Davebrook Marks Maiden Inter-house Sports with Funfair

It was an exciting time for students, staff and parents of Davebrook Schools, Makogi, as the eight-year-old college marked its maiden inter-house sports competition at the Mountain Top University playground in Magboro, Ogun State over the weekend.

The one-day sports fiesta was well attended by parents and guardians with the elementary and secondary students showcasing their sporting talents to the admiration of the guests. It was in a friendly atmosphere filled with grandeur and excitement that the athletes took to the track to outsmart one another for the coveted trophy.

The day began with the colourful march past from the participating houses – yellow (St John), blue (St James), green (St Andrew) and orange (St Peter) with the teams showcasing the rich-culture of Nigeria. The march past was followed by the sprint events with the athletes taking to the track in their bid to amass medals for their teams. The invitational relay was also part of the events. From the march past, it was clear that Green House was in for business as they were adjudged the best team in the event but the track events witnessed healthy rivalry among Green, Yellow and Orange as the trio garnered 10 gold medals each respectively. To determine the eventual winner, the technical crew had to rely on the numbers of silver and to be certain of picking the overall champion. At the end of their collation, it was Green again that showed class with 10 gold, 12 silver and six bronze medals to be crowned the first winner of the maiden inter-house sports competition.

Orange House had to settle for second place with 10 gold, nine silver and 14 bronze medals while Yellow house came third place with 10 gold, eight silver and eight bronze medals. It took parents and guardians time to console the disappointed members of the

Blue house who finished fourth with eight gold, nine silver and eight bronze medals.

According to the Director of the school, Oluwaseun Adesida, the enormous support from the parents and guardians contributed to the success of the tournament, while calling on the students to embrace sports as the school has been working hard to promote healthy rivalry among the students through sporting activities.