Physical activity contributes to pupils excellent academic performances, says educationist
Segun Showunminin Ibadan
An Educationist, Mrs Bolanle Okusanya has affirmed that recent studies have shown that increase in physical activities aids excellent school performance in children.
Penpushing reports that Okusanya made this known on Thursday during the maiden edition of Vine Branch Foundation School (VBFS) Inter-House Sports Competition, held in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital, noting that sporting activities are quite beneficial for children as it develops their physical skills and enhances physical and mental development.
The educationist, who is also the Head of School of Vine Branch Foundation School (VBFS) further added that “Sporting activities have shown to help children directly in the areas of numeracy, literacy, reading and retention of information.
“Today’s event is historical as it is the first of its kind in the 24 years of establishing the school; 13 years as a pre-school and 11 years as a full-fledged school. Continuous engagement of children in this kind of activity will enhance their overall performance as the school continues to strive towards excellence.”
The College Head however appreciated members of Trustees of Vine Branch Ministries and those who had contributed one way or the other to the development and expansion of the school.
Penpushing further reports that the event featured presentation of awards to deserving personalities for their contributions to the school’s development, while at the end of the Inter House Sport competition, Green house came first as the overall winner, Blue house came second and Yellow house came third.
Meanwhile, some of the personalities awarded included Pastor and Pastor Mrs Sola and Bridget Kolade, Pastors of Vine Branch Church, Pastor Dotun Ajayi, Senior Pastor and Prof. Bolanle Otegbayo, Wife of the Chief Medical Director, University College Hospital, Ibadan.
