An educationist, Mr. Babajide Familusi has emphasised the need for parents to build resilience and develop the mental strength of their wards.
Familusi, who is the chairman, Parents Teachers Association (PTA) of Greensprings School, Anthony campus, said since education of the child starts from home, parents have a responsibility to develop wholesome children.
He spoke at the school’s Funday, a yearly programme organised by the PTA to enable the students have fun and network.
“It is about creating a balance and because we are trying to develop wholesome children, it is important for everyone, including parents and teachers to come together, let our hair down and have fun,” Familusi stated.
Describing mental health as a major challenge, Familusi said to develop a total child, students must also be engaged in sporting activities such as swimming and going for competitions periodically.
He added that the school is building wholesome children, aside from sports and academics, and creating time to have fun.
“It is about creating a balance, and because we are trying to develop wholesome children, it is important for everyone, including parents and teachers, to come together after intense sessions to let our hair down and have fun,” he stated.
Earlier in her remarks, the Head of school, Mrs. Magdalene Okrikri said the games would help develop various skills and physical fitness in the students.
“Play is a very important part of learning,” Okrikri stated, while commending the PTA and other committee members for their efforts.
She said: “The students were able to mingle with one another, and in so doing; they were able to develop their social skills. As a school, we intentionally created opportunities for our students to experience total development because we are not just focused on academics, but also interested in developing a total child.”
Mrs. Rashida Oyolola, the committee chairperson, described the experience as wholesome for the children and community at large, saying the day was set aside for them to unwind.
