Bloomland Foundation School Kicks Off 1st Interhouse Sports Competition with a Bang

Bloomland Foundation School Kicks Off 1st Interhouse Sports Competition with a Bang

By: Emmanuel Ibitoye

The maiden Interhouse sports competition of Bloomland Foundation School kicked off today, March 15th, at the prestigious Gateway Stadium in Sagamu, amidst excitement and fanfare. The event chaired by Alhaji Abubakir Bede, drew a crowd of teachers, parents and pupils from the four competing houses – Green, Blue, Yellow and Pink.

The event commenced with an opening prayer. This was followed by the rendition of the national anthem and the school anthem. Alhaji Abubakir Bede, the chairman of the occasion, then delivered his opening speech, officially declaring the interhouse sports competition open.

The Proprietress of Bloomland Foundation School, Mrs. Abigail Nwudu, also took the stage to deliver a warm welcome address, expressing her enthusiasm for the event. This was followed by a series of introductions, acknowledging the presence of house sponsors, esteemed guests, invited dignitaries, and representatives from invited schools.

The excitement reached a fever pitch as the interhouse sports competition began in earnest. The day’s activities kicked off with a vibrant March Past, where each of the four houses – Green, Blue, Yellow, and Pink – showcased their unity and spirit.

This was followed by a captivating Cultural Dance performance. The track events then took center stage, with thrilling competitions in the 30m, 50m, 75m, 100m, and 200m races, as well as the relay race.

In addition to these interesting events, the day was filled with a variety of fun and entertaining sports, including Picking the Balls, Finding the Bottle, Sack Race, Ready to Go to School, Parent Relay, Teacher’s Race, and many more. These activities ensured that everyone in attendance, from students to parents and teachers, had an unforgettable experience.

The moment of truth arrived with the announcement of the winners. In the category for invited schools, the second runner-up position was awarded to Second Home School. Cradle Care Academy took the first runner-up spot, while Dallas Emmanuel Kiddies School emerged as the champion.

For Bloomland Foundation School, the top honors were also announced. The Pink House secured the second runner-up position, while the Yellow House took the first runner-up spot. The Green House was declared the champion, sparking cheers and applause from the students and supporters.

The event was graced by several notable attendees, including the Director of Bloomland Foundation School, Odinaka Joel Nwudu, popularly known as Odibros. Also in attendance were the sponsors of each of the competing houses, namely Mr. Abdulrazak Maruuf for the Green House, Mr. Amusa Afeez for the Blue House, Mr. Olamid Samuel Bakare for the Yellow House, and Mr. Odinaka Nwudu for the Pink House.