Greensprings’ principal preaches sports for total development
PRINCIPAL of Greensprings School (Elementary), Anthony campus, Mrs. Kemi Famiyude has urged schools to regularly engage their pupils in athletic activities, saying it teaches both soft and hard skills to students.
Famiyude, who argues that sport ensures a healthy society, told at the weekend by being involved in sporting activities, students learn the importance of hard work, perseverance and how to grasp opportunities.
According to her, “Over the years, experts in the educational field have come to identify the critical importance of sports, games and recreation in the learning process.
“Greensprings is one institution that is big on sports. Our approach to education is one that incorporates sport into our educational framework. Sport is essential to learning as it teaches children life skills like teamwork, leadership and patience. So schools should not focus only on academics but also on sports.
“An analysis of our sporting timetable during every school year only reveals the emphasis we place on sports as a fundamental part of our educational structure. We understand the importance of sports and physical education in the psychological and physiological development of our children and this is why as a school, our students have their Physical Education lessons two times a week,” she said.
Citing Dr. Jomills H. Braddock’s research findings on the impact of sports in learning, she added, “students who participate in sports appear to perform academically better than their counterparts, as sports require teamwork in the pursuit of mutual goals to achieve success. With sports, young people learn to recognize and value the unique and important contributions of their diverse teammates.”