Greensprings Community recorded a remarkable achievement at the prestigious Earth Prize Awards, a global competition recognizing outstanding contributions to environmental sustainability.
Amara Nwuneli, an IB2 student, was recently selected as the winner for the African region, emerging from over 10,000 student applicants worldwide. She was awarded $12,500 in recognition of her impactful work through her youth-led NGO, Preserve Our Roots, which focuses on promoting environmental awareness and sustainable practices among young people.
Amara’s visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to green initiatives have inspired her peers and garnered well-deserved global acclaim.
Adding to this momentous celebration, Mr. Ogunlade was honoured with $2,500, as Educator of the Year Award for his exceptional mentorship and commitment to nurturing the next generation of environmental leaders.
Amara nominated Ogunlade for this award, citing his invaluable support and guidance throughout her journey.
“These achievements exemplify the values we uphold at Greensprings School; excellence, leadership, and a commitment to global impact. We are incredibly proud of both Alabi and Mr. Ogunlade for representing our school and continent on such a prestigious platform,” the student added.
In a related development, the school celebrated the outstanding achievement of Esther Alabi, a student of Greensprings School Lekki Secondary, who excelled in the first-ever edition of the Spelling Bee in Nigeria (SPIN) competition.
The competition attracted 102 students from across the country and culminated in thrilling national finals at the U.S. Consul General’s residence in Ikoyi.
The competitive event tested students on complex words of Greek, Latin, French, and Spanish origins, as well as their understanding of etymology and the rules of word formation.
The event was both rigorous and intellectually stimulating, gradually narrowing down contestants until only 64 made it to the final round.
Among these talented spellers, Alabi stood out, earning the vocabulary award for her exceptional skill in vocabulary acquisition and securing an impressive 4th place overall.
Esther’s success is a reflection of her dedication and the strong academic support she received from her teachers and school community.
Her performance in this national competition not only highlights individual excellence but also brings pride to the school.