On Wednesday, the 23rd of February, 2023, the Annual Inter-House Sport Competition of the Crowe International Schools, KM 3, Iwo-Ejigbo Road, Agbowo Area, Iwara, Iwo, State of Osun took place.
Events of this nature give all students the opportunity to participate in representative sporting activities with the aim of raising self esteem, developing self-confidence and giving opportunities for leadership and teamwork beyond those already available within school.
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The House system is of great significance to school life. Its function is to inculcate the spirit of healthy competition among students.
Students were grouped into four (4) houses;
- Sapphire House (Balogun Jorjor)
- Rubby House (Noarex)
- Emerald House (Odofin Busari)
- Topaz House (Adebiyi)
The groupings is to allow the various houses to compete against one another in different sports available.
Representatives of Houses competed in various games including the March Past Parade, the 100m, 200m, 400m Sprint and Relay Races, Chess, Table Tennis, Arm Wrestling, Boxing and others.
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At the end of the event, House Emerald took the first position (Gold), House Sapphire came second (Silver), House Topaz came third (Bronze) and House Rubby a distance 4th.
In his vote of thanks address, the Director of Crowe International Schools, Mr Alli Adetayo Ajadi commended the parents and staffs for their support and steadfastness in making the event unprecedentedly remarkable and successful.
He acknowledged the students as well for their cooperation and commitment and enjoined them to keep the sportsmanship and team spirit and listen to their parents and teachers.