Fr. Cloonan Memorial Secondary School Emekuku holds inter-house sports

Sporting activities in the school system have been described as an integral part of the education of the child that helps him to showcase his talents. Rev. Fr. Dr. Nicholas Nwachukwu, Principal, Fr. Cloonan Memorial Secondary School Emekuku stated this on the occasion of the school maiden inter-house sports marked at Chief Obi Memorial Primary School Emekuku playground, Saturday, March 15, 2014. As is customary, the celebration began with a Holy Mass before the field events. The event was graced by many dignitaries including Rev. Fr. Alphonsus Oha, Owerri Archdiocesan Chancellor/Secretary who represented the Archbishop of Owerri, His Grace, Most Rev. A.J.V. Obinna, Comrade Joe Best Ajaero, Gen.-Secretary Nigerian Union of Electricity Workers, HRH Eze…

Sports, opportunity to ease academic pressure – Principal

-As St. Columba’s College Amaimo   marks Inter-house Sports Sporting activity in school system has been described as a veritable extra-curriculum activity which provides opportunity for students to ease off the tension of academic pressure. Rev. Fr. Betrand Ujunwa, Principal, St. Columba’s College Amaimo, Ikeduru LGA, stated this on the occasion of the school maiden inter-house sports marked at the school’s sporting arena, Friday, February 28, 2014. The sporting festival, which was competitively anchored on four houses, namely: Blue, Red, White and Yellow, featured football competition, march past, track events, long/high jump, calisthenics, cultural dance etc. Among those who graced the occasion were HRH Eze Godwin Ehirim Nwebo, Duruimo II of Amaimo Ancient Kingdom, Chief Vitalis…

Holy Ghost College Owerri holds Inter-house Sports – Says all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy

It was fun-filled day at Holy Ghost College, Owerri as students, staff and management of the school marked their Annual Inter-house Sports on Friday, February 21, 2014. The event which was segmented into two sections started with the celebration of a Holy Mass, presided over by the principal of the school, Rev. Fr. Cyprian Ogu. Fr. Ogu while delivering his homily enunciated that what makes a perfect student is not only his ability in academic work but also his ability to change to suit new conditions and situations.  Sports he said, keeps the student physically fit for studies. The second segment of the occasion, which is the field events attracted many dignitaries from all walks…