After a five-year break, students of MD School, Lagos State, are back on the track as they held their 14th Inter-House Sports meet, recently.
The event, which was last held in 2019, took place at the Agege Stadium, with students, parents and staff showing enthusiasm.
The four houses that took part in the inter-house sports competition were: Canaan House (Blue), Goshen House (Green), Bethel House (Red), and Gilgal House (Yellow).
The opening ceremony began with a march past. Each house had a captain who led his teammates in an energetic parade.
The atmosphere was electric as the students cheered on their respective houses, eagerly anticipating the events that lay ahead. The school proprietor, Omolara Adedugbe, gave a rousing speech, emphasising the significance of the day.
The event was impeccably planned, with parents being fully involved from planning to execution. Other schools like Dansol Nursery and Primary School, The Floral Schools and Laraday School, were invited to the event. It was indeed a funfair.
The day kicked off with track and field events. The athletes gave it their all, pushing themselves to their limits and striving for victory.
The stands were filled with cheering spectators, waving banners and chanting for their favourite houses. The event wasn’t without a lot to eat and drink.
As the day progressed, the competition heated up with events like the relay race, school owners’ race, fashion parade and so much more. The students showcased their athletic abilities and camaraderie, cheering on their teammates and encouraging one another to do their best.
The spirit of friendly competition was palpable, with the houses supporting each other even as they vied for the coveted trophy. The vote of thanks was given by the Head of School, Olusola Akaiso.
As the sun set on the 14th edition of MD School’s inter house sports competition, the students and staff left the field with a sense of accomplishment, pride, and camaraderie.
It was a day of friendly competition, sportsmanship, and teamwork, bringing the school community closer together and creating memories that would last a lifetime.