Inter-House sports: At Angels Field school, parents are partners - Oseni

The leading international private school in Iyana Ipaja, Angels Field, would be organising its first ever inter-house sports competition. The event has been marked to be a memorable one as preparations towards its success are in top gear according to proprietress of the school, Omolayo Oseni. "Some days of the week are set aside for practising and preparing for our first inter-house sports competition in order to ensure we have a successful one," she announced at a press conference. 


Omolayo Oseni, Founder/Proprietress, Angels Field Montessori & Royal Angels High School

 When asked on the need for such event, Oseni, who is also the founder of the government recognised Montessori school said, "Aside from the fun derived from such events by the pupils, it is also an important platform to groom younger generations in sports and other areas in order to bring out the seed of greatness in them." On the activities marked down for the day, Oseni said,"There are many sporting events which are projected to help in children mental development that would be taking place on that day." "The pupils are training to entertain the parents and audience on track and field, karate display, and cheerleading."

 

One thing that makes the school unique is the team work between the school management and parents in the individual growth of a child. According to Oseni, "At Angel Field, the whole school works together as a team to ensure every child has a positive, happy and rewarding school experience. Parent and teachers are true partners in the learning process, encouraging pupils to strive and achieve their best.

 

"To know the extent of cooperation and team work that exist between the management and the parents, the four houses that would be participating in the inter-house sports; namely Ojelabi, God's Concordance, Cute Kids and Oyekanmi Houses, are owned by four of our parents." The event would be coming up on April 6, 2019 at Command Secondary School, Command, Lagos promises to be a memorable one, while other information about the school can be gotten on http://angelsfield.com/montessori

 Angels Field School is an early years and basic school, complemented with spacious and well ventilated classes for early years learning.

 

Leave the army alone, Olowu warns politicians

Olowu of Kuta, His Royal Highness, Oba Hammed Adekunle Makama, has warned unscrupulous politicians to stop politicising the army.

Olowu in a statement issued on Tuesday said the report from some states in the south south indicated that military were used to perpetuate violence on the innocent citizens.

He warned desperate politicians to stop dragging our military into politics because of its dire consequence on our stability and national cohesion.

The revered monarch who maintained that the army represents our symbols of unity , said the onus is on them to remain apolitical.

He decried a situation where by some politicians armed their thugs in military fatigues to cause mayhem, saying this is not acceptable.

“In the process of using the army to subvert the will of the people, especially in Rivers state, some of them were attacked and hospitalized.

“We owe our military high regards because of their oath to protect our territorial integrity and if the need arises, lay down their precious lives for the country.

“We believe our military is apolitical and that explains why the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai promised to set a high power investigative panel to unravel the level of culpability of any disgruntled army officer if any, before , during and after the election.

“The international observers commended the army during the presidential and national assembly elections two weeks ago for maintaining the peace and displaying professionalism.

“I also want to sympathize with the traditional rulers in the south south and south east and urge them to continue to be the symbol of peace and unity that the office of traditional institution has conferred on them.” The statement said.

Olowu also canvass for and endowment fund to take care of the families of those who pay the supreme sacrifice while defending Nigeria.

He, however, reiterated his call for better funding that is commensurate to meet the procurement of modern equipment and to motivate the officers and men to give their best.

“Insurgency has become international phenomenon and we must deal with it squarely, otherwise the lives and property of our people will be at risk.

“All hands must be on deck to support our military as this will boost their morale for more efficiency and optimum performance,” he noted.