwanbo, who was excited by the participation of pupils/students, teachers, staff and management of Gloryland Schools, parents, invited guests and schools at the sports competition, in her welcome address said they wanted to ensure that the spirit, soul and wfirst class minds together to be “intellectual world leaders” tomorrow. 

“The gift of mind, strong body and good health, is the spirit of competition and funfair,” she said.

Chairman of the occasion, Mr. Joe Osazuwa, before declaring the inter house sports open, said “This event signifies a moment of unity, sportsmanship and comradeship among our students and community.

“It’s for all participants to display a competitive spirit, uphold the value of fairplay and find lasting memories during this event.  

Participants from the four houses, namely, Blue, Green, Yellow and Purple participated in track and field events.

At the end of the competition, Green House was declared champions, Blue House emerged second, Yellow House third and Purple House fourth position.   

Other dignitaries that graced the occasion include: Proprietress of Gloryland Schools, Mrs. Maryann Igbinovia, Mother of the Day, Mrs. Abosede Adeyemo, Evangelist Apata, Games Master, Mr. Kolawoe Oladipo and others.