Red House has emerged the overall champion of the Executive Care & Learning Centre’s yearly inter-held at the 407 ESD Field, Sam Ethan Air Force Base in Ikeja, Lagos State.

The event brought together students, parents, and invited schools in a vibrant celebration of athleticism, teamwork and sports spirit.

Four houses, Red House (Untouchable), Blue House (The Unstoppable), Yellow House (The Resilient), and Green House (The Indomitable) battled fiercely across a range of activities, including a thrilling 400-metre race and a lively ball-kicking contest.

Adding to the excitement, parents also joined in competing in a friendly challenge that kept spectators entertained throughout the day.

In the march-past, Red House delivered an outstanding performance, clinching first place with 61 points. Yellow House followed with 59 points, while Green House secured third place with 48 points. Blue House came in fourth with 46 points.

Speaking after the event, one of the athletes, Miss Oluchi Victoria described the preparation as rigorous and demanding, adding that her team went through intensive training sessions that required discipline and sacrifice.

A teacher at the school, Emeka Blessing, also praised the success of the event, noting that this year’s competition showed remarkable improvement in both organization and participation compared to the previous edition.

The proprietress of the school, Mrs. Adenike Bolakale Adeniran, emphasised the importance of the competition in shaping students’ physical and social development. She highlighted that despite the school not yet having its own sports field, the initiative continues to inspire students to stay active and discover their athletic potential.